NBA Rumours: Kyrie Irving could end up with the Toronto Raptors

The return of Masai Ujiri to the helm of an NBA franchise, now leading the Dallas Mavericks, could open the door to a major deal with his former team, the Toronto Raptors.

As the summer market progresses, all eyes are still on the future of Kyrie Irving in Dallas. In recent weeks, numerous rumors have emerged about possible destinations for the point guard, including scenarios that would place him with another contender in the Western Conference.

A new possibility arises now: Ujiri contacting Bobby Webster, current general manager of the Raptors, to explore a significant exchange between both franchises.

The proposed deal by Christopher Kline of Fansided would send Kyrie Irving to Toronto. In return, Dallas would receive Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, a 2026 first-round Draft pick — the 19th overall — and another 2028 protected first-round pick for the lottery.

In Toronto, they believe the team showed significant growth in the playoffs, especially with Scottie Barnes emerging as a star capable of leading the project. However, the franchise understands the need to take an extra step to compete at the highest level.

Kline points out that the Raptors are very close to the salary limits set by the luxury tax, so they will need to seek imaginative solutions to continue growing.

The Fit of Irving with the Raptors

According to Kline, Toronto's main issue still lies in offensive generation and spacing on the court. The analyst believes that until the team can better balance its outside game and add a reliable creator on the perimeter, their competitive ceiling will remain limited.

In this context, Irving appears as an ideal piece for the Raptors. His ability to create plays, stretch the floor, and score both from outside and near the rim would fit perfectly alongside players like Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles.

Moreover, the defensive doubts that always surround Irving could be offset by the defensive work of Barnes, Murray-Boyles, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, and the defensive system of the Canadian team.

From Dallas' perspective, Kline notes that it was Masai Ujiri himself who selected Gradey Dick in the Draft and who believed in Quickley in Toronto, in addition to signing him to his significant five-season contract.

Quickley still has three more years on his contract, one more than Irving, which would allow the Mavericks to avoid such a heavy long-term salary burden compared to the current situation.

The deal would also provide Dallas with a valuable pick in the upcoming Draft and another future first-rounder, important assets for a franchise looking to reshape its project for the years ahead.