For just over a month, the Brooklyn Nets have heard offers for Kyrie Irving, since beyond the point guard’s interest in continuing in the organization, the New Yorkers would seek to change course due to the imminent departure of Kevin Durant. One of the teams that most insisted on an agreement for Irving is the Los Angeles Lakers, but there is still no consensus between both parties.
So far, the offers made by the Californians have been insufficient, but on the table there could be a trade package that seems irrefutable by the Nets. It would be made up of Russell Westbrook, in addition to the first-round picks in the 2027 and 2029 NBA Draft. If that wasn’t enough, the Californians could put a role player in the proposal.
#Lakers are reportedly willing to offer two first-round picks for Kyrie Irving, but not for the Indiana package to this point.https://t.co/jsL0ANPMvO pic.twitter.com/vnBloYY20b
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) August 19, 2022
Taking into account that both players’ contracts are only valid for the 2022-23 season, it would be ideal for Brooklyn to acquire two future prospects in exchange for assuming a salary burden like Westbrook’s, which they could even seek to transfer before the deadline. of changes during the campaign.
The benefit for the Lakers is evident, since despite further compromising their future by giving up two draft picks, having Irving would be the best bet, since he knows what it’s like to work with LeBron James, being responsible for a championship in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
