The biggest news on day one of NBA free agency had nothing to do with a free agent, but rather Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. And when a tree falls in Brooklyn, its repercussions are felt throughout the league, especially in Los Angeles.
Now that Durant is on his way out, there is little incentive for the Nets to retain Kyrie Irving. And that once again opens the door for the Lakers to get into the sweepstakes for a player who the team has interest in and the means to acquire.