Kyrie Irving is another big name expected to be pursued by multiple NBA teams. The New York Knicks have been mentioned but it looks like Uncle Drew will be listening to what the Los Angeles Lakers have to offer as well.

The sudden turn of events comes as a surprise considering Irving did bolt the Cleveland Cavaliers a couple of years ago. Back then, the 27-year-old requested to be traded since he was no longer the focal point of the Cavs at the time. Curiously and should he end up agreeing to join the Lakers, the former top overall pick will end up playing alongside LeBron James once more, the same guy expected to be at the forefront of the Lakers.

But of course, there have been a lot of changes since 2017. James and Irving have threshed out their differences and everything now seems well between the two. In fact, Irving had apologized to James for his actions and both have moved on, ESPN said.

Looking at the developments, it seems logical to hear Irving open to hearing what the Lakers have to offer. Such a scenario was suggested by Stephen A. Smith, claiming that he was told that Irving would grant the Lakers an interview in the summer.

Irving could fill in a big void for the Lakers who have been struggling at the point guard position. Lonzo Ball is a fine player but obviously needs more time to mature. Uncle Drew could end up teaching the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft a thing or two – assuming that the Lakers do not end up including him in future NBA trades.

But before anything else, the Lakers are only one of several teams. The Boston Celtics, Irving’s current team, are expected to make an offer. The New York Knicks are another team in the mix and in hot pursuit of the All-Star guard. Along with the rumored interest in Kevin Durant, the two could form a deadly duo in Gotham if negotiations become successful.

Right now, no NBA team is in the lead for Irving’s services. The only one who can answer that is Kyrie himself. He made this clear previously, saying any decision he will make is for the best of his NBA career.

"At the end of the day, I’m going to do what’s best for my career. I spent the last eight years trying to do what everyone else wanted me to do -- managers, other personnel -- and I don't owe anybody s--t. "