3 Bold Trade Ideas To Send Kyrie Irving To Los Angeles Lakers

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Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Russell Westbrook, G Patty Mills, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Gordon Hayward, G Terry Rozier
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Kyrie Irving

Deals that send Russell Westbrook to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier have become too popular. Consider this the official remix.

Adding Hayward and Rozier to a core with Durant and Ben Simmons makes the Nets deeper than they’ve been in the Durant era. They’re swapping one elite player for two great ones. The added benefit, of course, is that neither of them will let anything short of an injury stop them from playing basketball.

The Charlotte Hornets are strictly interested in clearing their books here. Miles Bridges is set to hit restricted free agency. LaMelo Ball will need a rookie extension soon. They’re flipping two expensive veterans for an expiring contract in order to make room to keep their young core together.

They’re also getting a first-round pick in the process. Westbrook’s contract is widely regarded as a net negative. They deserve a sweetener.

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The Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t hesitate to offer it. They’re in win-now mode. This deal has an added bonus of getting win-now talent in the process of replacing Westbrook with a point guard they already know can fit with James.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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