Irving would love to play with the Nets but it seems that the management wanted to trade him, there's a rumor that he would retire if he gets traded, so that really says that he doesn't want to be moved from his current team, he wants to end his contract with the Nets, but not sure if they'll finally win a championship in the coming season because of what is happening inside.

No one would deny how skillful Irving is, but the problem is probably his attitude towards his teammates that's why the team will not succeed. I read some article in the past that Irving left the Cavaliers as he doesn't want to be the shadow of Lebron, so now, probably he also wants to be the leader of the team which is obviously is not because Durant is better than him.

Kyrie better has a good relationship with his teammates so they can win a championship, if there's a conflict inside, it would create bad chemistry and that would not make this team play at their best. Chemistry is really important because they have a  big 3, and they can't just do their thing when in the court, they should do what the coach told them to do and one should be the leader, it's not possible that all of them will lead, just like the Cavaliers, Lebron is always the leader, Irving is his Robin.

Well, I've been out of the NBA news, but are there any rumors that Kyrie could be traded and move to another team?
Is this serious?

Look if Irving is healthy and being a "team player" and fulfilling his goals, I have no doubt the 76ers or Blazzers will make a great choice trading Simmons or Lillard for Kyrie.

Lillard is an excellent player, but if Kyrie is dedicated and strives to be an excellent player like he was before (perhaps in the LeBron/Kyrie era) I believe he could even be superior to Lillard (this is my opinion)

Look, I don't know what's been going on with Kyrie lately, I don't know if he's having issues with depression, family issues or issues with himself, regarding his ego.
Because, unfortunately, from the moment he decided to brag and be the star of the team, his performance is only dropping with the passage of time, since the 2016 title with Cleveland he has never been the same.

It's not that I think it's wrong for him to want to improve and be the highlight of the team, but I think he became so obsessed with it, that he ended up harming himself, unfortunately!

There is not a chance in the world Portland trades Lillard for Kylie who is a constant headache.  That doesn't make Portland better.  Only way Dame gets traded its for a boatload of top future picks. 

People keep knocking on Simmons but the dude is a baller.  Yeah he had a bad series.  So did Julie Randle for the Knicks.  Like historic choke, it happens.  Kid is young and is one the better young ayers in the league.  There aren't many at his spot that are better than him at his age.  He will learn.

Julie Randle. LOL  
I think that should be enough for the Ben Simmons rumors. Let's just wait where this kid will fall if the 76ers management is cornered and cannot find a good deal.

While Nets and Lakers are in the spotlight for predictions as a champion this year, let's also look at the 2020-2021 champions Milwaukee Bucks.
Adding Grayson Allen to their roster is a step up for their strength in outside shots.
Details about the trade: https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1423719062677372937?s=20
I was worried when they let Tucker go but the move for Allen was a good choice.
Better offensively and almost equal defensively. He just needs more improvement moving his feet.

No doubts in terms of skills he's one of the best from his position.

The problem now with the Nets, they both have Harden and Durant, which, in terms of offensive capabilities, if not similar, both can do more than Irving.

He can't win alone, he already tried it after leaving the Cavs, if he can really carry a team Celtics is also a good contender back then but either his attitude or something behind that did not work between him and the franchise that's why they didn't win the title.

Let's wait if what will happen to both him and Simmons as the season opener is nearing.

I dont think that was a wise decision by bucks to let go tucker. He is one of my favorite players i love his gameplay and i am pretty dissapointed that this happened. Yes his defence is a bit weak but still he adds a good value in the team.

Me too.

I'm hoping that Nets would really be the Nets that we've been expecting last season to be at the top. I guess it's now time for them to step up again despite the shortfall that they've got last season.

With Bucks, it's interesting that there's some changes with their roster.