It didn't take long for Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks to iron out a new deal.
Less than an hour after the official start of free agency, Irving reached an agreement with the Mavs, according to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes.
The All-Star guard was reportedly expected to meet with multiple teams on Friday, but he eliminated any speculation about his status by quickly re-signing with Dallas.
How much will Irving earn with the Mavericks? Here is a breakdown of his contract.
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Kyrie Irving contract details
Irving has signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mavericks, per multiple reports. The deal includes a player option for the third season.
As of Friday evening, there are no details on how much money Irving will make each season, but the contract has an average annual value of $42 million.
| Season | Estimated salary |
| 2023-24 | $38.9 million |
| 2024-25 | $42 million |
| 2025-26 | $45.1 million (PO) |
| 2026-27 | UFA |
Kyrie Irving stats
2022-23 season
- 27.1 points per game
- 5.5 assists per game
- 5.1 rebounds per game
- 49.4 percent field goal shooting
- 37.9 percent 3-point shooting
- 90.5 percent free throw shooting
Career
- 23.4 points per game
- 5.7 assists per game
- 3.9 rebounds per game
- 47.2 percent field goal shooting
- 39.1 percent 3-point shooting
- 88.5 percent free throw shooting
Career earnings
Irving has earned $233 million in his NBA career, according to Spotrac. That figure does not include the total value of his new contract.
Irving made $56.2 million with the Cavaliers, $39.0 million with the Celtics and $124.3 million with the Nets before joining the Mavericks.
NBA's highest-paid point guards
Irving will be among the highest-paid point guards in the league next season. His estimated $38.9 million salary would put him in fifth place, behind only Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic and Trae Young.
Here is Spotrac's list of the highest-paid players at the position:
| Rank | Player | Salary |
| 1. | Stephen Curry | $51,915,615 |
| 2. | Damian Lillard | $45,640,084 |
| 3. | Luka Doncic | $40,064,220 |
| Trae Young | $40,064,220 | |
| 5. | Kyrie Irving | $38,888,889* |
| 6. | Ben Simmons | $37,893,408 |
| 7. | Jrue Holiday | $36,861,707 |
| 8. | Darius Garland | $34,000,000 |
| Ja Morant | $34,000,000 | |
| 10. | Jamal Murray | $33,833,400 |
| 11. | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | $33,386,850 |
| 12. | De'Aaron Fox | $32,600,060 |
| 13. | Chris Paul | $30,800,000 |
| 14. | Kyle Lowry | $29,682,540 |
| 15. | Jalen Brunson | $26,346,666 |
* - Salary value is estimated
