​Kyrie Irving impresses new Mavericks coach Dusty May during workout. GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 08: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on January 08, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) GettyIt’s been a ho-hum offseason for Detroit Pistons fans, who are left thinking when (or if) that big move is coming. Fresh off a 60-win regular season, the Pistons have plenty to bank on as they head toward a bright future. Just a few seasons ago, the franchise was the butt of all jokes after completing one of the worst regular seasons in NBA history. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLed by ascending superstar point guard Cade Cunningham and young rising big man Jalen Duren (more on him in a sec), the Pistons have two stars at their core. But the idea that the team is one veteran superstar away from becoming dominant just won’t go away. Perhaps hearing that noise is what pushed the Pistons to at least internally weigh trading for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving.Kyrie Irving looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 09: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to reports earlier this offseason, the Pistons registered interest in exploring a trade for Irving, the 34-year-old former All-Star who missed the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. While the door may not be 100% shut on the Pistons trading for Irving sometime in the future, it is not going to happen this summer, according to The Athletic. “The Pistons were engaged in several discussions, but nothing came to fruition,” the report said. (Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan) Langdon has described Detroit as exploring every option, entering the offseason. According to sources, asking prices were too high, with certain star players on the market having the value of young talent, three first-round selections and multiple pick swaps. Whether it was Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant or Trey Murphy III, the Pistons couldn’t rationalize jeopardizing their future to make a win-now move in a shortened window.” Although some would argue the pedigree of Irving would instantly boost Detroit’s chances of claiming the Eastern Conference crown next season, the Pistons apparently feel confident enough in their core to not take the plunge on Irving, a player the Mavs