As the Lakers and Nets reportedly discuss a Kyrie Irving deal, an interesting third team has potentially emerged that could help facilitate the trade.
While many view it as likely that the Lakers complete a deal for Irving, the details of it are still in question and a third team could be included depending on the Nets’ interest in Russell Westbrook. On Thursday, Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported that the Spurs could be that third team.
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers have held preliminary discussions on a Kyrie Irving trade, and sources indicate the teams are exploring the potential of pulling the San Antonio Spurs into a multi-team deal.