BREAKING: Kyrie Irving will opt out of his $43M player option to sign with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell….

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Context & Analysis

Why Opt Out?

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Injury and Timeline

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Dallas’ Roster Strategy

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What’s Going on with Houston?

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What This Means for Dallas

2. Championship Vision
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3. Roster Flexibility
   The move gives Mavericks front office room to add bench talent via mid-level exceptions and draft adjustments during Irving’s rehab period.

✅ Bottom Line

• Kyrie Irving has NOT signed with the Rockets. Instead, he has opted out of a one-year deal and committed to stay in Dallas on a 3-year, $119 million contract.
• Previous speculation about a move to Houston was based on rumors and potential fit, not substance.
• Dallas is building around Irving’s elite talent, with major investments in both present and future competitiveness.