NBA history is littered with could have been’s, should have been’s, and would have been’s. The Brooklyn Nets are starting to look like they could be one of the biggest of all three categories.

It’s not pretty in Brooklyn right now. The organization is apparently apprehensive to offer Kyrie Irving a significant contract. Given his bouts of poorly explained absence over recent years, that seems fair enough.

Unfortunately, letting him walk isn’t as simple as letting him walk. Rumors suggest that Kevin Durant would be walking with him. Apparently, he’s likely to demand a trade if Irving isn’t on the roster.

Could Damian Lillard change his mind?

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Brooklyn Nets Among Teams We’d Love To See Trade For Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard?

In all likelihood, we won’t get the opportunity to find out. The Trail Blazers seem intent on keeping Lillard and upgrading the roster around him.

Here are three trade ideas that might lead them to reconsider that course of action.