Haynes: Lakers, Nets discussing Irving for Westbrook swap

Matt John
July 2 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are actively engaged in trade discussions centered on a Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving package, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

Haynes also included that the Nets want to include Joe Harris, but the Lakers prefer Seth Curry instead.

"Draft compensation is an ongoing talking point for the Nets and they want shooting guard Joe Harris — who is recovering from left ankle surgery — and his remaining $38.6 million owed over the next two years included in the deal, sources said.

"The Lakers have been disinclined to the inclusion of Harris, and are instead seeking the insertion of sharpshooter Seth Curry as part of the arrangement, sources said."