Rate the Trade: Kyrie Irving to the LA Clippers

The Clippers almost certainly have no interest in Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving

Joey Linn | Oct 22, 2022

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Presented as a possibility in the offseason, a Kyrie Irving trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the LA Clippers makes less sense now than it ever has. While some felt that the fit made sense this summer, the Clippers reportedly had no interest in the star guard, and were not willing to part with any assets to bring him in. Having now bolstered their point guard rotation with John Wall, there is even less reason for the Clippers to deal for Irving. Despite this, the idea is still being presented.

In a recent article from Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving to the Clippers in exchange for Norman Powell, Robert Covington, and Reggie Jackson was presented as something that could make sense for both Brooklyn and LA. While this is a hypothetical deal rather than a prediction or sourced report, it is wildly unrealistic.

The Clippers were uninterested in Irving for a reason this summer, and now with his deal set to expire, parting ways with three key rotation players in exchange for a potential rental would be counterproductive to what the team has been building.

On the other end, this deal only makes sense for the Nets if they become certain that Irving is leaving this summer. While the return of Powell, Covington, and Jackson is a strong one, it likely does not elevate their title chances more than the best version of Kyrie Irving. As things stand currently, this is one of the rare "lose-lose" trades.

Needless to say, it will not be happening.

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JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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