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PORTLAND, OREGON – DECEMBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off the court after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 28, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Miami Heat<\/a> landed two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> and sharpshooting big man Bobby Portis<\/a> in the biggest move of the offseason. From there, the Heat added more major names, including Klay Thompson<\/a> and Tim Hardaway<\/a> Jr.<\/p>\n The Heat has done plenty to address major roster needs this offseason, but one area that could use some starpower is at point guard. Cue the Kyrie Irving<\/a> trade rumors.<\/p>\n Irving has been a highly-speculated name this offseason, with teams around the league reportedly monitoring the nine-time All-Star\u2019s situation in Dallas. For now, the Mavericks seem to be uninterested in dealing their star point guard. The key two words there? For and now.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a Western Conference executive put it, Irving could be a longer-term option in Dallas if both sides agree to a team-friendly deal.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have some sense that, OK, we pay him $40 million this year and next year he opts out and we can do a two-year deal or a three-year deal at a lesser number, then I think you can do something,\u201d the executive said.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he comes back and he is scoring 24, 25 points (per game), then you will have teams willing to give up a first-round pick for him. Maybe more, maybe a young player, too. But with his injury history, I don\u2019t think you give up more than one first.\u201d<\/p>\n Miami Heat Learn Mavericks Stance on Kyrie Irving Perhaps the Mavs want to see Irving alongside last season\u2019s Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg<\/a>. However, given the significant salary of the veteran guard, prioritizing flexibility could be an option.<\/p>\n According to Heavy\u2019s Sean Deveney<\/a>, the Mavs will aim for an Irving trade around the trade deadline, which is welcome news for the Heat.<\/p>\n \u201cLike a lot of veterans, the idea is to play him through January, build value and see if something can be done at the deadline,\u201d Deveney reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n Irving is owed roughly $39.4 million this upcoming season, and his deal has a player option for the 2027-28 season. Trading him presents the only viable opportunity to get a return for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n Irving is 34 and entering his 15th NBA<\/a> season. It makes any move for him a gamble, especially after a long-term injury absence.\u00a0<\/p>\n His game sharpness may take some time, but Irving remains a top-level creator and scorer when on the floor. The Heat and some other teams would most likely keep an eye on the situation in Dallas as the franchise\u2019s stance on the star guard does not keep the February deadline out of the equation.<\/p>\n Would Miami Choose to Pursue?<\/p>\n The ideal or safe plan for the Heat would be to wait through the end of the Calendar year and seek a move before the trade deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n Miami would benefit from Irving joining a roster that already has Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/a>. He would balance the frontcourt-heavy lineup with his backcourt presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Heat would be among the championship favorites with a player like Irving. He is a former NBA champion and recently helped the Mavs reach the Finals in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a scoring and creation option, the Heat would likely not come close to having someone better, unless a more promising options becomes available for a trade during the season.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. 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GettyDALLAS, TX -DECEMBER 25 : Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> defends at American Airlines Center on December 25, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n