Monday’s report that Kyrie Irving is deadlocked in discussions over contracts with the Nets and could consider other destinations is widely seen as an attempt by Irving’s camp to influence these negotiations, Brian Windhorst said. of ESPN during an appearance on Get Up on Tuesday. video link).
However, even if that is the case, the Nets and Irving have work to do to bridge the gap in their contract talks, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, who says the team prefers a deal. short-term that includes incentives, while Irving naturally wants a long-term commitment.
Despite the “deadlock” report, talks between Irving and the Nets are expected to be smooth as the timing of their choice and the start of free agency approaches, Fischer says. . There still seems to be mutual interest in finding out something, and Brooklyn team officials have been operating as if Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons are all back in 2022/23, Fischer adds.
According to Fischer, it has been circulating among league staff since the May draft combination that Irving has an interest in the Lakers and Knicks, but most of the team’s executives have not given much credit to this talk, given the challenge that would be for any team to acquire it. .
Here’s more information on Fischer’s new NBA rumor summary:
- Fischer is the latest journalist to reiterate that John Collins is seen as one of the most likely candidates in the NBA during the offseason, and wrote that Collins and the Hawks seem to have a mutual interest in finding him a new home. Fischer also confirms a previous report that said Collins talks between the Hawks and the Kings did not include No. 4 general election, although he notes that Sacramento striker Harrison Barnes is believed to be available.
- The Knicks are believed to be exchanging Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, according to Fischer, who says the team is exploring ways to create $ 25 million in the headroom, possibly to pursue free agent Jalen Brunson’s base. However, Fischer warns that league staff are still waiting for Brunson to re-sign with the Mavericks.
- It is likely that teams that want to lose a contract or two will be in contact with the Magic. Fischer hears from sources that Orlando, one of the only teams expected to have room for limits, has emerged as a possible landing site for an unwanted salary. Any team that wants to pour a contract into Magic should be willing to give up one or two assets to make it a reality.