Kyrie Irving emerges as potential trade target for NBA contenders

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is being monitored by NBA teams as a possible trade candidate before the upcoming deadline. The 34-year-old has maintained a production level of 25.5 points and 5.1 assists per game for the franchise. Dallas management is currently prioritizing the development of a teenage player as the core piece for the team's long-term future. Whether Irving remains part of these plans depends on the front office strategy under new team president Masai Ujiri. Contenders looking to bolster their rosters may pursue the veteran if Dallas chooses to initiate trade discussions later this season.

• 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving could emerge as trade target for contenders before deadline