NBA Trade Rumors: League sources strongly discount Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers' interest in former NBA champion

The Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly not interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets superstar is reportedly on the trade block despite exercising his player option for the upcoming season.

According to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, a trade for Kyrie Irving depends on when Kevin Durant is traded. Fischer also claimed that his sources have "discounted" the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks' interest in Irving.

Kevin Durant, meanwhile, will only depart if the Nets receive a satisfactory offer, given that he still has four years left on his contract. This means that Kyrie Irving could also be forced to stay put, despite being in the final year of his contract, with only the LA Lakers reportedly interested in the guard.

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Does it make sense for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks to move for Kyrie Irving?

Kyrie Irving in action against the Boston Celtics - Game Three

The 76ers and the Mavericks have been linked with a move for Kyrie Irving, although the LA Lakers remain firm favorites to land the 2016 NBA champion due to his connection with LeBron James.

The 76ers and the Mavericks, however, have the assets to pull off a trade. The 76ers would need to assemble a package consisting of Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle and Tobias Harris at the very least.

The Mavericks, meanwhile, would probably have to include Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr. as their salary matches that of Irving's. In such a scenario, the Nets will be getting a point guard in Dinwiddie and a scorer in Tim Hardway Jr.

All things considered, the Nets do not have as much leverage with Irving as they do with Kevin Durant. The guard will be a free agent next summer.