In the past period of time, there have been many trade rumors involving Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook , but currently Lakers and Nets have not been able to smoothly promote this transaction.
Of course, considering the transaction value of Irving and Westbrook and contract issues, more in-depth negotiations are indeed needed between the Lakers and the Nets. However, it is reported that the Lakers are once again trying to use Westbrook and a future first-round pick as the core chips in trading Irving:
"The Lakers are currently making an offer to trade Irving, which involves Westbrook and a future first-round pick, maybe Joe Harris is also part of the deal. "
However, the Nets did not accept this plan and proposed a plan for Irving and Harris to exchange Westbrook and two future first-round picks:
However, according to a Yahoo Sports reporter , the Lakers are not willing to absorb Harris' contract, and hope that the Nets can send Seth Curry in a potential transaction. In addition, it is reported that the Nets and Lakers may seek to move to the Spurs or walkers. A team like joins this plan as the third team. In this case, the Lakers only need to send a first-round pick:
So the current situation is that the Lakers will only be willing to play in games involving Irving and Westbrook. The trade involves sacrificing a first-round pick and not absorbing Joe Harris' contract, so if the Lakers and Nets are to move forward smoothly, the best option may be to convince a third team to join. .
