Media outlets published stories regarding Kyrie Irving and his role with the Mavericks. Bleacher Report published an overview detailing how a Kyrie Irving trade could shake up the 2027 NBA championship race. Yahoo Sports posted on a trade proposal seeing the Mavericks flip Kyrie Irving.

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper labeling 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 horizon. Such articles grow out of ongoing chatter.