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Amid speculation about whether or not he would return to the Dallas Mavericks, recent rumors have painted a fantastical picture of Kyrie Irving meeting up with fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to discuss them teaming up together with the Phoenix Suns. In the aftermath, fans around the league weighed in on […]

NBA free agency does not commence until Friday, June 30th at 6 p.m. ET, but the basketball world has already been thrust into full pandemonium with the news that the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring trades for James Harden. How the Sixers might respond to his potential departure is sure to produce just as much chaos, […]

The latest NBA free-agency rumors have superstar Kyrie Irving meeting with the Phoenix Suns to discuss a possible deal. This is getting Suns fans incredibly excited, including one of their most famous fans, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Chris Haynes from Bleacher Report is reporting that Irving will meet with Phoenix when free agency […]

The Phoenix Suns already traded for Bradley Beal this offseason. Now they are rumored to be interested in Kyrie Irving. With a roster that already features Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Bradley Beal, the odds of Phoenix adding Irving appear to be slim. The Suns would need to make a trade in order […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

Well, the NBA never fails to surprise everyone huh. In one of the most shocking and baffling twists in the offseason, Kyrie Irving is reportedly meeting with the Phoenix Suns, per Chris Haynes. Yes, that Kyrie is meeting with THE Suns. If you’re confused, you’re definitely not alone. “NBA star Kyrie Irving intends to meet […]

The Dallas Mavericks already lost one star point guard for nothing. As Kyrie Irving’s foray into free agency dawns on Friday afternoon, Kendrick Perkins sent a dire warning to Dallas about not repeating the same mistake they made with Jalen Brunson this time last year. Perkins believes the Mavericks “don’t have a choice and don’t […]

With NBA free agency opening up on Friday, many expect for Kyrie Irving to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks at some point, but Irving is reportedly going to go on visits to find his next destination, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “Well, how do you get a max contract? You create leverage,” Shelburne said […]

Recent reports came out that Kyrie Irving would be changing his number on the Dallas Mavericks from No. 2 to No. 11, and this caused rumors to swirl that he would be returning to Dallas in NBA free agency. However, a clarification to his number change debunks any rumors that guarantees his return to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of work to do during the 2023 NBA offseason. The biggest decision they face, though, revolves around whether or not they will be re-signing star point guard Kyrie Irving. The Mavs pulled off a blockbuster deal for Irving at the trade deadline last season, but ended up collapsing down […]

There are few more controversial figures in the NBA than the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving. Right now, Irving is making headlines again. The good news is that there’s no scandal this time around. The bad news for Mavs fans is that they are now in danger of losing Irving in NBA free agency. Another star […]

A couple of years ago, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder got into a now-controversial on-court altercation with Kyrie Irving, who at that time, was still with the Brooklyn Nets. The incident involved Schroder dropping the N-word on Kyrie, to which the eight-time All-Star took exception to. In a recent interview with Ric Bucher of […]

Kyrie Irving will continue to be floated in NBA rumors until his next destination is revealed. With NBA free agency starting officially on Friday, Nick Wright believes that the Los Angeles Clippers should bypass the whole process and trade for Kyrie Irving, via First Things First. "[Kyrie Irving] at the very least puts butts in […]

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Kyrie Irving is one of the top point guards in the NBA today. But don’t take our word for it. It would be better coming from someone who actually played alongside Kyrie for several years — a guy like former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Iman Shumpert. Speaking […]

Amid rampant speculation about his playing future, Dallas Mavericks impending free agent Kyrie Irving made an eye-opening move by surrendering his No. 2 jersey to incoming rookie Dereck Lively II. As well as telling the Mavs that he would like to wear No. 11 if he should return (h/t ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon). Derek Lively […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a big decision to make during Thursday night’s draft, as they currently own the 10th overall pick and have been exploring trade opportunities coming their way. Whether or not they hold onto this pick will have drastically impact their roster for the 2023-24 season, especially with Kyrie Irving being an unrestricted […]

The recent dynasty of the Golden State Warriors has shown us that it is possible to build a contending team through the NBA Draft. A team’s trajectory can completely change on draft day and while picking the right player is obviously important, the bouncing of some ping pong balls or other teams overlooking a collegiate […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant feels that Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are not getting the respect they deserve from NBA fans. Responding to a fan who said that James Harden’s influence to the game isn’t being “fully recognized and appreciated,” Durant added his belief that Irving and Westbrook are in the same category. The […]

Despite the way their tenure with the Brooklyn Nets ended, future Hall of Famers Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving appear to have still had interest in playing together as early as this summer, as SNY insider Ian Begley reports that the Phoenix Suns were among the teams to pursue a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Houston Rockets are approaching the fourth year of the rebuild they began to embark on when they dealt James Harden in early 2021. However, the Rockets are nowhere near the playoff contention picture yet. Missing out on a top-three pick in the 2023 NBA Draft only rubbed salt on their wounds. But with new […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Kyrie Irving’s future as the Dallas Mavericks superstar enters NBA free agency this summer. As it appears, however, all the buzz could be nothing more than noise — especially now that Bradley Beal is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade deal. Beal’s trade impacts […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving potentially taking his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA free agency in order to team up again with LeBron James. It would be a sensational reunion, no doubt, but one that might just not come to fruition — at least […]

Kobe Bryant was Kyrie Irving’s mentor, and there’s no denying that the late Los Angeles Lakers icon had such a massive impact on the Dallas Mavericks star. Who could forget when Kyrie FaceTimed Kobe after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ epic 2016 NBA Finals comeback? Bryant was more than a mentor to Irving. Even Bryant himself said […]

The report about Kyrie Irving finding a new shoe deal after Nike cut ties with him is apparently not true. With that said, the Dallas Mavericks star remains a sneaker free agent. It was recently rumored that Irving has already partnered with Anta to be the newest endorser of the Chinese shoe brand. However, Brandon […]

UPDATE: Kyrie Irving has not signed with Anta. The website selling Anta shoes whole showing him as ambassador for the company is apparently fake. The Mavs star remains a sneaker free agent. Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star Kyrie Irving is signing a shoe deal with Anta, a Chinese sporting equipment brand, according to Bally Sports’ Brandon Robinson. […]

With the NBA Finals now over, all eyes will be turning to the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. Kyrie Irving and whether or not he returns to the Dallas Mavericks will be a main storyline, along with the potential he leaves to join the Los Angeles Lakers. As of right now, the Lakers are […]

The Miami Heat were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals in five games. Miami enjoyed a magical postseason run before falling short in the championship. The Heat still have a bright future, but would benefit from making roster upgrades during the offseason. Adding key depth will be important, but pursuing superstar […]

The Miami Heat came up short of winning a title in 2020 after making the NBA Finals and once again, they found themselves just a couple of wins shy of a title on Monday night. Losing in five games to the Denver Nuggets, another offseason filled with championship disappointment begins for the Heat. Making the […]

While the Miami Heat head into the offseason after a tough loss in the NBA Finals, it won’t be long before they start looking ahead to next season. Rumors around the NBA are that they want to add a superstar piece to this main core, and that could end up being the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie […]

For months, the prospect of reuniting with James Harden seemed ever so possible for the Houston Rockets. However, reports have since come out stating that Harden’s camp may just be using the Rockets as leverage to earn a max contract elsewhere, perhaps with the Philadelphia 76ers. With that in mind, the Rockets may have to […]

Did you know that the Denver Nuggets almost threw their hat in the ring in the Kyrie Irving sweepstakes back in 2017? The Nuggets, at that point, had missed the playoffs four years in a row. They were already building an impressive young core involving Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Gary Harris, with the likes […]

There have been few players in league history draw as much attention for their views off the court as their capabilities on the court. So, when reports surfaced about the Houston Rockets having interest in signing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, the reaction was all but expected. A complex individual painted as villainous over the past […]

The Houston Rockets will reportedly pursue free agent point guard Kyrie Irving this offseason if their top target James Harden decides to stay in Philadelphia. The Rockets are expected to have a ton of cap space and have the means to pay a superstar like Irving or Harden, but Shannon Sharpe said on Undisputed that the […]

NBA free agency hasn’t even gotten underway yet, but everyone is wondering where Kyrie Irving will end up this offseason. After getting dealt to the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline last season before contributing to their late season collapse, everyone has been trying to figure out what Irving’s next move will be now that […]

It looks like the Houston Rockets are ready in case James Harden opts to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of returning to H-Town. Harden has long been linked with a potential return to the Rockets; however, recent reports have claimed that he is still torn whether he’ll stay in Philly or rejoin Houston where […]

With the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat nearing its ultimate conclusion, the basketball world will soon shift its attention to the offseason. One of the most exciting aspects of the summer has got to be all the pro-am leagues across the nation, with perhaps none more relevant than the Drew […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for Kyrie Irving if they can’t land James Harden in free agency this summer, according to Marc Stein. NBA free agency projects to be relatively slim pickings this year for teams looking to outsource top-level talent. Irving and Harden are by far the two biggest names […]

Love him or hate him, what cannot be denied about Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is that he’s a pretty savvy individual. Now that he’s about to enter NBA free agency, there’s once again a lot of buzz surrounding his future, which in turn virtually guarantees that he’s going to get the best deal out […]