Kyrie Irving’s future doesn’t necessarily go through Dallas. According to Chris Haynes, a journalist for Bleacher Report, the point guard wants to assess his options in free agency before deciding his fate, therefore ruling out signing a contract extension with the Texans. This doesn’t necessarily mean he’s leaving the Mavericks, but it certainly opens the door to a possible departure after only a few months with the franchise.
Still, this could simply be an economic decision, as the free agency track gives Kyrie more options than the extension. In case of opting for this second, the point guard could sign for two years in exchange for 83 million dollars, while if he goes on the market he can sign for five seasons and 272 million with Dallas or for four seasons and 220.6 million with another equipment. So even if it’s clear to him that he wants to stay with the Mavericks, which doesn’t seem certain, becoming a free agent seems like the sensible move.
We’ll see if Irving, who until now has refused to talk about his future, begins to give some more clues once the season ends for Kidd’s men, which could happen in just five days if they don’t get a place for the playoffs. in. He has been somewhat clearer about how disappointing the team’s direction has been since his arrival, which could end up weighing in on a decision that will determine what the market for the Texans will be like.
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