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Rockets considered to trade Fred VanVleet for Kyrie Irving from Mavericks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:59 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Rockets considered to trade Fred VanVleet for Kyrie Irving from Mavericks

Summary

The Houston Rockets are exploring the possibility of trading Fred VanVleet to the Dallas Mavericks for Kyrie Irving. The Rockets, off to a 3-0 start this season, are looking to enhance their championship potential. With VanVleet healthy, he may become a key asset in a deal aimed at acquiring Irving, who has a strong relationship with former teammate Kevin Durant. Irving is in the final year of a $118 million contract, adding urgency to discussions around his future. Analysts suggest that the Rockets' interest in a blockbuster trade reflects their ambitions for this season.

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Status Watch

•Rockets are currently 3-0 and leading the Western Conference.
•VanVleet's health is seen as advantageous for potential trade talks.
•Irving is reportedly open to the possibility of a trade from Dallas.
•The Rockets aim to reunite Irving with Durant for a championship push.
•Irving is playing under the final year of a $118 million contract.

Latest Updates

5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets predicted to swap Fred VanVleet for Mavericks' $118M NBA champion, 9-time All-Star

What they're saying

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The Houston Rockets could use Fred VanVleet's healthiness to their advantage in a big deal. In this proposed trade they land a veteran NBA champion that Kevin Durant would like to reunite with.
— Yahoo Sports

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