What Stephen A. Smith Has to Say About the Kyrie Trade Request?

The NBA Today anchor of ESPN First Take called it “idiotic.” He merely served as a reminder that he cannot be trusted by the basketball community.

All that [Irving’s request] accomplished was to serve as a reminder to everyone that he is amazing and that we would love to have him wear our uniform—so long as it doesn’t require us to make a long-term commitment to him since we can’t rely on him.

What Happened?

By the trade deadline on February 9, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Nets point guard, Kyrie Irving has asked to be traded. Irving, according to Charania, will not re-sign with the franchise when he becomes free this offseason if he is not dealt.

In spite of Irving’s apparent desire to resign, it appears that talks have stagnated in advance of his request to extend his four-year deal, which is slated to expire in the offseason. Irving intended to continue playing basketball in Brooklyn, according to Chris Haynes’ article from last month for Bleacher Report.

“Staying with the Nets and around Kyrie? Regarding this, I’ve spoken with the Nets “Shetellia Irving, Irving’s agent, revealed to Haynes. No important discussions have yet taken place between us. If the Nets share the same objective, they now have the opportunity to connect with the desire to make Brooklyn their home with the appropriate form of extension.

What happens now?

Irving has not divulged a list of clubs to whom he would love to be dealt, but insiders claim that he still has an interest in the Lakers. L.A. is anticipated to be one of the teams looking into potential trades with the Nets.

Prior to choosing to enter the last year of his four-year max deal, Irving had previously asked to be signed and transferred before the start of the season.

The Dallas Mavericks, who are in need of a player to complement Luka Doncic, are reportedly interested in trading for Kyrie Irving, according to Woj.

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