Just a couple days ago Kyrie Irving opted into the fourth year of his contract, citing a commitment to his teammates and organization. And today, on the dawn of free agency, a ‘Woj Bomb’ that announced Kevin Durant’s desire for a trade out of Brooklyn also placed Irving firmly back on the trade block. The Los Angeles Clippers, who have at times been linked to Irving, but at others firmly denounced interest in him, have also emerged as a potential destination.
While it is clear at this point that Lawrence Frank and the front office refuse to make any large-scale alterations to the roster in order to obtain Irving, there still could be a possibility that his trade value drops so low that the Clippers could have him while still keeping their core intact.