The Miami Heat have already spent the summer reshaping their roster, but they may not be done making noise.
After landing Giannis Antetokounmpo and surrounding him with veteran help like Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bobby Portis, Miami has apparently been linked to another big name. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday afternoon that the Heat have shown some level of interest in Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving.
Irving has been a fixture in trade chatter all offseason, and Miami could still emerge as a possible landing spot even after its aggressive spending spree. A deal would most likely send Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic to Dallas as the primary pieces going out. On paper, the move doesn’t seem like an obvious fit for the Heat right now, but that could change if the Mavericks stumble early in the season and decide to put Irving on the trade block before February’s deadline.
Dallas is in the middle of a reset after moving Luka Doncic in 2025 and using the No. 1 pick on Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. Irving doesn’t really match that timeline, especially if the Mavericks are positioning themselves around a younger core.
For Miami, though, the appeal is easy to see. The backcourt has been an issue for years, and while Davion Mitchell has become a dependable piece, there’s still a real question about whether he can be the starting point guard on a true contender.
Irving, even while coming off an ACL injury, would instantly be the most accomplished guard on the roster. He is under contract through this season and holds a player option for the 2027-28 season.
Still, the bigger question is whether the Heat should keep their hands off the wheel for now. They just finished one of the most significant offseasons in franchise history, and the front office may be better served by letting this group take shape before swinging again.
The guard spot is thinner than the frontcourt, but Miami could wait to see how everything fits before making another major move. If the team is stuck a few months into the season, then a trade for Irving could make more sense.
For now, another big swing before opening night would feel premature.
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