Kyrie Irving Subject of Trade Speculation Ahead of 2026-27 Season Return

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is entering the 2026-27 season on trade watch, highlighted by a proposed deal sending him to the Houston Rockets for Fred VanVleet and Reed Sheppard. Irving, who is featured as an injury-return target in updated fantasy rankings after missing last season, also recently made headlines by offering to cover Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's $11,492 NFL fine for an unauthorized pro-Palestinian display.