Kyrie Irving has submitted a trade request and wishes to leave the Brooklyn Nets before the February 9 trade deadline. It certainly seems like it’s 2022 summer all over again when Kyrie’s departure from the Nets was heavily talked about as well. The former Cleveland Cavaliers superstar joined the Nets in 2019 after leaving the Boston Celtics, which started a sour relationship between their fans and Kyrie as well. Right now, his trade request has unlocked various possibilities, with the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers being one as well.
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has told the franchise that he wants to be traded ahead of Thursday’s deadline, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 3, 2023
Kyrie was reported to be moving to the Lakers in the summer of last year as well. At one point, the NBA world even believed that Irving was teasing the move when he was spotted at a LA Sparks game. However, he committed to the Nets’ project and ultimately stayed with the team. This was when Kevin Durant also submitted a trade request, but the Nets could not find an appropriate suitor for him. Both of the superstars stayed with the franchise at the end of the season and they have been crucial for the team’s success in the 2022-23 NBA season.
NBA fans believe a Kyrie Irving-LeBron James reunion might be on the cards
Despite every bit of success, the Nets have had this season, Kyrie reportedly wants to leave, and a reunion with his former teammate LeBron James might be on the cards as well. Fans have started to claim that the pair should don the same jersey once again, as LeBron’s hunt for his 5th NBA championship ring continues.
WE WILL SEE YOU SOON KYRIE💜💛
— Shervin Morad (@shervinmorad) February 3, 2023
A fan even tweeted, “WE WILL SEE YOU SOON KYRIE” along with the purple and yellow heart emojis, which represent the Lakers franchise’s colors. That was not all, Kyrie’s trade request has left a large group of fans wanting him to join the Lakers soon.
demand a trade to the lakers.. they trade u anywhere else you’ll leave.. u hold all the leverage bro!! get the deal done
— reaves (@honest_laker) February 3, 2023
Kyrie please join Lakers, Kobe would be proud, best of luck in whatever you decide, do what makes you happy at the end of the day.
— KJ (@munozkj2988) February 3, 2023
Tell everyone you will only sign an extension with the lakers big bro
— AD FANATIC (@tywow28) February 3, 2023
— Pedro Lucas (@pedro_lucastr) February 3, 2023
It has not been decided where Kyrie will go as the Nets will look for the most suitable option. Joe Tsai and Sean Marks will aim to get a good deal in return for one of their superstars and the Lakers might have to let go of some of their key players as well. Fans would have to hang tight to see how this one plays out for Kyrie.
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