Pistons can offer Kyrie Irving what the Mavericks still can’t—if he wants it

PistonPowered argues that the Detroit Pistons should pursue a trade for Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving if he becomes available ahead of the trade deadline. The writer contends that Detroit, off to a 5-1 start, offers Irving a legitimate chance to compete for an NBA championship, an opportunity the writer believes the Mavericks cannot provide in the foreseeable future.

However, reporter Tim MacMahon noted on the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast that Dallas's strong 4-2 start makes a trade unlikely for now. Irving has averaged 21.4 points and 4.8 assists in his return from a torn ACL, playing alongside rookie Cooper Flagg while holding a $42.4 million player option for the 2027-28 season.