This Clippers-Nets Trade Sends Kyrie Irving To L.A.

Kyrie Irving, LA Clippers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kyrie Irving, NBA Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Norman Powell, F/C Marcus Morris Sr.
LA Clippers Receive: G Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving is a difficult player to place a value on.

Realistically, the Brooklyn Nets may feel like they’re getting fleeced here. From a pure talent perspective, they’re not getting value in this swap. Sometimes, that’s unavoidable in the NBA.

Oftentimes, a team’s return in a trade boils down to options. The Nets have three regarding Irving: let him walk, sign him to a long-term deal, or trade him.

Teams know that letting him walk is the worst outcome for this team. Losing a superstar like Irving for nothing would be a disaster for this Nets front office. With that said, teams also know that there are downsides to offering him a long-term deal.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Kyrie Irving Could Leave Brooklyn Nets, LA Clippers Among Potential Suitors

That makes trading him a more appealing option for the Nets than trading a star normally would be. For that reason, Irving’s value is depreciated. Would the Nets really give him up for this package?

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James Piercey

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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