On Friday, November 20, 2020, Kyrie Irving agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to an Associated Press source. The deal will keep Irving in Dallas through the 2023-24 season.
Irving, who was acquired by the Mavericks in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in July, has been a key contributor for the team this season. He is averaging 24.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from three-point range.
The extension is a major commitment from the Mavericks to Irving, who has been one of the most dynamic players in the NBA since he entered the league in 2011. He has been an All-Star six times and won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Irving’s extension is a sign that the Mavericks are committed to building a championship contender around him and star forward Luka Doncic. The two have already formed a formidable duo this season, leading the Mavericks to a 7-4 record and second place in the Western Conference standings.
The Mavericks have made it clear that they are all-in on Irving and Doncic as their cornerstones for the future. With this extension, they are making sure that Irving will be around for years to come to help them reach their championship aspirations.
It is a big move for the Mavericks and one that could pay off in a big way if Irving and Doncic can continue to develop their chemistry and lead the team to success. It is also a sign that the Mavericks are serious about building a championship contender in Dallas.