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There have been a flurry of trade scenarios thrown out over the last few days regarding Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Boston Celtics have contacted the Cavaliers about their possible interest in acquiring the 25-year-old. Most teams, including the asset-rich Celtics, have placed the obligatory call […]

In the last few days, there have been many connections made between Kyrie Irving and Kobe Bryant, who is one of his mentors. This has led many to believe that Bryant has had an influence on Irving to finally inform the Cleveland Cavaliers about wanting to be traded. In light of that, Bryant has issued a […]

Despite every NBA team having a spoon into the Kyrie Irving trade pot that overflowed on Friday with the news of his request, the Dallas Mavericks aren’t willing to take a ladle to scoop up the 25-year-old star. While it’s likely that the Cleveland Cavaliers will want a young asset in return for his services, […]

The Kyrie Irving trade saga had another twist recently when speculations surfaced about the Sacramento Kings having interest in trading for the 25-year-old Duke product’s services. It was also reported that they were willing to give up De’Aaron Fox and Kosta Koufos in exchange for the All-Star point guard, and allow them to once again have […]

The Detroit Pistons aren’t among the teams reported to be included in Kyrie Irving’s wishlist after requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that won’t stop its fans from channeling their inner general managers. In a fantasy scenario made up by a Twitter user, the Pistons were supposed to throw in Andre Drummond, Reggie […]

There have been increasingly surprising details to emerge about Kyrie Irving‘s decision to recently request a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Stephen A. Smith may have just dropped a bomb about how the news on Irving’s trade demand was leaked out. Via Complex: “According to my sources, they […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Kyrie Irving broke the internet recently with reports on his requested trade. As it turns out, Irving wants to be the focal point of a franchise, and does not want to play second fiddle to LeBron James anymore. Due to this, a lot of teams became hopeful that they can bring Irving. One […]

Matthew Dellavedova is experiencing a much hotter summer than what he would’ve been having in Milwaukee, as the Milwaukee Bucks point guard is currently in the Philippines, where the climate is always a challenge for visitors not used to its 30 degrees Celsius temperatures. Dellavedova posted a video on his Twitter account, where he is […]

Kyrie Irving is becoming the main story of this offseason. The All-Star guard reportedly asked the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade him. This request was apparently made because Irving does not want to be a second fiddle anymore, and wants to be the focal point of a franchise. After the original report came out, more ensued. […]

The NBA world was shocked yesterday, when a report came out that Kyrie Irving wanted out of Cleveland. The All-Star guard is reportedly unhappy in Ohio, and wants to be the focal point of a franchise. With that report came another one, stating which teams Irving prefers. One of the teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves […]

With the recent news of Kyrie Irving‘s trade request, Karl-Anthony Towns is likely thinking of a master plan after posting an Instagram photo captioned “plotting” late Friday night. https://www.instagram.com/p/BW1LNLKjjs0/ The Timberwolves are one of the two outside teams where the All-Star point guard would like to end up, making a major upgrade in the scoring […]

Brian Windhorst from ESPN threw a huge bomb on the NBA landscape on Friday. Per his report, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving requested a trade. Apparently, he is not okay with playing second fiddle to superstar LeBron James, and wants a bigger role. Even with all the turmoil in the Cavaliers front office, Irving’s decision surprised […]

NBA fans were left perplexed by news Friday afternoon that Kyrie Irving had demanded a trade to one of four teams: the Knicks, Spurs, Heat, and Timberwolves. These destinations are all explicable in some way, but there are roadblocks to all four possibilities. First off, we have to understand Irving’s intentions behind a trade. Irving […]

Whether you’re a Cavs fan or general NBA follower, Friday morning’s news of Kyrie Irving‘s trade demand hinted at uncomfortable change. Everyone gets used to certain players in certain uniforms, but when doubt creeps in, rumors run out of control. Rumored takers for Irving included the Spurs, Knicks, Timberwolves and Heat. Would you look at […]

Kyrie Irving shocked the world with the news that he that he wants to relocate to another city and to play with someone other than LeBron James. A readily made championship contender with little obstacles in the way can only last for so long, and Irving is reportedly concerned enough about the future direction of […]

Ever since Kyrie Irving trade rumors leaked earlier this afternoon., The NBA world has been clamoring about where he may land. The young point guard knows he can become top dog with his talents on another team and escape playing under LeBron James‘ shadow, and Carmelo Anthony may just be that perfect piece to get […]

Kristaps Porzingis couldn’t stop from salivating at the possibility of Kyrie Irving ending up in New York, coming at the heels of the Knicks being one of his four preferred destinations. The Latvian unicorn liked a fan’s tweet including the 25-year-old donning a Knicks’ uniform. https://twitter.com/DeezKnicks/status/888534167352295425 Porzingis is out of the question for the Knicks’ […]

Having been through a trade before going from the Toronto Raptors to the New Jersey Nets early in his career, forward Vince Carter dished some wisdom on the Kyrie Irving rumors that took the NBA by storm earlier today. “Hearing that, it’s just wowing,” said Carter during an impromptu SportsCenter interview. “But I’ll tell you, […]

Despite the New York Knicks strong interest in trading for the newly available trade block gem Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the organization won’t consider trading away unicorn Kristaps Porzingis, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The Knicks however would be willing to do a trade with Carmelo Anthony at the forefront, including future first-round picks, according to Begley’s […]

The NBA universe was tipped on its axis on Friday afternoon when it was revealed that Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. His reported preferred trade destination is the San Antonio Spurs. According to Jared Dubin of CBS Sports, he has formulated a possible deal that could send the 25-year-old to his […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum is one of the latest to join Banana Republic as one of the brand’s ambassadors along with fellow NBA star Kevin Love, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius. The four athletes will form the “Men’s Style Council” for the brand, one of many […]

Things have begun to heat up once again around the Cleveland Cavaliers after reports on Friday indicated that All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving had recently requested a trade. This has created the discussion about what the Cavaliers should do with Irving, who is about to enter the third year of his five-year, $94.3 million deal. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have come out as the top destination for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Among his other preferred destinations expressed during the meeting are the New York Knicks, the Miami Heat, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Irving had a meeting with the Cavs’ […]

Competing with the Golden State Warriors proved to be of great difficulty for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the Warriors took the 2016-2017 championship with great ease. How can the Cavaliers possibly compete at a high level against the All-Star and experienced lineup the Warriors created this past season in the future? How about a possible […]

Former Bulls and Knicks guard Derrick Rose is the biggest free agent name still out there. The former MVP is apparently asking for too much money, and most teams are not willing to pay that, given his history with injuries. However, some teams are ready to take a swing on Rose. While early free agency suggested the […]

In the last several days, there has been increasing chatter about LeBron James potentially leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers next summer in free agency. One of the possible landing spots that have become prominent in the discussion are the Philadelphia 76ers with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons making subtle hints toward the four-time league MVP. Now two-time […]

Following reports that the Cleveland Cavaliers had engaged in serious talks to land the former league MVP Derrick Rose on a one-year deal, things have taken a more complex turn of events. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls have now entered the picture as possible landing spots as they are set to meet […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will make their best pitch to free agent point guard Derrick Rose during their meeting today in hopes to lure him away from signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Cavs held “serious talks” with Rose, as reported earlier today, but can only be signed to a […]

To no surprise, the New York Knicks don’t feel like they’re getting the right assets in return for their star forward Carmelo Anthony. Just days after their cornerstone player told the team he wanted to be traded and saw no way he would be incorporated back onto the team after what transpired this offseason — the […]

The biggest recent rivalry in the NBA is the one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The two teams have made three straight NBA Finals, with the Dubs winning two. The centerpiece of the rivalry is the duo of LeBron James and Draymond Green. While James is in the focus due to his legacy, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may already have a vastly-improved roster for the coming season, but what many do not know was that they were planning something else bigger earlier in the summer, which could pay dividends for them next year. With a need for a veteran shooting guard, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported recently that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brawn, comprised of president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka, have done everything possible to make the team attractive to Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on Wednesday’s episode of The Jump with Rachel Nichols. “From the day they got the job, they started to do […]

ESPN analyst Jalen Rose expanded on his point of the potential end of LeBron James in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey, being one of the first people to bring it out on various ESPN shows, as well as during the coverage of the NBA Finals. Asked if he felt The King could indeed leave his hometown […]

It’s been three years since Dwyane Wade and LeBron James played together as teammates. In the wake of their four-year run in Miami that led to two NBA titles for the Heat, James made his return to his beloved hometown of Cleveland and won another championship with the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Wade found himself a new home this past season […]

Soon after the start-and-stop trade conversations between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks, star forward Carmelo Anthony has tossed the ultimate hand grenade toward the organization, declaring to the front office that he has no interest in being re-incorporated into this team, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on SportsCenter. “Carmelo Anthony has made it clear to them, […]

Winds of change are blowing through New York City, especially at Madison Square Garden. With the New York Knicks recently signing Scott Perry as general manager of the team and Steve Mills and President of Basketball Operations, the tandem of Perry and Mills has made it clear that he wants to rebuild the team with […]

Quite frankly, the Boston Celtics barely put up a good fight against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals this past season, as the Cavs needed just five games to eliminate the Celtics from playoff contention en route to their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. However, Boston made some deft moves this offseason to […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

Jamal Crawford’s expected move to the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer is looking like the anti-thesis to what Kevin Durant did last year. In an interview with Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the 37-year-old shooting guard said that winning his first-ever title wasn’t the primary reason he chose to sign with the Timberwolves despite getting interest […]