Irving is in trouble with renewing his contract! With multiple injuries and leaving the team, where will the future go?

Irving's contract renewal plot has changed a lot! 120 million in three years has become a bubble? The Mavericks' operation is too sudden!

Several foreign media revealed that the Mavericks' attitude towards Irving's contract renewal has taken a 180-degree turn! The previously agreed three-year contract renewal of US$120 million is now in vain. Doncic's departure greatly reduced Irving's value in the team, but he suffered a major injury in the ACL. This heavy blow directly disrupted the pace of contract renewal between the two sides. You know, this is an injury that can affect the direction of your career. Does the Mavericks really have to take a risk and gamble?

The relationship between Irving and the Mavericks has to start from the summer of 2023, when the two sides reached a three-year, $126 million contract renewal. Now there is only one year left in this contract, and it is a player option. The initiative seems to be in the hands of Irving, but in fact it has hidden mystery. Irving played 50 games this season, averaging 36.1 minutes per game, scoring 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists, shooting percentage of 47.3% + 40.1%, and real shooting percentage of 59.4%. Compared with the data in the past two years, his condition is quite stable. Not to mention that he is a "big heart" in the playoffs. He led the team to the finals last season and saved the team repeatedly at critical moments. Who knew that when the contract renewal was in a critical moment, the injury came unexpectedly. Now that Irving, 34 years old, has basically lost his maximum salary!

Salary experts listed Irving's five major renewal options: rejecting the player option, either rushing for a sky-high contract of $314 million for 5 years, or adjusting the renewal amount with reference to the Davis; executing the player option, you can also choose to add a 4-year contract renewal or reduce your salary to sign a contract similar to Paul; or even sign a contract with injury protection clause. But anyone with discerning eyes knows that the Mavericks have just won the No. 1 pick, and the cornerstone of the team building like Flag is about to join the team, and the team's future blueprint has been revealed. From a rational point of view, giving Irving a maximum salary or a super contract that is fully guaranteed is too risky! The first and third options are basically out of reach. The remaining options depend on how Irving's agency team and the Mavericks play. However, with Irving's personality, he can directly implement the player options for next season, regain his value next season and then increase his maximum salary. This is something he can really do!

At present, Irving's contract renewal has become one of the biggest suspenses in the NBA offseason. For the Mavericks, they must consider the team's future, but also weigh Irving's strength and potential injuries; for Irving, the last big contract in his career is crucial. Next, will this contract renewal negotiation hit it off or go its separate ways? Basketball fans are just waiting to see how this drama ends!