The positive impact of the Kyrie Irving trade on fantasy basketball

It's no secret that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant haven't exactly seen eye to eye

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since joining forces on the Brooklyn Nets.

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Kyrie has even gone so far as to request a trade.

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If the Nets do decide to trade Kyrie, it would signal that they are starting over.

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And if they're starting over, it's likely that Kevin Durant will be the next to go.

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It's been almost two years since Ben Simmons and the 76ers had their falling out

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he still hasn't regained the on-court prowess he used to display.

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We believe that it's time for the 76ers to give him another chance.

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Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented point guards in the NBA

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But is he really worth all the drama? We think it's time for him to move on from the Nets.

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