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Following an interesting stretch of days of working out a trade, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving was finally introduced by the Boston Celtics on Friday morning. Irving revealed during the introductory press conference that completion of the trade on Wednesday evening elicited a unique response from him, according to Adam Kaufman of 98.5 The Sports Hub. […]

The Boston Celtics on Friday morning introduced their two prized offseason acquisitions in All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. It has been well documented the connection and influence that head coach Brad Stevens has had on Hayward joining the Celtics, and it now appears he has played a part in getting Irving to be willing […]

Leading up to the trade to the Boston Celtics, much of the chatter surrounding Kyrie Irving centered around his desire to be the star player for an NBA team leading them to success. During his introductory press conference on Friday morning, Irving was quick to shoot down the notion that there was a belief that […]

After Kyrie Irving recruited Gordon Hayward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, they are finally teammates on the Boston Celtics three years later. While Irving won one championship in three NBA Finals appearances with LeBron James, he is looking to take the next step of his career with Hayward and Al Horford. At the introductory […]

Upon his arrival at Friday morning’s press conference, Kyrie Irving was given his new No. 11 Boston Celtics jersey along with new arrival Gordon Hayward. The 25-year-old All-Star spent his first six seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has now embarked in a new venture. Many questioned the sudden change to his jersey number from […]

In the NBA, it is extremely rare for the top two teams in a conference to make a blockbuster trade. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to cap off an extremely entertaining offseason. With the two teams […]

After concerns regarding Isaiah Thomas’ physical, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers eventually completed their blockbuster trade centered around Kyrie Irving. With Irving looking to become the team’s first option, he now joins Gordon Hayward and Al Horford in Boston. At the introductory press conference, Irving and Hayward revealed another opportunity to play with each […]

Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world when he requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite winning one championship in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. After six years in the league, the 25-year-old wanted to take the next step in his development by becoming a team’s first option. While it took time, Irving was eventually […]

During his introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving made on thing clear — leaving Cleveland wasn’t about basketball. “It was my time to do what was best for me… (Time) to be in an environment conducive to my potential,” Irving said, per Michael Singer of USA TODAY Sports. Irving’s trade took an […]

With the blockbuster trade sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, and others, now completed, some players of the Cleveland Cavaliers have said their goodbyes to their former teammate. The four-time All-Star returned the favor with a heartfelt message of his own on Instagram. He also made a special message to […]

It’s only 15 days before NBA 2K18 drops in most consoles and with the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics finally under wraps, 2K Sports has released a look into what’s likely to be the new cover for the game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/903311769225101314 As part of the “Run The Neighborhood” event held today, the […]

In the midst of a one-week wait to finalize a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks lured closely, willing to offer a package of Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon and shooting guard Khris Middleton in return for Kyrie Irving, but resisted adding a first-round pick to sweeten the […]

With news that the blockbuster deal centered around Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas is officially done, all parties involved can now start to plan ahead and think about next season. For Irving, he finally got what he asked for earlier in the summer when he reportedly requested for a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers as […]

On the verge of a deal being finalized between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, NBA on TNT’s Twitter wasn’t short of jokes when it comes to the ongoing back-and-forth on the search for the right terms. While Kyrie Irving is the centerpiece from which this entire trade was even a conversation, the tension […]

Philadelphia 76ers special advisor and former chairman of USA Basketball Jerry Colangelo gave his thoughts on the acquisition of Kyrie Irving, one of the premiere NBA talents that can join the Boston Celtics after today. Colangelo has been familiar with Irving since he was part of the Select Team, as part of USAB, and ultimately […]

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers recently made a blockbuster trade centered around Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving. While the Cavaliers have concerns following Thomas’ physical, there have been conflicting reports about them wanting additional assets leading up to the deadline. If the Cavaliers ultimately void the trade, the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a […]

There’s no doubt that Kyrie Irving is a great player, and no one would ever forget his clutch three-pointer in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals that gave Cleveland its first ever NBA title. He’s the first overall pick of the 2011 Draft, a Rookie of the Year recipient, a four-time All-Star, an All-Star Game […]

The NBA offseason has been nothing short of entertaining as multiple superstar free agents changed uniforms, altering the competitive landscape of the league. Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and Paul Millsap are just a few All-Star players who switched teams this offseason, opening the door for lower-tiered Eastern Conference teams. Despite the star-studded player movement, nothing […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

Immediately following Kyrie Irving’s trade request becoming public, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged as a potential landing spot for the All-Star point guard. Much of this centered around Irving being recruited by Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns to join the fray. However, Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has revealed that this report was not true, according […]

Draymond Green and Paul George were among the sea of NBA players attending the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, and it wasn’t long before a Showtime microphone found a way to him prior to the bout. Green was soon asked about his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade, one to which he […]

On the verge of becoming part of a new team and a new video game release bearing his likeness on the cover, Kyrie Irving also has a new pair of sneakers hitting the market this summer with Nike’s new Kyrie 3 “Mamba Mentality” edition, which pays homage to Bruce Lee and one of his basketball […]

Following the series of tests Isaiah Thomas was asked to undergo by the Cleveland Cavaliers to check on the status of his hip injury, it has been reported that the team may ask for additional assets to finalize the deal. News also came out that the Cavs may ask for Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum, but […]

After a report stating that Koby Altman and Danny Ainge are restarting negotiations regarding the Irving/Thomas trade, it can be assumed that Thomas’ hip injury has instilled less confidence for the Cavs following his physical.  One key component of a trade revolves around the idea that both teams need to perform physical evaluations of the […]

There has been a new wrinkle to arise in the blockbuster Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers as there are concerns centered around Thomas’ health. This has created a window for the Cavaliers to potentially seek more assets from the Celtics to complete the trade prior to the Aug. 30 […]

Although Kyrie Irving’s addition to the Boston Celtics is not yet finalized, as there’s a possibility that the Cleveland Cavaliers may still ask for additional assets, a lot of the team’s fans are already looking forward to seeing him represent the storied franchise. They have also started thinking ahead on how much success they can […]

The Boston Celtics finally made a blockbuster trade earlier this week. The team acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sent Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a first-round draft pick to the defending Eastern Conference champions. Immediately after news of the trade surfaced, some Celtics fans set fire to […]

Kevin Durant showed a token of admiration for fellow star Kyrie Irving in the aftermath of his trade to the Boston Celtics, expressing admiration for his willingness to request a trade to his front office and follow his heart in regards to his career. “He did what he was supposed to do in Cleveland,” Durant […]

After three consecutive NBA Finals appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world by requesting a trade. Despite all the reports about the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, Irving was ultimately traded to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. […]

After a month of conflicting reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers ultimately traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. With the two teams facing off against each other in the 2017-18 NBA season opener, it will be an interesting battle […]

As the city of Boston welcomes the addition of Kyrie Irving to the Celtics, its residents have been posting their thoughts about the blockbuster trade on their social media accounts. Now, even the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate is getting into the act, and found a way to let Uncle Drew know that it is […]

In order to be good at chess, a player must at least think three moves ahead. For grandmasters of the game, they even think up to five or six moves in advance, giving them a distinct advantage as they have already anticipated what their opponents will do. For Jan Gustaffson, he proved that he is […]

For those who were left stunned and dazed at Tuesday’s trade that went down between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, allow Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck to make a proverbial snapping of the finger to get you out of a catatonic state. Speaking to Chris Villani of the Boston Herald, Grousbeck offered a bit […]

The Boston Celtics on Tuesday afternoon made the surprising decision to move point guard Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers for fellow All-Star backcourt general Kyrie Irving. It appears that the Celtics are extremely excited to have Irving on board as Kevin McHale revealed during an interview with SiriusXM NBA radio on Wednesday morning that […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics agreed to a blockbuster trade that shook the foundation of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. Superstar Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Celtics, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked about the deal. With Belichick being regularly seen at Celtics games […]

Contrary to a prior report by Arizona Sports Radio’s John Gambadoro, the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly did not make an offer for Kyrie Irving to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press. Gambadoro offered that the Phoenix Suns were not close to a deal with the Cavs to acquire the 25-year-old star […]

After helping on the refurbishing of a court in West Oakland, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson couldn’t escape the media wondering about his thoughts on a Cleveland Cavaliers inquiry for his services in a trade for Kyrie Irving. Cavs general manager Koby Altman reached out to many teams, one of them, the Warriors […]

After a month of conflicting reports, there was a resolution to Kyrie Irving’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he was traded to the Boston Celtics. Despite Irving’s trade request, the Cavaliers were able to salvage the situation by acquiring Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizac and Brooklyn Nets 2018 draft pick. Prior to the […]

The Boston Celtics wound up the big winners of the Kyrie Irving sweepstakes, but other potential suitors for his services didn’t finish far from the race, while others had no chance at all. The Phoenix Suns were rumored to be one of the teams interested in the 25-year-old All-Star, but according to John Gambadoro of […]