Recently seen in the Summer League, Kyrie Irving is still heading for a departure from the Nets, somewhere in the summer. His destination is not known, despite strong interest from the Lakers, who want to associate the leader with LeBron James, in place of Russell Westbrook. However, the latest update is not very reassuring.
It’s been over a week now Kyrie Irving is tied to the Lakers, in a possible summer trade. The idea? Trade Russell Westbrook for the star, with additional consideration from the Angelinos, with a first-round pick or two. It is precisely on this point that the talks are continuing, since Rob Pelinka is not sure that this is a very relevant move for a free agent player in barely a year.
Should the Lakers give in on this issue? Many think so. After all, every season counts for LeBron James, who is campaigning in the City of Angels for Irving’s arrival. As you imagine, one player doesn’t really like: Westbrook, who could therefore go to the Nets soon. Only then, the negotiations remain capricious.
Kyrie Irving soap opera on hiatus?
Because in Brooklyn, the priority is clearly not Kyrie. After all, it’s not the point guard who’s going to bring in the biggest payout in league history. It is indeed Kevin Durant, who is still far from leaving the Big Apple. According to Brian Windhorst, passing through ESPN on Monday, it will therefore be necessary to be patient with Irving. His departure is on “pause”, while waiting for the other files to find their outcome.
Trade talks for Kyrie Irving are ‘frozen,’ per @WindhorstESPN
The Nets are prioritizing completing a trade for Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/IfVLopOqPr
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 11, 2022
Discussions for the Kyrie Irving trade are “frozen”, according to Brian Windhorst. The Nets prioritize completing Kevin Durant’s trade.
It’s not an easy situation for Kyrie, especially since the only known interest is for the Lakers. The competition does not exist, which does not surprise the fans. After all, the leader has earned a bad reputation in recent years, which makes the market very difficult for him.
I’m shocked more teams aren’t lining up to give up assets for a guy who might not show up to work…
— Kraig Withakay (@KraigWith_A_K) July 11, 2022
I’m shocked that more teams aren’t lining up to give trumps to a guy who potentially might not show up for work…
Kyrie Irving at the Lakers is off to a bad start so far. Whatever the outcome for the point guard, we have to believe that we will have to be patient. The fate of the player is not a priority for the Nets, which can be understood. The summer promises to be long.
