Kyrie Irving Articles - Page 119

It wasn’t that long ago when Portland Trail Blazers guard C. J. McCollum blew kisses to Orlando Magic small forward Evan Fournier. However, we don’t know if that’s more disrespectful to Fournier than the way Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving nearly blew his ankles out with a sleek and sick crossover move during Friday’s contest […]

While preparing for a post-Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Boston Celtics this Friday, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel had some good things to say about Celtics big man Al Horford. Via Jay King of MassLive.com. Frank Vogel on Al Horford: "Probably the most underrated guy in the league, in my opinion." — Jay King […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season well underway, basketball fans recently got a little more bang for their buck with the recent start of the 2017-18 NCAA season as well. Unfortunately, one of its projected biggest stars in Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has already been ruled out for the year after undergoing a season-ending back surgery. […]

The Celtics have set the league on fire after starting the season off 0-2. The C’s have won 15 straight games thanks to their stifling defense, the surprise contributions of young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the wizardry of head coach Brad Stevens. Despite the hot start, this team still has obstacles in its […]

The Boston Celtics had their league-best 16-game winning streak snapped facing the Miami Heat on Wednesday, once again trailing throughout the game. This deficit ultimately proved more that the Celtics could chew, as the Heat clamped down during the last stretches off the game to survive a plus-10 fourth quarter for Irving’s team-high 23 points. […]

Kyrie Irving was always going to have some sort of adjustment period after his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. While he was allowed to run free and do his thing for the most part in the Cavs’ offense, the Celtics’ system is a bit more structured and would need some getting […]

It almost looked as if the Boston Celtics’ impressive 15-game win streak was going to come to an end versus the lowly Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. However, in typical Celtics fashion, they managed to pull out the victory in overtime thanks to the late-game heroics of superstar Kyrie Irving. Boston has made a habit […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a big win slip away against the Boston Celtics. Up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Mavs squandered their chance to score one of the biggest upsets of the season as they eventually lost to the Celtics in overtime. After the game, Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki […]

Kyrie Irving had an unbelievable showing in the Boston Celtics’ come-from-behind win over the Dallas Mavericks. He put up 47 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime, to almost singlehandedly carry the Celtics to their 16th straight win. Irving’s performance was so out-of-this-world that Celtics president Danny Ainge was ready to reconsider what […]

Kyrie Irving’s 47-point torching of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night stands as one of the most efficient nights in NBA history for any player scoring 47 or more points. The masked man managed to do so on only 22 shots, which has only happened in other 17 instances, including the playoffs, according to Tim […]

Monday night the Boston Celtics faced off against the Dallas Mavericks with their 15-game win streak on the line, and a motivated city against them coming into the matchup. Toward the end of the game, it seemed to inevitably be the night that they would lose, after trailing by 13, and late into the fourth […]

When it comes to game planning for Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, you’re simply going to have your work cut out for you. Before the Celtics’ Monday night matchup against the lowly Dallas Mavericks, Irving received plenty of praise from Mavs longtime head coach Rick Carlisle. In a tweet posted by Earl K. Sneed […]

The Boston Celtics came into this season with a lot of hype following a busy offseason headlined by the arrivals of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. They are currently exceeding those high expectations placed on them with a 15-2 start even with Hayward’s absence. And on a personal level, Irving says his experience of playing […]

The Boston Celtics have been nothing short of spectacular to start the 2017-18 NBA season. Not only has newly-acquired superstar Kyrie Irving fit in seamlessly, but the surrounding pieces have played exceptionally well throughout their 15-game win streak. It also seems Irving has carried over the clutch gene that made him so deadly in the […]

To say the Boston Celtics have been playing great basketball is an understatement. The Celtics have now won 14-straight after an impressive 92-88 victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Boston was expected to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, however, their sustained high level of […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown knows a thing or two about Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving. Brown coached Irving one season in Cleveland, and also went up against Irving in The Finals in each of the last two seasons. Brown, who is known for his fortitude on defense, contends that Irving is one […]

During the highly-anticipated match between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors Thursday night, a video was shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden as Celtics players show to those in attendance who they’ve been mistaken for in the past. Terry Rozier had Dwyane Wade, Al Horford had Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving had O.J. Mayo, […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers after making a third straight NBA Finals baffled the masses. It stirred tons of speculation and points for talking heads to debate over for days without knowing the full details of why he would want out. It wasn’t just fans and media […]

He knocked down 3-pointers, played hard-nosed defense, and threw down electrifying dunks. That was Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown who played ferociously against the defending champion Golden State Warriors Thursday night at TD Garden. Brown had scored 22 points in 34 minutes to help the Celtics defeat the Warriors, 92-88. It was ironic that moments […]

The game between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors on Thursday was a highly anticipated one, being the first matchup between two title favorites this season. However, it did not turn out to be the shootout many thought it would be, as Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry struggled to knock down their shots from […]

Mike Brown gave Kyrie Irving a lot of credit for the strides he’s shown in locating his open teammates on the floor. The Golden State Warriors assistant coach believes that making plays for others is no longer an issue for the Boston Celtics All-Star. Brown recently said that watching a lot of film has made […]

Kyrie Irving’s trade request and consequent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has drawn comparison to another shocking event of recent memory — Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. While one was a trade and the other a free agent signing, the two manifest a huge hole […]

Kyrie Irving’s hot start to the season has not gone unnoticed, as he is receiving a lot of high praise for leading the Boston Celtics to the league’s best record of 13-2, including 13 straight wins. Despite all the headlines he was part of regarding his request from the Cleveland Cavaliers to be traded in […]

Right after the Boston Celtics won against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Kyrie Irving immediately took off his game-worn jersey and sneakers. However, it wasn’t inside their locker room. Irving then made his way to a group of soldiers at courtside and handed his stuff over to them. Beautiful moment in Brooklyn as @KyrieIrving gives […]

Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving did not miss a beat in his return Tuesday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. Although his status was still up in the air leading into the game, Irving looked like his usual spectacular self after a 25-point performance on 8-of-20 shooting. However, the Celtics’ four-time All-Star rocked a […]

Athletes have one of the greatest jobs in the world. They get the opportunity to play the game they love and get paid for it. That isn’t the exact case for every athlete but for the majority, they live and breathe the sport they play. In the same breath, those players have different motivations for […]

Just last week, Kyrie Irving toyed around with three Los Angeles Lakers players, before finishing impressively with an uncontested layup. He proved that was not a fluke on Tuesday night, as he once again showed that three defenders are not enough to stop him. While running a fastbreak, Irving blew by two Brooklyn Nets players […]

As the Boston Celtics (12-2) look for their 13th victory in a row Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets (5-8) at Barclays Center, the team got good news earlier today when star point guard Kyrie Irving returned to the starting lineup. The All-Star point guard suffered a facial fracture in the first quarter against the […]

It has been a few months since All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Boston Celtics, but there has continued to be chatter about how the entire situation played out. The latest comes from former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, who recently told SiriusXM NBA radio that he was never informed […]

“.. So, I’ve learned a lot and I will continue to, and I couldn’t be more proud of that guy. He left is all out there on the floor, and to average a triple double in the freaking Finals, man, add that to the LeBron James long list that everyone keeps forgetting.” Kyrie Irving gave […]

On opening night, the Boston Celtics were dealt a horrific blow to their season as Gordon Hayward landed awkwardly from an alley-oop play and severely fractured his ankle, ending his season with the Celtics after just one game. Hayward said on his Facebook blog post, In an Instant, “I had run that play countless times,” […]

New York Knicks fans have been known for not being the shy type, and are vocal when it comes to their feelings towards their team. Whether they are happy with their performance, or disappointed with how things are going for them, they’ve always opted to speak their minds. During games, they also show a lot […]

The Boston Celtics sustained another key injury after superstar Kyrie Irving was ruled out after suffering a minor facial fracture in the opening minutes of their game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, Boston has still been able to stretch their win streak to 12 in his absence. Although Irving has since rejoined the team, his status […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons, ever the active social media user, hosted an impromptu Q & A session on Twitter where he answered all sorts of questions from fans. Some were basketball-related, others were not. A few were a mix of the two. One such semi-basketball-related question was who Parsons would prefer to hang out […]

God Shammgod only played 20 games in the NBA, but is widely regarded as having one of, if not the best handles ever. He even invented a crossover move, the Shammgod, which is named after him and is used by some players in the league to this day. With Kyrie Irving widely considered to have […]

After getting inadvertently hit in the face by Aron Baynes during their game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, Kyrie Irving may most likely miss their next match, which is on Sunday versus the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. It will leave the Boston Celtics thin in their backcourt, as they […]

In the 90-87 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Boston Celtics lost Kyrie Irving just minutes into the game after Aron Baynes inadvertently elbowed him the face. Irving was later ruled out for the rest of the game for potential concussion symptoms. As the Celtics prepare for the Toronto Raptors, they have provided an injury […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been declared out for the rest of the contest against the Charlotte Hornets Friday after taking a hit in the face from teammate Aron Baynes, as reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe and Chris Forberg of ESPN, who also pointed out that Irving is being examined […]

The Boston Celtics have gotten off to a promising start to the season having won 10 straight games after dropping the first two. Offseason addition Kyrie Irving has led the charge helping push the Celtics to the best record in the league. Prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against Boston, head coach Steve Clifford voiced […]