The NBA is in shambles right now, after a blockbuster trade saw?Kyrie Irving join the?Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs were perhaps the least expected spot for Irving, although that is exactly where the 6’2″ guard has landed. Irving was traded to the Mavs for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney Smith. Fans who were rooting for a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets will now have to see Irving in a Dallas jersey.?
The?Lakers?reportedly even sent an offer to the Nets for the veteran guard. Although, the Nets expected something much higher. A recent tweet has since revealed what the Nets wanted from the Lakers, which has caught the attention of NBA buffs online.?
The Nets wanted more than Russell Westbrook for Kyrie Irving
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The Lakers previously offered Russell Westbrook along with their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks, which was apparently not enough for the Nets. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, in addition to the above offer, the Nets wanted Lakers rookies Austin Reaves and Max Christie for Irving.
Fans were seemingly stunned to know the offer made by the Brooklyn Nets. They continued to troll the Nets for making such a huge demand for one player.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
but a 29 pick from dallas and two role players gets accepted, this is clear collusion imo why do the lakers have to over pay to get a deal? pic.twitter.com/LaAFBI49O2
— #JusticeForShukriAbdi 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇾🇪 (@xxxporneditor) February 6, 2023
Ight I’m glad they said no the
— Anti Jerry (@AntiJerry1) February 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/XXIX_129/status/1622423796241121281?s=20
Nah I’ll just take him in the summer
— RareLakerL (@RareLakerL) February 6, 2023
They also wanted LeBron James and Anthony Davis with those
— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) February 6, 2023
Ain’t no way Russell was gonna be on that deal 🤣🤣😭💀🤣
— ClaskzVF🇲🇽 (@PrankemTrae) February 6, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their hunt for a player who can help them turn the season around, but with little time left as the trade deadline is just days away. Though the team had a great chance at the 2016 NBA champion, the Nets owner Joe Tsai reportedly had other plans. Meanwhile, many fans believe that Luka Doncic and Irving could be one of the best backcourt duos in the league, considering their offensive dominance.?
Both the guards are veteran playmakers. Dallas fans are undoubtedly ecstatic as Doncic has finally received the support he has long needed. The Mavs will likely have a great shot at the championship this season now, after their latest addition to the team.?
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Will the Lakers move Russell Westbrook?
With three days left before the deadline, there are high chances that the Lakers will still try to trade the explosive guard. The front office and fans are aching for a turnaround this season, as they continue to struggle in the bottom half of the Western Conference. They currently stand in 13th place and have a long way to go to make it to the playoffs.
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Players such as?Fred VanVleet from the Toronto Raptors, Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, and Terry Rozier III from the Charlotte Hornets stand as potential prospects for the Lakers.
Who do you think the Lakers will trade Russell Westbrook for? Share your thoughts in the comments below.?