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PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a rather quiet 2022 NBA Draft by selecting Moussa Diabate 43rd overall with their lone draft pick. The 2022 NBA Draft marked the first time since 2014 that the franchise did not make a trade on draft night. While they weren’t really involved in any draft […]

The NBA offseason rumors are heating up, especially with the Brooklyn Nets. Their stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be on the move, which would drastically change the future of the franchise and would have a major impact on the Houston Rockets. Irving is the key, as he is at an impasse with the […]

NBA insider Shams Charania has just dropped a bombshell on Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Shams, it’s only a matter of time before the seven-time All-Star works his way towards a Brooklyn exit. Shams’ sources tell him that Kyrie has made up his mind, and that he is now facilitating a […]

Despite all the activity that has been going on in the NBA over the past week or so, there is no bigger news than that involving Kyrie Irving and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Right now, the departure of the seven-time All-Star from his current team has become a real possibility. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bZVYxusLFA542EmWlcgOm?si=b0c042c50ef648f3 Even more […]

Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets has been all of a sudden put to question amid reports of Kyrie Irving’s willingness to jump ship. There is some belief that if Kyrie ends up leaving Brooklyn, then Durant could also consider walking away. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided a major update on this story as […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kyrie Irving leaving the Brooklyn Nets to reunite with former teammate LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some were quick to shoot down the prospect of Kyrie moving to Hollywood due to the financial implications of the deal, but as it turns out, there could […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets could find themselves completely rebuilding this offseason with the latest information on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Durant is “monitoring the Brooklyn Nets’ situation and considering options with his future” amid Irving’s own questions about his future. This is according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, who broke the news Thursday […]

Luke Kennard was the top three-point shooter in the NBA last season, but that may not be enough to keep him as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. With one eye keeping tabs on the Kyrie Irving drama on the other side of the country, the Clippers have their other eye peeled for takers […]

The Brooklyn Nets have quite the problem: they don’t want to give Kyrie Irving a ton of guaranteed money in his contract extension, but thanks to his relationship with Kevin Durant, they don’t have much of a choice. As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported (as relayed by Evan Sidery of Basketball News), Irving is using […]

Stephen A. Smith might not be the biggest fan of Kyrie Irving’s off-court antics, but even he can’t deny how good of a basketball player the Brooklyn Nets star is. With that said, the veteran broadcaster won’t have a problem if his New York Knicks trade for him. The Knicks have been linked with Irving […]

As the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches, Deandre Ayton has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the market. The Phoenix Suns have yet to make significant progress on an extension for their prized big man, which could point to the fact that the 23-year-old could be on his way out this summer. […]

According to reports, the main reason why extension talks have stalled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lies in the length of the new deal. The Nets are unwilling to commit to Kyrie long-term — and for good reason — and Irving just isn’t having any of that. Ric Bucher of FOX Sports points […]

Right now, it feels like Kyrie Irving is being linked to every other team in the NBA. It sounds like the Dallas Mavericks are joining in on the fun. According to a report by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports, a potential partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas has emerged as a possibility. […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving have reached an impasse on their contract negotiations, but thanks to Kevin Durant, both sides have every motivation to work something out. According to NBA insider Marc Stein via Substack, the Nets are still largely expected to keep Irving with a new deal. After all, he and KD went […]

The New York Knicks emerged as one of the first potential landing spots for Kyrie Irving after news broke that he was at an “impasse” with the Brooklyn Nets with regard to a contract extension. Irving moving to the Nets’ most bitter rivals was almost hard to fathom, but apparently, Kyrie’s camp believed this was […]

Kyrie Irving’s potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers to reunite with LeBron James has been a major talking point as of late, and apparently, there is some truth about the rumor. After reaching an impasse on his contract negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving’s future with the team has been put into question. There […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks were named as three potential suitors for Kyrie Irving if his contract talks with the Brooklyn Nets really go south. However, Marc Stein notes that the Miami Heat could also be a player in the Irving sweepstakes should the Nets look to trade him. […]

The future core of the Brooklyn Nets is fuzzy, as it seems like all of their star players want out. James Harden left first, forcing his way out through a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, Kyrie Irving is just days away from becoming a free agent. If he doesn’t opt into his $36.5 million player […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently been rumored to have a strong interest in Kyrie Irving, whose future in Brooklyn remains unclear following a tumultuous 2021-22 season. Amid the Irving rumors came speculation that Anthony Davis could potentially be traded in order to reunite Irving with LeBron James on the Lakers. NBA insider Zach Lowe […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in negotiations with Kyrie Irving with the hopes to keep him on the roster for at least one more season. It’s a move the front office must make, as the final decision possibly hinders Kevin Durant’s future with the club. However, everything hangs in the balance of Irving’s choice to […]

Trade rumors are ramping up, especially with the 2022 NBA Draft taking place on Thursday night. It sounds like the Brooklyn Nets may have a busy offseason this year, as Kyrie Irving’s future with the club is up in the air. As a result, opposing teams are keeping tabs on Kevin Durant for now. According […]

Reports are trickling out that New York Knicks veteran Alec Burks had undergone foot surgery – injury news that wasn’t as widespread when it reportedly occurred. The news was reported by Knicks reporter for The Athletic Fred Katz and corroborated by New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy. Burks had received the procedure just days after the conclusion […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly at an impasse when it comes to his future with the franchise. This has opened up the possibility of Irving going elsewhere. However, Brian Lewis of the New York Post says the most likely outcome is still that Irving is back with the Nets for 2022-23. Shams […]

The Kyrie Irving saga continues to be written and looks to be one of the major storylines of the offseason. The seven-time all-star played in just 33 total games this season. His strong stance on the Covid-19 vaccine prevented him from playing alongside his teammates for the bulk of the year. This absence prevented Brooklyn […]

With Kyrie Irving being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a potential reunion with former teammate LeBron James, the big question has been, what does LA need to give up in order to make this deal happen? The Lakers have few valuable assets in their possession right now. This begs the question, though, should […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to make a splash this offseason after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign. The Knicks have constantly been linked to Dallas Mavericks free agent Jalen Brunson, and now there are Kyrie Irving rumors out there. If New York wants to create cap space to make a run at signing one of […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving are evidently reaching a breaking point in their relationship. The organization is looking to sign him to a shorter-term deal this summer considering his lack of availability over the last couple of seasons, while Irving himself is hoping for a lucrative multi-year deal. But as Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are seemingly going through a messy divorce for the public to see. Could Irving’s next fling be with the next door neighbor – the New York Knicks? Irving has a player option going into the offseason and can press the eject button if nothing in the form of an […]

The LA Clippers are in prime position to contend for the 2023 NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both healthy, the team is expected to make a deep playoff run, with many betting on them to win the whole thing. How much further could this team go if they were to somehow acquire […]

The Kyrie Irving “impasse” is in full effect between the mercurial point guard and the Brooklyn Nets about what their plans are for his future. Irving is seeking a massive contract extension given that the point guard has one year left on his deal, a player option. But the reports indicate that the Nets are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers should not risk trading Anthony Davis for Kyrie Irving. It’s just not worth it, at least according to basketball ‘genius’ Skip Bayless. Remember that late last year, many were convinced the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets would face each other in the 2022 NBA Finals. That was not a shocker then, […]

Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but laugh at the news that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are at an “impasse” over their contract negotiations. Clearly Irving wanted a long-term deal with the Nets, but the team seems unwilling to commit to him after the 2021-22 disaster that saw the veteran guard sit out majority […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

After reports emerged that Kyrie Irving was at an impasse with the Brooklyn Nets in terms of negotiating a new deal, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately popped up as a potential suitor for the enigmatic point guard. As it turns out, however, the prospect of a reunion with LeBron James appears unlikely for Kyrie. According […]

The relationship between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving has seemingly hit another issue. His unavailability has been a cause of frustration among the organization and it may have hit a breaking point. Irving finished off the final year of his contract while still having a $36.5 million player option for next season. His future […]

It has been a rapid fall from grace for the Brooklyn Nets. Just two years after assembling what seemed to be the greatest Big Three of all time, the identity of the organization is greatly changing. The strong stance on the Covid vaccine and overall lack of availability has seemingly divided the collection of stars. […]

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving, should the All-Star guard fail to reach an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving, 30, has a $36.9 million player option for 2022-23. However, if the two sides fail to commit to a long-term […]