Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania said Monday that Irving has completed ACL rehab and is fully recovered and involved in Dallas’s offseason plans.
- Multiple insiders report the Mavericks have rebuffed trade inquiries and do not intend to move Irving unless an extraordinary offer arrives.
- New coach Dusty May watched Irving work out and praised what he saw, saying the session showcased the guard’s creativity and readiness.
- High‑profile trade ideas that would send Kevin Durant or other stars to Dallas are being floated as hypothetical scenarios and have not been reported as active Mavericks pursuits.
- The front office overhaul and Flagg’s Rookie of the Year breakout make continuity a priority for Dallas, though outlets note Irving could become tradeable if the team struggles before the February deadline.