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NBA rumors: New suitors emerge for Kyrie Irving and Dillon Brooks

By Ian Levy

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game at FedExForum on March 20, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game at FedExForum on March 20, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images) /
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Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

NBA rumors: Phoenix Suns could still make a play for Kyrie Irving

The Phoenix Suns were quickly linked with the Nets after Kyrie Irving’s February trade demand but ended up swinging for Kevin Durant instead after the Mavericks landed Kyrie. Even in a 2-0 hole against the Nuggets, they clearly got the better of the two deals. However, NBA rumors about their interest in Irving haven’t faded away completely.

John Gambadoro of Arizona 98.7 FM, a reasonably plugged-in Suns insider, said this week he could see the Suns offering to send Deandre Ayton to the Mavericks in a sign-and-trade for Irving.

https://twitter.com/BurnsAndGambo/status/1653877865405104128

Gamadoro knows a lot more about how the Suns operate than I do, but I find this one extremely hard to believe. I’m skeptical that Durant would really be willing to team up with Irving again and sending out a center like Ayton, even one with his shortcomings, for another point guard when you still owe Chris Paul $30 million per season for the next two years seems like a losing proposition.

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