Media outlets published stories regarding Kyrie Irving and his spot with the Mavericks. Bleacher Report published a story detailing how a Kyrie Irving trade could rattle the 2027 NBA championship race. Yahoo Sports wrote on a proposed trade seeing the Mavericks move Kyrie Irving.

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper labeling Irving as "that freak of nature." Derek Harper described why the Mavericks will be Western Conference dark horses next season. These reports hone in on trade scenarios and next season's outlook. Such pieces come from ongoing chatter.