New York Knicks Receive: G Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Julius Randle, G Derrick Rose
Yes, we did just effectively state that we consider Ben Simmons to have more trade value than Kyrie Irving.
It’s hard to discuss Irving without being critical by now. It’s fair to say that’s developed a habit of destroying locker rooms. More so, he must be leading the league in non-basketball-related absences over the last several NBA seasons.
For all of his incredible abilities as a basketball player, Irving may be the riskiest proposition in the league. By now, it feels like several NBA general managers wouldn’t surrender an iota of value to land him.
The Knicks may make an exception. They’ve been linked to Irving for some time, and they’ve been deprived of players with his level of talent for far too long. Furthermore, if he does suit up on a regular basis for them in 2021-22, he’ll make for a considerable roster upgrade.
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With that said, if the Knicks aren’t willing to take that risk, perhaps a three-team deal could still land Randle in Brookyln.