Home » Sports » NBA » Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving’s trade rumor stance shows why Mavericks should keep him

Kyrie Irving is not letting trade rumors affect the Dallas Mavericks locker room negatively, and this is why they should not trade him.

By Noah Weber · The Smoking Cuban

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Noah Weber argues the Mavericks should keep Kyrie Irving because of his leadership amid ongoing trade rumors.
Irving urged teammates not to let outside trade speculation infiltrate the locker room following a win over Indiana.
Dallas holds a 7-2 record in games played by Irving during their 7-4 start to the season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Noah Weber argues that the Dallas Mavericks should retain Kyrie Irving due to his leadership and dismissive stance toward ongoing trade rumors. Following Dallas' victory against the Indiana Pacers, Irving revealed he directly addressed the speculation with teammates to prevent external distractions from disrupting the locker room during their strong 7-4 start to the season.

Weber highlights Irving's on-court value and chemistry with Cooper Flagg, noting the duo combined for 78 points in the win over Indiana. With the Mavericks holding a 7-2 record in games Irving plays, Weber contends that his veteran presence and elite shotmaking make him essential to Dallas' playoff ambitions.

Read the full article on The Smoking Cuban

Kyrie Irving’s trade rumor stance shows why Mavericks should keep him

More Dallas Mavericks News

Never Miss a Sports Update