Kyrie Irving News Archive
News -- June 2026 (53)
- 6/23 Zone Coverage: Tim Connelly Led Off the Wolves’ Summer With A Bunt Single: Tim Connelly would rather get fired for swinging and missing on a risky trade than being constantly scared of taking that swing....
- 6/23 Last Word on Sports: Ayo Dosunmu Signing Leaves Timberwolves With Less Cap Flexibility: The Minnesota Timberwolves knew re-signing Ayo Dosunmu would cost real money. Now the clearest question is what that price means...
- 6/23 HoopsRumors: Timberwolves Not Pursuing Ja Morant, Looking At Other Guards: The Timberwolves aren’t pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter...
- 6/22 LandonBuford.com: Portland Approached Jason Kidd for Dual GM/Coach Role, But Money Wasn't Enough, Per Source: A source sharing with LandonBuford.com reveals that while Kidd was still employed by Dallas, Portland explored bringing him on...
- 6/22 Zone Coverage: Maybe — Just Maybe — the Wolves Should Trade for Ja Morant: Four years ago, a 22-year-old Ja Morant averaged 21.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.7 assists in the second playoff series of his...
- 6/22 HoopsWire: NBA Rumors: Lakers, roster, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons: Lakers The Lakers don’t appear interested in standing still this offseason. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, there...
- 6/22 Last Word on Sports: Grizzlies Are on the Prowl to Move Up In 2026 Draft Putting “Virtually Everyone on the Table”, Which Teams Could Bite: The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to make some noise in the 2026 NBA draft. The Grizzlies are one of five teams that own multiple...
- 6/21 HoopsRumors: Central Notes: Zubac, Bucks, Bulls, Pistons: The Pacers put a lot of faith in the play of big man Ivica Zubac when they traded Bennedict Mathurin and what eventually became...
- 6/21 Last Word on Sports: Fred VanVleet ACL Return: Will Steady Freddy Be Ready For Action?: The Houston Rockets were without a point guard for the entire 2025-26 season. The Fred VanVleet ACL injury was the cause of that....
- 6/20 Dallas Hoops Journal: Top Guards Projected To Come Off The Board Before Dallas Mavericks Pick At No. 9: DHJ Quick Take: The Guard Run Could Thin Out Before Dallas Picks The Stein Line projects several of the draft’s top guards...
- 6/20 Dallas Hoops Journal: Detroit Pistons Among Teams Eyeing Kyrie Irving As Dallas Mavericks Signal He’s Off The Market: DHJ Quick Take: Pistons Have Interest, but Kyrie Irving Isn’t on the Block The Stein Line lists Kyrie Irving among the Detroit...
- 6/19 HoopsRumors: Wizards’ D’Angelo Russell Picks Up 2026/27 Option: D’Angelo Russell has become the first veteran to pick up a player option this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The...
- 6/19 Last Word on Sports: Pistons Reportedly Interested In 4 Guards, Analyzing Potential Trades and Who Makes Most Sense: The Detroit Pistons are not planning on being a flash in the pan. While Pistons basketball operations director Trajan Langdon...
- 6/19 Dallas Hoops Journal: Sources: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington Wizards: DHJ Quick Take: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington as His Future Stays Unsettled D’Angelo Russell, the guard Dallas signed...
- 6/19 HoopsWire: Pistons could emerge as third team in potential Giannis-Heat trade: The Pistons may have a role to play if the Bucks and Heat ever hammer out a blockbuster deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo....
- 6/19 HoopsWire: A Cavs title, a pregnant wife and a shirtless kid: Ten years later, I still remember it all: Ten years ago tonight, my oldest son celebrated the Cavaliers’ championship by running shirtless through the house, screaming...
- 6/19 HoopsRumors: Pistons A Potential Third Team In Heat/Giannis Trade?: The Pistons should be “monitored” as a possible third team if the Bucks make a trade sending star forward Giannis...
- 6/19 Last Word on Sports: 2026 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Final Edition: With the 2026 NBA Draft only several days away, now is the perfect time to release the final version of the 2026 NBA mock draft....
- 6/19 Dallas Hoops Journal: Joel Embiid Could Be A Buy-Low Trade Bet For The Dallas Mavericks: DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade for Joel Embiid? With Masai Ujiri running basketball operations and Dallas short on...
- 6/18 HoopsWire: Report: Kyrie Irving had good reason for missing Cavs’ 2016 reunion trip: When members of the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team gathered in Europe this week to celebrate the 10-year anniversary...
- 6/18 Dallas Hoops Journal: Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft: Three Guards Dallas Could Target At No. 9: DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Guard Options at No. 9 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and need...
- 6/17 Dallas Hoops Journal: Sources: Micah Nori Connected To Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coaching Jobs: DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Stands Alone in Both Remaining NBA Coaching Searches Minnesota Timberwolves associate head coach Micah...
- 6/16 Ball Exclusives: Head coach Mike Brown’s long journey to the crown: Coach Mike Brown finally got over the hump and achieved his first NBA championship as a head coach. The New York Knicks were dominant...
- 6/15 Zone Coverage: The Wolves Must Learn From New York’s Clutch Gene: Jalen Brunson, with an NBA Championship hat covering his tightly braided hair and the NBA Finals MVP trophy — which would be his minutes...
- 6/14 Last Word on Sports: Kawhi Leonard Named as Timberwolves Eye Major Roster Changes: The Timberwolves are heading into summer with more questions than answers, and that usually means something is about to change....
- 6/12 HoopsWire: Timberwolves have shown interest in Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant: The Timberwolves continue to be linked to some of the biggest names in the NBA as they search for ways to upgrade a roster built...
- 6/12 HoopsWire: Mavericks continue to reject trade interest in Kyrie Irving: The Mavericks continue to receive inquiries about Kyrie Irving, but don’t expect them to entertain those conversations anytime...
- 6/12 HoopsWire: NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Mavericks: Celtics As the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill continues to churn, there remains growing curiosity around the league regarding...
- 6/12 HoopsRumors: Northwest Notes: Wolves, Edwards, Joe, Nuggets: Within their report on the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors, which we recapped earlier today, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The...
- 6/12 HoopsRumors: Stein’s Latest: Irving, Mavs Vets, Brown, Murphy: The Mavericks have been receiving trade calls for Kyrie Irving but have reportedly stood firm in their stance that the star point...
- 6/12 Dallas Hoops Journal: Sources: Dallas Mavericks Don’t Plan To Trade Kyrie Irving: DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Plan to Keep Kyrie The Dallas Mavericks don’t plan to trade All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving,...
- 6/12 RotoBaller.com: Mavericks Not Interested in Trading Kyrie Irving: Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is reportedly not available right now. According to Marc Stein, the Detroit Pistons...
- 6/12 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Gansey, Grimes, Raptors, Nets: The Sixers recently introduced their new president of basketball operations, Mike Gansey. Now it’s time for him to start...
- 6/11 Dallas Hoops Journal: Podcast: Ersin Demir Details Dallas Mavericks’ 2026 NBA Draft Options To Build Around Cooper Flagg: DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Sharpen 2026 NBA Draft Plan Around Cooper Flagg Draft analyst Ersin Demir joined Dallas Hoops Journal...
- 6/11 HoopsRumors: Mavericks Notes: Irving, Finances, Marshall, Lively, Thompson: In the latest step in his recovery from a torn ACL that forced him to miss the entire season, Kyrie Irving put his skills on display...
- 6/11 Dallas Hoops Journal: Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Dominates One-On-One Challenge At NBPA Top 100 Camp: DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving’s Recovery Reaches a Public Milestone Kyrie Irving‘s first major basketball activity...
- 6/10 Last Word on Sports: Lakers Have Remarkable $14.9 Million Edge in Kyrie Irving Sweepstakes: LOS ANGELES — The NBA offseason has erupted into pure chaos following a bombshell report from veteran league insider Brandon “Scoop...
- 6/10 Zone Coverage: The Timberwolves Still Need A True Point Guard: Mike Conley didn’t mince words at his exit interview when asked if the Minnesota Timberwolves could benefit from having a true...
- 6/9 Dallas Hoops Journal: Mark Cuban Urges Dallas Mavericks To Let Kyrie Irving Dictate His Future: ‘He’s Not Just Some Guy’: DHJ Quick Take: Cuban Advocates for Irving’s Autonomy Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants Kyrie Irving to have...
- 6/9 The Lead: Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft Preview: If someone were to ask who’s had the weirdest 24-month span in the history of the NBA, the answer would likely be the current...
- 6/8 Zone Coverage: Terrence Shannon Jr. Created A Future For Himself In Minnesota: It looked as if Terrence Shannon Jr. was following in the footsteps of previous young players who departed from the Minnesota...
- 6/8 Dallas Hoops Journal: Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals Run Is A Painful Reminder For The Dallas Mavericks: DHJ Quick Take: Jalen Brunson’s Finals Run Is a Painful Reminder for the Mavericks With Jalen Brunson leading the New York...
- 6/8 Last Word on Sports: 3 Critical Players the Dallas Mavericks Must Retain: The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era. Led by Cooper Flagg on the court and Masai Ujiri off of it, it's time to turn a new...
- 6/8 Zone Coverage: Kyrie Irving Would Reshape Minnesota’s Offensive Ceiling: The Minnesota Timberwolves have built one of the NBA’s most intriguing cores, anchored by Anthony Edwards rapid ascent into superstardom...
- 6/8 HoopsRumors: Scout Discusses Building Around Cooper Flagg: The Mavericks are entering an important offseason as they look to build their team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. They have...
- 6/7 Dallas Hoops Journal: Dallas Hoops Journal Podcast: NBA Draft Analyst James Barlowe Details Mavericks’ Options To Build Around Cooper Flagg: DHJ Quick Take: James Barlowe Breaks Down the Mavericks’ 2026 NBA Draft Options NBA Draft analyst James Barlowe joined the...
- 6/6 Last Word on Sports: Blockbuster 4-Team Rockets Trade Sends Kevin Durant To Timberwolves, Kyrie Irving Leaves Dallas, Mavericks and Bulls Involved: HOUSTON— The NBA offseason has officially descended into speculation territory, and this blockbuster 4-team rockets trade which...
- 6/4 Last Word on Sports: 3 Under-the-Radar Options For the Pistons This Offseason and 3 Trade Chips: It is well documented that the Detroit Pistons have many decisions to make as they look to build on one of the franchise's best...
- 6/3 HoopsRumors: Fischer’s Latest: Brown, Pelicans, Murphy, Kyrie, Sixers: The Pelicans have been “mentioned by various league executives” as one of the teams with interest in Celtics wing...
- 6/3 HoopsWire: NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Paul George, draft: Mavericks The Mavericks continue to insist they’re excited about pairing Cooper Flagg with a healthy Kyrie Irving, but NBA...
- 6/3 Dallas Hoops Journal: NBA Insider Doesn’t ‘Necessarily Believe’ Kyrie Irving Will Remain With Dallas Mavericks: DHJ Quick Take: Irving’s Precarious Dallas Future NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report doesn’t “necessarily...
- 6/3 Dallas Hoops Journal: Dallas Mavericks Trade Proposal: Grading A Kyrie Irving Deal With The Minnesota Timberwolves: DHJ Quick Take: Bleacher Report Floats a Kyrie Irving Trade to Minnesota A new Bleacher Report proposal would send Kyrie Irving...
- 6/2 Last Word on Sports: Mavericks Projected Draft Pick Draws Magic Comparisons With Scary Floor: DALLAS — Ever since general manager Nico Harrison made the landscape-shifting decision to trade Luka Doncic away, the Dallas Mavericks...
News -- May 2026 (52)