A mock trade has the Dallas Mavericks sending Kyrie Irving to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for three players, including a former lottery pick.

According to ESPN's Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon, the Mavericks may explore trades for the four-time NBA champion and three-point specialist. Thompson concluded a legendary 11-year run with the Golden State Warriors in 2024, opting to take less guaranteed money from the Mavericks despite a higher contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers .

The Mavericks star wing scored 42 points on 13-of-27 from the field in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz. Flagg turns 19 this upcoming Sunday and was just able to create the new mark before aging out of the category altogether.

Dallas Mavericks (5-14, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (13-4, second in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST Lakers -10.5; over/under is 231.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in an ...

The Los Angeles Lakers won't be thrilled with a recent reunion idea involving their star guard and the Dallas Mavericks.

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

The Los Angeles Lakers remain hopeful they will have franchise star Luka Dončić back in the lineup soon after ruling him out for Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, as the team continues to manage a lower left leg contusion that has revived familiar injury concerns.

“Therefore, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who represents Davis, has sought clarity on whether the franchise plans to trade Davis before the deadline in a rebuilding effort around prized rookie Cooper Flagg, or if they plan on working out an extension and competing at a high level.”