NBA Rumors: Kyrie-LeBron Lakers Reunion Still Far From Being A Reality

Kyrie Irving's future remains up in the air, but there is a growing belief that the 27-year-old NBA All-Star guard could end up wearing the purple and gold next season. Uncle Drew said that his decision will be known by July 1 and most are pondering on the possibilities.

The possibility of seeing Irving joining the Los Angeles Lakers cropped up when he and LeBron James started talking again. This was after both parted ways when they were still with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Irving believed to be uneasy playing behind the three-time NBA champion. But bad blood, if any, were thrown out the window when the two NBA superstars started talking again when Irving apologized back in January, ESPN reported.

With everything now water under the bridge, most believed that a reunion could ensue. Irving will be hitting free agency although there are several teams also interested in the services of the one-time NBA champion. At the top of the list is of course the Boston Celtics and there are the New York Knicks who, according to pundits, could lure him in Gotham alongside another big name NBA free agent -- Kevin Durant.

As things stand right now, the reconciliation between James and Irving has been weighed in by critics. For some, like Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, the fact that James and Irving are talking again is not surety that Uncle Drew will end up with the Lakers for the 2019-20 NBA season. Before anything else, it should be noted that this dish is opinionated, meaning anything can still happen.

If one is to look at the Lakers right now, it does make sense since Los Angeles is in need of another NBA star and someone who can fill in the point well. As mentioned in a previous report, Lonzo Ball has been showing promise but his spate of injuries have been a cause for concern. There is also his shooting stroke that has been hit time and again -- meaning his fate would depend on whether the Lakers want immediate results or not.

Also, there is Kemba Walker being linked to the Lakers as well. If an Irving coming does not happen, Walker is an alternative that would also make sense. But then again, it boils back to the question on whether Walker is ready to play behind the shadow of James. It was one of the things Irving was not fond off meaning it could be the same case for the 29-year-old 9th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft.