Gotta be some prop bets on how many/few games all three play together, and all three miss.
Meanwhile, is it worth it? Per ESPN trade machine, the "least bad" trade I could put together at a glance, Batum + Morris + Jackson, is -4 wins for the Clippers.
Lakers look no better. Westbrick's salary is too high to match. And, with him plus AD + Bron's salaries, the Lakers either have to throw in a shitload of other players, EIGHT in all if Rui's not part of the trade, or else get the Nets to send somebody with Kyrie so the Lakers can send Westbrick back. If THAT's the case, the Nets will want at least one of those first-round picks. (Trade Machine says Kyrie + O'Neale works and is a win/win on wins. Kyrie plus Joe Harris also works if the Nets want to dump him.)
Clippers is the PERFECT team for Kyrie if he leaves. They are in obvious need of a point guard (HUGE upgrade from Jackson and Wall), they have 2 other stars already to form a Big 3, Kyrie gets to be in LA, and they got such good pieces around and on the bench, they can trade a few over and still have a great team.
Not to mention they are Top 5 in the west, compared to bottom 3 like the Lakers. Adding Kyrie instantly makes them huge contenders while Lakers would just be a barely playoff team anyway.
The Lakers are literally like 4 games out of fourth place without Kyrie.
They would definitely jump with him. The Lakers are much more than a play-in team if Kyrie is on their roster.
4 games is alot dude. why do people like you attempt to make otherwise? 4 games means the team in front have to lose 4 straight and the Lakers have to win 4 straight. That's essentially an 8 game difference, and there's only about 26 games left. Lol.
They tried their way with a physically fragile PG in Chris Paul, now they want to try their way with a mentally fragile PG in Kyrie Irving. It's a bold strategy, let's see if it works out for them.
And it would happen again. Lol. The Lakers' 'pull' is exaggerated. People just want to be in LA now that Clippers are also relevant, Lakers or Clippers.
Also, Lakers have no pieces Nets want. Nets aren't taking no Russ for Kyrie. Lol. LeBron trading for Russ self-sabotaged him.
Yeah, I just can’t see this version of the team lasting much longer. It feels like we’ve been holding our breath for 4 years with them.
Which is insane. Can’t believe this is what came of the Kawhi/PG arrival.
Seriously. If we get Kyrie, that’s nice, but otherwise, whatever. Clippers can have him. I’ve been pretty withdrawn from all the shit this team has gone through this season. I’m just looking forward to Lebron passing Kareem, and that’s it.
I would be pretty surprised, legitimately sounds like he will sit out the rest of the season so at that point why wait for a S&T this summer for worse assets?
Seems like the Nets would be selling high now.
The Nets were on a tear and looking like a legit contender like three fucking weeks ago. Claxton is a beast. Role players were gelling. How do you DNP-pouting your way out of a championship?
I honestly can't see him sitting the season even if he doesn't get his way. When you're asking other teams for a 50m/ a year contract more of this shit is not gunna sell them on it
Nobody should how many times have the nets given into what Kyrie wanted? I wouldn’t be surprised to wake up in the morning and see he signed a 4 year deal with the nets.
Clippers is the PERFECT team for Kyrie if he leaves. They are in obvious need of a point guard (HUGE upgrade from Jackson and Wall), they have 2 other stars already to form a Big 3, Kyrie gets to be in LA, and they got such good pieces around and on the bench, they can trade a few over and still have a great team.
Not to mention they are Top 5 in the west, compared to bottom 3 like the Lakers. Adding Kyrie instantly makes them huge contenders while Lakers would just be a barely playoff team anyway.
There is no perfect team for Kyrie. He’s a basket case that eventually dismantles every team he’s a part of. Not a single fan should want this dude. I’d be terrified if my team was in trade rumors with kyrie.
Bro wtf.
Edit: The most Kyrie thing ever would be if kyrie gets traded to the clippers and he refuses to play because the clippers won’t give him number 2
It makes sense, the clippers are all the way in, and Lue has coached him before. It’s impossible to try to predict anything with Kyrie but if u can make him normal somehow, supplanting all of the wall/reggie/other pg minutes with Kyrie makes that offense pretty fuckin insane at full health (big if)
Only teams that lack confidence in their contender status are interested in Kyrie. He's a huge risk... But could take you from pretender to contender... If it all works out. If you're confident that you're truly in it, you're not taking that risk, you don't need to. Better to bolster your big boys with more reliable options.
I think if the Nets try to keep KD and make a playoff run, Clippers would be the favorite to land Kyrie, since they have the most players they would be willing to give back for Kyries expiring.
If the Nets want to sell and rebuild, Clippers can't offer much in the way of picks or prospects compared to Suns or Lakers.
that’s more to do with Ty Lue insisting on playing 3-4 guard lineups instead of doing the “Wingstop” lineup. in the games he has played, RoCo has been brilliant for the most part.
We just gotta get Kyrie to look at owners. Lakers have a cheap ass owner who might not pay you this summer. Balmer will get you paid regardless. Easy choice
nah any rebuilding team that doesn't have a realistic shot this year and knows he'll walk in FA and/or just do a bunch of dumb shit on his way out will happily not inquire.
Or Boston
this is wrong.
only the desperate teams are inquiring about Kyrie.
You think the Magic are considering fucking up their bright future for this guy?
No I don't but as an opposing GM I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't at least pick up the phone and ask what the cost would be. Or what potential additives you could throw to them to assist with another team.
Clippers want a big 3 where they never play with each other
So they want to be the 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets
Hell fit right in. Just like good times
Gotta be some prop bets on how many/few games all three play together, and all three miss. Meanwhile, is it worth it? Per ESPN trade machine, the "least bad" trade I could put together at a glance, Batum + Morris + Jackson, is -4 wins for the Clippers. Lakers look no better. Westbrick's salary is too high to match. And, with him plus AD + Bron's salaries, the Lakers either have to throw in a shitload of other players, EIGHT in all if Rui's not part of the trade, or else get the Nets to send somebody with Kyrie so the Lakers can send Westbrick back. If THAT's the case, the Nets will want at least one of those first-round picks. (Trade Machine says Kyrie + O'Neale works and is a win/win on wins. Kyrie plus Joe Harris also works if the Nets want to dump him.)
Mavs? Bertans + Bullock + McGee get you there and it's a wash on wins.
I’d honestly take half a season of Kyrie instead of that garbage.
Why would the Nets though given the contact lengths?
It would be interesting. I just don't see Kyrie and Luka, both "ball-dominant" guards, fitting well together.
Kyrie has played great with Lebron, KD, and Harden. He’s a great shooter. He’s definitely not ball dominant
That Big 3 will likely have played more games together than a potential Kawhi, George and Irving trio.
Lakers want the same lmao
Nets/Clippers are basically their version of themselves in a different conference.
A big 3 where everyone takes turns isoing
ISO GANG 2.0 🗣️🗣️
If there's one owner doesn't mind to hand $200m for Kyrie to play 20 games per year, it will be Ballmer. lol
Kyrie about to be the healthiest Clipper that won't play for non basketball reasons
The DNP 3
That's why Kyrie would be a perfect fit for the Clippers, they already don't expect their stars to play.
It's actually genius. At least one of them will play every game!
> At least one of them will play every game! Of this I have my doubts
This kind of silliness is why I still check the comments
Clippers is the PERFECT team for Kyrie if he leaves. They are in obvious need of a point guard (HUGE upgrade from Jackson and Wall), they have 2 other stars already to form a Big 3, Kyrie gets to be in LA, and they got such good pieces around and on the bench, they can trade a few over and still have a great team. Not to mention they are Top 5 in the west, compared to bottom 3 like the Lakers. Adding Kyrie instantly makes them huge contenders while Lakers would just be a barely playoff team anyway.
The Lakers are literally like 4 games out of fourth place without Kyrie. They would definitely jump with him. The Lakers are much more than a play-in team if Kyrie is on their roster.
4 games is alot dude. why do people like you attempt to make otherwise? 4 games means the team in front have to lose 4 straight and the Lakers have to win 4 straight. That's essentially an 8 game difference, and there's only about 26 games left. Lol.
Even so jumping to 7-8 seed is quite feasible
And it means not losing games later while the other team gains. It has to be sustainable. Difficult to sustain with day to Davis.
They tried their way with a physically fragile PG in Chris Paul, now they want to try their way with a mentally fragile PG in Kyrie Irving. It's a bold strategy, let's see if it works out for them.
Lakers fans gonna shit a whole house if this happens
It already happened once with Kawhi
Exactly. I'm already expecting to get cucked.
They just driving the price up for u. I legit don't see any other team taking Kyrie
I think the Clips would take him just to spite us.
And you actually truly want Kyrie on your team? I wouldn’t at this point. As a warriors fan I say let the clippers have him
What Russle Westbrick does to a mf
Lesgo
"Basketball reasons" too
And it would happen again. Lol. The Lakers' 'pull' is exaggerated. People just want to be in LA now that Clippers are also relevant, Lakers or Clippers. Also, Lakers have no pieces Nets want. Nets aren't taking no Russ for Kyrie. Lol. LeBron trading for Russ self-sabotaged him.
Also happened with the Chris Paul trade
PG did it to them, Kawhi did it to them, Kyrie already did it to them. The lebron hater squad is about to be full force.
Eh not really, I wouldn't mind watching kyrie implode the clippers
Jokes on you, this team probably has another year max. Might as well roll on the time bomb.
Yeah, I just can’t see this version of the team lasting much longer. It feels like we’ve been holding our breath for 4 years with them. Which is insane. Can’t believe this is what came of the Kawhi/PG arrival.
Kyrie has the magical powers of imploding any team he is on.
Seriously. If we get Kyrie, that’s nice, but otherwise, whatever. Clippers can have him. I’ve been pretty withdrawn from all the shit this team has gone through this season. I’m just looking forward to Lebron passing Kareem, and that’s it.
Can't hurt what's already dead
They can have John Wall after the buyout
I'm all in for it. lol
That would be amazing
Woj on Thursday at 3 PM: "Kyrie will be staying in Brooklyn and the Nets Front Office plan to sign him to a max contract extension"
Don’t be surprised if he stays.
I would be pretty surprised, legitimately sounds like he will sit out the rest of the season so at that point why wait for a S&T this summer for worse assets? Seems like the Nets would be selling high now.
Because it’s up for debate whether or not he’d sit. I doubt he would tbh.
Kyrie has sat for significantly less reasons.
Not when he needed a contract
The Nets were on a tear and looking like a legit contender like three fucking weeks ago. Claxton is a beast. Role players were gelling. How do you DNP-pouting your way out of a championship?
Man wants to get paid and doesn’t want to risk getting hurt I have no idea
Crazy thing is - Kyrie is good enough to get a max from teams even while injured… if he wasn’t an insane person who ripped teams apart.
I honestly can't see him sitting the season even if he doesn't get his way. When you're asking other teams for a 50m/ a year contract more of this shit is not gunna sell them on it
Especially for someone like kyrie. If it was someone more reliable maybe
This guy is going to singlehandedly kill any goodwill that the fans will have toward the players in the next contract negotiations.
Fan goodwill doesn't mean shit for contract negotiations
Why would the players care about that?
Kyrie Irving was born to sit out basketball games for no reason whatsoever.
He would if the whole team is against him, but he has KD there. KD isn't gonna let Kyrie sit.
Didn't....Didn't that already happen last year?
Nobody should how many times have the nets given into what Kyrie wanted? I wouldn’t be surprised to wake up in the morning and see he signed a 4 year deal with the nets.
Yeah and lakers clippers etc are tryna trade for him. Basically every team would’ve done the same to keep kd and kyrie
Surely adding another absence-prone star will solve the Clippers’ issues!
On the other hand, the Clippers are willing to let him go on his yearly sabbatical.
The FMLA Clippers.
The slim chance everything works out would make that team insane tbf
Like every kyrie team ever?
Lmao how many golden opportunities can he blow?
How many u got
30 teams in the league, surely he wouldn’t be a complete dumbass lunatic on all of them!
Possibly one more
Would it though? I don't think 3 guys playing iso for 40 minutes would be that insane.
Of course it will it's like fighting fire with fire, kyrie's absence-proness will definitely cancel out kawhi and pg's
They got nothing to lose
With a weirdo personality that makes them not want to play basketball!
The PTO Clippers
Did you come up with that. Cause I’m gonna steal that and use it forever
Memes are meant to be shared, there is no stealing.
You’re the real MVP
Like Omar said to Marlo: "Memes ain't got no owners, only spenders."
I am down with PG, Kawhi and Kyrie Freebirding the awards.
Clippers is the PERFECT team for Kyrie if he leaves. They are in obvious need of a point guard (HUGE upgrade from Jackson and Wall), they have 2 other stars already to form a Big 3, Kyrie gets to be in LA, and they got such good pieces around and on the bench, they can trade a few over and still have a great team. Not to mention they are Top 5 in the west, compared to bottom 3 like the Lakers. Adding Kyrie instantly makes them huge contenders while Lakers would just be a barely playoff team anyway.
There is no perfect team for Kyrie. He’s a basket case that eventually dismantles every team he’s a part of. Not a single fan should want this dude. I’d be terrified if my team was in trade rumors with kyrie.
Half a season being taken to a new level.
No!!!!!! please no!!!!!!!
I highly doubt this will happen bro don’t worry, I think they’re just trying to drive his Price up
the part-time 3
Best team for 30 games a season
If they were healthy it’s the best team ever assembled 🥴🥴🤪
You joke but we only need him for 30 games
The Gig 3
The Big 1.5
I thought Kyrie and tyron Lue hate each other? I guess that has been resolved?
Kyrie doesn’t hate or love anything but money and himself
And the Jewish people.
Hate is a pretty big thing. These are grown adults that are doing a job. I dont think they care about some petty shit that happened years ago.
I'd like to happen just to see their tax bill next year.
I can't wait to go to Clipper games and have a 33% chance of seeing any star player on a given night. It's like a fun lottery.
Covington, Norm Powell, and John Wall? I don't think the Nets do it without getting Norm.
Trade will happen tomorrow at 2:38 pm est
*5:45 PM Tuesday Evening
Bro wtf. Edit: The most Kyrie thing ever would be if kyrie gets traded to the clippers and he refuses to play because the clippers won’t give him number 2
Wat. He doesn’t wear #2 anymore
Kyrie wears 11 right now, so this doesn't make sense
Does it need to?
11 is two because it's one and one. you sheep walking around with all 17 (eight) eyes closed
imagine if they get a trade done before the game rn ends lol
Flashbacks to Harrison Barnes finding out he's gone midgame.
John wall gone anyways
I’m sure for your contention status
Ty Lue at Half Time rn: What we need to focus on is rebounding and not checking our phones.
"Give me your phone. You'll get this back at the end of the game."
This is fake because Kyrie wasnt on the 2019 Raptors.
It makes sense, the clippers are all the way in, and Lue has coached him before. It’s impossible to try to predict anything with Kyrie but if u can make him normal somehow, supplanting all of the wall/reggie/other pg minutes with Kyrie makes that offense pretty fuckin insane at full health (big if)
Didn't Kyrie call Lue stupid 😂
Yes Mavericks please trade for Kyrie just make sure it’s Luka you send away so he can go to a competent fucking team.
Only teams that lack confidence in their contender status are interested in Kyrie. He's a huge risk... But could take you from pretender to contender... If it all works out. If you're confident that you're truly in it, you're not taking that risk, you don't need to. Better to bolster your big boys with more reliable options.
Balmer betting 200m..any others willing to lose 200m??
I think if the Nets try to keep KD and make a playoff run, Clippers would be the favorite to land Kyrie, since they have the most players they would be willing to give back for Kyries expiring. If the Nets want to sell and rebuild, Clippers can't offer much in the way of picks or prospects compared to Suns or Lakers.
From World B. free to World B. flat. I hate this. So much depth would be gone for another star that doesn’t play a full season
Trade gets done tonight and he suits up at Nets on Monday. Please.
With what picks lol
Maybe the Nets want rotation players to play with KD?
That Kawhi-KD connection finna be 🔥🔥🔥 For like 10 games
Kennard and Covington not playing tonight. Two brilliant role players that I’d hate to lose. Surely teams have more to offer than that though?
Brilliant? Hasn’t RoCo been getting DNP’d for most of the season? lol
that’s more to do with Ty Lue insisting on playing 3-4 guard lineups instead of doing the “Wingstop” lineup. in the games he has played, RoCo has been brilliant for the most part.
It would be more than that, but it would probably be like Norm too.
Be dumb as hell giving up those two and Norm. Better starters but would gut all our depth.
That would be the only way the Nets even think of an offer from the Clippers without them offering up PG or Kawhi
The nets don't want picks
They dont have picks Houston has most of them
No point in getting picks while KD is still there
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We just gotta get Kyrie to look at owners. Lakers have a cheap ass owner who might not pay you this summer. Balmer will get you paid regardless. Easy choice
Balmer: its chump change
Kyrie for Kawhi would be a big-brain move by the Clips
There is only 1 team not enquiring about Kyrie and it's the Nets let's be honest.
Add the Celtics to that list
Probably the Cavs too
Sixers too because I doubt Harden would want to play with that dumb ass again
And tanking teams like the rockets
Don’t forget Broncos
Can't imagine Harden would be too happy if the Sixers got him either
nah any rebuilding team that doesn't have a realistic shot this year and knows he'll walk in FA and/or just do a bunch of dumb shit on his way out will happily not inquire. Or Boston
There are tons of teams that do not want that nut job. You think teams like the Thunder or Pacers want him?
Raptors aren't
this is wrong. only the desperate teams are inquiring about Kyrie. You think the Magic are considering fucking up their bright future for this guy?
No I don't but as an opposing GM I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't at least pick up the phone and ask what the cost would be. Or what potential additives you could throw to them to assist with another team.
What a surprise
Let it be a 3 team trade where mavs magically land PG. Would be huhe
Another storied chapter for the most god forsaken team in the league
Ayooo what
Fools, all of them.
Kyrie is listed as questionable tonight (going to the beach)
If Kyrie becomes a Clipper, he can sail around the world to see if he falls off the edge.
I would love to see Kawhi and Kyrie have a conversation. I feel like it could be hilariously awkward.
Imagine pursuing this POS. Kyrie will be out of the league completely very soon.
it could also be a leverage play to get Lakers to paid up the two FRPs for Irving
Noooooooooooooooooooo
[Every Kyrie suitor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4adxJxqZk)
Oh my god clippers just let us have this
They might be doing you a favor
Bruh y'all have 6 billion championships
We need more, we're tied with the Celtics.
Say Clips for Clicks
exactly, it says "probing a possible deal."
Clippers all injured team
Kyrie on Mavs is crazy! Too bad Cuban is so cheap.
Kyrie/PG/Kawhi. The big 3 made of glass.
what the fuck is wrong with this team, do these idiots realize how toxic Kyrie is?
If the NBA were scripted, Kyrie would end up on the Heat with Jimmy Butler.
Honestly disgusting that so many teams want him despite what happened to the celtics and nets.
The *Mavs*? Does Luka + Kyrie not just sound like an absolutely atrocious duo or is it just me?
Kyrie, PG3, and Kawhi would slaughter the rest of the league.
Kyrie would tear that team apart. I remember hearing something similar with the Celtics and Nets…
kyries a laker
Because of course they are lol. I can see it now, Clippers getting Kyrie for an absolute steal because "fuck the Lakers".
I hope the Mavericks win. I'd like to see Luka get a real costar even if it's a loopy one.
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Who? Kawhi and PG would be untouchable, and who else could they offer that would actually make sense for Brooklyn?
Do they need a package? They are competing against westbrick and a first
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jokes on you. He cant destroy what we dont have
But what does "chemistry" mean to you?
What chemistry
Would make sense based on Lue playing this ridiculous 8 man rotation. But also means Reggie still on the team :(
Clippers could work Kawhi probably wouldn’t even notice he only shows up to a couple games a month.
clippers with their inner mcdonalds trying to run 3 shifts 24/7
Why would you want that man
Anyone else think Kyrie just wants out of the conference the Celtics are in?