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Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking big offseason moves by likelihood

By Jason Reed

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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4. Signing Kyrie Irving

Chance of happening: 20%

If you were to bring up Kyrie Irving signing with the Los Angeles Lakers and joining LeBron last summer then everyone in the NBA would have laughed at you. Irving wanted out of Cleveland after all and that is how he landed in Boston and seemed to love playing for the Celtics.

The team was set up nicely for success after a deep run in the postseason and Irving even promised season ticket holders prior to the season that he would sign an extension.

Now, after a season that has been rocky for the Celtics and has brought Irving’s questionable leadership into the light, it seems more likely that Irving does not play for the Boston Celtics after this season.

The front-runners to sign Irving appear to be the New York Knicks, who can bring in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with their cap space to create a bonafide contender. However, the Lakers present a sleeper option for Irving.

Irving has been open in the media about apologizing to LeBron and has even defended his former teammate for unfair treatment. He understands now the struggle of being “the guy” and might go with the comfort route and team back up with LeBron.

The one issue here is Lonzo Ball, who plays elite defense and is the defensive glue of this team. You could theoretically make a backcourt of Ball and Irving work with Ball coming off screens and focusing on the defensive end.

However, these odds are as low as they are because the Lakers are not only a sleeper team but aren’t a great fit logistically for Irving.

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