?Why Would the Lakers Do This?: NBA Fans Left in Disbelief as Massive Update on Lebron James-Kevin Durant Trade Emerges

The Lakers could be thinking of pulling off arguably the most insane trade in NBA history involving blockbuster superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, reports suggest. In other words, the Lakers could be entertaining thoughts about swapping LeBron James for Kevin Durant with the Nets.

Kevin Durant trade rumors have rocked the NBA world ever since the Nets superstar requested a trade out of Brooklyn. A blockbuster trade involving the 33-year-old former MVP can upend the hierarchy of the league overnight. Therefore, every team is on the lookout for a suitable trade.

Meanwhile, a lot of shocking reports and trade speculations have kept NBA fans on their toes in recent times. However, this current report has to top the chart.

Lakers reportedly ponder a potential LeBron James and Kevin Durant trade

The Lakers could be thinking about trading LeBron James to Brooklyn, recent reports suggest. In return, they would get a bona fide superstar in Kevin Durant.

However, Chris Broussard has dismissed the possibility of such an outlandish trade. “I talked to somebody close to LeBron and LeBron would not want this to happen,” confirmed the Fox Sports analyst. “The Lakers respect him enough that they’ll do what he wants to do,” he added.

Moreover, Broussard further added that the move could be beneficial for both teams on paper. But LeBron James is not so desperate to win another chip that he’ll uproot his family from LA and move to another place.

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Meanwhile, NBA fans flooded social media as the reports of a potential LeBron trade spread throughout the internet. They had a very confused reaction to the whole situation. Here are the best reactions.

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Lakers in the upcoming season

After a disappointing 2021-22 season, the Lakers would be looking to turn the tide in the upcoming season. With a new head coach in the building, the Lakers face an uphill task to deliver results with a dysfunctional roster.

The organization’s front office has been trying to trade Russell Westbrook to Brooklyn for some time now. However, a trade to acquire Kyrie Irving from the Nets is getting more and more difficult every passing day.

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