Brooklyn Nets Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Kyrie Irving
Before we discuss this proposal, we’ll acknowledge an important caveat: these are the best packages opposing teams can offer for Kyrie Irving. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re logical.
Would it make sense for the Lakers to swap Davis for Irving? It depends on who you ask.
Both men are probably distressed assets at this point. It feels like every season, Irving has a new reason why he can’t take the floor on a regular basis. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis has indisputable reasons: he’s regularly injured.
If these two organizations feel like swapping problems, it could benefit both sides. The Lakers would be hoping that LeBron James’ influence will reign in Irving’s more problematic tendencies. Meanwhile, if Davis can get his body right, he could be a distinct on-court upgrade from Irving.
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This is a risky deal for both teams. On the other hand, neither is in a position where they can’t afford a risk. Arguably, neither can afford not to take one.