NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving's next team, Lakers want fresh blood, and more

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving’s next team, Lakers want fresh blood, and a blockbuster Warriors-Wolves trade

Luka Doncic #77 and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks react against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on April 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Today’s NBA rumors are all about the big fish in the league: Kyrie Irving, the Lakers getting reinforcements, and the Warriors potentially getting their big man.

As the NBA Finals wrap up, what else can basketball fans look forward to this month? More rumors about Kyrie Irving, of course.

The Mavericks star just revealed a huge hint about the next team he’s going to play on this summer. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, the Lakers and Warriors are looking to bounce back from their respective disappointing playoff exits and could make some pivotal roster changes. Los Angeles is on the prowl for affordable free agents while the Warriors could do business with an old friend.

Here are the three top NBA rumors today.

NBA Rumors: Lakers could steal Warriors player not named Draymond Green

Warriors’ Draymond Green has made it clear how much he admires LeBron James and the Lakers, but Green is likely staying put for now. If the Los Angeles Lakers really want to poach a player from their West Coast rivals, they need look no further than Green’s teammate, a potential free agent.

Donte DiVincenzo signed a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Warriors last year but has a player option allowing him to become a free agent this offseason if he so chooses.

The versatile guard got plenty of minutes this past season on the Warriors’ postseason run and may have earned himself a sizable raise. Heavy Sports NBA insider Sean Deveney spoke to one Western Conference GM who highlighted DiVincenzo as an intriguing target for the Lakers:

"“They could make a push for Donte DiVincenzo from the Warriors, depending on what they do with him. He might command more than the tax MLE on the market, but he would be the right kind of guy, a shooter and ballhandler off the bench.”"

A move for DiVicenzo or any other external player would hinge on whether the Lakers can hold onto their current guys, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, to name a few. The Lakers may be in the market for a shooter off the bench depending on who they can afford to keep, and DiVincenzo checks the boxes. He averaged 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game last season and shot just below 40 percent from beyond the arc.

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