The tugging between Irving and the Nets over vaccinations is the biggest bubble drama of the season, and so far, Irving still refuses to be vaccinated.
During the period, it was reported that Irving was willing to receive a pure plant version of the vaccine and was expected to return this season, and it was also reported that Irving had been insisting on training, and the Cai Chongxin couple had persuaded Owen to return.
Durant even went down in person, constantly saying that he and Irving communicated well, but the problem is that no matter how the outside world renders it, even if it is exposed that the Nets may be willing to let Irving come back to play away games, the fact is that Irving is still not playing in any game.
And with December 15 approaching, 85 percent of offseason signings can join the deal negotiations, and deal negotiations about Irving are becoming more and more real.
The first is that "Open Air" exposed that the Nets have not changed their attitude and are still open to trade Irving, and the Nets have also accepted trade negotiations about Harris.
Second, Nash responded in the latest interview to rumors that Irving might come back to play away games, Nash said that he had contacted Irving, everything had not changed, he was indeed training hard, but it had nothing to do with the relevant reports this time.
Most importantly, Ian Begley, a sports reporter for SNY, a local media outlet in New York, revealed that the Nets had started a deal discussion with the Lone Ranger around Irving.
Note that this is the local media exposed that the two sides have clearly contacted and discussed, rather than the so-called US media support and rumors, during which it was also exposed that the Lone Ranger has provided a plan with Bo Shen as the main body to the Nets.
Although the offer was not disclosed, the US media "Bleacher Report" also focused on this idea and gave a 2-for-2 transaction plan that was expected to be a win-win situation.
The potential trading options are as follows
Lone Ranger: Get Owen + Sharp;
Nets: Get Boshin + Brunson.
If Irving is willing to be vaccinated, the Nets are unlikely to accept the deal because Boshin is also a problematic star, and his injury problems and relatively soft style are not suitable for the current Nets.
But the problem is that Irving is more risky, and for the current Nets, keeping Irving doesn't have any positive bonus for the team to compete for the title.
In contrast, Bo Shen is a stable instant player, he can average 19.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game, which will share the pressure of Durant and Harden to some extent.
What's more, the Nets got Brunson in the trade, and although he's a role player, he's highly likely to be a Surpriser.
Since the beginning of the game, he can average 14.4 points, 4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, and his arrival will add another organizer to the Nets, solving the excessive pressure on Harden's organization and the lack of a second organizer.
And the Nets can pull in third-party, or even fourth-party teams, to deal with the waves that don't meet the team's plans, in exchange for another tough inside lineman, such as Turner or Sabonis.
For the Lone Rangers, this is a high-risk and high-reward trading option, as long as Irving does not choose to retire or do other things after the trade, then the trade Lone Ranger will earn.
In the Lone Rangers, Irving can play most of the games, which will greatly share the pressure on Doncic, and when Doncic and Irving form a backcourt combination, the Lone Rangers are expected to go further in the playoffs.
In addition, the Lone Ranger also got Sharp, a big inside man with excellent combat power, in the transaction, Nash will not use him, does not mean that Kidd can not develop him, I believe he will get better room for growth after the transaction.