A lot of NBA trade discussions have been held about what the Brooklyn Nets should do following the trade request of Kevin Durant. While there have been mixed reports about how serious the team is about trading him, there are a lot of factors that go into the decision.

For starters, the Nets want to maximize the return package for him. Trading Durant, who has four guaranteed years left on his contract, will impact the franchise for years to come. With him on the roster, they are title contenders. Depending on what they trade him for, that may no longer be the case.

His trade request also has an impact on some of his teammates. While some of the recent reports have been positive, do the Nets really want to hold onto Kyrie Irving if Durant is no longer with the team?

Irving is reported committed for the 2022-23 season, but this is the same player who earlier in the offseason reportedly asked for a clause in his contract that wouldn’t require him to play in every game.

While Irving is a no doubt max player on the court skill set-wise, he can be a handful. His eccentric personality rubs some people the wrong way and he has been unreliable when it comes to being available to play.

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At the end of the day, talent always wins out. Irving can still help a team win games as he remains one of the most gifted offensive players in the NBA. If the Nets do trade Irving, they are seeking players to help them remain competitive and win now.

Which teams could fit the bill as landing spots? Here are three that would be ideal trade partners with the Nets in a deal for Irving.