Just when you thought the Brooklyn Nets were trending in the right direction, the drama reared its ugly head once again. From the trade requests to the off the court issues, the Nets have seemed to always be in the headlines for the wrong reasons. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving reignited that narrative when he shockingly requested a trade from the franchise on Friday afternoon.
Irving, who was recently named a starter for the All-Star game, has put together a terrific season helping the Nets hold the fourth spot in the East halfway through the season. Kyrie, who’s in the final year of his contract, reportedly couldn’t come to an agreement with the Nets on an extension, prompting him to request out of Brooklyn.
The Nets will now have a week to field offers and decided whether they want to grant Irving, who has stated his departure is imminent, his wish. Despite the drama Kyrie has brought to the Nets, there’s no questioning his talent on the court. Several teams have reportedly already shown interest in trading for the eight-time All-Star. Could we see reunion between LeBron and Kyrie in LA? Will Luka finally get a true star next to him for the postseason? Will the Miami Heat become the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics?
Here are six teams that could trade for Kyrie Irving.