San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL)

Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Doug McDermott, F/C Zach Collins, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Kyrie Irving

We already know what you’re thinking. Isn’t Kyrie Irving a superstar? How is this a feasible return for him?

Well, to call Irving a distressed asset would be an understatement. Firstly, teams know the Nets have an impetus to move him. More importantly, they’re familiar with the origins of that impetus.

Irving has established himself as one of the least reliable players in the NBA.

Every season, he seems to find a way out of playing basketball. That’s unfortunate, considering that’s exactly what he gets paid nearly $37 million dollars a year to do.

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Opposing squads don’t merely have a buy-low opportunity here. They’ve got an opening to commit highway robbery. If the Nets are looking for market value for Irving, they’ll be forced to keep him.

If that’s simply not an option, are they getting enough back here for his services?