“Oh we’re at the applying pressure publicly stage”, “We’re gonna get fined for tampering lol" - Kyrie Irving sends LA Lakers fans into a frenzy as he shows up at LA Sparks’ WNBA game
LA Lakers' rumored trade target Kyrie Irving sent fans into a frenzy following his appearance at the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday for a WNBA game between the LA Sparks and Seattle Storm.
The Lakers and Nets are reportedly in talks about a potential Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving swap. The Nets' demand for draft compensation has proven to be a sticking point so far, but there is optimism that a deal could be done.
Irving's appearance at the Crypto.com Arena further fuelled rumors of him potentially teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Lakers.
As such, Lakers fans couldn't contain their excitement, with videos of Irving's appearance at the LA Sparks' game going viral.
One fan wrote on Twitter:
“Oh we’re at the applying pressure publicly stage.”
Another added:
“We’re gonna get fined for tampering lol."
We’re gonna get fined for tampering lol. twitter.com/espn/status/15…
oh we’re at the applying pressure publicly stage twitter.com/johnwdavis/sta…
@johnwdavis He shows up to more WNBA games than Nets games
@johnwdavis “Now why would he do that?” https://t.co/qfP6gOGgoo
I don’t think the Sparks have the assets to deal for Irving either. twitter.com/johnwdavis/sta…
twitter.com/johnwdavis/sta…He tryna force his way there. 😂 twitter.com/johnwdavis/sta…
Kyrie Irving is at the LA Sparks game you say… interesting 👀 https://t.co/QxWbBL5XuU
Kyrie Irving is at the Sparks game tonight. Break up the Nets.
@espn Kyrie should try pulling up to his own games
LMFAOOOO KYRIE A TROLL IF HE NOT COMING TO THE LAKERS twitter.com/espn/status/15…
This mf knows what he’s doing 🤣 twitter.com/espn/status/15…
Lakers legend Kyrie Irving 😂
https://t.co/LvY3S8y2J9
this man so dramatic man twitter.com/espn/status/15…
@LASparks @KyrieIrving holy fuck https://t.co/0ASWaGzDUT
@VinoUncorked Joe Tsai rn https://t.co/5tTwAbsr1v
Kyrie to the Lakers CONFIRMED 🔥 https://t.co/XTffhkoT8x
@LakersLead Thirsty ass LA fans won’t just enjoy the suspense 😂
@LakersLead Please I hope so I still got trauma from 2020 with Kawhi
LA Lakers, Brooklyn Nets & San Antonio Spurs exploring 3-team trade involving Kyrie Irving
The LA Lakers are rumored to be the only team pursuing Kyrie Irving. Reports suggested the Nets wanted to include Joe Harris in the trade for cost-cutting purposes, given that they could get Russell Westbrook's $47 million expiring contract.
The Nets also want the Lakers' 2027 and 2029 first-round picks. However, LA have refused to part ways with draft picks and take on Harris' contract, instead asking for Seth Curry's expiring $8 million deal.
It is believed that the Brooklyn Nets don't wish to take on Russell Westbrook's contract, even if the LA Lakers offer picks, following which it was reported that the San Antonio Spurs could facilitate a deal by absorbing Westbrook's salary.
San Antonio are among the few teams with cap space. They are also rebuilding, so they will look for draft compensation.
Kyrie Irving is interested in going to LA to reunite with former Cleveland teammate LeBron James. Irving is clearly a better fit in LA than Westbrook and is bound to increase their chances of winning the title.