Rival teams said to be circling Kyrie Irving's free agency

Marc Stein reports that Dallas has repeatedly brushed off trade interest in Kyrie Irving this offseason, but rival teams are waiting to see whether that stance survives until the February 11 deadline. The obvious tension: Irving is 34, Cooper Flagg is 19, and Dallas wants Irving mentoring Flagg rather than moving him.

A Yahoo Sports rumor roundup adds that teams continue to keep tabs on Irving, with Miami's plans part of the same chatter, though no offer, proposal or timeline is attached.

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Yahoo Sports · 25 Aug 2026Kyrie Irving still drawing interest ahead of 2026 offseason

Yahoo Sports · 25 Aug 2026Kyrie Irving still drawing interest in offseason roundup

Fadeaway World · 25 Aug 2026Rival teams said to be circling Kyrie Irving's free agency

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