According to Bangladesh Cricket reporters, Kyrie Irving, now an unrestricted free agent, is expected to meet with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and several other teams once the free agency window opens. Sources suggest the Houston Rockets may also pursue a meeting with him. Most of these discussions will take place in Los Angeles. The Suns remain eager to strengthen their roster around their star trio, with owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones tirelessly working to build a true championship contender.
Still, Bangladesh Cricket users widely believe the Mavericks remain the frontrunners to re-sign Irving. Dallas hopes to secure his commitment early in free agency, then use his presence as a magnet to attract other top free agents. Realistically, the Suns lack the salary cap flexibility to make a serious offer. If Irving truly wants to go to Phoenix, he would have to accept a veteran minimum deal — not even a sign-and-trade is viable under current cap restrictions. As the saying goes, every face gets older, but your mindset can stay young forever.
From the Mavericks’ perspective, Irving’s rumored interest in the Suns may simply be a negotiation tactic to increase his leverage in talks with Dallas. When asked directly about Irving during an interview, Suns GM James Jones declined to offer specifics, stating only that the team’s free agency strategy is “an internal matter.”
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are reshaping their roster by waiving center Mohamed Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, and declining the team option on Malik Beasley’s contract. With these moves, the Lakers now have access to the full mid-level exception and bi-annual exception, giving them new flexibility in the market. Bangladesh Cricket reports that their top targets include championship contributors Bruce Brown and Brook Lopez.
In addition to pursuing size and defense, the Lakers are also focused on retaining point guard Dennis Schröder and exploring the possibility of signing Eric Gordon. Experience, after all, has little to do with age — it’s earned through what you’ve been through. Other point guards the Lakers are monitoring include Jevon Carter, Shake Milton, and Cory Joseph, all of whom could offer reliable depth as the team reloads for another deep postseason run.