Nets Rumors: Raptors, BK Have Discussed 'Subsequent' Trade After Kyrie Irving Deal

The Brooklyn Nets may not be done dealing even after trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.

"In their conversations on Kyrie Irving, members of the organization also touched base with Toronto about a subsequent deal," Ian Begley of SNY reported.

His comments came after Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the Nets sent Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029.

The Raptors figured to be one of the league's most intriguing teams ahead of Thursday's trade deadline even before Irving's request to be moved and the subsequent trade involving him.

They don't seem to be legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference at 24-30, which is good enough for the No. 12 seed and one game behind the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

However, a roster with Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes and O.G. Anunoby could be dangerous come playoff time, leaving the front office in something of a questionable spot when it comes to being sellers and looking ahead toward the future or perhaps being buyers and fortifying the roster ahead of the stretch run.

Brooklyn may be in something of a similar situation despite being fourth in the Eastern Conference at 32-20. With Irving gone, it is only fair to wonder what the ceiling is with the roster even if Kevin Durant is healthy and leading the way.

As for a potential Durant trade now that Irving is no longer on the roster, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported Brooklyn's "main desire was to ensure their current team would be competitive around Kevin Durant."

Perhaps there are enough role players to do that after the addition of Dinwiddie and Finney-Smith. Or perhaps the discussions with the Raptors were about adding someone from Toronto's core should the team decide to sell.

The Nets and Raptors could end up facing each other in the playoffs depending on how the rest of the season unfolds. And they could make a trade with each other that directly impacts those playoff chances.