San Antonio Spurs: If Kyrie Irving trade is voided, will SAS stand a chance?

Any chance the San Antonio Spurs had of getting Kyrie Irving got canceled by the Boston Celtics. However, Isaiah Thomas’ hip may have opened the door, even if the opportunity is slim to none.

The San Antonio Spurs were in on Kyrie Irving until the Boston Celtics pulled off a trade to acquire him from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal sent Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first-round pick to Cleveland.

Thomas was a question mark, however. He dealt with a hip injury during the 2017 NBA playoffs, which was a focus of the trade discussions with the Cavaliers (h/t CBS Sports).

Well, the Cavs gave Thomas a physical on the injured hip, something Boston thought would heal with “rest and rehab,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Owner Dan Gilbert and co. may not fully be behind that, however, as Wojnarowski reported, on Friday evening, that Thomas underwent a physical for his hip, but the Cavs are “still evaluating.” It was also called a “very sensitive situation.”

For the deal to pass, Cleveland must clear Thomas in his physical. If they don’t, that means Irving remains with the Cavaliers, unless another deal is made.

Sources: After Isaiah Thomas underwent physical today, Cavs still evaluating injured hip and weighing options w/ completion of Irving deal.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2017

Thomas traveled to Cleveland, took exam and flew back out of town, sources said. All players must pass physical, or a deal can be voided.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2017

As one source involved in the process involving Thomas' medical clearance told ESPN late Friday night, "It's a very sensitive situation."

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2017

If the deal is voided, this allows other interested teams back into the mix. Now that the price on Irving was publicly established, would it impact another potential trade?