**BREAKING: Kyrie Irving Requests Trade from Dallas Mavericks, per Sources**
Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the team, sources tell ESPN. The eight-time All-Star is reportedly seeking a move before the NBA trade deadline, setting up another major shake-up in his career.
Irving, who joined the Mavericks in a midseason trade from the Brooklyn Nets last year, signed a three-year, $126 million contract with Dallas in the offseason. Alongside Luka Dončić, he has helped keep the Mavericks competitive in the Western Conference, but it appears he is looking for a new opportunity elsewhere.
The reasoning behind Irving’s trade request remains unclear, but speculation suggests frustration with the team’s direction or a desire for a different role. The Mavericks, currently in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race, will now have to decide whether to accommodate his request or attempt to resolve the situation internally.
Potential landing spots for Irving could include teams in need of a dynamic playmaker, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, where he could reunite with LeBron James, or the Miami Heat, who have been in the market for another star. However, given Irving’s history of trade requests and free agency decisions, teams may be cautious about making a move for him.
This marks yet another chapter in Irving’s turbulent career, which has seen him request trades from multiple teams, including Cleveland, Boston, and Brooklyn. The Mavericks had hoped he would be a long-term piece alongside Dončić, but his sudden trade demand now puts the franchise in a difficult position.
With the trade deadline approaching, all eyes will be on Dallas to see how they handle this latest development.
