The Lakers and Nets had a similar season, ending on a huge disappointment. We can expect movement in the coming months for the two franchises, to the point that some are imagining a joint trade. This is the case of this journalist, who is going very hard with a huge trade, which could turn the two conferences upside down.
The offseason has not yet started for the franchises, at least for the players, but the rumors are still as numerous in the West, just as in the East. At the Lakers, for example, we can expect movement for the players. Whether Russell Westbrook will finally stay, according to the latest rumors, it is very likely to see changes with the players on the bench, especially regarding the veterans.
Whatever happens, Los Angeles can’t afford to come back with the same squad, not when you see the fiasco experienced by the franchise this season, which didn’t even manage to win a play-in ticket. . It’s a similar scenario for the Nets, who saw color in the first round of the playoffs, all to take a broomstick against the Celtics. These two leaders have disappointed, but obviously want to rectify all that.
Common trade between Lakers and Nets?
So why not negotiate together? This is the idea proposed by journalist Bill Oram, of The Athletic, who is already imagining a deal between the Lakers and the Nets to improve. But be careful, because we are not talking here about a small trade with bench players, but with superstars. In Colin Cowherd’s latest podcast, Oram thinks a trade between Westbrook and Kyrie Irving is conceivable.
I don’t think it’s crazy to consider such a trade. I don’t know if it will see the light of day, but from a logical point of view, it makes sense. The thing is, the Nets are tired of the Kyrie Irving experience. The Lakers are tired of the Russell Westbrook experience. But in the end, the Nets know they have the best player and the best assets.
Yes, Irving is much better than Westbrook, at least in the current period. Hard to believe the Nets are considering such a trade, but it all depends on the counterparty. If the Lakers are able to put together big assets, then anything is possible in the world of the NBA. However, nothing suggests that such a trade will see the light of day, especially since the risks are very numerous.
I rather having Kyrie playing with one leg over Westbrook
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I’d rather play with Irving on one leg than with Westbrook
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Russell Westbrook vs. Kyrie Irving? On paper, the Angelinos will have to send a lot of assets for that to happen. It’s unlikely, but discussions on the subject may still occur in the coming months. Be careful never to say never in the NBA.