Category: nba

Lakers reportedly 'most significant threat' to land Kyrie Irving | THE HERD

Will a LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion come to fruition? According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are ‘the most significant threat’ to acquire Kyrie if he leaves the Brooklyn Nets. However, what makes a trade difficult is how to deal with Russell Westbrook, along with an aging LeBron and injury-prone Anthony Davis. Colin Cowherd reacts to the report and what this means for both LeBron and Kyrie’s future.

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Nets risk 'alienating' KD over Kyrie Irving contract situation | THE HERD

The Brooklyn Nets are trapped this offseason. According to a report, the Nets are at risk of ‘alienating’ Kevin Durant over the Kyrie Irving contract situation. Another report has Kyrie reuniting with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Brooklyn trade him? Colin Cowherd explains why he believes Kyrie’s words and actions are to put the panic and fear in Brooklyn.

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Russell Westbrook's return to OKC Thunder is "most likely scenario", per NBA Exec | UNDISPUTED

One anonymous NBA Exec told Heavy.com that Los Angeles Lakers Guard Russell Westbrook could be headed back to OKC. The executive said quote, “The most likely scenario is still Russ ending up back in Oklahoma City, they can absorb him into cap space, give him a year where he can get back to being himself and grab a couple of picks in the process.” Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe weigh in on Russ to OKC scenario.

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Lakers considered "most significant threat" for Kyrie Irving | UNDISPUTED

If Kyrie Irving declines his player option with the Brooklyn Nets, a LeBron James reunion could be likely. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are the quote, “most significant threat” when it comes to signing Kyrie if he hits the open market. While he would end up taking significantly less by signing with LA, there is a 6-million-dollar taxpayer exemption he could sign to join the Lakers. Shannon Sharpe weigh in on the report.

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Will Kyrie Irving opt-out of his Nets deal to join LeBron & Lakers? | UNDISPUTED

If Kyrie Irving declines his player option with the Brooklyn Nets, a LeBron James reunion could be likely. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are the quote, “most significant threat” when it comes to signing Kyrie if he hits the open market. While he would end up taking significantly less by signing with LA, there is a 6-million-dollar taxpayer exemption he could sign to join the Lakers. Skip Bayless weighs in on the report.

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Lakers 'most significant threat' to acquire Kyrie Irving | FIRST THINGS FIRST

With things left unsettled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets, there are a number of teams that are putting their name in the hat for a chance to trade for the star. The Los Angeles Lakers are considered the most likely to land Kyrie, and Ric Bucher joins First Things First to explain why accepting less money to play with LeBron James and an aging Lakers team would be the best decision for Kyrie.

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Brooklyn Nets dominate Broussard's Under Duress list | FIRST THINGS FIRST

All eyes seem to be on Brooklyn as the Nets continue to tread water in their dealings with Kyrie Irving, and it’s this reason why the organization takes up most of the spots on Chris Broussard’s Under Duress list this week. Watch to see where Kevin Durant lands in this conflict, and why both the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Brooklyn Nets’ front office top the BUD list.

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Nets tread lightly with Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright reacts to news that the Brooklyn Nets may be hesitant to let Kyrie Irving walk if it means that Kevin Durant will request a trade in retaliation. While Chris Broussard doesn’t think the Nets should offer the max deal in the hopes that KD will stick with the team, but Nick raises why the Nets have to be thinking about how to make sure KD finishes his career, or at least the next 4 years of his contract, in Brooklyn.

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Kevin Durant need to win another NBA Title to validate his legacy? | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

After Stephen Curry captured his 4th NBA championship vs. Celtics and earned his first NBA Finals MVP. This is Curry’s first title since Kevin Durant’s departure from the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher & LeSean McCoy answer if Kevin Durant needs another NBA Title to validate his legacy.

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Why the Kyrie Irving-Nets era should come to an end this offseason | THE HERD

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly at an impasse, than reportedly said that he does not plan to play on a one-year deal or mid-level exception. The impasse is reportedly due to Kyrie’s aspired length of contract. Colin Cowherd explains why it is time for the Nets to move on from the point guard.

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Nets could lose out if Kyrie walks without trade deal | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright says the Brooklyn Nets are in danger of missing out on a trade deal if they let Kyrie Irving walk off the team in free agency, and to avoid that, the Nets should consider giving him the max deal. Chris Broussard can’t get on board with that, however, and lays out why this would only be a reward for poor behavior. Watch as Broussard explains why he would absolutely let Kyrie walk for nothing.

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