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4 free agent point guard options for Mavericks to fill in for Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks are in need of a point guard in free agency.

Jeremy Brener

Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Mavericks are approaching the most important time of the NBA offseason with the draft and free agency starting this week.

The Mavs know what they'll do in the draft as they take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick. However, things are a little more murky when it comes to the Mavs' free agency outlook.

The team needs to make some upgrades, and there are a few that could make sense for them going into the season.

ESPN insider Tim MacMahon looked into four free agent options for the Mavs at point guard.

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San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul points to the Spurs bench in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul points to the Spurs bench in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Mavs looking for free agent PG

"Finding a replacement for Irving who can transition into a key reserve role upon his return will be one priority for Mavs GM Nico Harrison," MacMahon wrote.

"Dennis Schroder, Malcolm Brogdon, Tyus Jones and Chris Paul are among the possibilities if Dallas fills that void via free agency. The Mavs also hope to work out a new deal for Irving, who has a decision to make about his $44 million player option."

The Mavs need to find someone regardless of whether Irving opts into his deal or not because his torn ACL suffered back in March will keep him out for the first part of the season.

There's a chance Irving may not return until January 2026, so adding a point guard would be in Dallas' best interest.

Free agency is set to begin on Monday, June 30 at 5 p.m. CT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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