Twitter had too much fun thinking of Kyrie Irving deals in ESPN's trade machine
Twitter had too much fun thinking of Kyrie Irving deals in ESPN's trade machine
ESPN has a useful tool on its website called the NBA Trade Machine. It allows normal people to pretend to be a GM for a while and make trades around the league just to see if they would work, financially.
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Of course the tool isn't perfect. You can't include draft picks, which can be essential in finalizing deals. Also, just because a trade can work doesn't mean anyone in real life would actually agree to it. But the tool is fun to use, especially in moments of chaos like Friday afternoon.
After it was reported Kyrie Irving wanted out of Cleveland, people headed in droves to see if their deals would work.
Reminder, the Trade Machine is here: https://t.co/nFhjOxbhKl pic.twitter.com/eXZ3xWBszZ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 21, 2017
So let's see what deals were made on the trade machine.
Irving to Magic
WHO SAYS NO? LOL #TradeMachine #KyrieToOrlando pic.twitter.com/LHsP9hyBiu
— Nick Gryniewicz (@ESPN580Nick) July 21, 2017
Irving to Spurs
My guy @mustardbased is much more adept at the Trade Machine than I am. This actually makes a lot of sense. pic.twitter.com/ANXxzvyOSb
— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) July 21, 2017
LET'S GET CRAZEH! pic.twitter.com/G5sl61svRE
— Nico Baguio ❄️ (@nicobaguio) July 21, 2017
Irving to Celtics
Everyone's favorite game: Who says no? #Cavs also get #Celtics Brooklyn pick next year pic.twitter.com/ILgy1tKmBt
— Sports Insights (@SportsInsights) July 21, 2017
Irving to Suns
Full reboot pic.twitter.com/ZdeBmS9RHx
— Heath Cummings (@heathcummingssr) July 21, 2017
CLE receives 2018 PHX 1st, 2018 BRK 1st
Who says no? pic.twitter.com/EodEBgUmKD
— Shameek Mohile (@shamshammgod) July 21, 2017
Irving to Knicks
The best and most realistic Kyrie trade I've seen yet, via @mweso23. Who says no? pic.twitter.com/X3i18Q21tx
— Ryan Gerda (@RyanG73) July 21, 2017
Add some picks from the Knicks to the Suns in there and...who says no? pic.twitter.com/K5xuTGZaaB
— Browns Draft Talk (@brownsdraftalk) July 21, 2017
Irving to Timberwolves
Trade machine says this works, but Wolves probably have to include Dieng and maybe OKC 1st to make it worth it for Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/NNuBR0vFoX
— SlewMN (@superfan591) July 21, 2017
Irving to Nuggets
NBA Trade Machine:
Nuggets: Kyrie Irving
Cavs: Mudiay, Faried & Trey Lyles @cavs @stephenasmith @ESPNLosAngeles #cavsnation pic.twitter.com/zKi2Wol2dH
— Medium Rare (@StickAForkInYou) July 21, 2017
Irving to Bucks
— #JusticeForBlazek (@travis_mke) July 21, 2017
Verdict
Most of these probably aren't happening, but it's fun to come up with ideas anyways.