48 Hours After “Retirement” Speech, LeBron James’ Aims to Poach Kyrie Irving to Lakers Despite Mavericks Star’s New $120,000,000 Contract

Published 07/15/2023, 10:30 AM EDT

The prospect of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reuniting on the court has captured the imagination of basketball fans worldwide. Over the past year, rumors and speculations have circulated about the possibility of the two superstars joining forces once again. Anticipation grew as the 2023 NBA season approached, only to be met with unexpected twists and turns. LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets make significant moves, leading Irving-James’ reunion to be uncertain.

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst suggests that the dream of a LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion on the court is far from extinguished. This leaves fans to wonder if fate will eventually bring them together once again!

Current Speculation On The James-Irving Reunion

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Brian Windhorst, or Windy, is an acclaimed American sportswriter who covers the NBA for ESPN. His insight on the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James is well-known because of his time at the Akron Beacon Journal. He left as soon as LeBron left the Cavaliers.

Recently on a podcast episode with Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, he talked about the reunion situation. He says, “I will say this: I do think LeBron has an interest in playing with Kyrie Irving again.”

He further adds, “I think he likes the idea of playing with Kyrie — the concept of playing with Kyrie and Anthony Davis. I have long said the best big-man pairing that LeBron’s ever had, in terms of pure fit, is Anthony Davis. I believe the best guard pairing LeBron’s ever had is Kyrie Irving.”

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Mavericks Deal of $126 Million Dollar Deal For Irving

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The Lakers looked at their choices while the Nets make a stunning trade, sending Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks for a $126 Million 3 year deal. Fans were curious about the effects of the blockbuster deal on a James-Irving reunion. With Irving no longer a member of the Nets, the landscape changed significantly. This casts further doubts on the likelihood of the two stars joining forces in LA.

Although rumors speculate, James’s intention of poaching Irving and talking to the Lakers management to complete the dream team in LA.

While the rumors of a James-Irving reunion persist, the developments leading up to the current season dimmed the once-bright hopes of many fans owing to the Mavericks deal. As the season unfolds, basketball enthusiasts are left to wonder if circumstances will align. Will they allow James and Irving to once again share the court and chase championship glory?

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What do you speculate about the reunion of the former Cavalier brothers?

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Dhruv is an NBA writer at ES with years of playing experience to name. Despite the ankle injury barring him from playing further, he never lost touch with the sport. He loves the swag and the attitude basketball players possess.

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48 Hours After “Retirement” Speech, LeBron James’ Aims to Poach Kyrie Irving to Lakers Despite Mavericks Star’s New $120,000,000 Contract

Current Speculation On The James-Irving Reunion

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