Media outlets published stories regarding Kyrie Irving and his spot with the Mavericks. Bleacher Report published coverage detailing how a Kyrie Irving trade could rearrange the 2027 NBA championship race. Yahoo Sports posted on a proposed trade seeing the Mavericks flip Kyrie Irving.

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper referring to Irving as "that freak of nature." Derek Harper described why the Mavericks will be Western Conference long shots next season. These reports hone in on trade scenarios and next season's path. Such pieces come from ongoing talk.