The potential top landing spot for Kyrie Irving following the point guard’s trade request is the Lakers, as Los Angeles has expressed interest in Irving dating back to the Summer. However, the team’s interest may be just for this season.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports the Lakers are hesitant to give Irving a long-term contract along with a possible trade.
“The Lakers position from what I understand is they’ve been interested in trading for Kyrie Irving, but they’re not so sure about trading for him and being obligated to give him a 200 million dollar contract at season’s end,” Windhorst said on ESPN.
