Kyrie Irving Nets Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:38:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Nets to Trade Irving to Mavericks https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-to-trade-irving-to-mavericks/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19975 Kyle Irving with the Brooklyn Nets in January 2022Sources have confirmed that the Brooklyn Nets are set to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This comes after much speculation on the point guard’s future with the New York City-based franchise. Brooklyn was engaged in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday and Saturday, however, the sources concerned claimed that a deal […]

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Sources have confirmed that the Brooklyn Nets are set to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This comes after much speculation on the point guard’s future with the New York City-based franchise.

Brooklyn was engaged in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday and Saturday, however, the sources concerned claimed that a deal with the Dallas Mavericks would provide the Nets with a better chance to surround star Kevin Durant with promising new players now.

In exchange for Irving and teammate Markieff Morris, the Mavericks are reported to be sending Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie to Brooklyn as well as a 2029 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has a well-established relationship with Irving, going back to their Nike days, while head coach Jason Kidd was also involved in the deal. It is believed that the Mavericks got the go-ahead from All-NBA star Luka Doncic as well.

Irving is expected to arrive in Dallas on Monday when he is scheduled to undergo a medical. So long as all goes according to plan, Irving will make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Nets’ Star Kyrie Irving Requests a Trade https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-star-kyrie-irving-requests-a-trade/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 06:23:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19963 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.The Brooklyn Nets seem like they just can’t keep their stars happy. After James Harden successfully forced a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant requested a trade in the summer before changing his mind, now it’s the star point guard Kyrie Irving’s turn to look for a way out. According to multiple reports […]

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The Brooklyn Nets seem like they just can’t keep their stars happy. After James Harden successfully forced a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant requested a trade in the summer before changing his mind, now it’s the star point guard Kyrie Irving’s turn to look for a way out.

According to multiple reports around the league, Irving officially requested to be traded from the Nets on Friday. The move apparently came after the two sides couldn’t agree on a new contract extension. The 30-year-old player is set to become a free agent after the 2022-23 NBA season after picking up his $36.9 million player option in the summer.

Irving is eligible to sign a four-year, $198.5 million maximum extension with the Nets, but the franchise reportedly doesn’t want to tie up that kind of money in a player that was involved in a number of controversies off the court. Brooklyn was willing to make a deal but wanted to include partial guarantees and a series of conditions, something that didn’t sit well with the 8-time All-Star.

There are several teams reportedly interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving before the trade deadline on Thursday, including the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are considered Irving’s preferred option, but it is unclear whether they can put together an offer that will appeal to the Nets.

 Irving has been playing at a high level this season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. He has been particularly on a tear since mid-January, scoring 30+ points in six out of his last eight games.

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Kyrie Irving Says He’s Returning to Nets for 2022-23 NBA Season https://sportzbonanza.com/kyrie-irving-says-hes-returning-to-nets-for-2022-23-nba-season/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18564 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.All-Star guard Kyrie Irving decided not to seek the Brooklyn Nets exit anymore. Instead, Irving picked up his 2022-23 player option and intends to play for the Nets next season. By opting in, Irving is set to earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent after that. “Normal people keep the […]

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All-Star guard Kyrie Irving decided not to seek the Brooklyn Nets exit anymore. Instead, Irving picked up his 2022-23 player option and intends to play for the Nets next season.

By opting in, Irving is set to earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent after that.

“Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow,” Irving told The Athletic about his decision. “I’ve made my decision to opt-in. See you in the fall. A11even.”

Kyrie Irving spent the past several days looking for a way to leave Brooklyn after he and the Nets reached an “impasse” in extension talks. The franchise proceeded to give Irving the green light to seek a sign-and-trade deal, but this proved to be a more complicated affair than expected. It turned out that only the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to take a swing for the 30-year-old, but the Nets were far from impressed with their offer.

Irving exercising his player option now nixes any sign-and-trade scenario. Brooklyn could still trade him at some point, but that looks unlikely at the time being. The most likely outcome is that the team runs it back with Irving and hopes for the best.

Irving had a turbulent 2021-22 campaign, having played only 29 games due to his decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. While he averaged 27.4 points when he was on the floor, his absence greatly affected the Nets and their chances to make a deep playoff run. Brooklyn ended up being eliminated in the first round by the Boston Celtics.

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Brooklyn Proposes Anthony Davis for Kyrie Irving Swap to the Lakers https://sportzbonanza.com/brooklyn-proposes-anthony-davis-for-kyrie-irving-swap-to-the-lakers/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:59:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18508 Anthony Davis at Lakers Media Day in 2021If the Lakers want to reunite former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles, they will have to give up Anthony Davis. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, the Brooklyn Nets would only entertain trading Irving to the Lakers if Davis is involved in the deal. Recent reports indicate that […]

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If the Lakers want to reunite former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles, they will have to give up Anthony Davis. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, the Brooklyn Nets would only entertain trading Irving to the Lakers if Davis is involved in the deal.

Recent reports indicate that Irving and the Nets didn’t progress on contract negotiation, which will prompt the All-Star guard to opt-out of his contract and test the free agency. In this case, he will have a choice to sign with a team that has enough cap space to take him in or work with Brooklyn to execute the sign-and-trade deal.

Irving is reportedly considering the Lakers as one of his possible destinations, and the Nets would reportedly be willing to help him get there. However, they would require Davis to come to Brooklyn for that, further complicating the matter.

It is believed that the Lakers would like to land Irving but in a deal that would also see them offload struggling veteran guard Russell Westbrook. On the other hand, Davis is considered untouchable despite his recent health issues. The 29-year-old only played 76 games in the past two seasons, and his lack of availability was one of the reasons the Lakers missed the postseason in 2021-22.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving Expected to Test the Open Market https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-expected-to-test-the-open-market/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:11:53 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18478 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.Prior to the 2021-22 NBA season, it was a foregone conclusion that superstar guard Kyrie Irving would be with the Brooklyn Nets for years to come. Now? Not so much. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and Nets have reached an “impasse” in talks about his future with the franchise. As a result, the […]

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Prior to the 2021-22 NBA season, it was a foregone conclusion that superstar guard Kyrie Irving would be with the Brooklyn Nets for years to come. Now? Not so much.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and Nets have reached an “impasse” in talks about his future with the franchise. As a result, the 30-year-old is now expected to test the open market during the offseason.

Irving has a $36.9 million player option for next season but is yet to make a decision on it. The seven-time All-Star previously reiterated his willingness to remain in Brooklyn on several occasions, but it now seems his plans have changed.

“I don’t really plan on going anywhere,” said Irving when asked about his future following a first-round playoff exit against the Boston Celtics.

If Kyrie Irving indeed becomes available, there are several teams mentioned as contenders for his signature. The list includes the Los Angeles Lakers, the New York Knicks, and the LA Clippers. The Lakers certainly seem like the most intriguing option as the move would reunite him with his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James.

Irving played only 29 regular-season games in 2021-22. He averaged 27.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while shooting a career-high 41.8 percent behind the three-point line.

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Nets Prevent Kyrie Irving From Practicing Due to Vaccine Issue https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-prevent-kyrie-irving-from-practicing-due-to-vaccine-issue/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:11:24 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16953 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.The Brooklyn Nets confirmed that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not be permitted to play or practice with the team until such time as he complies with the local COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforced by New York City. Previously, the unvaccinated player was still permitted to play away games. According to the New York City mandate, […]

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The Brooklyn Nets confirmed that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not be permitted to play or practice with the team until such time as he complies with the local COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforced by New York City. Previously, the unvaccinated player was still permitted to play away games.

According to the New York City mandate, all professional athletes are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to practice or play in public venues within the city limits. The Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, falls under the jurisdiction of this rule.

General Manager Sean Marks released the following statement on the matter: “Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant. Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently, the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability.”

While Irving did participate in an outdoor practice with the Nets on Saturday, he was unable to appear in the team’s exhibition game against Philadelphia on Monday.

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Kyrie Irving Would Reportedly Retire if Nets Traded Him https://sportzbonanza.com/kyrie-irving-would-reportedly-retire-if-nets-traded-him/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:07:52 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16545 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.Star point guard Kyrie Irving is so committed to playing with the Brooklyn Nets that he would rather retire than suit up for another team. At least, that is what Nick Wright of Fox Sports claims. Wright, who hosts First Things First at Fox Sports 1, recently went on Twitter to share “some NBA news” […]

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Star point guard Kyrie Irving is so committed to playing with the Brooklyn Nets that he would rather retire than suit up for another team. At least, that is what Nick Wright of Fox Sports claims.

Wright, who hosts First Things First at Fox Sports 1, recently went on Twitter to share “some NBA news” with his followers. According to him, Irving’s agents made it clear to the Nets and everyone else that their client would “retire from the NBA” if he was to be traded.

The tweet caught the attention of Irving, who responded to Wright by labeling him as “a puppet.”

Wright then told Irving his “beef” is with his representatives and doubled down on his claim by writing: “You and I both know that’s what they’ve told people.”

Without questioning Wright’s credibility, it is hard to imagine Kyrie Irving walking from the NBA just because he got traded. It is even harder to picture the Nets wanting to trade him.

Throughout the offseason, Brooklyn brass repeatedly stated that they want to keep their superstar trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden together for the foreseeable future. The franchise has already locked Durant to a long-term extension and plans to do the same with Irving and Harden.

Also, there is no reason for Brooklyn to make any major shakeups in their roster. They looked like the best team in basketball when they managed to have Irving, Durant, and Harden on the floor together in 2020-21 and are already the favorites to go all the way in 2021-22.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving to Miss Next Three Games Due to Family Matter https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-to-miss-next-three-games-due-to-family-matter/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:17:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15943 Kyrie Irving during his time with the CelticsBrooklyn Nets will be without their superstar guard Kyrie Irving for this week’s three-game road trip. According to an official announcement on social media, Irving needs to “tend to a family matter” and won’t travel with the rest of the team.  Irving’s absence is another tough blow for the Nets, who are trying to catch […]

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Brooklyn Nets will be without their superstar guard Kyrie Irving for this week’s three-game road trip. According to an official announcement on social media, Irving needs to “tend to a family matter” and won’t travel with the rest of the team. 

Irving’s absence is another tough blow for the Nets, who are trying to catch the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the East standings. Brooklyn is already without former MVP Kevin Durant and guard Landry Shamet, while All-Star James Harden is dealing with neck soreness and is questionable for the upcoming games.

Kyrie Irving has been exceptional for the Nets this season, averaging 28.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. The issue for the Nets, however, is that Irving wasn’t exactly reliable so far in 2020/21 and has missed a total of 12 games.

Irving first took an unexplained absence in January, being away from the team for two weeks. He also had issues with the COVID-19 protocol breach and sat out additional four games due to injuries.

Nets, who are currently the No.2 seed with a 29-14 record, will open the road trip against Portland Trail Blazers before visiting Western Conference leaders Utah Jazz. They end their journey in Detroit against the Pistons.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving: “I Don’t Really See Us Having a Head Coach” https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-i-dont-really-see-us-having-a-head-coach/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:20:00 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14107 Kyrie Irving during his time with the CelticsBrooklyn Nets’ hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach last month, but it appears that the two-times NBA MVP might have some trouble to exert his authority in the locker room. Especially since his two main players feel like they don’t have a head coach. Kyrie Irving recently made an appearance […]

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Brooklyn Nets’ hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach last month, but it appears that the two-times NBA MVP might have some trouble to exert his authority in the locker room. Especially since his two main players feel like they don’t have a head coach.

Kyrie Irving recently made an appearance on his teammate Kevin Durant’s The Etcs podcast, where the two All-Stars discussed the hiring of Nash.

“I don’t really see us having a head coach,” said Irving. “KD could be a head coach, I could be a head coach [some days].”

Durant followed up on Irving’s comment by saying that a number of people, including assistant Jacque Vaughn, could take on the role at some point.

“It’s a collaborative effort,” he added.

Despite not perceiving Steve Nash as an authoritative figure, the duo spoke candidly about the former Phoenix Suns guard.

“Steve is great, and I have a relationship with him that’s going to build over time, bro,” Irving added. “Steve don’t know me from anything he heard or he’s heard someone else. We’ve worked out one time in 2014, but it’s grown as just a respectful relationship from afar.”

Despite not having prior head coaching experience, Nash worked with several successful NBA organizations in various roles since retirement. The Nets now hope that he can use that experience and his leadership capabilities to bring success to a talented team that will most certainly have title aspirations next season.   

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving Proposes That Players Start Their Own League https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-proposes-that-players-start-their-own-league/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:28:06 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=12181 In the past few days, Brooklyn Nets’ superstar Kyrie Irving emerged as the most prominent voice against NBA’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season in a “bubble” setting. And, according to reports, Irving isn’t just lobbying for players to boycott the league’s plan but is also pushing an intriguing alternative. According to New York Daily […]

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In the past few days, Brooklyn Nets’ superstar Kyrie Irving emerged as the most prominent voice against NBA’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season in a “bubble” setting. And, according to reports, Irving isn’t just lobbying for players to boycott the league’s plan but is also pushing an intriguing alternative.

According to New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy, Irving recently had a group chat with his teammates and tried to convince them to skip the proposed resume of the season. Also, the 28-year-old All-Star suggested that the players should start their own league.

Bondy later followed up on his original report, saying that Irving’s proposal “is not necessarily” in response NBA’s plan to wrap up 2019/20 at Disneyworld in Orlando. This indicates that Irving possibly thinks about forming a long-term alternative to the NBA.

Last week, Kyrie Irving led a conference call that featured approximately 80 NBA players, during which he strongly advocated that they shouldn’t join their teams in Orlando and focus instead on the fight against racial injustice in the wake of current social unrest in the United States. This group of players, featuring LA Lakers’ Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley among others, later issued a statement about the matter and NBA’s role in it.

Irving himself was already ruled out from the trip to Orlando, as he underwent a season-ending shoulder injury. His Brooklyn Nets are currently seventh seed in the East and will most likely make the playoffs.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Kyrie Irving Nets Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:38:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Nets to Trade Irving to Mavericks https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-to-trade-irving-to-mavericks/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19975 Kyle Irving with the Brooklyn Nets in January 2022Sources have confirmed that the Brooklyn Nets are set to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This comes after much speculation on the point guard’s future with the New York City-based franchise. Brooklyn was engaged in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday and Saturday, however, the sources concerned claimed that a deal […]

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Sources have confirmed that the Brooklyn Nets are set to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This comes after much speculation on the point guard’s future with the New York City-based franchise.

Brooklyn was engaged in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday and Saturday, however, the sources concerned claimed that a deal with the Dallas Mavericks would provide the Nets with a better chance to surround star Kevin Durant with promising new players now.

In exchange for Irving and teammate Markieff Morris, the Mavericks are reported to be sending Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie to Brooklyn as well as a 2029 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has a well-established relationship with Irving, going back to their Nike days, while head coach Jason Kidd was also involved in the deal. It is believed that the Mavericks got the go-ahead from All-NBA star Luka Doncic as well.

Irving is expected to arrive in Dallas on Monday when he is scheduled to undergo a medical. So long as all goes according to plan, Irving will make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Nets’ Star Kyrie Irving Requests a Trade https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-star-kyrie-irving-requests-a-trade/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 06:23:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19963 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.The Brooklyn Nets seem like they just can’t keep their stars happy. After James Harden successfully forced a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant requested a trade in the summer before changing his mind, now it’s the star point guard Kyrie Irving’s turn to look for a way out. According to multiple reports […]

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The Brooklyn Nets seem like they just can’t keep their stars happy. After James Harden successfully forced a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant requested a trade in the summer before changing his mind, now it’s the star point guard Kyrie Irving’s turn to look for a way out.

According to multiple reports around the league, Irving officially requested to be traded from the Nets on Friday. The move apparently came after the two sides couldn’t agree on a new contract extension. The 30-year-old player is set to become a free agent after the 2022-23 NBA season after picking up his $36.9 million player option in the summer.

Irving is eligible to sign a four-year, $198.5 million maximum extension with the Nets, but the franchise reportedly doesn’t want to tie up that kind of money in a player that was involved in a number of controversies off the court. Brooklyn was willing to make a deal but wanted to include partial guarantees and a series of conditions, something that didn’t sit well with the 8-time All-Star.

There are several teams reportedly interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving before the trade deadline on Thursday, including the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are considered Irving’s preferred option, but it is unclear whether they can put together an offer that will appeal to the Nets.

 Irving has been playing at a high level this season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. He has been particularly on a tear since mid-January, scoring 30+ points in six out of his last eight games.

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Kyrie Irving Says He’s Returning to Nets for 2022-23 NBA Season https://sportzbonanza.com/kyrie-irving-says-hes-returning-to-nets-for-2022-23-nba-season/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18564 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.All-Star guard Kyrie Irving decided not to seek the Brooklyn Nets exit anymore. Instead, Irving picked up his 2022-23 player option and intends to play for the Nets next season. By opting in, Irving is set to earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent after that. “Normal people keep the […]

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All-Star guard Kyrie Irving decided not to seek the Brooklyn Nets exit anymore. Instead, Irving picked up his 2022-23 player option and intends to play for the Nets next season.

By opting in, Irving is set to earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent after that.

“Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow,” Irving told The Athletic about his decision. “I’ve made my decision to opt-in. See you in the fall. A11even.”

Kyrie Irving spent the past several days looking for a way to leave Brooklyn after he and the Nets reached an “impasse” in extension talks. The franchise proceeded to give Irving the green light to seek a sign-and-trade deal, but this proved to be a more complicated affair than expected. It turned out that only the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to take a swing for the 30-year-old, but the Nets were far from impressed with their offer.

Irving exercising his player option now nixes any sign-and-trade scenario. Brooklyn could still trade him at some point, but that looks unlikely at the time being. The most likely outcome is that the team runs it back with Irving and hopes for the best.

Irving had a turbulent 2021-22 campaign, having played only 29 games due to his decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. While he averaged 27.4 points when he was on the floor, his absence greatly affected the Nets and their chances to make a deep playoff run. Brooklyn ended up being eliminated in the first round by the Boston Celtics.

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Brooklyn Proposes Anthony Davis for Kyrie Irving Swap to the Lakers https://sportzbonanza.com/brooklyn-proposes-anthony-davis-for-kyrie-irving-swap-to-the-lakers/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:59:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18508 Anthony Davis at Lakers Media Day in 2021If the Lakers want to reunite former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles, they will have to give up Anthony Davis. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, the Brooklyn Nets would only entertain trading Irving to the Lakers if Davis is involved in the deal. Recent reports indicate that […]

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If the Lakers want to reunite former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles, they will have to give up Anthony Davis. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, the Brooklyn Nets would only entertain trading Irving to the Lakers if Davis is involved in the deal.

Recent reports indicate that Irving and the Nets didn’t progress on contract negotiation, which will prompt the All-Star guard to opt-out of his contract and test the free agency. In this case, he will have a choice to sign with a team that has enough cap space to take him in or work with Brooklyn to execute the sign-and-trade deal.

Irving is reportedly considering the Lakers as one of his possible destinations, and the Nets would reportedly be willing to help him get there. However, they would require Davis to come to Brooklyn for that, further complicating the matter.

It is believed that the Lakers would like to land Irving but in a deal that would also see them offload struggling veteran guard Russell Westbrook. On the other hand, Davis is considered untouchable despite his recent health issues. The 29-year-old only played 76 games in the past two seasons, and his lack of availability was one of the reasons the Lakers missed the postseason in 2021-22.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving Expected to Test the Open Market https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-expected-to-test-the-open-market/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:11:53 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18478 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.Prior to the 2021-22 NBA season, it was a foregone conclusion that superstar guard Kyrie Irving would be with the Brooklyn Nets for years to come. Now? Not so much. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and Nets have reached an “impasse” in talks about his future with the franchise. As a result, the […]

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Prior to the 2021-22 NBA season, it was a foregone conclusion that superstar guard Kyrie Irving would be with the Brooklyn Nets for years to come. Now? Not so much.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and Nets have reached an “impasse” in talks about his future with the franchise. As a result, the 30-year-old is now expected to test the open market during the offseason.

Irving has a $36.9 million player option for next season but is yet to make a decision on it. The seven-time All-Star previously reiterated his willingness to remain in Brooklyn on several occasions, but it now seems his plans have changed.

“I don’t really plan on going anywhere,” said Irving when asked about his future following a first-round playoff exit against the Boston Celtics.

If Kyrie Irving indeed becomes available, there are several teams mentioned as contenders for his signature. The list includes the Los Angeles Lakers, the New York Knicks, and the LA Clippers. The Lakers certainly seem like the most intriguing option as the move would reunite him with his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James.

Irving played only 29 regular-season games in 2021-22. He averaged 27.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while shooting a career-high 41.8 percent behind the three-point line.

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Nets Prevent Kyrie Irving From Practicing Due to Vaccine Issue https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-prevent-kyrie-irving-from-practicing-due-to-vaccine-issue/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:11:24 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16953 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.The Brooklyn Nets confirmed that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not be permitted to play or practice with the team until such time as he complies with the local COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforced by New York City. Previously, the unvaccinated player was still permitted to play away games. According to the New York City mandate, […]

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The Brooklyn Nets confirmed that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not be permitted to play or practice with the team until such time as he complies with the local COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforced by New York City. Previously, the unvaccinated player was still permitted to play away games.

According to the New York City mandate, all professional athletes are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to practice or play in public venues within the city limits. The Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, falls under the jurisdiction of this rule.

General Manager Sean Marks released the following statement on the matter: “Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant. Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently, the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability.”

While Irving did participate in an outdoor practice with the Nets on Saturday, he was unable to appear in the team’s exhibition game against Philadelphia on Monday.

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Kyrie Irving Would Reportedly Retire if Nets Traded Him https://sportzbonanza.com/kyrie-irving-would-reportedly-retire-if-nets-traded-him/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:07:52 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16545 Kyrie Irving at the "Uncle Drew" premiere in 2018.Star point guard Kyrie Irving is so committed to playing with the Brooklyn Nets that he would rather retire than suit up for another team. At least, that is what Nick Wright of Fox Sports claims. Wright, who hosts First Things First at Fox Sports 1, recently went on Twitter to share “some NBA news” […]

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Star point guard Kyrie Irving is so committed to playing with the Brooklyn Nets that he would rather retire than suit up for another team. At least, that is what Nick Wright of Fox Sports claims.

Wright, who hosts First Things First at Fox Sports 1, recently went on Twitter to share “some NBA news” with his followers. According to him, Irving’s agents made it clear to the Nets and everyone else that their client would “retire from the NBA” if he was to be traded.

The tweet caught the attention of Irving, who responded to Wright by labeling him as “a puppet.”

Wright then told Irving his “beef” is with his representatives and doubled down on his claim by writing: “You and I both know that’s what they’ve told people.”

Without questioning Wright’s credibility, it is hard to imagine Kyrie Irving walking from the NBA just because he got traded. It is even harder to picture the Nets wanting to trade him.

Throughout the offseason, Brooklyn brass repeatedly stated that they want to keep their superstar trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden together for the foreseeable future. The franchise has already locked Durant to a long-term extension and plans to do the same with Irving and Harden.

Also, there is no reason for Brooklyn to make any major shakeups in their roster. They looked like the best team in basketball when they managed to have Irving, Durant, and Harden on the floor together in 2020-21 and are already the favorites to go all the way in 2021-22.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving to Miss Next Three Games Due to Family Matter https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-to-miss-next-three-games-due-to-family-matter/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:17:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15943 Kyrie Irving during his time with the CelticsBrooklyn Nets will be without their superstar guard Kyrie Irving for this week’s three-game road trip. According to an official announcement on social media, Irving needs to “tend to a family matter” and won’t travel with the rest of the team.  Irving’s absence is another tough blow for the Nets, who are trying to catch […]

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Brooklyn Nets will be without their superstar guard Kyrie Irving for this week’s three-game road trip. According to an official announcement on social media, Irving needs to “tend to a family matter” and won’t travel with the rest of the team. 

Irving’s absence is another tough blow for the Nets, who are trying to catch the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the East standings. Brooklyn is already without former MVP Kevin Durant and guard Landry Shamet, while All-Star James Harden is dealing with neck soreness and is questionable for the upcoming games.

Kyrie Irving has been exceptional for the Nets this season, averaging 28.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. The issue for the Nets, however, is that Irving wasn’t exactly reliable so far in 2020/21 and has missed a total of 12 games.

Irving first took an unexplained absence in January, being away from the team for two weeks. He also had issues with the COVID-19 protocol breach and sat out additional four games due to injuries.

Nets, who are currently the No.2 seed with a 29-14 record, will open the road trip against Portland Trail Blazers before visiting Western Conference leaders Utah Jazz. They end their journey in Detroit against the Pistons.

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving: “I Don’t Really See Us Having a Head Coach” https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-i-dont-really-see-us-having-a-head-coach/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:20:00 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14107 Kyrie Irving during his time with the CelticsBrooklyn Nets’ hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach last month, but it appears that the two-times NBA MVP might have some trouble to exert his authority in the locker room. Especially since his two main players feel like they don’t have a head coach. Kyrie Irving recently made an appearance […]

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Brooklyn Nets’ hired Hall of Famer Steve Nash as their new head coach last month, but it appears that the two-times NBA MVP might have some trouble to exert his authority in the locker room. Especially since his two main players feel like they don’t have a head coach.

Kyrie Irving recently made an appearance on his teammate Kevin Durant’s The Etcs podcast, where the two All-Stars discussed the hiring of Nash.

“I don’t really see us having a head coach,” said Irving. “KD could be a head coach, I could be a head coach [some days].”

Durant followed up on Irving’s comment by saying that a number of people, including assistant Jacque Vaughn, could take on the role at some point.

“It’s a collaborative effort,” he added.

Despite not perceiving Steve Nash as an authoritative figure, the duo spoke candidly about the former Phoenix Suns guard.

“Steve is great, and I have a relationship with him that’s going to build over time, bro,” Irving added. “Steve don’t know me from anything he heard or he’s heard someone else. We’ve worked out one time in 2014, but it’s grown as just a respectful relationship from afar.”

Despite not having prior head coaching experience, Nash worked with several successful NBA organizations in various roles since retirement. The Nets now hope that he can use that experience and his leadership capabilities to bring success to a talented team that will most certainly have title aspirations next season.   

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving Proposes That Players Start Their Own League https://sportzbonanza.com/nets-kyrie-irving-proposes-that-players-start-their-own-league/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:28:06 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=12181 In the past few days, Brooklyn Nets’ superstar Kyrie Irving emerged as the most prominent voice against NBA’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season in a “bubble” setting. And, according to reports, Irving isn’t just lobbying for players to boycott the league’s plan but is also pushing an intriguing alternative. According to New York Daily […]

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In the past few days, Brooklyn Nets’ superstar Kyrie Irving emerged as the most prominent voice against NBA’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season in a “bubble” setting. And, according to reports, Irving isn’t just lobbying for players to boycott the league’s plan but is also pushing an intriguing alternative.

According to New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy, Irving recently had a group chat with his teammates and tried to convince them to skip the proposed resume of the season. Also, the 28-year-old All-Star suggested that the players should start their own league.

Bondy later followed up on his original report, saying that Irving’s proposal “is not necessarily” in response NBA’s plan to wrap up 2019/20 at Disneyworld in Orlando. This indicates that Irving possibly thinks about forming a long-term alternative to the NBA.

Last week, Kyrie Irving led a conference call that featured approximately 80 NBA players, during which he strongly advocated that they shouldn’t join their teams in Orlando and focus instead on the fight against racial injustice in the wake of current social unrest in the United States. This group of players, featuring LA Lakers’ Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley among others, later issued a statement about the matter and NBA’s role in it.

Irving himself was already ruled out from the trip to Orlando, as he underwent a season-ending shoulder injury. His Brooklyn Nets are currently seventh seed in the East and will most likely make the playoffs.

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