Brooklyn Nets Receive: F/C Marcus Morris Sr., G/F Luke Kennard, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAC)
LA Clippers Receive: G Kyrie Irving
Dear angry Brooklyn Nets fans: don’t shoot the messenger.
We didn’t tank Kyrie Irving’s trade value. Our only intention is to take temperatures around the league as best we can, and propose hypothetical trades that reflect them.
From a strict talent perspective, you should be getting Paul George here.
We already explained that these trades don’t occur on the basis of talent alone. Dear angry Los Angeles Clippers fans: we get it. Trading for Irving should be downright terrifying for any franchise.
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Again, his history of leaving wreckage in his wake is the reason the Nets won’t get equal talent in any swap involving him.
At the same time, are you sure he’s not worth the risk?