Kyrie Irving Declines $43M Option, Signs Three-Year $119M Extension With Dallas Mavericks Including 2027-28 Player Option

Kyrie Irving, the nine-time NBA All-Star guard for the Dallas Mavericks, has declined his $43 million player option for the 2025-26 season and agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $119 million with the franchise. The new deal, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, was verbally agreed upon before the June 24 deadline and is set to be finalized in July. This contract aligns closely with Irving's previous agreement and brings his total guaranteed career earnings on the court to over $430 million. Irving's decision to opt out and accept a slightly lower salary for the upcoming season provides the Mavericks with a $5.7 million mid-level exception to address roster needs. The extension solidifies Irving's role as a key component of the Mavericks' core, alongside players like Davis and the incoming Flagg, as the team aims to contend for an NBA championship.