Kyrie Irving could become a free agent this offseason, as he has a player option worth nearly $44 million for the 2025-26 season. He could decline that option and set himself up for one last big payday in his career,

Kyrie Irving's leadership will prove to be of the utmost importance as the Mavericks hope to earn a postseason spot.

Irving, who was acquired by Dallas in 2023 from the Brooklyn Nets, is in the second season of his three-year, $120 million contract (player option for 2025-26 season). Now, the Mavericks face another massive financial decision this offseason regarding Kyrie Irving’s future.