Mavericks President Sends Clear Message About Kyrie Irving's Future
Summary
The Dallas Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as their new president and recently fired head coach Jason Kidd. Ujiri expressed optimism about how star player Kyrie Irving will fit into the team’s future plans, especially alongside young player Cooper Flagg.Key Facts
- Masai Ujiri was hired as Mavericks president and alternate governor earlier this month.
- The Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd after five years with the team.
- Kyrie Irving missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to an ACL injury from March 2025.
- Irving has played 128 games with the Mavericks since joining in 2023.
- Irving averaged 25.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game with the Mavericks.
- Ujiri has discussed Irving’s role on the team and believes he will fit well.
- Ujiri is interested in how Irving and rookie Cooper Flagg will play together.
- Cooper Flagg played point guard during Irving’s injury but will shift roles when Irving returns.
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