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It’s been a little under a month since the Detroit Pistons season came to a close against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the No
Jan 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center.
Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images It’s been a little under a month since the Detroit Pistons season came to a close against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the No. 1 seed.and which players could help the Pistons take the next step forward at an NBA championship, their first since 2004.by the Pistons, one of them being Dallas Mavericks veteran guard Kyrie Irving. According to Scoop B of Fullcourtpass, the Pistons are considered a “realistic suitor” for Irving this offseason.
Jan 8, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and guard Kyrie Irving speak during a second half break in action against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images This past season, Irving was sidelined for the entire year, recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered during the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
Before suffering that injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in a season that featured the Mavericks trading former star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. It was a blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves across the NBA. Now, Irving could be just the latest Mavericks player to be shipped off to another team, and that could be Detroit.
While the Pistons would likely benefit more from acquiring a younger player like Lauri Markkanen or Michael Porter Jr. in a trade, adding a veteran piece could also be worth it. Irving's past controversy with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, along with his injuries, make Detroit acquiring him a risk.
Despite recent controversy, however, Irving has proven to be a positive veteran voice in the locker room,Nov 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half against the LA Clippers in an NBA Cup game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Having veteran leadership is nothing new to the Pistons.
Throughout the last two seasons, Tobias Harris has been a valuable leader for Detroit and has played a big role in the team’s first-round series win against the Orlando Magic. Throughout the postseason, Pistons star Cade Cunningham struggled with turnovers, raising questions about whether he's capable of playing at the point.
While it is a must that Cunningham has the basketball in his hand and commands the offense, bringing in Irving, who is a true point guard, could take the pressure off of Cunningham and help with his turnover struggles. Caden Handwork is a passionate sports writer for Detroit Pistons On SI. Caden graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Journalism.
In addition to his work with Detroit Pistons On SI he is also a beat reporter for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Caden also has previous experience writing NBA, NFL, MLB, and College Football content for FanSided as a Contributor. As a Metro Detroit native, Caden brings unique storytelling and knowledge about the Detroit Pistons.
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