Cavs and Mavericks Face Major Offseason Changes

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to explore significant offseason roster changes after another early playoff exit, with Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen potentially available in trades, while Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are considered untouchable. At the same time, the Dallas Mavericks are entering a pivotal offseason following a missed playoff appearance, focusing on retooling around Anthony Davis and injured star Kyrie Irving, who may not return until early 2026. Dallas holds the No. 1 pick and is likely to select prospect Cooper Flagg, while being open to trading players like PJ Washington to improve their roster. The Mavericks are rumored to be pursuing guards such as Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday to compensate for Irving's absence and are linked to signing Cam Payne in free agency. Trade speculation persists about ambitious but unlikely moves for stars like Kevin Durant or Jaylen Brown. Kyrie Irving's contract extension negotiations are ongoing, with a possible three-year deal near $40 million annually, but his future remains uncertain.