Kyrie Irving's return fuels Dallas Mavericks' outlook

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The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season with high expectations surrounding the return of star point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving is expected to rejoin the team after missing the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from ACL surgery.

Former player Derek Harper suggests the Mavericks could be major outsiders capable of surprising the league due to Irving’s creativity, leadership, and ability to control games. Similarly, former adversary Jeff Teague offered high praise on the Club 520 podcast, suggesting that if Irving possessed a taller stature, his skill set would be comparable to Michael Jordan.

Under new head coach Dusty May, the Mavericks aim to build momentum as they approach their season opener against the Houston Rockets on October 21.

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Dallas Mavericks · Derek Harper · Dusty May · Jeff Teague · Kyrie Irving

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NBA - « Les Mavericks vont surprendre tout le monde cette année, menés par ce phénomène qu’est Kyrie Irving » [www.parlons-basket.com]

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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving gets wild Michael Jordan endorsement from Jeff Teague [clutchpoints.com]

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