Right now, the Lakers are reportedly somewhere in the midst of negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire star guard Kyrie Irving, presumably for Russell Westbrook.
Although there are signs that a deal may eventually happen, it is also very possible that the teams won’t come to an agreement and the Lakers will strike out on their only real way to become championship contenders again.
Irving may also represent LeBron James’ last real hope of winning his fifth ring as he gets closer to the twilight of his career.
