Confirmed reimbursement! 3 years of $120 million! The Mavericks forced Irving to cut his salary and renew his contract

On May 25, according to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, this year's offseason, the Mavericks hope to renew a three-year contract with Irving with an average annual salary of about $40 million. Irving's current contract is $126 million for three years, with an average annual salary of $42 million, and next season is a player option worth $44 million.

The Mavericks mean that Irving will give up the player option next season and jump out of the contract to sign a new three-year, $120 million contract, which means Irving will have another salary cut. Even Van Jordan's annual salary is $40 million. Why does the Mavericks ask Irving to cut his salary? One of the important reasons is that Irving just suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee.

If Irving jumps out of the contract this year, he can sign a super maximum salary of US$314 million for five years with the Mavericks. If Irving executes the player option, he can sign up to $240 million for four years. Think about why the Mavericks gave up Doncic? I just don’t want to give Doncic a super maximum salary, and Irving will not give him a maximum salary contract.

On March 24 this year, the Mavericks vs. The Kings were seriously injured in their knees when Irving broke through in the first quarter. He was helped back on the court and insisted on completing two free throws before returning to the locker room. Irving confirmed a torn cruciate ligament in the left knee and is reimbursed in 2025. Irving will return as early as January 2026, missing at least the first two months of next season.

Irving's left knee has undergone two surgeries (2015 and 2018), and now it is the third knee surgery, which is what the Mavericks are most worried about. Irving played 50 regular season games this season, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, with three shooting percentages: 47.3%, 40.1%, 91.6%.

Why did the Mavericks only give Irving a three-year contract? The contract of Davis is US$175 million for three years, and also expires in the summer of 2028. The Mavericks have already won the No. 1 pick this year and will definitely choose Flag. Three years later, Flag faces early renewal, and the contracts between Irving and Davis will expire, and the Mavericks will have more room for operation!

Finally welcome discussion: US$120 million in 3 years, do you think Irving will sign it?