Mavericks may trade Kyrie Irving for Joel Embiid, reports suggest
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly considering a significant trade involving nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving. A proposed deal would send Irving and Daniel Gafford to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Joel Embiid and a 2028 first-round pick. While the Mavericks have not actively pursued a trade for Irving, they might entertain strong offers. The 76ers have added LeBron James in free agency, potentially creating a favorable condition for this swap. Discussions around Irving’s future have gained attention this summer, with several teams showing interest, although the Mavericks have stated that they are not currently engaging in trade talks regarding him.
- •Mavericks suggest trading Kyrie Irving to 76ers for Joel Embiid.
- •Proposed deal includes Daniel Gafford and a future first-round pick.
- •76ers recently signed LeBron James, enhancing trade discussions.
- •Irving remains a key player despite ongoing trade rumors.
- •Dallas has received interest in Irving but denies trade talks.
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"As the Dallas Mavericks have quietly put together a strong offseason, they have been a popular team rumored in trades. But that might be because of the millions of Lakers fans trying to steal P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford from the Mavs. Another Maverick who has been the centerpiece of trade rumors is nine-time All-Star […] The post Mavericks Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving in Massive 3-Player Deal for Joel Embiid appeared first on HEAVY.
"Behind all the offseason chatter and buzz, the Dallas Mavericks have quietly put together a strong offseason as they look to take a major step next season. Make no mistake. The show in Dallas is now run by Cooper Flagg, the 19-year-old rising sophomore sensation who played like a top 15 player in the NBA […] The post Mavericks Proposed to Trade for Steph Curry in Massive 3-Team Deal for 4 Stars appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:10 PMMavericks Proposed to Trade for Steph Curry in Massive 3-Team Deal for 4 Stars
Behind all the offseason chatter and buzz, the Dallas Mavericks have quietly put together a strong offseason as they look to take a major step next season. Make no mistake. The show in Dallas is now run by Cooper Flagg, the 19-year-old rising sophomore sensation who played like a top 15 player in the NBA […] The post Mavericks Proposed to Trade for Steph Curry in Massive 3-Team Deal for 4 Stars appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:47 AMMavericks Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving in Massive 3-Player Deal for Joel Embiid
As the Dallas Mavericks have quietly put together a strong offseason, they have been a popular team rumored in trades. But that might be because of the millions of Lakers fans trying to steal P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford from the Mavs. Another Maverick who has been the centerpiece of trade rumors is nine-time All-Star […] The post Mavericks Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving in Massive 3-Player Deal for Joel Embiid appeared first on HEAVY.
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