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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 […]

Who could forget about Kyrie Irving’s infamous quote a couple of years ago about finally having a teammate he can trust to make clutch shots? This was in 2020 when Kyrie teamed up with Kevin Durant for the Brooklyn Nets. When he came out with that statement, more than a few folks believed that he […]

The past Los Angeles Lakers season was a one-of-a-kind mess. Shuffling up the squad they had would have been a wise decision. In one previously considered scenario, they looked into trading for one of the biggest lightning rods in the NBA, Kyrie Irving, to pair home with LeBron James. According to Ian Begley of SNY, […]

Kyrie Irving ruffled a few feathers with his recent comments about his struggles with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate this season. The Brooklyn Nets guard had missed majority of the NBA season as he was barred from playing in home games, and didn’t play at all until halfway into the campaign. He recently talked about his […]

Kyrie Irving made even more headlines off the court than on it this past season for the Brooklyn Nets. The mercurial point guard was the face of the polarizing vaccine mandate that barred players from setting foot on the court. The Nets eventually allowed Kyrie Irving to return for road games despite still being banned […]

Despite the Brooklyn Nets’ latest playoff failure, Kyrie Irving is still not giving up hope that he can make his partnership with Kevin Durant work. Irving’s future with the Nets remains in doubt. He has a player option for 2022-23 and is eligible for extension this summer, but it is unknown if Brooklyn will give […]

Stephon Marbury is not happy with the way Stephen A. Smith is criticizing NBA players–especially Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets’ shocking playoffs exit–so much so that he warned the veteran broadcaster that he could soon get the Will Smith-Chris Rock treatment. The former NBA player has issues with Stephen A. for years now, and […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have had a hard few weeks. Looking forward to Ben Simmons return, and how that might change their playoff fortunes, the Nets were regarded as an NBA Finals contender not long ago. After being unceremoniously swept by the Boston Celtics in round one of the playoffs, the media and rival fanbases have […]

The Boston Celtics were beaten soundly by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Sunday, 101-89. That comes on the heels of the Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round. During that series, Boston completely shut down both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for much of the series, […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back in his criticisms of Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets star lashed out at the media in what he called as their attempt to profit by “disrespecting people’s lives for entertainment.” The veteran broadcaster warned Thursday that he will unload everything he has to say about Irving’s comments in […]

Sparks were flying Friday during ESPN’s ”First Take”, as NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins went off on a rant about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s critical tweet about NBA media and its coverage of the players. “Just Watch all of the people who wake up every day and report about people’s lives on TV and social […]

Kyrie Irving didn’t exactly put his best foot forward with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021-22. Not only was he limited to just 29 regular season games as a result of his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving Kevin Durant to deal with the melodrama surrounding James Harden largely by himself. But even after […]

The Brooklyn Nets were embarrassed by the Boston Celtics, being swept in their first-round playoff series. During the series, the play of Nets superstar Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving was highlighted. Both All-Star struggled mightily against the Celtics defense, drawing all sorts of criticism. Some of that criticism came from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. That […]

The only scary hours the Brooklyn Nets lived up to was being eliminated from the NBA playoffs scarily quickly. The Boston Celtics swept them, making them the only squad to be swept so far in the postseason. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t live up to their potential in the series and now have to […]

The expectation versus reality had a pretty big gap in between for the Brooklyn Nets this season. With three relatively healthy superstars entering the season, a long run at the Larry O’Brien trophy seemed destined for the New York-based side. Instead, the season came to be defined by two things primarily: Kyrie Irving’s off-court issues […]

The offseason is here for the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been eliminated as the Nets got unceremoniously swept by Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Maybe it’ll all feel a little better than it does now if the Celtics go on to the NBA Finals and we remember the Nets were […]

The season didn’t go as planned for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. Off-court issues, a mid-season trade, and now a first-round sweep have come to define what was expected to be a title-contending roster. After the Nets season was ultimately cut short, Kyrie Irving took to Twitter to send out a message to Jayson […]

If Kenyon Martin were in Kevin Durant’s position, he would have already asked the Brooklyn Nets to ditch Kyrie Irving. The former NBA All-Star got brutally honest on the Nets’ situation after the Boston Celtics swept them in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the former NBA All-Star […]

The Brooklyn Nets offseason begins, and the first name to keep an eye on is that of the head coach, Steve Nash. Following unceremonious endings, especially first-round sweeps, an NBA head coach is often made the fall guy. But Kevin Durant will have a significant say in that matter in Brooklyn, and he may not […]

The Brooklyn Nets had their season end much earlier than expected. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the squad entered the season as one of the odds-on favorites to win it all. Instead, they start their offseason early without even registering a single win in the playoffs. Durant will get many more cracks […]

Welp, that wasn’t how we wanted things to go. Scary hours long in the rearview, James Harden long gone. Nets fans dreams of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, Seth Curry, and Patty Mills flying up and down the court spotting up and bombing threes after Ben Simmons gets a big steal and kicks it […]