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The Boston Celtics are starting to find their rhythm this year and Kyrie Irving believes his team is starting to embrace their identity on the defensive end. He also thinks that their defensive mentality leads to more opportunities on the offensive end. “We’re just pushing the pace,” Irving said to the Associated Press, who also had five […]

The Boston Celtics enter their Friday matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on a seven-game winning streak, and Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving knows exactly why the team is starting to play good basketball. When Boston started the season 10-10, many were wondering what was wrong with them. Experts picked the Celtics to win the […]

If you have ever watched Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart play defense before, you know it’s a thing of a beauty. High school coaches everywhere should show their players video of Smart playing defense. Fellow Celtics guard Kyrie Irving knows this very well. A highlight machine himself, Irving says even he has to binge Smart […]

It is not often a player draws MVP chants on the road. Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving managed to do just that versus the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Irving’s vintage performance won the admiration of fans in attendance. He was even able to draw MVP chants from them, via ESPN: Kyrie received MVP […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving just schooled Washington Wizards point guard John Wall with back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime. Check out this clip where Irving showcased his clutch skills right in front of Wall: KYRIE IRVING HITS 2 OF THE MOST INSANELY CLUTCH THREE'S YOU'LL EVER SEE IN YOUR LIFE pic.twitter.com/hC4HvD6OTA — Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) […]

Jaylen Brown’s recent move to the bench has brought success for the Boston Celtics, but also plenty of change for the third-year guard, who quickly became a starter in his second year in the league. Teammate Kyrie Irving looks at his new role as a new challenge to overcome, as Brown looks to shake off […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is no longer listed on the team’s injury report after missing Monday’s 113-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Tom Westerholm of MassLive. Irving’s absence was only the second one of this season, a rather welcomed sign, given his battle with knee issues during the latter part […]

Kevin Durant has spent endless hours watching videos of his favorite players, but when asked to sum up his favorites, the Golden State Warriors forward narrowed them down to three: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving. “Kobe, MJ and Kyrie,” Kevin Durant told Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Just the way they move, I […]

The Boston Celtics take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at home and will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving, small forward Gordon Hayward, and center Al Horford. Kyrie Irving has shoulder stiffness, Al Horford has been dealing with patellar tendinitis and it just hasn’t healed, and Gordon Hayward is sick. Per #Celtics, Al […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will not suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday due to right shoulder soreness, according to official team reports. #NEBHInjuryReport for tonight vs. New Orleans: Aron Baynes (left ankle sprain) – OUTGordon Hayward (illness) – DOUBTFUL Al Horford (left knee soreness) – DOUBTFULKyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) […]

At the rate he’s going right now, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis looks like a man playing amongst boys. While this may sounds like an exaggeration for some, there is actually a lot more merit to this analogy than one might assume. At least Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving seems to think so. […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics reveals that his team wasn’t having fun at the start of the season, which might be the reason for their early struggles. Per Tom Westerholm of MassLive, Irving believes that the most important thing is to have fun. He even noted that this is a taboo topic to some, […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving suffered a shoulder injury in Thursday’s win against the New York Knicks. However, the 26-year-old said that it shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Per Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Irving said that he already saw the doctors and is sure that he’ll be fine moving forward: Kyrie on shoulder: […]

Kyrie Irving made a stop at the Boston Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer. He may not have been expecting the heated basketball conversation that ensued between him and one of the patients he was visiting. The kid knew his basketball and it’s easy to tell from Kyrie’s reaction that he and the kid […]

All-Star Kyrie Irving will be looking for a bit of revenge when the Celtics face the Knicks on Thursday night. It seems he hasn’t forgot about New York’s win on Boston’s home court earlier this season. “It’s definitely a game that I remember, so as a competitor I can’t wait to play,” Irving told reporters […]

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving recently got heavily trolled by someone. No, not by a comedian or any media personality, but by a kid they recently visited at a children’s hospital. In the video below, it can be heard that the kid poked fun at Kyrie Irving due to his alma mater Duke being […]

Boston Celtics stars Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart made plenty of spectacular plays in their recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but one epic sequence takes the cake for them. During the third quarter of the matchup, the Celtics took advantage of a mad scramble to create one, if not the best highlight of the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Boston Celtics Saturday night at home, but Derrick Rose did all he could to try and will the team to a comeback victory. In 29 minutes off the bench, Derrick Rose scored 26 points while shooting 11-of-18 from the field. The former MVP, who is having just an amazing […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving believes teammate Gordon Hayward must assert himself in the game like he did when he was a star with the Utah Jazz. The Celtics were expected to be the new kings of the East after LeBron James crossed over to the West with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that is not […]

It is a fun fact that two of the Boston Celtics’ current players share the same birthday. Those two players are none other than All-Stars Kyrie Irving at Gordon Hayward. Both were born on March 23rd, but Hayward is two years older as he was born in 1990 while Irving in 1992. There is no […]

For kids, going to a sporting event can be one of the coolest experiences ever. They get to have an up-close look at their favorite players, and they get a chance to yell and scream in hopes of fueling your favorite team to victory. But something that always adds to the experience is when athletes […]

Kyrie Irving gave his unfiltered thoughts on what the Boston Celtics need to start making a push for the Eastern Conference crown, recently calling out teammate Gordon Hayward and his passive approach coming back from injury. Hayward has been a shadow of himself since returning to the lineup, recently taking a role off the bench […]

The Boston Celtics have reached a point of clear concern, already a quarter of the way into the season and sporting a record merely one game over the .500 mark. Star point guard Kyrie Irving voiced his legitimate worry for this team’s direction, as they are barely clawing their way into the playoffs after snatching […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is the first player this season with at least 20 points, 10 assists, and five steals in a game: Kyrie Irving becomes the first NBA player this season to record 20+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ steals in the same game — Celtics Stats (@celtics_stats) November 27, 2018 Irving’s […]

Nike, Concept, and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving have joined together to create the new “Ikhet” Nike Kyrie 5, which draws heavily on Ancient Egyptian themes. Via slamoinline.com, Concepts Creative Director Deon Point described the influences behind the shoe. “I found out the mortar used remains a mystery to scientists — they still can’t figure […]

Believe it or not, it’s only been a year and a few months since Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. It seems like he’s been there for quite awhile now, doesn’t it? In a few more months, Irving can opt out of his current contract with the Celtics and […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

Sorry to burst your bubble, trade-hungry NBA fans. Due to the Rose Rule, the Boston Celtics cannot trade for New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis this season. Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports NBA finally put an end to the Pelicans-Celtics trade rumors through his official Twitter account. I don't know why we need to do this […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics let out a nifty spin pass to set himself up for a classic long-distance bomb. In their game against the Atlanta Hawks, Irving added some English as he bounce-passed the ball to teammate Aron Baynes. He then went after the ball for a hand-off and swished a 3-pointer. Kyrie […]

In a video posted on Twitter, Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is shown imitating a familiar move popularized by Michael Jackson. This is the wildest thing I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/RVx1qNOky3 — ⁸𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚 (@33643pts) November 23, 2018 It is the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson’s “Anti-gravity lean” which he used in concerts and music videos. […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has some high praise for Trae Young, telling reporters that the rookie point guard is the team’s Kyrie Irving. Lloyd Pierce, in his first season as the man in charge of the Hawks, was asked how he would defend Trae Young if he was an opposing coach. The first-year […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the best point guards in today’s NBA, but it sounds like he’s already contemplating his retirement plan. Irving, now 26 years of age, recently told Celtics beat reporter Marc D’Amico that he would like to play into his mid-30’s. If he so chooses, he […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics sent an apology over his Thanksgiving comments made following the Celtics loss the New York Knicks. Via Twitter, Irving admitted that he spoke with frustration after their 109-117 loss on Wednesday night. He added that as a professional, he shouldn’t have uttered those words. https://twitter.com/KyrieIrving/status/1065614313208070144 Irving added that he […]

“He sacrificed his dream, so I could live mine.” These were the exact words of Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving in his latest Nike commercial that pays tribute to his father, Drederick Irving. Kyrie Irving never shied away from talking about the huge influence his father had on him when he was growing up. And in […]

It’s not a secret that one of Kyrie Irving’s reasons for demanding a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last year was because he didn’t want to play under LeBron James’ shadow anymore. It appears that the Lakers star couldn’t care less about it as he says that it’s not his problem if Kyrie didn’t want […]

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is done waiting for the team to find itself, and an ugly loss to the lowly New York Knicks appears to have been the last straw: Kyrie: “We just can’t wait anymore, honestly. From myself, everybody else as a collective, to our coaching staff, we just don’t have time […]

The investigators of the Twitterverse have done it again. They have found an old tweet from an athlete that somehow relates to what’s going on in that player’s life at the current moment. The latest victim is Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving. After the Celtics lost to the New York Knicks at home […]

Safe to say Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is not a fan of Thanksgiving. After the Celtics lost to the lowly New York Knicks Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving was asked by reporters about his true feelings about Thanksgiving and the All-Star scoring guard didn’t hold back. Kyrie Irving: “Fuck Thanksgiving.” — Jared Weiss […]

Kyrie Irving was asked about the recent slump championship hopefuls like the Houston Rockets and now the Golden State Warriors have hit early in the season, doling out an interesting response. “I think it’s just not a lot of defense being played,” said Kyrie Irving. “Teams are scoring like it’s the 1960s or ’70s. It’s […]