These 3 Teams Should Still Pursue Trade For Kyrie Irving

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Los Angeles Lakers

We saved our favorite fit for last. If any team ought to pursue a deal for Kyrie Irving, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers.

In all likelihood, you know exactly why. You’re reading this because you’re a fan of basketball. Just in case you’re new around here, let’s recap.

Kyrie Irving has won one NBA title. He did so alongside LeBron James. Incidentally, LeBron James is on the Los Angeles Lakers. You can probably see where this is going.

The Lakers had a wildly disappointing 2021-22 season. Much of that was owed to Russell Westbrook’s questionable fit with LeBron James. We know from experience that Irving complements him quite nicely.

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The Los Angeles Lakers may not know if Irving will be reliable. On the other hand, they know Westbrook doesn’t work here. If they can find a way to orchestrate a swap to replace Westbrook with Irving, they can’t afford to hesitate.

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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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