The San Antonio Spurs could reportedly have a fascinating decision to make at point guard if their plans change around De’Aaron Fox, with a new prediction putting nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving on the radar as a potential veteran solution alongside Victor Wembanyama.

Irving remains one of the NBA’s most accomplished guards, and while there is currently no indication that San Antonio has agreed a deal for the Dallas Mavericks star, his name has entered the conversation as teams around the league continue to monitor Dallas’ situation.

The possibility is particularly intriguing because the Mavericks are entering a new chapter built around No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. At just 19 years old, Flagg represents the long-term future of the franchise, while Irving, now 34, is at a completely different stage of his career.

That unusual age gap between two of Dallas’ most important players has prompted questions about how long the Mavericks will remain committed to keeping Irving.

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, rival teams continue to wonder whether Dallas’ current resistance to trade approaches will remain firm once the regular season begins. The February 11 trade deadline could become increasingly relevant if the Mavericks eventually decide to alter their position.

That is where San Antonio enters the discussion.

USA Today’s Wajih AlBaroudi identified the Spurs as a potential destination for Irving, particularly because of what the veteran guard could bring to a young roster attempting to take another major step.

A move would also represent a dramatic change in direction for San Antonio.

The Spurs already possess one of the NBA’s most exciting young cores, led by Wembanyama and supported by rising guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Adding a player with Irving’s experience could give that group something it cannot simply develop overnight: extensive playoff and NBA Finals experience.

Irving has already played on the biggest stage and famously helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA championship. His reputation for taking difficult shots and performing under pressure is one of the qualities that makes the hypothetical Spurs pairing particularly interesting.

For San Antonio, the potential attraction would not simply be Irving’s scoring ability.

Wembanyama is entering a stage of his career where the Spurs are expected to build increasingly ambitious plans around him. Pairing the 7-foot superstar with an experienced offensive creator such as Irving could give San Antonio another player capable of taking responsibility during high-pressure possessions.

It could also provide valuable mentorship for Castle and Harper.

Both young guards are viewed as major pieces of the Spurs’ future, and learning alongside an established veteran who has spent years operating at the highest level could be significant for their development.

There is also the question of Fox.

San Antonio acquired Fox with the expectation that he could help accelerate the franchise’s rise, but his performances during the NBA Finals have prompted outside discussion about whether the Spurs should eventually consider another direction at point guard.

That does not mean a Fox-Irving trade is imminent, nor does it establish that San Antonio is actively pursuing Irving. The idea remains a prediction from an outside analyst.

Still, it creates an intriguing hypothetical.

Fox is younger and remains an important part of the Spurs’ plans, while Irving would bring a completely different profile: veteran leadership, championship pedigree, elite shot creation and years of postseason experience.

For a San Antonio team built around Wembanyama, those qualities could be extremely valuable if the organization decided it wanted to accelerate its championship ambitions rather than rely entirely on the development of its young guards.

The Spurs would also have to weigh the financial and roster implications of such a move. Irving has earned roughly $347 million over his career and remains a significant NBA star, meaning any potential trade would require substantial financial and basketball considerations.

For now, there is no completed deal to report.

But the prediction has opened up an intriguing question for Spurs fans: what would San Antonio look like if Wembanyama suddenly had a nine-time All-Star and NBA champion running the offense?

With Dallas facing an unusual situation involving a young franchise centerpiece and an accomplished veteran, Irving’s future could become one of the more interesting storylines to monitor as the season progresses.

And if the Mavericks eventually become willing to listen to serious offers, San Antonio is now one team that has been publicly identified as a potential landing spot.