Report: Mavs ‘Optimistic’ Kyrie Irving Will Sign New Contract; Retain Luka Dončić | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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The Dallas Mavericks are hoping their midseason acquisition of Kyrie Irving will not be a short-term rental.

Tim Cato of The Athletic reported the Mavericks front office is “optimistic” about their ability to retain Irving, who will be an unrestricted free agent in July. The team remains hopeful Irving and Luka Dončić will be able to find common ground on the floor for a “long-term partnership.”

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