For the second offseason in a row, many are speculating that Kyrie Irving wants to join the Los Angeles Lakers, and that they may try to land him. In addition, there is speculation LeBron James is pushing for that to happen.
Some believe his comment on Monday night that he’s considering retirement is nothing more than a ploy to pressure L.A. to trade for Irving at all costs.
Acquiring him would be risky in more ways than one, and the most obvious reason is the depth the Lakers would have to jettison to get him, either in a sign-and-trade or by signing him outright as a free agent. However, Irving would obviously give them star power that could push them over the top.
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical trade package that just could work if Irving does turn down a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks and forces his way to the Purple and Gold.