Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Kyle Kuzma, G/F Will Barton, G Monte Morris
Washington Wizards Receive: G/F Ben Simmons
On the other hand, Kyrie Irving may be the exact prototype of the modern point guard. When his team needs a bucket, he’s almost always able to give it to them.
When he’s on the court, that is. Unfortunately, that’s seldom been the case for Irving in recent years. In fact, his scarce availability almost indirectly led to the destruction of the entire Nets team this summer.
It seems to have already driven James Harden out of town. He hardly spent any time in Brooklyn before he requested a trade from the organization. Now, he’s a Philadelphia 76er. Meanwhile, the team’s displeasure with Irving’s frequent absences seems to have led to Kevin Durant requesting his own trade.
Luckily for the Nets, he rescinded it. Now, Brooklyn will enter the 2022-23 season with Durant and Irving in tow.
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Given that they’re one of the very most talented duos in the entire league, the organization is now tasked with giving them the best possible chance at ending the year with an NBA championship.
Does this deal accomplish that goal?
