Former NBA champion suggests Heat trade for Kyrie Irving
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Former NBA champion Brendan Haywood stated that the Miami Heat must trade for Kyrie Irving to have a chance at winning the Finals. The Heat recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks and signed Klay Thompson after his release from the Dallas Mavericks. Despite a productive summer, Haywood believes the addition of Irving, who has earned $347 million in his career, is crucial for the team's title aspirations. If the Mavericks struggle early in the season, Irving may become available for a trade.
- •Miami traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
- •Klay Thompson joined the Heat after clearing waivers.
- •Haywood claims the Heat need a closer like Irving.
- •Irving may be available if the Mavericks falter.
- •The Heat aim to improve their playoff standing this season.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA champion says Heat must get $347M future Hall of Famer, 9x All-Star to win Finals
"The Miami Heat have championship aspirations this season. However, a former NBA champion doesn't believe it will happen unless they get this guy.
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