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NBA Trade Rumors: Kyrie Irving trade packages that would upgrade the Nets

By Christopher Giovine

Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving (Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports)
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Domantas Sabonis
Indiana Pacers Domantas Sabonis (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) /

Domantas Sabonis and Jeremy Lamb for Kyrie Irving

The Nets need size as their two top rebounders are Kevin Durant and James Harden, both pulling in about seven boards a night. Domantas Sabonis is an elite rebounder who averages over 12 rebounds per game for the Indiana Pacers.

The market for Sabonis will be high at the deadline as the Pacers are looking to rebuild, so bringing in a guard over 30 with an injury history might not be ideal. But perhaps a three-team trade could materialize.

If not, Kyrie has an opt-out in his contract so it could allow the Pacers to shed some salary and possibly retool in free agency.

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