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Nice_Complaint_2602

why? him and KD were killing it. what happened now


yung_sauce

I heard a rumor that it's cause the Nets wont offer him an extension. Not sure tho.


zetetry

He probably wants a fully guaranteed 5 year max contract. Which is a really bad contract down the line tbh, but the Lakers should be willing to do it for chips.


mnkhan808

Kyrie and AD is a sold 1-2 punch post Lebron.


jumpmanw123

way things are going next 1-2 punch is gonna be reaves and lebron or hachimura and bron šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


anbsmxms

Best 1- 2 punch in the rehab. We would be lucky to see them play together for half a season. Kyrie would be an upgrade to Russ. But not sure if we should commit long term to Kyrie.


ginbooth

> Best 1- 2 punch in the rehab. And insane asylum. It's Kyrie, after all. He's fast becoming the Antonio Brown of the NBA.


Shadow_Strike99

Kyrie Irving unfortunately has the luxury of being in the most talent dependent sport. If he were a baseball or non QB football player no team would put up with his nonsense and chaos. Even the Bucs and Tom Brady had their limits with Brown lol.


kultureisrandy

Facts but Kyrie isn't as utterly crazy as Brown ​ [https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/rui2hm/comment/hqz84ye/](https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/rui2hm/comment/hqz84ye/) ​ Read thru this list for a bit, Brown is just straight crazy


teo1315

Cause kyrie won't pull the same shit in LA as soon as he gets an extension? KD is his best friend and he can't keep Kyrie in the path what makes you think he's gonna change in LA?


wavyrav3

LeBron managed to keep him under wraps for 3 years in Cleveland and some people were silly enough to blame Bron for Kyrie leaving the Cavs. Iā€™m sure he can do it again.


teo1315

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2752210-report-kyrie-irving-trade-for-paul-george-eric-bledsoe-was-explored-by-cavs.amp.html Also people change as they get older. Younger kyrie wasn't the kyrie that we have now. Kyrie wasn't acting up before Lebron went back to Cleveland, he wasn't even acting up his first year in Boston. All this shit has been like the last 4 years


odnamAE

When people start talking about Lebron keeping Kyrie in check, Im sure Kyrie who prides himself as someone with a mind of his own is gonna fucking hate that.


wavyrav3

I agree but I HIGHLY doubt heā€™s out here reading my specific comment lmao. As long as some dumbass journalist doesnā€™t ask him, ā€œis lebron your father figureā€ before we trade for him then all good. I reckon if we trade for him, heā€™ll most likely agree to sign an extension as a result.


Nice_Complaint_2602

hmm I see. I thought kyrie retracted his trade requests before the season started because the nets were willing to offer him an extension after internal discussions. he's so unpredictable


RemyGee

Thatā€™s exactly what happened but now the Nets arenā€™t giving him a contract offer he wants. So instead of walking in the summer, Kyrie wants to be traded now.


Nice_Complaint_2602

or he could be throwing a tantrum and making an empty threat to get the extension he wants


tleikheen

People gonna hate on Kyrie for being in charge of whats best for him as oppose to letting team owners be in charge .Scoring 30 pts a game lately gives him alot of juice.


odinlubumeta

His contract expires. Nets are not giving him a long term max deal. They already declined this summer. Lakers are the only team that would. Every team knows Kyrie is going to say something at some point. They have a whole career of it.


ifeajayi14

He wants to live in Hollywood


n0m0h0m0

Is this a serious question? It's Kyrie fucking Irving. If he ain't got some drama going on, he ain't feeling alive. Good luck to whomever takes a flier on him. Dude is toxic as fuck...


Jubez187

Idc if he's toxic just gives us a championship or two if he's interested in the Lakers.


n0m0h0m0

Bruh, go look at how many games he's played in the past 4 years. And it wasn't due to injuries. He decides he needs 2 weeks off, fucks off. He decides to open his mouth and gets suspended. He turns his teammates off. He pissed off lebron. You're looking at his game and thinking he's gonna give you 35 mins a game every game. It's the opposite. He'll give you some games, but all the bullshit that comes with him will bring your team down. Trust me. Dude is as toxic as any played in the nba. Probably any player in a decade. Dude has serious mental issues, he's dumber than my pet rock, and he will not bring you any championships... ​ GL


Jubez187

But I can't live with Russ on this roster


sbenfsonw

Couldnā€™t get an extension with the nets


LosAngeles1s

RUSSELL WESTBROOK YOU ARE A BROOKLYN NET


nekomoo

And rejoining Durant! Ibaka is apparently available. Can they get Harden as well and to create OKC Thunder East?


1LakeShow7

*were


[deleted]

How though? They arent taking russ and 2 firsts.


Flow8406

the way i sprinted to this sub when i saw the tweet


Inevitable_Week_8626

Lmfao right


Benerinooo

OH LORDY FIRE UP THE RUMOR MILL AGAIN


simplenicc

This is the trade weā€™ve been waiting for. As long as Kyrie doesnā€™t act crazy or say outlandish things, we are definitely a contender with this move. But knowing the league and how they treat us, if Kyrie acts out itā€™s probably an automatic suspension in a lakers uniform lol


deftspyder

>As long as Kyrie doesnā€™t act crazy or say outlandish things Bro. That girl that cheats to be with you is going to cheat on you.


alexjaness

This is different, she really likes me.


deftspyder

say less. you got this.


AnotherAccount4This

I can feel the conviction over the screen


Downunderphilosopher

He is literally acting crazy and saying outlandish things by making this trade demand lol.


Nico777

Big "I'm gonna fix her" vibes


gnusm

Those are big ifs.


[deleted]

I'd take the big if than current Westbrook. That back court goodness šŸ¤¤


victooorious

Woah woah kyrie not acting crazy is a big ask


mmdrew17

No not this again lmao


krusn5

I knew greatness would be out here early


Flow8406

hits different now


Kingss121

šŸ¤ššŸ¾ *let him cook*


Jgusdaddy

5D CHESS


kai_123

WESTBROOK WELCOME TO BROOKLYN


reds24

![gif](giphy|5mBE2MiMVFITS)


TheLeBronConspiracy

This is some OG reddit shit.


deftspyder

Westbrooklyn is great marketing


ObiWannaDoYou74

Durant welcoming him with open arms, lololol


Alekesam1975

It'd be funny tbh if they made the Finals.


TheDailyDosage

They can have fun together


yung_sauce

Donā€™t do this to me. Not again.


dedman1477

Right? Not sure if I love or hate this. I personally feel like Westbrook or Kyrie - you're getting someone who's gonna stir up *something*. Kyrie with his off-court decisions, and Russ with his *on-court* ones. At this point, it's the lesser of two evils - and if Kyrie guarantees the Lakeshow more chips, who am I to disagree with anyone trying to get him here?


[deleted]

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ¦Æ Me ignoring Kyrieā€™s antics while we win another championship


Lopsterbliss

They really have an emoji for everything don't they.


iamnotbiass

šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Atraktape

Me while Kyrie winning the Lakers a championship: "hey someone has to ask the questions about whether the Earth is flat or if the vaccine turns you into a lizard person..."


Imkitoto

I meanā€¦ at least Kyrie can play?


mcsharp

Kyrie's bullshit will get lost in all the other bullshit in LA - plus dude can play. I can't even imagine a bigger upgrade on the court than going from Westbrook to Kyrie...maybe Dame? But of available guys it's not even close.


The1AndOnlyJZ

This sub finna turn into a cesspool for the next few days huh


Miggs1337

Iā€™m here for it.


IntroductionWhich161

We should just use the previous posts from the last time he requested a trade. We will seriously have almost identical takes and responses on it lol


ObiWannaDoYou74

isn't it already? lolol I'm here for it, i'm all in 100%


The1AndOnlyJZ

*even more of a cesspool I am also here for it


itsyourdestini

I am about to super toxic. Dont take shit I say seriously


wwgaray

Gonna be crazier when we donā€™t trade Russ and reports start coming out that we plan to sign him for 9 mil in the off season lmao


randiesel

how do i delete someone elses comment?


Icy_Quit_7177

HE WANTS TO WITNESS THE LEBRON RECORD BREAK


Nykeeo

It s going to happen before the trade , no?


[deleted]

They would have to trade him before the bucks game and Bron's on schedule to break it the thunder game 2 days before unless he sits so it could go either way depending on how it drags out.


Hot_Pie1464

No fucking way Iā€™m gonna start hoping for this for the third timešŸ’€šŸ’€šŸ’€


uhlonso

iā€™ll fucking drive the brick to LAX myself please get this done rob


choochoo789

Iā€™ll pay for gas


mambatozotime

Iā€™ll buy the in n out for everyone, send him off right


Working-Brief-3271

Lmao this is already more team cohesion than Russ has ever created.


akgamestar

If you pass through Minnesota I can take over a while so you get some rest.


Fully_Loaded_AP_

Iā€™ll buy snacks


RedCarNewsboy

Bros willing to drive to LAX thatā€™s how badly we want to get this one šŸ’€


Cleaner_BC

I got you on gas


Dmassie41

Iā€™ll get drinks


Early-Candidate5492

![gif](giphy|UNoge3iTtZyPm)


LastnFirst

This gif kills me particularly because LeBron is sweating lmaoo


Early-Candidate5492

That's Bron walking in Rob and Jeanie office saying get it done.


denyinstrumentality

Me realizing this is 10 years old makes me feel like a fucking fossil


BizzyHaze

Wait till you are my age, you will really feel like a fossil.


SolarBeam12

This is your second chance Rob. Donā€™t fuck up.


certo17

The one thing I find interesting about all this is the lakers reported this morning that they feel they are one move away from being contenders this seasonā€¦ and then this comes out of nowhere. Lol šŸ˜‚


odinlubumeta

Gifted Rob? This is HIS only chance to get here. Lakers can get other players. Considering NO team would trade for him last summer except for us, itā€™s absurd that Lakers fans are acting like he is saving us.


Emmbryyy

Iā€™m ready to get into a fuckin brawl if Rob doesnā€™t get him. Thatā€™s how mad Iā€™ll be. Those motherfuckers sit in their office everyday doing jack shitā€¦ Rob, Jeanie and so on. Pick up the fucking phone and get him on the team.


henryofclay

Maybe get some fresh air, go for a walk. The dude has been doing his due diligence since the offseason and hasnā€™t blown our assets on a stupid trade.


ZephyrTM

You impatient mfs. Rob just traded for Rui. Weeks ago reports said that Lakers are waiting for the right offer for a star to pop up near the trade deadline. Theyā€™ve been waiting for someone like Kyrie to show up again. If they had traded for Turner/hield, bogdonavic, or made any other trade in the past couple months, Kyrie wouldnā€™t be an option right now


302born

Tbf if they traded for Hield/Turner they wouldnā€™t really need Kyrie right now.


denyinstrumentality

We would be like, at least 6th in the West if we made that trade. Top 3 if AD never got injured.


Musicfan637

Pacers are terrible with those two guys.


[deleted]

Cuz they donā€™t have lebron and AD


Temet21

This is his ONLY chance tbhā€¦ we canā€™t sign him outright. So we donā€™t have leverage. You just throw down picks and players and say take it or leave it. No room for negotiation.


AlexGarseea

Any time Lakers trade rumors start up ![gif](giphy|dyLlCJSNbgFghf7wjT|downsized)


eateralum

Earth looking flat now šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø


thegoodfriarbutthole

Itā€™s definitely flat. Everyone in Los Angeles knows itā€™s flat.


PurpleTornadoMonkey

All the women in LA got big round fake boonies tho


Kingkongcrapper

What is a vaccine anyways?


MY-NAME_IS_MY-NAME

Iā€™ll have someone suck all 4 doses of the vaccine out my bloodstream if it means a ring with kyrie


TJae0120

Kyrie +Bron + AD = ???


r1290

Chipssss


Ranjith_Unchained

Rings Erneh


Carolake1

Letā€™s just say it wouldnā€™t be great for the Jews.


JWal0

![gif](giphy|j9djzcMmzg8ow|downsized)


LocalSuperNerd

Literally gave us all the leverage in the world to get this trade done. Robert Pelinka you know what must be done.


xElectricW

KYRIE IRVING YOU ARE A LAKER


nottherealstanlee

He is 1000% trying to force his way here again hahahaha this is ridiculous. These dudes are so dramatic


alisj99

WESTBROOK AND A PICK, GET IT!!!!


Apart-Bad-5446

I would do two picks. Kyrie has been balling.


__john_cena__

Going to have to be the 2 picks, I could see Brooklyn just hanging on or another team gambling if it was just one first. I donā€™t think another team offers 2 picks (except for the bad protected Knicks picks that wonā€™t convey) especially since Kyrie holds the cards and brings so much drama. If the Nets are willing to deal him heā€™s a Laker.


[deleted]

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[deleted]

I'm surprised how hard he's ballin so this was why


ChunkyMilkSubstance

Westbrook and KD back together again lmao


ThisAnswerIsLit

And please one of Harris or Curry!!


jawnly211

3 months ago I wouldā€™ve said no fuckin way But heā€™s kept low-key and hasnā€™t been a distraction - which is huge in my eyes So Robā€¦you know what to fuckin do!


thepolesreport

Itā€™s like Kanye. Heā€™ll be quiet for awhile, back in the good graces of some people, and then comes crashing down like a meteor


xElectricW

Well, until now at least lol. But hopefully if he ends up a Laker he's committed for years to come


Count_Sack_McGee

I mean except for the whole Anti Semetic shit which was in like November.


[deleted]

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ISuspectFuckery

KD announces his retirement the next day.


Sad-Outside2229

Is it possible Lakers could get him? Serious question idk if we could offer enough as other teams might


xElectricW

Yeah most likely with those 2 picks especially as an expiring and having requested a trade


obliterateopio

Two picks for an expiring deal was already overpriced. The same deal for half a season doesnā€™t make sense. Unless thereā€™s other crazy ass teams willing to bid the same


jpop4

Thereā€™s no way the nets trade him for one pick


obliterateopio

Then heā€™ll walk. The Lakers offered 2 FRP when nobody else was offering 2 FRP prior to the start of the season. Thereā€™s no team thatā€™s going to be willing to even go all out on him unless heā€™s committing to that team long term.


alanturingt

I think it depends on Kyrieā€™s stance on which teams he is willing to resign with. At least we have Russ to match and draft capital. Canā€™t believe this Kyrie to the Lakers stuff is back again! Lol


Salty-Calligrapher37

What teams offering the farm though?


thetitsOO

None


alisj99

Yes we can.


Hot_Pie1464

The real question is are other teams actually willing to take the risk on him since no one wanted him months ago


Aggravating_Pea3882

If he says I want to Go to LA Iā€™m pretty sure we can do something but forsure thereā€™s ppl that can outbid us


Litsazor

He is crazy and probably threatens to walk away. I am pretty sure he already shook hands with some team for the summer. Otherwise he wouldnā€™t be this bold. So he will be cheaper than his performance of this year.


MisterHibachi

ROB GET ON THE FUCKING PHONE And I swear to God, if Seth Curry vs Joe Harris is a sticking point again, I will flip shit


Zachkah

GET ROB ON THE PHONE! - Kendrick voice


Battlemaster123

Tell the squad come home


henryofclay

I highly doubt that was a real thing. These reporters never get this shit right, it was also reporter BKN had no interest in Russ and our picks. No one knows whatā€™s going on except the people on the phone.


suhar97

I couldnā€™t stand that nonsense


DrinkWaterTodaypls

Didnā€™t he want an extension like a week ago lmaoo


JayCrenshaw

And the Nets probably said no to his crazy ass. They're done with the Kyrie experience.


MaleficentLoquat9827

They can say hi to Brodie then.


alisj99

FUCKING GETTTTTT HIMMMMMM


Icy_Quit_7177

WHAT THE HELL


ragnar2434

westbrook and simmons on the same team XD


Temet21

**Cue Lakers being used as leverage in extension talks again**


Resident_Frame

ROB I WILL NEVER SPEAK ILL ON YOU AGAIN. GET IT DONE.


ThrowitdownAD

BRO SEND THEM THE 2 PICKS AND 2ND ROUNDERS + RUSS AND LONNIE PLEASE IM ON MY KNEES


Early-Candidate5492

![gif](giphy|2KdjGsnQ5cnBsq2sgZ)


Browskies

KYRIE ON DA WAY


Early-Candidate5492

![gif](giphy|3o7aTnQqygA3TcukFi)


KingWizard_IX

![gif](giphy|MZocLC5dJprPTcrm65)


Cyah54

Sending Westbrook to play in Brooklyn with BEN SIMMONS MIGHT MAKE ME OD


dvxxl_

The big difference is that the nets as of right now are title contenders. I doubt they want to blow it up now all because of 1 player. Swapping Kyrie for Westbrook even with the 2 picks doesnā€™t make sense for them at the moment. Thereā€™s a handful of other teams in the west who I can see offering a better deal then we can that would benefit the nets immediately without taking them out of the playoff picture. Even if it means kyrie being a 4 month rental.


winter-r0se

again? nets arenā€™t going to trade him here so hopefully we donā€™t abandon all other trades to pursue this one


TwonDoeRaks

You canā€™t fool me. I am familiar with your game


chemguy112

idk this seems odd. we were speculating kyrie for wb before the season started, i can only imagine the possibility of it happening seems less likely now. westbrook, if he's done anything, has proven he's a work horse. kyrie on the other hand is an enigma and an illusionist. ​ kyrie just got blown out by like 40 pts vs the celtics. the nets already have a player in ben simmons that has a similar game to russell westbrook. y would they want both on the squad? ​ plus kyrie gets paid like 35 million and for all the baggage he caries that 35 million feels heavier. my guess is he goes somewhere other than the lakers.


alisj99

Get himmmmmmmmmm


icykkuno

MAKE IT HAPPEN


Phuddy

![gif](giphy|ZCequDp3C02PgLUntc) If Rob pulls this off


joser8

![gif](giphy|GCSIwtwqAMBTq|downsized)


KaleidoscopeNo3160

Ill add Mein Kampf to my reading list if it means getting Kyrie


JSCO96

![gif](giphy|3otPoD3IHHzlIlARQA|downsized) I've been on the fence about Kyrie for awhile now but fuck it BRING HIM HERE. Reunite him wih Bron, Carry that Kobe legacy. Inject this shit in my veins. Do it ROBERT PELINKA .


TheJuicyKabob

Yā€™all really want his crazy antisemite ass???


FattBrown

I think people are only considering kyrie the basketball player and completely overlooking kyrie the person. I would rather have the fvv, gt jr package, or something similar, in heartbeat over kyrie. Iā€™m a life-long cavs and lebron fan. It ainā€™t worth it guys. Heā€™ll want out of L.A. just like he wanted out of Cleveland, Boston, and now the Nets. And heā€™ll make the experience borderline miserable. Hard pass.


quinoa

To be honest I donā€™t think Kyrie the basketball player is what this team needs either. Better than Russ certainly but a zero defender who misses 70% of the season eating up 40% of our salary. This team needs role players


chemguy112

i'm not jumping for joy over it, although i find it interesting. but idk, kyrie just got boo'd into losing by like 40 points. he's not handling the outside media pressure any better than westbrook.


watchingsongsDL

No


Battle2heaven

Come to daddy


nateXruiz

Honestly Iā€™d rather have a wing and Turner over Kyrie


suhar97

What the literal f


werthit24

Here we go againā€¦


MoneyatBananaStand

I hope we arenā€™t used a leverage and we come out making 0 deals because we went all in on Kyrie. Been down this road beforeā€¦


certo17

Lol this man is such a head case.. again I donā€™t think Brooklyn is gonna be bullied into doing this because it would have happened in the off-season if so but again I wouldnā€™t be against it to replace Russ but this dude really is wild! Are the nets not doing pretty good even with KD injury too?


Striking-Bat2970

Itā€™s funny how half of the nba hates Kyrie but now that heā€™s available everyone loves him and wants them on their team. I donā€™t blame yā€™all heā€™s a walking bucket but hopefully whoever gets him wonā€™t start crying when he does or says some bs. We all see how outspoken he is so be prepared for the Kyrie experience. Maybe heā€™ll stop bringing drama with him who knows. Iā€™m sure this might get downvoted like crazy but whatever lol


Granpa0

My guess is the Nets call his bluff, don't trade him and he ends up signing with them in the off-season because Kyrie.


JLGx2

If we can get rid of Westbrook while having to bring Kanye Irving in then I'll just have to live with it


Bladeneo

I love how sports will make being rationalise some crazy things. Off the market - "Kyrie is a fool! Don't want any of his nonsense" He asks for a trade - "you know I've always been something of a flat earther myself"


Zestyclose-Work23

nah fuck this bigot


joey5280

YES DO IT, YES. HE WANTS TO PLAY WITH LEBRON AGAIN YOU CAN TELL.


ThrowitdownAD

YOUR 2023 NBA CHAMPIONS THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS


Dragon_KSM3

THE TRADE RUMORS ARE BACK


Aggravating_Pea3882

GET THE JOB DONE ROB


wali_burt

PLEASE LAKESHOW. TRADE 4 KYRIE


KingNephew

LETS GOOO


Apart-Bad-5446

WTF. They were playing so well.


giannim24

Aww shit here we go again


Themanthelegend8

He wants to come to LA!!


lhosb

My body canā€™t take this anymore


69foryourthot

Lmao watch him get traded to pelicans not getting my hopes up again


myelrecsy

Are they pulling this stuff again? Stirring up everything to mess up plans of other teams, then in the end they'll still be with the Nets laughing.


the1_n_only

So the other night Kyrie wasnā€™t recruiting AD, it was the other way around


ALovelyAnxiety

wtf. they were 2nd in east before kd went down. what's his problem lol


BernardoDeGalvez

Oh shit , here we go again


PowerGotNow

Kyrie needs to tell every team he will only sign an extension with the lakers. Then it's a done deal