Kyrie Irving may be taking the 2025-26 season as a full-on gap year. The injured Dallas Mavericks star Irving will not be playing before the NBA trade deadline, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported this week on the “Howdy Partners” podcast.

As Irving continues to make an impact away from the NBA, his on-court legacy remains undeniable. He has spent 14 seasons in the league since being selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft. Irving immediately impressed, earning Rookie of the Year honors in his debut season.

As the deadline closes in, one analyst believes trading for Kyrie Irving could be the perfect move to revive Cavaliers’ title hopes.

The Mavericks star guard began 2026 with a significant assist to support the latest album of independent hip-hop artist LaRussell. The Bay Area rapper announced Sunday that Irving paid $11,001 for his upcoming album “Something’s in the Water,” set to be released on Feb. 6.

Vallejo rapper LaRussell is paying it forward after Kyrie Irving spent $11,001 on his album, pledging to help fans with rent, medical bills and necessities.

Kyrie Irving revealed his new “Kyrie 3.0” sneaker with Anta on Instagram while rehabbing his knee injury. Here’s what it means. The post Kyrie Irving Announces Major Career News During Injury Rehab appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Grant Afseth: Kyrie Irving putting in work with assistant coach Phil Handy before the Dallas Mavericks face the Utah Jazz. Kyrie Irving putting in work with assistant coach Phil Handy before the Dallas Mavericks face the Utah Jazz. pic.twitter.com/AKR9FMbbOs