The Lakers are thought of to be one in all potential suitors for Kyrie Irving who has requested the Nets to commerce him earlier than the commerce deadline.

According to sports activities analyst Chris Broussard, the addition or Irving to the Purple and Gold can be a distinction maker. However, he doubts that Brooklyn would take Russell Westbrook in return.

“If the Lakers get Kyrie Irving they are winning the West,” Broussard mentioned on First Things First after saying that solely the management of LeBron James would be sure that Irving doesn’t get into controversies.