[Windhorst] No one is bidding with the Lakers for Kyrie. There was a report that mentioned interests from Philly and Dallas, and that got shut down immediately in unison. If you're the Lakers and you know that, there's no reason to put everything on the table from the start. This could drag out.

On Windhorst's latest podcast:

Windhorst says everything you hear from the Nets are all negotiating position.

On Kyrie-Lakers situation: McMenamin says Russ + THT + 1 unprotected first + second rounders for Kyrie + Harris is a good deal for the Nets and it's a realistic offer that could get the trade done. The Lakers would take a headache off the Nets and also take on Harris' 2 year, 38 million deal, who the Nets would move to take money off their luxury tax bill, while the Nets get back an expiring contract, a young player, and multiple draft picks. Windhorst agrees but says the Lakers shouldn't start their offer that high.

Windhorst says nobody is offering for Kyrie except Lakers. News that teams like Mavs and Sixers were interested got shutdown immediately. No one is bidding for Kyrie, and if you're the Lakers and you know that, you would not put your best offer on the table off the bat.

They also say on the podcast that Nets are trying to play hard ball, they have no incentive to rush into a deal that's less than what they want. There is still months left to training camp so this might drag out. Nets want to drive the price up.

Windhorst and McMenamin don't think the Nets will want to run it back next season.

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