Nets Kyrie Irving trade talks get harsh Lakers reality check

With Kevin Durant trying his hand out of Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving is sure to follow.

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NBA fans heard some interesting rumors about the star point guard.

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NBA insider Shams Charaniya told Sunday that there are "many suitors" for a potential trade involving Kyrie.

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Philadelphia acquired Kyrie's former teammate James Harden in the middle of last season and it is believed that Kyrie wanted Harden to drop out.

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So it's no surprise that Sixers fans aren't big fans of this report. Some are joking that JAmesHarden himself may have been bummed by the rumor.

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Dallas Mavericks fans are intrigued by the idea of finding Kyrie and pairing him with world forward Luka Doncic.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been the team most attached to Kyrie from the beginning. Kyrie and LeBron James won the NBA title together in Cleveland

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The Nets certainly won't be looking out for Kyrie as much as they want for Kevin Durant.

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