The Mavericks are running it back with head coach Jason Kidd despite persistent rumors that the New York Knicks were interested in hiring him. Those whispers have been put to rest after the Knicks brought on veteran coach Mike Brown to lead the franchise.

Well, well, well… if things aren't getting more interesting surrounding LeBron James and the Dallas Mavericks, then nothing is. James, who recently had Rich Paul make some telling comments to ESPN, would ideally be a perfect fit with the Mavericks.

The Mavericks officially announced the veteran guard’s re-signing Sunday afternoon. The team did not disclose the terms of Irving’s new deal. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have re-signed nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed Kyrie Irving to a three-year, $119 million contract, but he is expected to miss much of the upcoming season due to a torn ACL.

Point guard Kyrie Irving offered a response rooted in patience to a question about whether he would return from his ACL tear in time for the playoffs.