9-Time All-Star Predicted to Be Most Sought-After Trade Target, Who Could Be Interested and Other Potential Trade Candidates
The NBA is just two weeks into the 2026-27 season, and there is already trade talk. Player movement has become one of the most discussed topics in the NBA over the last several seasons, and for good reason; there have been plenty of surprising moves via free agency or trade. Kyrie Irving, Domantas Sabonis, Zach …
Nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is expected to be the most coveted trade target in the NBA as teams look to strengthen their rosters. According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Irving's potential trade is due to his mismatch with the Dallas Mavericks' timeline. The Mavericks' Irving is averaging 21.4 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals over his first five games, shooting 52.7% from the field and 39% from the three-point line.
He recently led the Mavericks to a 116-111 victory over the Houston Rockets, securing three straight wins and a 4-2 start. Despite Irving's impressive performance, Dallas is considering trading him, as he does not fit the team's or Cooper Flagg's timeline to compete. Teams that could be interested in acquiring Irving include the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat.
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