Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
There is certainly a risk involved here for the Nets. Realistically, you’d have to be familiar with the inner working of the team to know whether this is a viable move for them.
After all, some suggested that Durant requested his trade because of the team’s treatment of Irving. If the two stars remain that close, moving Durant’s friend is probably not an ideal way to keep him on town.
On the other hand, it had also been suggested that Durant had grown weary of Irving too.
Who can make sense of so many smoke and mirrors? All we know is that if the Nets did look to move Irving, he wouldn’t receive a return for them that’s consistent with his talent. His locker room reputation would ensure as much. The question then becomes – is this enough for him?
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In light of his depreciated value, we’d argue that it is. The Nets receive two quality starters in Kuzma and Barton, and an excellent backup in Morris.
This deal makes them significantly deeper. With a bounce back year from Ben Simmons, and a typical performance from Kevin Durant, it could even make them a better squad.
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Should the Wizards really part with three quality rotation players just to land a player as volatile as Irving?
