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

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper referring to Irving as "that freak of nature." Derek Harper described why the Mavericks will be Western Conference underdogs next season. These reports zero in on trade scenarios and next season's outlook. Such articles grow out of ongoing chatter.