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Dec 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA is about to go under a paradigm shift after this year?s trade deadline. After Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets requested a trade from the franchise, the star power from the Eastern Conference is bound to shift elsewhere. Perhaps maybe to the other conference altogether. Many teams have displayed interest in trading for the eight-time All-Star. Notably, one of the teams is the Miami Heat. Though the Nets have put a hefty price tag on Irving, many fans are convinced that his landing spot will be none other than Los Angeles.?
No one saw it coming when Kyrie Irving decided to request a trade out of Brooklyn. Irving and the Nets tried to work out a contract extension. However, when a deal did not go through, Irving and his camp decided to request a trade out of the franchise.?
Fans are convinced about the landing spot for Kyrie Irving
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Out of the many teams that are interested in Irving?s services, the Miami Heat are reportedly one of the frontrunners. However, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, in return for the 2016 NBA champion, the Nets would either want Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, or Tyler Herro.?
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Jan 30, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley (21) shakes hands with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) after fouling him during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Though that is arguably a hefty price tag to ask in return for Irving, fans are still convinced that Irving will land up in LA alongside LeBron James.
One fan tweeted, ?He?s going to the Lakers the script is written the money is being printed for Lakers trade backers.?
Here are a few more reactions from NBA Twitter:
He’s going to the Lakers the script is written the money is being printed for Lakers trade backers https://t.co/AOS213PV64 pic.twitter.com/BeKHYylR9Z
— Allenownz (@Allenownz) February 4, 2023
Kyrie just needs to say no matter who trades for him he’s gonna be a Laker next year. That would speed things up. Get something for him Nets or get nothing when he walks. Please and thank you
— Go Raiders (@GoRaiders19) February 4, 2023
Just can't see Pat Riley signing off on that one!
— D. Lockhart (@RealLockhartUSA) February 4, 2023
Heat aren’t doing that😂😂
— Dr. Jonathan Reyes, DC🇵🇷 (@Jonatha01833784) February 4, 2023
Bam is probably the best fit for them because Herro definitely won’t be able to fill Kyrie’s role. But on the other hand, the Heat definitely can’t lose out on Bam 🤷♂️ and would probably want to trade Herro
— Luisito (@luisito6178) February 4, 2023
https://twitter.com/LouAyeBurner/status/1621970887556714502?s=20&t=PFM2leV4Y-UjsiJkSIBDDQ
Most fans claimed that he is going to be a Los Angeles Lakers?player one way or the other, with some not even considering the Heat at all.
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Which team would benefit the most with Irving?
There are many teams that are reportedly in pursuit of Kyrie Irving. One of the major problems that arise is the contract extension Irving has been seeking from teams.?
Watch This Story – LeBron James’ Lakers, Kevin Durant’s Nets, or elsewhere, top potential destinations for Kyrie Irving
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Notably, the Phoenix Suns, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Lakers are all weighing up their options for Irving’s skills on the hardwood.?
Which team do you think would be a perfect fit for Irving? Let us know your pick in the comments section down below.
