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Rumors of trade over Kyrie Irving became even more serious on Monday, with free agents appearing to be launched in the NBA just days later.
Brooklyn Nets has allowed Irving to look for sign-and-trade options as negotiations to extend the contract have stalled, according to reports. But his options are limited. When it comes to salary cap issues, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be the number one destination.
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The New York Knicks are “not really interested” in pursuing Irving, but the Los Angeles Clippers are said to be in “wait-and-see mode.” Athletic report..
Irving has the potential to win $ 36 million in player options for next season. This is one way to his departure, theoretically sign-and-trade. But he couldn’t choose his option and sign another team.The New York post He said he could join the Lakers in a $ 6 million deal with an intermediate-level exception.
according to To ESPNOnly the Lakers are interested in performing sign-and-trade with Nets.
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Kevin Durant is also a threat to leave Nets if Irving walks. The two joined Brooklyn as a package at the beginning of the 2019 season, but had only one win in the playoff series.
On Friday, Durant became a little more open about the situation in Irving and said he wouldn’t be involved.
“I’m not involved at all, that is, I can’t be involved … this is the man’s livelihood, right?” Durant told the “ETC” podcast. “This is much bigger than me. Being a free agent is one of the most important times in your career. It doesn’t depend on anyone else. I just do me time Wait for
“Nothing happens right now. I don’t think I can even decide to opt out until the 29th. So let’s move things a bit and see what happens. Keep in touch with Ky regularly. What will happen? I’ll take a look. I don’t want to be part of it because it’s out of my control, but I’ll see what happens. “
Durant has reportedly “proposed” Irving and Nets to sign a long-term contract, but once he becomes available, many teams are ready to trade for him. ..
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Irving was asked by the complex if he wanted to stay in Nets, but instead pointed to his stepmother, Sheteria Riley, as his agent.