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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Kyrie Irving (L) and Russell Westbrook warm up at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Kyrie Irving (L) and Russell Westbrook warm up at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
There have been a lot of rumors about trading Russell Westbrook from the Lakers. But the lack of a good package available for him seems to be a major problem. But one idea of trading him for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving seems to have sent fans into a frenzy.
Kyrie has said that he would like to stay with the Nets, but he has not been offered an extension yet. He does have a player option, but he has not picked it up as well. Rumors suggest that the Nets are not sure about offering him a max contract due to his availability issues.
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Many have asked him to be traded as well. Russ also has a player option but even hasn’t said anything yet. But it has been clear that the Lakers have tried trading him but have not found anything good till now.
NBA Fans are going nuts about the idea of a swap of Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving
Since these rumors of a wild idea emerged, the fans are going crazy. They are hype at the possibility of a LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion. While some fans are excited about Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook reuniting again, they have also trolled Durant’s fate. Here are the best reactions:
Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook who says no
— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) May 25, 2022
Make it happen
— ĎŤ BÕÎÎ JÒĚ♨️ (@JOEKEEPA9) May 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/LongLiveRoyal/status/1529630579406393344?s=20&t=UDlDuwcwSKsiTkvc9M0tvQ
I'm sure both franchises do, but Durant and Westbrook have familiarity as does LeBron and Irving. Would really be the best for both franchises to swap.
— ☽𓄿 Tristan ⛤ Raven 𓄿☾ (@TheTristanRaven) May 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/skolbenjamin/status/1529520169671966720?s=20&t=UDlDuwcwSKsiTkvc9M0tvQ
Ain't no way of the hornets are going to make that deal 😂 the Lakers wouldn't trade LeBron for Kyrie Irving. 🤣
— tommo☘️🏀☘️ (@tommorlock) May 26, 2022
Everyone involved. Kyrie doesn’t want to play with Lebron again. Westbrook and KD don’t want to play together again. The nets don’t want the Westbrook experience, and the lakers don’t want the kyrie circus. The league may want it however for the intrigue.
— Will Goodwin (@willbadlose) May 26, 2022
KD and the entire Nets ownership group and fandom!!! Lol. The LA media and fans would crush Kyrie!!!! Look what they did to Russ, who everyone believed had a thick skin
— Nicky A (@AJRazim) May 26, 2022
If Lakers got Kyrie Irving and he is healthy next season along with Anthony Davis staying healthy, which won’t happen, they would win the whole thing. The west will be really really tough. Clippers, warriors, Grizz, nuggets when they there players back, suns and more.
— Josh Grissom (@JoshGrissom_) May 25, 2022
Durant came to Brooklyn to play with Kyrie…why would they trade him for Westbrook? Westbrook and Durant don’t get along either. LeBron and Kyrie didn’t get along either. Doesn’t make much sense.
— Timmy23 (@TimmyA23) May 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/sco_sese/status/1529579131041718272?s=20&t=UDlDuwcwSKsiTkvc9M0tvQ
Better question who’s says yes?
— Derek Hendrickson (@Hendro8418) May 26, 2022
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How the trade could work out for both teams?
The idea might seem farfetched, as both teams might be hesitant to pull this off. The Lakers will be looking to avoid the media circus Irving generates after last season. Westbrook’s lack of shooting may be a huge problem for the Nets. And his fit with the team will be in question.
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However, what both these players bring to this team will be elite. Irving’s playmaking and scoring will be a huge boost for the Lakers. And he can make a deadly trio with LeBron and Anthony Davis. The Lakers will instantly become the favorites to win it all and they might be enticed to trade for him.
The Nets, on the other hand, will be more concerned. They already have a non-shooter in Ben Simmons and adding another non-shooting playmaker just doesn’t make sense. The Lakers will need to offer a lot to the Nets if they have a chance of getting Kyrie Irving.
