Whether you like it or not, Kyrie Irving is one of the most opinionated players in NBA history. From that perspective, the nation’s capital may be the best place for him to play basketball.
Of course, if he’d prioritized playing basketball over recent years, this article doesn’t exist. His professional unreliability is the only reason his name can credibly be included in trade rumors.
It’s hard to say what happens next for Irving. Rumors suggest that the Nets are unsure about offering him a long-term deal, and we couldn’t blame them. On the other hand, it’s also been suggested that Irving and Kevin Durant are a package deal.
If it’s true that Durant would follow Irving out of town, the Nets’ hands may be tied. Losing them both in one summer could doom this team to years of failure.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Best & Worst Free Agency Landing Spots For Brooklyn Nets Star Kyrie Irving
On the other hand, if the Nets can move Kyrie Irving without losing their best player, that might be a course of action worth considering.
Here are two blockbusters that would land the mercurial point guard on the Washington Wizards.