A majority of the NBA has descended upon Las Vegas for Summer League. All 30 teams are partaking again this year in what has turned into a huge event for the league. Not only is this the first time for fans to see young players on their favorite team, but franchises are also sending large contingencies.
Front office personnel, coaches and players all head to Las Vegas to take things in. This is as good of a time as any for teams to try and get deals done as there are a ton of agents and general managers also present.
To the surprise of no one, the Kevin Durant news has dominated headlines. Everyone is asked their opinion on what they believe will happen as the Brooklyn Nets weigh offers from teams to acquire the former MVP and scoring champion.
Another player garnering a lot of attention in Las Vegas is Kyrie Irving. He has more than likely played his final game in a Nets uniform despite opting into his contract for the 2022-23 season. However, his market is ice cold, which was the case during the regular season and likely why he opted in to his contract as the kind of big-money, long-term deal he sought was not out there.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: Big Los Angeles Lakers Obstacle Revealed In Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving Trade Pursuit
Thus far, there has only been one team really linked to Irving and that is the Los Angeles Lakers. Desperate to upgrade their roster, Los Angeles is trying to swing a deal centered around Russell Westbrook.
While talks have been slow-moving and there have been plenty of updates, it sounds as if it is a matter of when, not if, Irving ends up in the purple and gold, teaming up with LeBron James once again.
Completing a deal involving Irving before Durant could complicate things for the Nets. It is likely why a deal hasn’t been announced, as the framework of a deal has been discussed for a while now. The only thing it sounds left to figure out is if a third team needs to get involved with the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers being mentioned as possibilities.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: Big Los Angeles Lakers Obstacle Revealed In Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving Trade Pursuit
Expect this to continue dominating headlines until deals become official and are announced. The landscape of the NBA is going to change drastically as the Nets are looking to remain competitive while restocking their draft capital for the future.
