Sources: Clippers join trade talks for Nets' Kyrie Irving

The LA Clippers have joined the pursuit of Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns -- among others -- have been engaging with the Nets since Irving's trade demand on Friday, sources said. And now the Clippers - who've been in the trade market for a point guard -- are probing a possible deal too, sources said.

Irving has not given the Nets a list of preferred destinations, but there's a strong mutual interest with him and the Lakers that goes back to the summer. LeBron James is an immense proponent of making a deal for his former Cavaliers teammate and the Lakers are operating as a motivated suitor for Irving,…