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Superstars teaming up with one another has been a trend over the last several years in the NBA. It has triggered some fans to fantasize about their dream scenarios, too. A fan commented that Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving and Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler would suit up for the New York Knicks in 2019. […]

Kyrie Irving demanded a trade when he was still wearing Cleveland colors because he reportedly wanted to get out of LeBron James’ shadow and be the man himself on a different team.  He got what he wished for, as the Cavs sent him to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante […]

The conspiracy theorists who believe the Earth is flat have a new follower. While Kyrie Irving is the undisputed king of the flat Earth crew, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic looks to be their newest member. In an impromptu interview with Mavs summer league player Mitchell Creek, Doncic was asked whether he believed the Earth […]

The New York Knicks have made some mistakes in free agency the last few years, and it’s something that David Fizdale doesn’t want to keep repeating. One of those contracts was signed by Joakim Noah in 2016 for four years and $72 million. The Knicks still have to pay him the next two seasons, even though […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans braced themselves when the calendar turned to July 2018. Rumors and insider information on their superstar’s future destination had prepared them for what was to come. On July 2, Cavaliers franchise leader LeBron James agreed to accept the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-year, $154 million offer, leaving behind the team that he led […]

It could be just a matter of time before the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard finalize their divorce by way of a trade, but so far, the Spurs have not received an offer enough for them to cough up the superstar forward. Not even a package from the Boston Celtics that includes Kyrie Irving […]

The New York Knicks’ toughest decision in the coming weeks has nothing to do with the free-agent class of 2018. Instead, they’ll have to weigh whether to sign star big man Kristaps Porzingis to an extension now rather than next summer. Porzingis became eligible to sign a new deal on July 1, and he’ll be […]

Oh, Odell … are you still with us? New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.—either showcasing that hilarious and goofy personality or with a few screws loose—showed all of us how to eat a breakfast of champions with a little Kyrie Irving flavor. .@OBJ_3 got his package from Kyrie and didn’t know how to […]

Kyrie Irving could put the Boston Celtics front office on tilt by this time next year after turning down a contract extension a year after he was traded, setting up a potential conundrum of interests. The All-Star point guard could opt out of his contract next offseason, and he is bound to seriously consider his […]

There have been some rumblings around the status of Kyrie Irving that have Boston Celtics fans worried. His decision to put contract extensions on hold makes perfect sense when you look at the figures involved, as Irving outlined himself to the media while promoting his upcoming film Uncle Drew. Some see his decision not to […]

Earlier this month, there have been rumors that swirled around the prospect of Kyrie Irving leaving the Boston Celtics next year, when the point guard can opt out of his current contract. However, the Celtics do not seem to be that much bothered about it, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Boston, for what it’s […]

The Kyrie Irving era in Beantown might only be comprised of one ephemeral season. That’s not as unlikely to happen as what most people believe if the Boston Celtics truly want to bring in to their fold embattled San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, while the Spurs have […]

The Boston Celtics entered this season with high expectations. They traded Isaiah Thomas for Kyrie Irving. Gordon Hayward was the shiny-yet-familiar new toy brought in to raise the ceiling. Add solid depth, intriguing young pieces, and an elite coach, and many expected Boston to eclipse 50 wins with room for more growth. Not even 10 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are two of teams reportedly with the highest interest in trading for San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard. However, neither of the two has yet to make a significant step towards acquiring Leonard. While the Spurs have rejected the Lakers before, Magic Johnson and company have remained […]

There have been rumors that Kyrie Irving might leave the Boston Celtics after this upcoming season, but that isn’t something Irving is worried about right now. In fact, Irving has really enjoyed his time with the Celtics, and it reminds him a lot of his college days with the Duke Blue Devils. “Going to Boston, […]

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James clearly had some issues when they played together on the Cleveland Cavaliers but they haven’t reached the point of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Kyrie Irving, now with the Boston Celtics, hasn’t been afraid to throw the praise at LeBron the last year when he has deserved it. He was […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving was asked to talk on the MVP debate during an interview with Hot 97 Radio, as former teammate LeBron James, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, and eventual Most Valuable Player James Harden competed for the coveted award. Host Ebro took it a step further, asking him if James has […]

The Boston Celtics ended the 2017-18 season in a far different situation than they started, but it was ultimately a success. Gordon Hayward suffered an unfortunate injury and missed the entire season while Kyrie Irving missed the final month and NBA postseason with a knee injury. Heading into the 2018-19 season, the Celtics are already […]

It’s still a year before Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics hits NBA free agency, but there have already been rumors circulating that he’ll seriously consider going to the New York Knicks when that time comes. Irving was doing an interview with the New York media about his upcoming movie, “Uncle Drew” and was asked […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

In an era of player control, almost every pairing of superstar players is imaginable, as the stars seem to align, in some cases forming a supernova of talent in one team. Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will control his own fate next offseason as a potential free agent, so he was naturally asked who’d […]

It was just a year ago since the NBA world was sent upside down with Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers and eventually landing with the Boston Celtics. Irving ended up getting traded to the Boston Celtics and found out of the news while filming the “Uncle Drew” movie. Nick Kroll who […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is now history after the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted University of Alabama point guard Collin Sexton at the No. 8 spot in the first round. The 19-year old spitfire was high on the Cavs draft board after workouts with them went well. With Sexton on board, Cleveland now has a solid point […]

There is no doubt that Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the premier players in today’s NBA. As with most great players, there is always speculation about how their game would have fared back in the league’s more physical eras. Irving’s electrifying style of play makes him a seamless fit […]

Several days after penning a lengthy Instagram post absolving Kehlani of any suspected wrongdoing during their tumultuous relationship, Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving seems to be back in the game – the romantic type that is. The flat Earth enthusiast was recently spotted hanging out with Chantel Jeffries, who is probably more known […]

Brad Stevens put on a masterful coaching performance during the 2018 NBA playoffs. He guided his team to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals despite the fact that the Boston Celtics were missing their two best players. Stevens told Jay King of The Athletic that Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward are both doing well […]

The upcoming 2018 NBA Draft is filled with players who can make an impact on teams right away. Though the Boston Celtics will not be selecting from the lottery this year, the depth of this draft almost guarantees that they can land a player who will contribute to their ballclub for years to come. Kyrie […]

The NBA Draft is just over a day away, and the lives of NBA prospects are going to change once they have their names called an they walk up to that stage to meet NBA commissioner Adam Silver. While there are players who are sure to get drafted, there are still a lot of question […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets have just agreed to make the first big trade of the 2018 offseason. Embattled center Dwight Howard will now don the Nets’ colors after the team sent Timofey Mozgov, a couple of second rounders, and cash considerations over to Michael Jordan’s squad. The deal works for both teams. Charlotte […]

Kyrie Irving remains noncommittal to the Boston Celtics only a season after getting traded to the city he called “a special place” upon landing there last summer after a divorce with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old star won’t sign an extension this summer, given the extra $80 million he stands to make by signing in […]

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s long-term future with the Boston Celtics has become the center of attention around the league over the last several days. Irving has already indicated that he will likely head into free agency next offseason where a plethora of teams could be making a strong push to sign him to a […]

Science and forms of analytics have been applied to NBA players in an effort to gain a closer look at their athletic abilities. But for Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing compares to a player’s actual performance on the court. Kuzma responded via Twitter to a short clip featuring an analysis of top […]

Ever had a moment when you see something and then you just can’t unsee it again? That’s what many World Cup soccer fans went through today on social media when they made the comparison of Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving to 34-year-old Panama national football team midfielder Gabriel Gómez. Panama made their 2018 World […]

The Boston Celtics and superstar point guard Kyrie Irving were able to overcome a lot of adversity due to injuries during the 2017-18 NBA season, especially when Irving had to miss the entire postseason with a knee injury. The leadership of Celtics head coach Brad Stevens undoubtedly had a lot to do with it, as […]

It’s been eight months since Gordon Hayward broke his ankle that spelled the end of his debut season with the Boston Celtics. It was a tough blow to the team, but they persevered well enough to remain as among the top teams in the East led by Kyrie Irving. Unfortunately, Irving was also put on […]

Since the end of the NBA Finals, there has been an increased attention toward All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s future with the Boston Celtics. This has also brought forward more scrutiny toward his standing with the organization. A bulk of this talk has centered on the Celtics not being on the list of teams that […]

Kyrie Irving has officially opened up about the pressures of playing with LeBron James. On Friday, while on the Bill Simmons Podcast, the Boston Celtics point guard labeled it as “really tough” to play with The King, via HoopsHype. “I went from being in Cleveland to having half the fans show up to now ‘Bron […]

When Kyrie Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics, he was supposed to be one of the pieces to help them finally get past LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving dealt with injuries all season, though, and he wasn’t able to help the team on the court at all during the playoffs. The man […]

Since joining the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has gotten a lot of hate from all corners. Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving, who has gotten a lot of criticisms himself since requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last summer, thinks the bashing needs to stop. Irving was a guest in The Bill Simmons Podcast where he […]