Today, the NBA got hit with some very shocking news as it was revealed that Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn. Over the past three and a half years, Kyrie and the Nets have had their issues. However, it seemed like things were on the up and up. After all, Irving had recently told the Nets that he wanted a contract extension. Furthermore, he was playing great basketball. With Kevin Durant in the lineup, the Nets have been fantastic. Despite this, it seems like Kyrie simply wants to go somewhere else.
For now, it remains to be seen as to where Kyrie will wind up. So far, journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski have reported that Irving will be pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, Irving has already shown a large interest in the Lakers. A LeBron and Kyrie reunion would certainly move the needle for NBA interest. Not to mention, the Lakers would instantly become title contenders again. Needless to say, Lakers fans are cheering hard for this scenario.
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As for Kyrie himself, he actually took to Twitter amid the trade request news. In the tweet above, he had one of his signature messages that promotes positivity and free-thinking. "To my Peers: JUST BE YOURSelf and GROW!," he wrote. "Keep people around who CELEBRATE YOU unconditionally and appreciates all of the hard work that gets put in. Distance yourself from the folks who manipulate, hate, and hurt." It is clear that Kyrie is at peace with his recent decision, although it will be interesting to see what happens next.
According to Shams Charania, the Nets offered Kyrie a long-term deal. However, there were various "stipulations" that Kyrie did not agree with. One of these stipulations was that the final year was not fully guaranteed. As it turns out, this may have been a huge dealbreaker for the Nets star. That said, let us know where you would like to see Kyrie play, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
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