Lakers unlikely to pursue Kyrie Irving trade amid roster needs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers received negative news regarding a potential trade for Kyrie Irving. Sources indicate that the team is not focused on acquiring Irving, as they seek to target players who better fit their roster needs alongside 27-year-old Luka Doncic. The Lakers reportedly aim to improve their lineup with a game-changing center and multi-faceted wing. This unexpected shift in focus arises amidst ongoing trade rumors involving Irving and his future with the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Lakers received a negative update on a Kyrie Irving trade
- •Team seeks players fitting Luka Doncic's timeline
- •Focus shifts to acquiring a center and wing player
- •Irving's role deemed redundant with Austin Reaves
- •Rumors of Irving's departure from Mavericks continue
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers get bad news on potential Kyrie Irving reunion trade with Luka Doncic, LeBron James
"The Los Angeles Lakers didn't receive a positive trade update last Thursday.
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