It’s been three days since NBA free agency period started, and all signs still indicate that the Lakers remain steadfast in acquiring Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving in a potential trade for Russell Westbrook. Yahoo Sports insider Chris Haynes was the latest to report that both the Lakers and Nets are working to finalize an Irving-Westbrook-centered exchange in some capacity.
However, Haynes also mentioned that the discussion to bring Irving to Los Angeles remains preliminary, which is the latest in a series of multiple reports that suggest at the very least that the Lakers are waiting for the aftermath of Kevin Durant’s impending departure from Brooklyn before making any more moves.