Mock trade suggests Kyrie Irving could return to Cavaliers with LeBron
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
A proposed trade might bring Kyrie Irving back to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a strategy to entice LeBron James to return as well. The trade suggests involving the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat, with Cleveland acquiring Irving and others, while sending players to Dallas and Miami. LeBron has yet to announce his team for the upcoming NBA season, fueling speculations about a possible Cavalier return. Irving, who missed last season due to injury, is expected to regain star-level performance when he returns.
- •Proposed trade aims to reunite Irving with LeBron in Cleveland.
- •Cavs would also receive Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall.
- •Mavericks would acquire Jarrett Allen and Dennis Schröder.
- •Irving missed last season due to an ACL injury.
- •LeBron has not yet announced his decision on the upcoming season.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Mock trade could reunite LeBron James with Kyrie Irving on Cavaliers
"One writer suggested a blockbuster trade to send Kyrie Irving back to the Cavaliers in order to entice LeBron James to also return to Cleveland.
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