Detroit Pistons ‘Salivating’ Over Kyrie Irving Amid Trade Rumors

The 2026-27 NBA season is still in its infancy, but Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks has already been the subject of trade rumors. Irving has played in five of the first six games of the season, averaging 21.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals. He’s also shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from 3-point range. After missing all of last season due to a knee injury, the 34-year-old star has developed chemistry with the Mavs’ young star, Cooper Flagg.