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Kyrie Irving will have a myriad of options as a free agent come July 1, but there is one in particular he should avoid at all costs — the Los Angeles Lakers. From lackluster leadership to feeble future opportunities, the Lakers have little to offer Irving besides the bright lights and off-court opportunities to grow […]

Terry Rozier went all in on his description of this rollercoaster season, especially detailing his star teammate Kyrie Irving and his approach to the game and the locker room. Rozier, who once led this Boston Celtics roster to one game away from the NBA Finals, noted Irving has a stark leadership style — one that […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is reporting there’s “no way in hell” Kyrie Irving will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and reunite with LeBron James. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering one of the most pivotal offseasons in the history of their franchise. At this time last year, the Lakers were gearing up for a summer run at LeBron James, and pretty much everyone already knew that Los Angeles already had James in the bag and that free agency was […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is not holding back with his offseason predictions for incoming unrestricted free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. According to the renowned analyst, his sources have told him that there is a 95% chance that both guys will be teaming up for the New York Knicks next season. Smith also notes […]

Anthony Davis reportedly wouldn’t completely rule out staying with the Boston Celtics without Kyrie Irving, but the “odds of him re-upping in that scenario are significantly lower,” according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely hear from the Celtics this summer in regards to a Davis trade. Once Irving opts […]

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst says Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving “has had discussions with people” about playing for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a max contract player like […]

After being eliminated from the playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics will quickly be adjusting their focus to the upcoming offseason. With seven players that aren’t locked in for next season, this summer will require the Celtics to keep their nose to the grindstone in order to keep their roster ready to compete […]

The general consensus right now is that Kyrie Irving has played his last game for the Boston Celtics. Especially with how things ended in Game 5 on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, this does seem to be where things are headed right now. It was clear in Irving’s face that he was extremely disappointed following […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have watched the NBA Playoffs from home for the first time since 2013-2014, the Boston Celtics will now join them as spectators, after losing Game 5 of the second round to the Milwaukee Bucks 116-91. While the early postseason exit is disappointing enough for Boston, they have bigger things to worry […]

The Boston Celtics’ utterly disappointing 2019-20 season has finally come to an end, with a hugely impactful summer looming. These are three predictions for how one of the most significant offseasons in Celtics history will play out. 3. Kyrie Irving opts out, bails in free agency Though he’s said nothing concrete to suggest he’s leaving […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley says Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is somebody you’d want to have on your team. Dudley appeared on the May 9 edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” and spoke about Irving’s reputation among NBA players. As a teammate, he’s a different cat. That’s the word they use. They say […]

The Boston Celtics were on the ultimate high after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by 22 points in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, prompting former Celtics legend Paul Pierce to declare the series “over” and inspiring some confidence that the young and talented squad was finally peaking at just the right time. But […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving is now a free agent. Well, technically. With the Boston Celtics officially eliminated from the playoffs, Irving’s season is over. Now the next question is, will he stay in Boston? The most recent online betting odds show that Kyrie will most likely end up with either the New York Knicks […]

Kyrie Irving’s reputation has taken a massive dive in the last few days, not only as one of the most clutch players in the NBA, but also as a leader and teammate. The Boston Celtics lost a fourth straight game to the Milwaukee Bucks and were eliminated from the playoffs, and it didn’t take long […]

It didn’t take long after a string of four straight losses for a list of dirty laundry to show up at Kyrie Irving’s doorstep. The Boston Celtics guard had perhaps the worst four-game stretch of his playoff career, and his reputation as a player and teammate took perhaps an even bigger hit. It wasn’t long […]

Hall of Famer Grant Hill is just one of the many who have called out Kyrie Irving for his role in the Boston Celtic’s disappointing season, which came to an end on Wednesday as they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Hill had some harsh words for […]

Kyrie Irving picked a terrible night to have an off game for the Boston Celtics, as his side suffered a season-ending Game 5 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Irving, his lackluster performance in Game 5 was not a one-off. As pointed out by our friends at Bleacher Report, […]

The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an unceremonious end on Wednesday night as they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t the best of endings for the Celtics, and following their 116-91 season-ending defeat, Boston guard Terry Rozier came out with a very strong […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving insists his uncertain future with the team wasn’t a factor in its second-round playoff series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. A reporter asked Irving this question during the Celtics’ postgame press conference on Wednesday. Irving shook his said and said, “No…no” before standing up and walking away from […]

Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics had no excuses after being booted out by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. For the star guard, the Bucks were simply the better team. Per Tin Bontemps of ESPN, the Bucks played as one solid unit and outplayed them. “It really comes down to great team basketball, who […]

Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics fell in five games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the two teams’ Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the likely MVP of the league in 2018-19, was dominant – as was the Bucks’ depth – and the team cruised to a 4-1 series win after Paul Pierce, Celtics legend, […]

In Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving shot an airball that was way off the mark. Peep Irving’s airball below per Legion Hoops. Though Khris Middleton’s contest looked good, we rarely see Irving toss up an airball this bad. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1126288128371675136 The Celtics All-Star entered the game shooting just 36.9 percent […]

The New York Knicks reportedly haven’t been given any assurances Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will sign with them in free agency this summer, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Irving and Durant become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The Knicks have cap space to sign both stars and also been heavily linked […]

The Boston Celtics are one defeat away from being eliminated in the playoffs as they are down 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The outcome of the series might impact Kyrie Irving’s free agency decision this summer, and there is speculation about him not returning to Boston next year. However, according […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is no doubt a great player, but he doesn’t think Irving is a Batman type of guy or someone who can be the best player on a championship team. Perkins, who was part of the 2008 Celtics team which defeated Kobe […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving had one last message for his teammates before strapping up for a pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, now facing impending elimination after the series turned to 3-1. “Just let it fly, man,” said Irving, according to Jay King of The Athletic. “Everything you’ve got.” Irving hasn’t exactly endeared […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley doesn’t have much faith in the Boston Celtics extending their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks, rather confident Wednesday’s Game 5 will be Kyrie Irving’s last in Celtics green: “Hey Mike, let me stop you — we already unmade our reservations for Milwaukee and Toronto,” said a confident Barkley […]

Kyrie Irving did his best to decipher what’s been going wrong in the past three games against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the Boston Celtics followed five straight postseason wins with utter disappointment in this series, now on the brink of elimination. Irving has quickly realized the full extent of the Bucks’ game plan, one forged […]

Being down 3-1 in any series is not a desirable scenario to be in, but it’s a feeling that Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving is familiar with. In 2016, Irving and the Cavs found themselves trailing the Golden State Warriors by the same tally. However, that matchup was for all of the marbles, as they say. […]

Kendrick Perkins is less than pleased with the effort put forth by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. As a result of Monday night’s 113-101 loss, the Celtics find themselves trailing in their series against the Milwaukee Bucks, 3-1. For Perkins, it’s about Boston’s effort and “togetherness.” And furthermore, he sees a selfish […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young has recently come out with his fearless forecast of how he thinks the Lakers will shape up for next season. According to the one-time NBA champion, the Lakers are going to absolutely dominate the league if they are somehow able to piece together an unlikely Big 4. […]

Overreaction Tuesday is on following the Boston Celtics’ Monday night loss, which now puts them on the brink of elimination after sweeping their way to the second round of the playoffs. ESPN’s Jalen Rose went as far as to say that Kyrie Irving is “done” in Boston, noting the rest of his teammates would be […]

The New York Knicks are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a league-worst 16-65 record. However, things could change within the next couple of months because not only are they expected to get one of the top three picks in this June’s draft, but they also have enough cap space to sign two […]

After a Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks put him in a 3-1 series hole, Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics spoke about the defensive plan of Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer. From Irving’s perspective, Budenholzer has made it difficult for them to score in the paint. In addition, he’s throwing different defenders who seemingly […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has had a nightmare of a series against the Milwaukee Bucks. After an excellent Game 1 in which he scored 26 points on 12-21 shooting, the star has disappeared. Between Games 2-4, he has shot a combined 19-62 and has not looked comfortable against the Milwaukee defense. When asked about […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving is a star. He is a phenomenal scorer. He has unbelievable handles. He can get his shot whenever he wants. But just where does he rank among the all-time great talents in the history of the NBA? Well, ESPN’s Max Kellerman thinks he is at the very top, stating that […]

For Kyrie Irving, the leader of the Boston Celtics, they’re evolving into one single unit. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Irving remained confident on his team’s ability to grow and mature. His comments come in as the Celtics are down 2-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Kyrie Irving on how smart the Celtics are as […]

In a surprising news, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will reportedly not be fined for his critical comments about the officiating in Game 3 of their second-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Irving didn’t directly criticized the officiating in their Game 3 loss to the Bucks. However, he questioned why Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was […]