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It’s no secret the Lakers are interested in bringing in Kyrie Irving. We do not know if the deal will see the light of day, but for this former league player, the franchise must also try to recruit Kevin Durant in the City of Angels. Los Angeles would have the means to build a “fair trade” in order to convince the Nets in these negotiations.
The Nets and Lakers have been discussing Kyrie Irving’s future for some time now. Negotiations take place to try to find an agreement, even if the discussions stagnate. This does not necessarily mean that failure is near, since for many insiders, Brooklyn has made the future of Kevin Durant a priority. The front office only wants to focus on that, even if it means snubbing the other soap operas.
This is understandable behavior, since KD is going to bring in one of the biggest rewards in history in the Big Apple. Nevertheless, the offers have not been legion since the beginning of the summer, because some teams do not want to sacrifice everything they have. This may be the case of the Angelinos, who nevertheless have the means to make a rather attractive offer for the Nets.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving traded together?
In any case, this is the opinion of Gilbert Arenas, who spoke regarding the current negotiations between the Nets and the Lakers. According to the former Wizard, the California franchise should not be satisfied with the contribution of Irving. You also have to get KD as a bonus, a very difficult deal to set up, but still simpler than a trade with three or even four franchises according to him.
It’s an idea that’s been around the league for a while, that if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant want to stay together, the Lakers are the only ones who can recruit them that way. But we don’t know what the two players are capable of. After their season together in Brooklyn, hardly any team wants to find out. But the Lakers are running out of options. It’s the only place I’ve heard it’s possible.
Recruit KD and Irving together? It would be one hell of a trade, which would involve massive compensation. Russell Westbrook obviously wouldn’t be enough, which means Anthony Davis would have to be involved in such a trade. Arenas is precisely developing the offer in question:
The Lakers are the only ones capable of putting this deal in place. Because there is less paperwork. You can go directly for Kyrie once morest Russ, then Kevin Durant once morest Anthony Davis. This is a relatively fair trade for both sides. You can give the Nets something else, someone young, but otherwise, we’re talking regarding trading two stars for two stars.
No need to look far for Gilbert Arenas, who wants to trade Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant for Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. An almost impossible deal, with the Nets who will quickly say no, not without additional consideration. Also, Davis isn’t regarding to leave the Angelinos. At least such a trade might set the league on fire.
