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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 […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been involved in trade rumors lately, especially when he reportedly called former teammate LeBron James to apologize for his actions that led to the break-up of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. His growing frustration with the Celtics’ up-and-down season could eventually lead to him walking away from Boston. […]

A few weeks ago, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving reportedly called former teammate LeBron James to apologize for his actions that ended their dynasty with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, is said to have accepted Irving’s apology, leading to speculation that the two might consider teaming up […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge still feels there’s work to be done when it comes to his vital free agency this summer, still hoping to sell the city of Boston to his star player, Kyrie Irving, who will become an unrestricted free agent after he chooses to opt out of the last year of his […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge remains confident about the team’s chances of re-signing Kyrie Irving next summer, despite rumors that the All-Star guard is having second thoughts about it. Q: "There have been reports Kyrie Irving is having second thoughts about re-signing with Boston. Have you talked to him lately?" Ainge: "I talk to him […]

Danny Ainge isn’t worried about all the rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics, especially those that concern LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics are having an up-and-down season that eventually led to star guard Kyrie Irving publicly criticizing his younger teammates. Although the turmoil seemed to have died down, there are now rumors that Irving […]

In the midst of rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis and the wave of circumstances involving his trade scenarios, having him go to the Boston Celtics as insurance for Kyrie Irving to stay has been one of the sneaky storylines that popped up in recent days. According to Steve Bulpett of The Boston […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving missed the team’s win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night due to a hip strain and was also sidelined for their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday evening. However, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens expects to have his point guard back soon. “He’s feeling better,” Stevens said, via […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was named the honorary coach for the USA in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend, meaning he will actually get the chance to coach his teammate: Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum is in his second year in the league, so he is eligible to participate in the event, and because […]

After a surprisingly mediocre beginning to the 2018-19 season, the Boston Celtics have won six of their last seven games to come within striking distance of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. Still, at 31-19, five and-a-half games back of the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with only 32 games remaining on the regular-season schedule, […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the most talented rosters in the league. They can go eight players deep without any let up in quality of play. However, there is evidence that the Celts may be too talented for their own good which has caused some friction in the locker room and during games. With […]

With massive news breaking on Monday that New Orleans Pelicans star  Anthony Davis has requested a trade and will eventually be playing for a new team, the rest of the league is waiting to see which team that will be. There is a significant belief that the Los Angeles Lakers could be the lucky team […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly genuinely interested in reuniting with LeBron James in Los Angeles on the Lakers, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Kyrie Irving can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics, something Irving is going […]