Everyone knows that the Lakers want to operate the Westbrook trade to get Irving this summer, but after Durant confirmed his stay, the deal was stranded, but the question also came, will Irving really not join forces with James again? In fact, not necessarily, at least in the offseason, it is unlikely to see the Lakers trade Irving, but who knows how the Nets will perform after the start of the season?
Today, Fox correspondent Ric Bucher covered some of the nets and Lakers trade rumors. According to reports, a source familiar with the decision-making process of Lakers general manager Pelinka revealed that the Lakers had hoped that Durant's trade application would prompt the Nets to trade Irving. League sources revealed that Irving spent most of this summer in Los Angeles and intends to join forces with James again.
On top of that, James is currently as eager as Irving to join forces with each other again. Sources revealed that although the Lakers' trade with Stanley Johnson and Tuck Jr. for Beverly has cost the team a lot of trading chips, the current plan is to "wait for a Nets' implosion." This "secret plan" is actually not feasible.
After all, after Durant made a transaction application and confirmed to stay in the team, wouldn't he have 4 years left to apply for a transaction again? In addition, the combination of Irving, Durant, and Simmons looks good, but all three are extremely sensitive players, Harden can be driven away, will the Nets not erupt again next season? What's more, Irving's goal is to get a maximum salary contract extension, even if the next season is outstanding, the Nets are bound to not give a long contract, unless Irving leads the team to win the championship.
So Irving's original motivation to join the Lakers is still there, and it is worth mentioning that in the talk show founded by James today, Irving said: "Playing around LeBron, and playing around KD (Kevin Durant), in our culture, they are real idols." But I had to fill in the roles that made me feel very uncomfortable. These "confessional" words really make people look imaginative.
So if the Nets break out again next season locker room conflict, Durant again when the trade application, then it will be the best time for the Lakers to trade Owen, then due to the expiration of The Westbrook's contract is cost-effective, coupled with the Nets' internal contradictions, the Lakers can trade Irving through fewer chips, so such a "secret plan" seems to be really likely to succeed, I don't know what you expect from Janeo to join forces again? Your views are welcome.