Trade negotiations are rarely a private matter anymore. Sometimes there’s the occasional blockbuster that drops without scuttlebutt prior, but more often than not, we hear every juicy nugget in the process. And for a reason.
The Lakers and Nets seem to be at a crossroads when it comes to finally finalizing a deal that would net Los Angeles the point guard they want (Kyrie Irving) in exchange for the point guard they’ve actively tried to get rid of (Russell Westbrook).
During their negotiations thus far, both teams have actively used the media to tug leverage away from the other and back in their direction.