Washington Wizards Land Kyrie Irving In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

Pardon NBA Analysis for getting high-brow, but we believe it was modern philosopher Ricky Bobby who said the following words in his seminal work Talladega Nights: If you’re not first, you’re last.

That philosophy holds especially true in the National Basketball Association. As a rule, it’s better to be one of the league’s worst teams than to get caught in the middle tier.

When there, teams can’t maximize their lottery odds or compete for an NBA championship.

Try telling that to the Washington Wizards. They’ve been stuck in the middle for what feels like an eternity. Without fail, this team seems to either narrowly make or miss the playoffs every season. It might be time for them to make a drastic change.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets & Washington Wizards Updates

A change like, for example, acquiring one of the most talented, yet controversial, point guards in the NBA.

Here’s a swap that has the Wizards landing Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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