5 Basketball Rumors That are Being Talked About This Season
Everyone loves a good rumor, especially about their favorite teams or players. There have been so many different NBA rumors coming out recently. Some of them are ridiculous, but others seem like they could be true. Either way, keeping track of all the gossip floating around is fun. Which rumors do you think are the most credible?
1. Kyrie Irving to the Knicks?
The rumor that Kyrie Irving may want out of Boston has been floating around for a while now. It’s no secret that he and his current teammate, Gordon Hayward, don’t get along too well. There’s also the fact that Kyrie and his former teammate, LeBron James, had a rocky relationship for years. So, could there be a way for him to get out of Boston now that he’s finally free from playing with King James? Surprisingly, the rumors are that he may want to go to the Knicks instead. This would likely only happen if the Cavs didn’t want him anymore. It would be quite a get for New York. Since, even if Kyrie does want out, it’s unlikely Boston would give him to them for free. It’d likely cost New York a lot to get him.
2. LeBron James to the Lakers?
This is one of the crazier Lakers rumors out there right now. People assumed LeBron would go to the Lakers when he decided to head out west last year. However, he chose to go to the Lakers’ biggest rivals, the team he’s always had the most beef with, the Golden State Warriors. There are rumors that he wants to return to the Lakers instead. There is also a rumor that LeBron may want to team up with another all-time great, Anthony Davis. This would be a super team that would be almost impossible to beat. Davis is under contract with New Orleans for another couple of seasons, though. The Pelicans will likely want to wait until the team can get some value for him before moving him. If LeBron wants Davis that badly, he’ll have to convince the Pelicans to speed up the process.
3. Dwyane Wade to the Cavs?
Many speculate that Dwyane Wade will end up on the Cavs as Kyrie’s replacement. Now that Kyrie has reportedly asked for a trade, Cleveland may be looking for a new point guard. Wade has said he’d be interested in playing for his hometown team. Wade also said he would be willing to play a mentorship role if they wanted him to. Dwayne is under contract with the Miami Heat, so the Cavs would have to trade for him. He’s also 38 years old and injury-prone, so it may not be the best idea to bring him on. However, Dwayne seems to be a great fit for the Cavs. He could help replace the leadership lost when LeBron left and helped keep this team together.
4. Jimmy Butler to the Celtics?
Jimmy Butler has been traded so many times in his career that it’s hard to keep track of which team he’s with. He was first traded from the Bulls to the Timberwolves before the end of last season. There are rumors that the Wolves may want to trade him again. It sounds like Butler may have also asked for a trade, though. Why would he do that? It sounds like he wanted to play for a team with a better chance of beating the Warriors. The Celtics have been rumored to have an interest in acquiring Butler. It seems like a good fit for both teams. The Celtics have a lot of assets they can use to acquire Butler, and the Wolves would get a more reliable player who can help them beat the Warriors.
5. Paul George to the Lakers?
If the Lakers want to re-create their super team from a few years ago, they may want to try to bring in Paul George to play with LeBron. George is a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, though. The Thunder seems to be happy with the team they have now. They also don’t appear to be interested in trading their star player. There have been rumors that the Lakers have been trying to get George for a while now. It also sounds like they’ve offered a ton of different trade packages. The Thunder haven’t been interested in any of them, though. It seems like they want a very fair deal for George. The Lakers will likely end up offering more than they are right now. It may be enough to make the Thunder finally accept a trade if they do.
Conclusion
There are always rumors floating around in the world of basketball. Some are ridiculous, while others seem more likely. It’s interesting to keep track of all the gossip in the league right now. It’s also fun to guess which rumors are true and which are not. Hopefully, this article has helped you keep track of some of the biggest rumors being talked about now.
