The Kyrie Irving saga remains the hottest topic in the NBA 24 hours after the player requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. This was a complete shock for everybody around the league, but knowing how Kyrie manages himself, it was somehow expected.
He starred in a controversial moment at the start of the season, and perhaps the way he was treated by the team prompted him to request this trade, and many people are waiting to see what’s next for the controversial point guard. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned among potential suitors for Kyrie, but the Lakers look like the best candidates right now.
Kyrie was even presented with the chance of reuniting with LeBron James, and he’s not completely against that. He could form a terrific backcourt with Luka Doncic, but the Mavs have some concerns about that partnership.
Kyrie Irving Is Closer To Reuniting With LeBron James
Today, the NBA has seen too much activity, especially surrounding Kyrie. First, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Russell Westbrook won’t play tonight, which sparked a lot of speculation among fans.
Nets‘ Kyrie Irving is listed out tonight vs. Wizards.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2023
Now, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the Nets are listing Kyrie Irving out, which drew even more reactions from the NBA community.
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The situation between Kyrie and the Nets is seemingly unsalvageable, even though he’s expected to honor his contract if he doesn’t get traded before the upcoming trade deadline. Many people expect the Nets to complete a deal quickly so they can focus on making more moves to add pieces around Kevin Durant.
A trade to the Lakers would mean a reunion between Irving and LeBron, and that’s something that could take the Lakers to the top of the NBA if they mesh well. The Purple and Gold have a big opportunity here, and it seems like they’re going for it.
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