Lakers’ Luka Doncic sends message to Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving

Doncic seemed a little jealous that he didn't get to partake in Irving's offseason activities.

Mar 24, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The last few months have marked a wave of emotions for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving.

Irving had to deal with the after-effects of the Luka Doncic trade, doing his part to keep the Mavericks on the right path before going down with a season-ending ACL injury in March. A year after leading Dallas to the finals, Irving was forced to watch from the sidelines as his team was eliminated in the NBA play-in.

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Things have gotten back on track as of late as the nine-time all-star signed a three-year/$119 million extension with the Mavericks in June. The move came just days before the draft where Dallas selected former Duke star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick.

Feb 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

With the offseason in full swing, Irving is focused on his recovery, eyeing a return to the court early in 2026. With that being said, he's still got some time on his hands to enjoy the break and he's taking advantage of it.

In a recent post to Instagram, Irving showcased a firsthand look at his rehabilitation, along with what else he's been up to - like hanging with rapper Chris Brown and relaxing on a yacht.

Former teammate and friend, Luka Doncic, has plenty to do out on the West Coast in Los Angeles. That doesn't mean he wasn't hoping for an invite from Irving to hit the water.

"Thanks for the invite on the yacht," Doncic wrote to Irving on Instagram with a laughing face.

Doncic may be a little jealous now but he won't have trouble piloting his own yacht if he signs an extension with the Lakers this summer. That deal could end up being in the $228 million range.

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The 26-year-old is expected to be the future in Los Angeles, regardless of what that means for LeBron James.

Last season, Irving started in 50 games, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals over 36.1 minutes per contest.

Irving will be a key piece for the Mavericks in the coming years as he's one of the top pieces in a core that includes Flagg, Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Klay Thompson.

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