Kyrie Irving

The Philadelphia 76ers are mentioned among several suitors to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving in a trade.

New York City’s vaccine mandate prevented Irving from playing in home games and the Nets kept him away from the team at the beginning of the season because they did not just want a part-time player. If Daryl Morey and the Sixers were to acquire Irving, it would certainly be one situation to keep an eye on as there is also his relationship with Harden to consider after their brief time in Brooklyn. Especially, when one considers what the Minnesota Timberwolves gave up to acquire Rudy Gobert.

Other pieces would have to be involved, but the deal would be centered around an Irving for Westbrook swap.

Most notably, the Nets want to move Joe Harris, who has two years and $38.6 million remaining on his contract and is coming off ankle surgery, while the Lakers are pushing to get Seth Curry instead. Irving has his fair share of negatives, but on the court he would be a much better fit than Westbrook, and would greatly increase the Lakers' title odds. Irving represents their best chance to add talent this summer, and he has a previous relationship with LeBron James. Both players will be hitting free agency next season, and the Lakers are trying to squeeze one more title out of the LeBron and Anthony Davis pairing.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the top suitors for Kyrie Irving, and former teammate LeBron James is reportedly "rooting hard" for a deal to happen.

James and Irving have a history. After the two led the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA title in 2016, the two superstars had a falling out, and Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics. In May, Irving said he regretted his dispute with James that resulted into the Cavaliers’ split. But with Kevin Durant requesting a trade, the Nets appear to be working on a deal for Irving too.

With Kevin Durant trying to make his way out of Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving is sure to follow. Today a few teams were linked to a move.

Some are joking that Harden himself is probably dumbfounded by the rumor: As you might imagine, the 76ers are probably the most surprising team on that shortlist. Kyrie and LeBron James won an NBA title together in Cleveland and there are indications that the two might be willing to reunite for another one.

Insider Shams Charania says 'several suitors' are pursuing the Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving but that sounds like it's coming from Irving's camp.

However, he’s definitely presenting the situation in a Kyrie-centric light. If they can pay 10 cents on the dollar, that is. Calling the teams Charania mentioned “suitors” seems a bit much. That implies that these teams are aggressively pursuing Irving and lining up serious trade packages for him. Kyrie Irving is one guy who I think we gotta pay attention to. NBA insiders get great information because they have great relationships within the league.

We can talk about James Harden and Kevin Durant requesting trades, but Kyrie Irving is the root cause of the Brooklyn Nets' situation.

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According to Shams Charania on Bally Sports, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has several teams interested in trading for him.

"He has several suitors involved when you talk about Lakers, 6ers, Mavericks. I would keep an eye on Kyrie Irving over the next couple weeks as well as a guy that is likely going to potentially get moved, and Kevin Durant asking out probably opens the window for him too. Therefore, with two of the best 15 players in the world, they couldn't even make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. On top of missing many games, the franchise has yet to make it out of the second-round of the playoffs with him on the team.

Contrary to recent news, the Nets reportedly do not have a lot of suitors for star guard Kyrie Irving and only have the Lakers interested.

The Lakers’ interest is no surprise because they have been linked with Kyrie Irving ever since a potential sign-and-trade deal was floated and explored. Not sure what’s been reported elsewhere this morning, but I can report definitively that the Sixers are not and have not been engaged in trade talks for Kyrie this offseason. Contrary to earlier reports, the Brooklyn Nets do not have a lot of suitors for Kyrie Irving. Apparently, it’s just the Los Angeles Lakers who are interested in the veteran guard.

Brooklyn insists that talks are only preliminary at this point, but Chris Haynes' report Saturday that the Nets and Lakers have discussed a Kyrie Irving ...

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We're several days into free agency and the dominant topic is none other than the implosion of the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant is demanding his way out of ...

But there’s little doubt that the Lakers absolutely need to pounce on this trade. When Los Angeles had an opportunity to trade Westbrook and a first-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for John Wall, the Lakers balked because they didn’t want to give up their draft asset. The Lakers have never been a franchise that wins championships based upon their draft picks. The time to contend is now, and the only way they can do that is by unloading the stubborn-natured Westbrook. It stems from repeated rumbles in circulation that LeBron James is rooting hard for Irving’s addition to the roster. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Nets are in discussions with the Lakers regarding a Westbrook-for-Irving swap.

In his latest read of the Nets situation, Adrian Wojnarowski, speaking on ESPN, says that there is "no traction" on deals on involving either Kevin Durant ...

I don’t think that’s the ideal scenario for Brooklyn. I think it’s trying to find get the biggest haul of assets they can but again, there’s a lot of time left in this off-season and a lot more talks that are coming.” While the assumption around the league is that the situation is so toxic that there’s no chance of a return. Brian Lewis noted Sunday night, “So far, league sources have said nothing is imminent, or even at the advanced stage.” I do think there are teams that would like to do deals for him. But so far right now, there’s no traction really on deals with either Irving or Durant. They’ll develop over time but both of these processes could play out.” “Similar to Durant, a very slow moving market right now,” Woj said about the market for Irving. “I think unlike Kevin Durant, I think there is a limited number of teams where it might make sense.

Both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving may have very well played their last games with the Brooklyn Nets, but no deal is imminent for either All-Star.

Kevin Durant has requested a trade and should he be granted this request, Kyrie Irving will very likely be following him out the door in Brooklyn. Still, no deal is on the table for either the Nets or Lakers pertaining to Irving. Around this time three years ago, the Brooklyn Nets were rejoicing as a franchise since Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both joined the team in 2019 free agency, instantly making the Nets, a franchise that has never won a championship, a real title contender in the Eastern Conference.

We can talk about James Harden and Kevin Durant requesting trades, but Kyrie Irving is the root cause of the Brooklyn Nets' situation.

One night, he’s capable of keeping the ball on a string to make defenses dance on his way to 40 points on 23 field goal attempts. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions as long as those perspectives don’t harm others. It is Kyrie Irving who refused to get vaccinated, leaving his teammates to fend for themselves when he was supposed to be the hand painting an immaculate piece of art.

With uncertainty swirling around the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons is going off the grid. The Nets guard has deactivated his Instagram account:.

Simmons still seemed excited about his move to the Nets with the chance to play with established superstars in Durant and Irving. The 25-year-old also missed the start of the year with the 76ers due to mental health. The move comes after teammate Kevin Durant requested a trade, while Kyrie Irving is also the subject of trade rumors in a possible move to the Los Angeles Lakers, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

Still, there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about the idea of the Warriors emerging as a legitimate suitor for Durant. Appearing on ESPN Radio (Twitter ...

According to Lewis, the 76ers are keeping an eye on Irving and have briefly spoke to the Nets, but he hears from a source that “nothing happened there.” Without Wiggins included, either Klay Thompson or Draymond Green would be required for salary-matching purposes, and it’s difficult to envision the Warriors breaking up their long-term championship core to reunite with Durant, who chose to leave the organization as a free agent three years ago. League sources tell Lewis that nothing is close to getting done at this point.