Kyrie Irving to the Lakers? What is known about the possible transfer to the team of LeBron James

When it appeared that everything was back to normal for the Brooklyn Nets, another request from TRANSPORT the train derailed. Kyrie Irving unexpectedly requested a trade after the two sides were unable to agree a contract extension before the Thursday 9th February transfer deadline.

Irving has played at one of the highest levels of his career in recent years, helping the Nets stay alive while Kevin Durant is sidelined with a knee injury. In his last 10 games, averaged 30.3 points, 6.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 stealsshowing what he could bring to any team that tries to trade for him.

And like the summer when Irving and the Nets couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract extension, the Lakers immediately became a destination trending for the star point guard from Brooklyn.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania, they listed Los Angeles among potential suitors for Irving. From there, it didn’t take long for the Lakers to weigh in on a potential trade.

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Magic and LeBron asking for Kyrie Irving?

First, the Lakers legend magic johnson he tweeted it would love to see irving in purple and gold.

Afterward, Lebron JamesKyrie’s former teammate, set NBA Twitter on fire with a timely tweet cryptic emojisas we see players do so often during the offseason and free agency.

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It is unknown whether the Lakers would be willing to give up assets to acquire Irving, who will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. But it’s clear James wouldn’t mind meeting the point guard who helped him win NBA title with Cleveland over 73-9 Warriors in 2016.

With the NBA deadline less than a week away, all we can do is sit back, grab some popcorn and watch it all play out.

Kyrie Irving’s transfer to the Lakers: how the operation could be done

As we said, the Lakers will explore a trade with the Nets to acquire Kyrie. How could it be performed? Aside from other pieces that could be included, there are two spots that clearly look like a game. First of all, the including Russell Westbrookwhich is also with a expiring contract but $47 millionabout 10 more than Irving’s.

Second, at least first two rounds of the Draft that the Lakers seem to be almost the only bargaining chip with their rivals when it comes to looking to strengthen themselves. They are necessary, especially to think sweeten the fact of receiving the former MVP and his lucrative contract.

The reality is that Los Angeles doesn’t have many more assets to tempt Brooklyn. We will see how the situation develops.

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