Mavericks' risky Kyrie Irving decision could quietly change everything

Mavericks fans finally know what the team's plan is for Kyrie Irving for the final two months of the season.

Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesDallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been out for the entirety of the 2025-26 season after tearing his ACL last March, and fans now have a good idea of what the team plans to do in terms of bringing him back at some point this season.

NBA insider Marc Stein dropped some intel on Monday evening, and his return is definitely looking like a major possibility (subscription required) this season.

According to Stein, "the decision (to bring Irving back) will be a collaborative one…with Irving given a strong say on his preference to…