Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

The Brooklyn Nets entertain this deal if they’re desperate enough. We wouldn’t rule out the possibility.

They’ll likely hope to get a better trade from L.A.’s other team. The Lakers have their own problematic point guard in Russell Westbrook. It’s possible that they’ll part with a pair of first-round picks to flip him for Irving.

On the other hand, they could decide that they can’t afford to. In fact, recent rumors seem to suggest that they intend to run it back with Westbrook. If that’s the case, the Nets may be low on options.

The Heat would probably offer Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson, but they’re getting more value here. Otherwise, what team will be willing to incur the risk that comes with Irving? It’s hard to identify a partner.

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Of course, the Nets could just opt to stick with Irving if the market is as cool as it looks. If they don’t see that as an option, this deal may fall under the category of “better than nothing”.