Is LeBron James pushing the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving?

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-9 and 14th in the Western Conference. LeBron James came to Kyrie Irving's defense on Twitter after the guard was suspended for promoting anti-Semitism on social media. According to some NBA betting sites, the Lakers have the 20th-best odds to win the championship in 2023.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-9 and 14th in the Western Conference. LeBron James has been promoting Kyrie Irving on Twitter. Some sportsbooks have dropped their title odds for the Lakers. LeBron is considering a trade for Irving. The Nets suspended Irving for promoting anti-Semitism on social media. ESPN's Zach Lowe reports LeBron's comments were read as him wanting to get Irving from the Nets for a lot cheaper.

The Lakers have their 2027 and 2029 first-round draft picks. Rob Pelinka is not confident about trading them for Kyrie Irving.

The Lakers have no plans to trade Davis this season. Kyrie Irving has not played more than 70 games since his 2016-17 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James is serious about winning another championship. If Irving is not the solution for the Lakers, he will quickly become their new problem. The Lakers are not willing to give up Russell Westbrook or Anthony Davis for Irving. They are willing for a superstar.