In a shocking turn of events, the Brooklyn Nets are in danger of falling apart. For weeks, the rumor about the team potentially losing both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason made big headlines.
But when Kyrie opted into his player option this week, it looked like the dust settled in Brooklyn. However, Durant’s reported request for a trade on Thursday is threatening the future of the team again. Not only it would be KD who is on his way out, but also Irving.
Unlike Durant, who has multiple suitors after his shocking decision, Irving is understood to have only a few teams behind him. Nevertheless, he’s been linked with bothLos Angeles teams.
Rumor: Kyrie Irving could join either Lakers or Clippers
Rumors about a potential reunion between Kyrie and LeBron James have made big headlines over the last few days, until Irving picked up his player option. But nowthe Lakers have reemerged as a potential destination.
“Kyrie Irving is telling everybody he plans on going to LA, meaning the Lakers, as soon as he possibly can,” ESPN’sStephen A. Smith said. “The likelihood is that you’ll have to go through this season and then when he becomes a free agent, after this upcoming season is over,he plans on rejoining LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.”
Brian Windhorstadded that
“Kyrie Irving is out of town as fast as he possibly can and he is focused on forcing himself to the Lakers.” However, Windhorst also said the
Los Angeles Clippers shouldn’t be ruled out. “I’ve also been told to keep an eye on the LA Clippers,” hesaid.
“I know that they just signed John Wall and that they look like they’re set at the point guard position. But it’s possible that the price could potentially be so low the Clippers would have to at least revisit the concept.” The idea of Irving rejoining LeBron will always be entertaining, but it’s
not that easy. This offseason, despite they seem the
most interested team in him, the Lakers
may not have what the Nets pretend in return. And as for next season, we don’t even know if LeBron will still be there in the first place. Meanwhile, the Clippers seem more unlikely. But if there’s one thing the NBA has shown us, it’s that
you can never take anything for granted. Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
