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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 […]

Two years ago, the Brooklyn Nets seemed primed for long-term success with one of the greatest Big 3s of all time put in place. Looking ahead to the start of the 2022-23 season, and Kevin Durant may be the only member of the trio returning. Stirred by the strong stance on the COVID-19 vaccine by […]

The Brooklyn Nets have Kyrie Irving in the fold — at least for now. With Shams Charania of The Athletic reporting that Irving and the Nets are at a standstill in terms of how both sides will go forward with their commitment to each other, the door is now seemingly open wider for a potential […]

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s most popular franchises. They also happen to be one of the least successful organizations over the past few years. New York’s inability to win on a consistent basis often has fans dreaming of unrealistic trade scenarios. Perhaps the Knicks could acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason! (It’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets appear to be nearing a breakup with star guard Kyrie Irving. There was initially a belief that he could sign an extension with the organization this summer, but now, Shams Charania is reporting that Kyrie and the Nets are at an “impasse,” with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Los […]

Coming off a drama-filled year where he missed most of the season due to his stance on New York’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, it’s fair to assume that Kyrie Irving’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may be in jeopardy. Aside from this, Irving had several off-court antics that put the Nets in a bind throughout the […]

Kyrie Irving is a staple of NBA culture. On the court, his mind-bending handles and scoring ability making him a star for the Brooklyn Nets. Off the court, he continues to question reality and share his feelings on the world, making him one of the league’s most controversial figures. Irving continues to uphold this reputation. […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets remain uncertain, though Charles Barkley is predicting he’ll pick up his player option. The veteran guard could opt into the final year of his contract with the Nets worth $37 million, but there have been talks that he’s seeking a long-term extension that would pay him $245 million […]

Could the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason be more ho hum than previously thought? If the latest buzz on Kyrie Irving rings true, that might be the case. The reports have flowed throughout the offseason that Kyrie Irving’s future in Brooklyn is in limbo. The Nets were rumored to be unwilling to sign him to a long-term […]

As the Brooklyn Nets decide on Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, former NBA champion Brian Scalabrine thinks the team would have been better off with John Wall manning the point. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Scalabrine noted that he is not suggesting to swap those two this offseason. However, he did highlight his belief […]

There aren’t a lot of people that support Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s COVID-19 stance, but John Salley is evidently one. The 4-time NBA champion spoke to TMZ earlier this week and revealed that he believes Kyrie is making the right decision to not get vaccinated against the virus. “I think Kyrie Irving is the […]

Skip Bayless has now chimed in on all the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Reports recently emerged about how the Nets are supposedly unwilling to table an extension for Kyrie and that they could be open to a sign-and-trade this summer. In a recent episode of Undisputed, Bayless got […]

A bombshell report was published on Wednesday pertaining to the Brooklyn Nets’ supposed unwillingness to offer Kyrie Irving a contract extension. Naturally, this instantaneously led to questions about the All-Star point guard’s future with the team. Irving currently has a player option for the 2022-23 season which he could actually turn down. If he does, […]

All is not well in Brooklyn. At least in terms of the stability of its basketball team, the Brooklyn Nets, things could get dicey based on the buzz that’s been emanating from Barclays Center this offseason. The Nets have a huge decision to make on Kyrie Irving. This time last season, the team was expected […]

It was just a year ago when it was thought that the Brooklyn Nets had established their long-term future by collecting a superstar trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Flash forward to the present and it is clear there are some serious concerns. James Harden forced his hand to Philadelphia in exchange […]

The All-NBA teams were officially released on Tuesday night. While the Brooklyn Nets got representation with Kevin Durant making the All-NBA Second Team, he surprisingly wasn’t the only Nets player to get a vote. Kyrie Irving, who was basically a part-time player for the Nets this season, received a lone vote for the All-NBA Third […]

There’s a lot going on with the Brooklyn Nets right now on the Kyrie Irving front especially after it was reported that the front office is supposedly unwilling to offer the enigmatic point guard a long-term extension. The good news for this team, however, is that Ben Simmons appears to be doing well in his […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ early exit from the playoffs was a major disappointment for the entire organization, but the team is looking to put that in the rearview mirror and bounce back in 2022-23. Kyrie Irving’s future with the team has come under question of late, however, due to his lack of availability throughout the regular […]

It appears Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get vaccinated could seriously hurt his chances of staying with the Brooklyn Nets for the long haul. Recently, GM Sean Marks made it clear he wants players who are available to play all the time, essentially firing a blow at Kyrie for his absences across the last two […]

The fatal shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas provided yet another outcry from the American public to fix the country’s gun problem and stop these senseless, ongoing tragedies. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving joined several people from the sports world in calling for change. Irving urged that children be protected from atrocities like this […]

There are few more fascinating relationships in the NBA than that of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. The pair had a major falling out after they won a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers a few years back and it ended up with Kyrie leaving the Cavs for […]

Fans and experts alike were surprised by the Brooklyn Nets’ disastrous run in the 2022 playoffs after expectations that they were going to compete for the title. However, former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest was not one of them. Artest knew it would be difficult for the Nets to find stability and actually win […]

After the Brooklyn Nets’ 2022 playoffs failure, all the attention has now turned to Kyrie Irving and his future with the team. While the veteran guard has already expressed his desire to stay, the franchise might not be too inclined to keep him after the chaotic season he had with the team. Irving has been […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving made quite a few revelations during a recent podcast guesting. From once going 1-on-1 with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James to explaining the truth behind his Cavs exit, Kyrie got brutally honest with his statements in the interview. One of the moments that stood out during the lengthy discussion […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got a bit of engagement on Twitter on Monday night as he went on an impromptu Q&A session with his followers. One of his former Cavs teammates, Damon Jones, joined in on the fun and he posed a very intriguing question for The King. Jones asked LeBron to list […]

When Kyrie Irving was traded away from the Cleveland Cavaliers just one season after winning the championship, all kinds of rumors regarding his relationship with LeBron James and how he reportedly doesn’t want to play in his shadow surfaced It created this media narrative that he asked for a trade because he no longer wants […]

There’s no denying that during their time together with the Cavs, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James formed one of the most formidable duos in the entire NBA. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets superstar talked about his time playing alongside LeBron, which apparently, also included an epic 1-on-1 game between these two former teammates. The Nets point […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is heading into a player-option 2022-23 but he’ll also be looking for a lucrative extension. The guard has made it clear he wants to be with the Nets long-term, but GM Sean Marks raised some eyebrows recently when asked about Irving’s future with the franchise. Marks essentially said he wants […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s stance on the COVID vaccine is well-documented. He is one of the most vocal critics of the jab in the sports world, openly questioning its legitimacy. That stance has made him one of the most polarizing players not only in NBA, but amongst popular sports figures. However, it still came […]

When Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2019, he brought his good buddy Kevin Durant with him. It was sort of a package deal for these two superstars. Apparently, though, Kyrie had one major LeBron James demand from Brooklyn before he agreed to join the team. An anonymous source […]

Kyrie Irving and Nike have gone together like peanut butter and jelly over the years. They have worked together since 2014 and have created some of the most profitable and enticing shoes on the market. People from all over have worn Kyrie sneakers ever since the first pair was released. But their partnership may soon […]

Now that the Brooklyn Nets season is over, Kyrie Irving is unwinding and truly speaking his mind. After taking shots at fans who gamble on his performances and even ranting about OnlyFans, Irving is directing his attention back to his detractors. Irving posted a video of himself on Instagram listening to Kendrick Lamar’s newly released song […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is never the type to keep his feelings to himself. Recently, the seven-time All-Star took aim at sports bettors as he went on a passionate tirade against gamblers who hate on him. It wasn’t very nice. The Nets guard was doing a Twitch stream when he decided to talk about […]

The Brooklyn Nets season ended pretty early on in the postseason. They were eliminated from the 2022 NBA Playoffs in four quick first-round losses to the Boston Celtics. In other words, their offseason started a little bit earlier than that of other NBA teams still vying for the 2022 NBA championship. Some players are golfing, […]

Kyrie Irving’s streams do not disappoint. Irving recently revealed his NBA GOAT pick on a stream, and has discussed his opinions on various topics. However, the Nets’ point guard told a heartwarming story about Kobe Bryant in a recent stream as well. Irving began by asking his viewers if they wanted to hear a story […]

Kyrie Irving is not a fan of the media. He doesn’t always give genuine answers and tends to defer questions. However, Kyrie Irving is brutally honest when it comes to his video game streams. The Nets star point guard has been discussing basketball topics on his streams and sharing controversial takes and opinions on differing […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a difficult season to navigate, to say the least. They dealt with roster changes nearly every game because of Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status. Not to mention, they lost James Harden and Paul Millsap while adding three more players to the squad in their trade with the Philadelphia 76ers in February. The […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are no longer in postseason contention, which has granted the mercurial point guard some extra free time. The Nets star recently decided to use some of that time to play some video games and also stream his session live to fans on Twitch. It did not turn out as […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has a lot of free time on his hands after the Nets were bounced in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics. The 4-0 sweep of Brooklyn caused quite the stir among NBA fans, and it seems some of them are still trying to troll Irving […]