Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors: Dallas Mavericks and 2 other teams will target Kyrie Irving before trade deadline
Kyrie Irving was expected to be on the move after the 2022-23 season. Now, it looks as if an Irving trade could come as soon as next week.
According to a report from NBA insider Shams Charania, Irving, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old point guard has been having a strong season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.
Brooklyn (31-20) got off to a disappointing start this season before going on an impressive run to skyrocket up the Eastern Conference standings. Irving's teammate, Kevin Durant, was expected to return to the floor within two weeks after suffering an MCL sprain. Now, it looks as if a potential Irving trade could be imminent.
According to an update from Charania, Irving is expected to have some notable suitors. Charania reported that the LA Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks are all expected to be interested in Irving.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have emerged as potential suitors for Brooklyn Nets All-Star starter Kyrie Irving, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Brooklyn Nets look to make Kyrie Irving trade
It's been a remarkable turnaround for the Brooklyn Nets this season. After a disastrous 1-5 start, Brooklyn looked like a potential title contender in the Eastern Conference, moving to 27-13 before losing seven of its last 11 games.
The slump has come with superstar Kevin Durant suffering an MCL sprain. With Durant set to return to the lineup, Brooklyn was expected to get rolling once again. It appears as if the Nets are back to square one, as they are going to have to figure out the situation with Irving.
Kyrie Irving is known for his questionable antics off the court. He was expected to leave the Nets this summer as a free agent. Now, it appears as if Irving is ready to move on and find a new team now.
ESPN Sources: Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving has not shared a list of preferred teams, but he has maintained an interest in the Lakers. LA is expected to be among the teams that’ll explore a possible trade with the Nets.
Friday's developing news about a potential Kyrie Irving trade will have rammificiations. One of those could involve the status of teammate Kevin Durant.
This summer, Durant requested a trade from the Nets. After there was no momentum on a potential deal, Durant had agreed to return to the team. With Irving looking to be on the way out, perhaps the trade buzz surrounding KD could heat up again.