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There has been a lot of talk about Kyrie Irving’s future with the Boston Celtics. Irving maintains that the Celtics are his top choice, and while Boston feels confident in its ability to sign the All-Star guard, some still feel there is a chance he leaves this summer. However, there may be a way for […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

Despite rumors emerging pertaining to Kyrie Irving’s desire to jump ship this summer, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge remains confident that the All-Star guard will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. In a recent interview, Ainge expressed his belief that Irving has every intention to re-sign with the team, and even used a […]

The Boston Celtics were the only Eastern Conference contenders who did not make any moves at the trade deadline on Thursday, but All-Star guard Kyrie Irving was completely fine with it, as he said that Celtics management made it very clear to him that they probably wouldn’t do much of anything before the deadline expired, […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night in which Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo beat his former team at the buzzer, Kyrie Irving did something weird. In the first quarter, a whistle was blown with the ball in Irving’s hands, and the Celtics star did his best video […]

After the Boston Celtics lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Kyrie Irving had a lot to say about the defense of Brandon Ingram. Irving told Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe: “Being guarded by Brandon Ingram most of the game, I can’t even lie to you guys, those guys on the defensive end […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James managed to put together quite the roster for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. It seems even Boston Celtics point Kyrie Irving is impressed with how the draft turned out. The two will be reunited as teammates in Charlotte. Irving was notably surprised by the starting five for Team LeBron, via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics square off on Thursday at the TD Garden, and it looks like we are going to get a showdown between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. LeBron James is probable to play versus the Celtics, while Kyrie Irving is off the injury report. LeBron has played in two games […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t expected to make any major moves before the trade deadline, but they are expected to join the Anthony Davis sweepstakes if the New Orleans Pelicans don’t move him before Thursday. There are speculations that Celtics guard Terry Rozier might be traded within the next 48 hours, but according to TheRinger.com’s Kevin […]

Despite rumors regarding superstar point guard Kyrie Irving looking to play elsewhere next season, the Boston Celtics are reportedly still remaining positive about re-signing the 26-year-old this summer. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Boston remains steadfast in its optimism regardless of several developments within the past week which might have made them believe otherwise: Boston, […]

Over the past few days, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have battled over a marquee player. The Lakers attempted to sway the New Orleans Pelicans to trade Anthony Davis by offering them a treasure trove of young talent and picks. The Celtics pleaded with the Pels to wait until they could have a shot […]

A rival NBA general manager of the Boston Celtics says the Celtics aren’t taking trade calls on star point guard Kyrie Irving, according to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald. Irving told fans at the TD Garden before the season began he was planning to re-sign with Boston this summer. However, the All-Star guard told […]

There was a time when Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook was an unquestioned top three point guard in the league. As a matter of fact, there was a time when some felt he was even better than Stephen Curry. His combination of size, athleticism and ferocity is unmatched by anyone who has ever played […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is reportedly upset at how his name has been constantly linked to rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The latest reports signaled that while Irving has somewhat gone back on his word of coming back to Boston in the offseason, […]

Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics will attempt to acquire Anthony Davis. This is regardless of whether or not Kyrie Irving remains with the team for the long term. Danny Ainge has encouraged the Pelicans to wait until the offseason to negotiate with the Celtics. Boston remains determined to try and partner Anthony Davis […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving will be held out of Tuesday night’s road game against the Cavs due to a left hip strain, according to an official report from the team. #NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Cleveland: Aron Baynes (left foot contusion) – OUTKyrie Irving (left hip strain) – OUTRobert Williams (low back soreness) – QUESTIONABLE […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the highly talented Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon, with point guard Kyrie Irving leading the way for the surging Eastern Conference franchise. With Irving’s defense becoming the topic of discussion on Sunday, it was clear that Celtics head coach Brad Stevens took notice. “Kyrie’s in the right spot a lot,” […]

Only a few days remain before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7. Not to mention, the NBA All-Star Draft occurs on the same day. The trade deadline buzzer is at 3 p.m. ET, while the All-Star Draft occurs only a few hours later at 7 p.m. That means the draft could get awkward if […]

Boston Celtics fans sweat buckets when superstar guard Kyrie Irving retracted on a previous commitment he made to stay with the historic franchise. Irving publicly said during the Celtics’ annual fan fest back in October that he intends to re-sign with the team next summer. However, in a press conference this past Friday, Irving once […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving recently buried the hatchet regarding their dispute that dates back all the way to their time together with the Cavs. James recently discussed the reported phone call, wherein Irving apologized to LeBron after seeing what it was like to be a leader himself for the Boston Celtics. […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson says “it would be dope” to play with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant next season in the NBA. Williamson is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. It just so happens that the New York Knicks have the worst record in the NBA right […]

New York Jets star Jamal Adams has boldly predicted that Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis will all be on the New York Knicks next season. Durant and Irving can become unrestricted free agents after this season ends and both superstars have been linked to signing with the Knicks together in free agency. Davis, […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly speak with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving all the time about his future and still feel very comfortable that he will re-sign with the team in the summer, according to Chris Mannix of The Crossover. Kyrie Irving can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is a very, very strange athlete. Whether it’s claiming the world is flat or see-sawing back and forth between what he is going to do in free agency this summer, Irving tends to drive sports fans crazy. Celtics forward Marcus Morris says that because of who Irving is, the media […]

After Friday’s Boston Celtics game, their star point guard Kyrie Irving went out to the crowd to give his father his jersey. The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 113-99. After the game, Irving was asked about how he felt about Knicks fans chanting for him. Irving told Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston: “At […]

Kyrie Irving just can’t seem to stay out of his own way. The silver lining this time is that rather than pushing conspiracy theories under the guise of “free thought,” the Boston Celtics superstar is simply muddying the waters regarding his highly-anticipated foray into free agency this summer. Before the Celtics easily dispatched of a […]

Post-game jersey swapping is all the rage in the NBA. Dwyane Wade, on his farewell tour toward retirement, seems to trade jerseys with an opposing player in almost every single game. LeBron James even gave Luka Doncic his jersey after the Los Angeles Lakers in a November win over the Dallas Mavericks, despite not receiving […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Boston Celtics is apparently more tenuous than anyone anticipated. The six-time All-Star made headlines Friday morning by walking back his previous remarks about intending to opt out of his contract this summer and sign a long-term deal with the green and gold. The timing and location of Irving’s comments only […]

Kyrie Irving definitely didn’t request a trade and didn’t even say anything to suggest the Boston Celtics aren’t the frontrunner to sign him in free agency this summer. In the wake of Kristaps Porzingis’ sudden departure from the New York Knicks and Anthony Davis’ stated desire to continue his career with a team other than […]

For some reason, what was once a steady relationship between the Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving has now turned into a shaky one, as rumors now indicate that the All-Star guard is having second thoughts about staying with the franchise. However, the Celtics front office remains confident that they can keep Irving, who has also […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says by trading power forward Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks are positioning themselves for this upcoming summer. The Knicks created two max salary slots by trading Porzingis and are expected to heavily pursue Irving once he opts out of his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics. Kyrie Irving, who grew […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

At the start of this season, Kyrie Irving stood before the crowd inside TD Garden and announced his devotion to the Celtics. Now, just a few months later, the former Duke Blue Devil has changed his tune. During Friday morning’s media availability, Irving made a surprising revelation, noting that he “doesn’t owe anyone sh**” with […]

All the talk in the NBA lately about who’s going to be traded where and what team each player will sign with in the offseason has left the league with no shortage of drama. All this noise in the league apparently has Kyrie Irving feeling himself. In talking with Cassidy Hubbarth prior to the Boston […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving recently came out with a statement reiterating his commitment to his team. According to the 26-year-old, he remains steadfast in his belief in what the Celtics are trying to achieve and how much they can offer in the future. Kyrie Irving said he still has confidence in the Celtics and […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving spoke with members of the media during Friday morning’s practice session. During his availability, the former Duke standout spoke highly of the New York Knicks, who traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday afternoon. Kyrie Irving acknowledged he sees the Knicks positioning themselves for this summer. Said […]

Many eyes around the NBA are already fully focused on what could happen in the coming offseason. There are many working parts up in the air, such as an inevitable Anthony Davis trade and multiple star free agents-to-be, including Kyrie Irving. After telling fans in Boston that he planned to re-sign prior to the start […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis and his camp reportedly believe that Kyrie Irving might not re-sign with the Boston Celtics in the summer, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN. Kyrie Irving could become an unrestricted free agent once the season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics, […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]