On December 30, Beijing time, Sportsnaut columnist Vincent Frank wrote that the Nets' lifting of Carey Irving's ban at this time was not only related to strengthening the strength of the team, but also related to the preparation of trading him before the trade deadline. There are bookmakers that offer odds for Irving's potential next home, the Cavaliers are in first place with +200 odds (bets 100 make a profit of 200) and the Lakers are in third place with +500 odds.
Irving was banned by the Nets for refusing to be vaccinated against covid-19; however, due to the recent outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the Nets had to lift Irving's ban. Irving attended the team's training session today and believes nets fans will soon see the Big Three on the court again.
Still, a growing number of rumors suggest that the Nets are unhappy with Irving's stance of refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and his mysterious personality. That is to say, the Nets' lifting of Irving this time is due to many considerations: first, although Irving can only play some away games, it can still improve the strength of the Nets and solve the problem of the Nets' lack of manpower; second, the Nets let Irving play some games and let other teams know his status, which is to prepare for the possible trade of Irving before the trade deadline; then, if Irving plays well after the ban is lifted, or he is willing to be vaccinated, or the epidemic prevention regulations in New York City change, then the Nets are of course willing to keep him.
But from the current situation, Irving's position will not change, and New York City's epidemic prevention regulations are unlikely to become relaxed, so the possibility of the Nets trading Irving before the trade deadline is not small.
Irving's potential next odds
So which teams will be Irving's potential next players? Bookmaker Maxim Bet offered odds, with Irving's old Home Rider in first place at +200, the Trail Blazers in second place at +400, the Lakers in third place at +500, Philadelphia fourth at +600, the Lone Ranger at five at +800, and the Nuggets, Rockets and Timberwolves all at +1000.
Interestingly, earlier this season, many media outlets said that Irving's deal value was almost zero, which was related to some of his nonsense behavior in recent years. In past few seasons, Irving has often missed the game for some bizarre reasons, and he has previously refused to participate in the Disneyland rematch. For most teams, the dressing room atmosphere is a major factor in personnel decisions. It's clear that in the eyes of many of the league's executives, Irving's actions have had a big impact on his value.
"For the most part, every management and coaching staff is afraid of him and doesn't want to touch him." One league executive said, "Honestly, there could be four teams willing to take him before this [Irving refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine]. He's a player that management doesn't trust and coaches don't want to deal with players like him. ”
However, Irving's talent is not negligible, and he can become a key player on a playoff team, averaging 26.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6 assists per game last season, shooting 51% from the field and 40% from three-point range. And Irving is only 29 years old, which is why there are still teams willing to accept him.