DeMarcus Cousins says Kyrie Irving can help struggling Miami Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Miami Heat, facing a disappointing 0-3 start to the season, have drawn criticism for their performance after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins suggested that adding Kyrie Irving would be a crucial move to rectify the Heat's roster issues. He noted that Miami needs another playmaker to ease the burden on Antetokounmpo. Cousins recalled his own experience with the New Orleans Pelicans, emphasizing the importance of having a point guard to support a dual-big man setup. With the Mavericks also struggling, trade rumors surrounding Irving are gaining traction, making such a deal more conceivable for Miami.
- •Miami Heat are currently 0-3 after three games this season.
- •DeMarcus Cousins believes Kyrie Irving is the key to improving the roster.
- •Cousins emphasizes the need for a playmaking guard alongside Antetokounmpo.
- •Irving's trade potential increases as the Mavericks struggle early in the season.
- •Cousins draws parallels to his experience with the Pelicans' success with a point guard.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former All-Star Says Kyrie Irving Is Only Way Heat Can Fix Roster
"The Miami Heat are having arguably the worst opening week in the entire NBA. Strong hype for the season after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo created expectations to contend for an NBA Championship. However, Miami is 0-3 and suffered decisive losses each night since the regular season started. Former NBA superstar DeMarcus Cousins chimed in and named […] The post Former All-Star Says Kyrie Irving Is Only Way Heat Can Fix Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
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