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NBA Rumors: Hypothetical Blockbuster Would Send Kyrie Irving To Suns For Package Centered On Chris Paul

The Brooklyn Nets may not have given any indication that they are planning to move All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving before the 2021 trade deadline, but he continues to be mentioned in various trade speculations. One of the latest scenarios involving Uncle Drew is the one that would enable him to form an explosive backcourt […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Proposed Nets-Timberwolves Blockbuster Would Involve Kyrie Irving And D’Angelo Russell

The 2021 trade deadline is still two months away, but several improbable trade ideas have already started surfacing on the web. These include the hypothetical blockbuster deal between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Brooklyn Nets involving Kyrie Irving and D’Angelo Russell. In the proposed trade scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network, the Timberwolves […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Nuggets Could Get Kyrie Irving For Four Players & Three 1st-Rounders In Proposed Blockbuster Deal

After a slow start, the Denver Nuggets are finally playing like a legitimate title contender in the 2020-21 NBA season. Nuggets main man Nikola Jokic is currently establishing an MVP-caliber performance, while his co-star, Jamal Murray, is slowly regaining his shooting touch and starting to punish opponents on the offensive end of the floor. However, […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Nets Could Trade Kyrie Irving To Spurs For DeMar DeRozan, Dejounte Murray & Multiple 1st-Rounders

Despite numerous calls for them to undergo a full-scale rebuild, the San Antonio Spurs still refuse to take a different route and choose to remain a competitive team in the 2020-21 NBA season. Instead of trading their veterans before the 2021 trade deadline and focusing on the development of their young core, it’s becoming more […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Proposed Nets-Sixers Blockbuster Would Involve Kyrie Irving And Ben Simmons

As the 2020-21 NBA season continues, several crazy trade ideas continue to surface. These include the hypothetical blockbuster deal between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers involving All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. In the proposed scenario by Jake Rogers of NBA Analysis Network, the Sixers would send a package that includes Simmons, Tyrese […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Pelicans Could Get Kyrie Irving For Bledsoe, Redick, Hayes & Three First-Rounders

With Kyrie Irving’s absence from the Brooklyn Nets due to personal reasons continuing with no end in sight just yet, rumors have been swirling regarding the six-time All-Star’s status and future with the club. He has also been mentioned in multiple trade scenarios in recent days, with the latest suggesting that the New Orleans Pelicans […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving Losing Almost $900,000 For Breaking NBA’s COVID-19 Protocols

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made headlines recently for attending a family party sans face mask while taking personal time away from his team. As a result, the six-time All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick will be docked a significant amount of pay for breaking the NBA’s health and safety protocols amid the […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Bucks Could Get Kyrie Irving For Package Centered On Jrue Holiday

As of this writing, the Milwaukee Bucks are off to a solid start, with their 8-4 record tying them for third place in the Eastern Conference. However, a new report suggests that the club could improve its chances of winning this year’s NBA Finals by making a trade for disgruntled Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving. […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Heat Could Get Kyrie Irving For Three Players & Two First-Rounders In Hypothetical Trade

Although the Brooklyn Nets just added yet another proven superstar by acquiring James Harden from the Houston Rockets, concerns remain regarding the status of Kyrie Irving, who has missed the team’s last five games due to unspecified personal reasons. Given the possibility that the organization might not be too happy with the former All-NBA point […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Kyrie Irving Linked To Heat In Rumored ‘Three-Way Deal,’ According To Bill Simmons

Entering the 2020 offseason with a plethora of trade assets, the Miami Heat are in a strong position to engage in a blockbuster deal that would enable them to land another star. Bam Adebayo may have blossomed into an All-Star caliber talent last season, but in order to have a better chance of defending their […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets Could Swap James Harden For Kyrie Irving, ‘Hoops Habit’ Suggests

The Brooklyn Nets are currently emerging as a likely trade destination for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Armed with a plethora of precious trade assets, the Nets are in a strong position to engage in a blockbuster deal with the Rockets this offseason. In most trade rumors linking “The Beard” to the Nets, Brooklyn is […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant’s Return Could Pose Major Concern On Nets’ Future Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets may not currently be considered a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference, but things are expected to dramatically change once their two main men, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, return from injury and regain their All-Star forms. Once a healthy Durant and Irving rejoin their roster, the Nets will undoubtedly turn from […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Insiders Reveal Why Cavaliers Drafted Dion Waiters And Past Drama With Kyrie Irving

In a recent article, NBA insiders Joe Vardon, Bill Oram, and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic talked about the brief but controversial stint of veteran shooting guard Dion Waiters on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Waiters, selected as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, was one of the young players that the Cavaliers […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Paul Millsap Could Team Up With Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving In Brooklyn Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets may have succeeded in acquiring two legitimate NBA superstars — Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant — last summer, but they don’t seem to be done yet in upgrading their current roster. Though they are yet to see the team at full-strength, rumors are circulating that the Nets could aggressively pursue quality players […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Austin Rivers Takes Stance Opposing Kyrie Irving, Other Players Pushing Cancellation Of NBA Season

Although the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have agreed to pursue resuming the 2019-20 basketball season — with a targeted restart date of July 30 — a large faction of players, led by Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, have reportedly spoken out against returning to the court. While Irving is said to […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: ‘One Respected Veteran’ & ‘One Young, Talented Player’ Could Team Up Durant & Irving Next Season

Though the 2019-20 NBA season isn’t yet over, rumors have already started to swirl about the Brooklyn Nets‘ plan to make improvements on their roster in the offseason. Despite the successful acquisition of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant last summer, the Nets still don’t seem content with their current squad and are aiming to make […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ‘Seemingly Intend’ To Turn Brooklyn Nets Into A ‘Superteam’

After successfully ending their playoff drought in the 2018-19 season, the Brooklyn Nets became more ambitious and tried to build a roster that could legitimately contend for the NBA championship title. With the help of GM Sean Marks, the Nets succeeded in acquiring their top two targets, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, in 2019’s free […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: CJ McCollum Could Complete Nets’ ‘Big 3’ With Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

After the successful acquisition of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last summer, the Brooklyn Nets have managed to turn themselves from an average playoff team to a legitimate title contender in the Eastern Conference. However — though they have yet to see their current roster at full strength — rumors continue to swirl that the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Report Hints At ‘Some’ Nets Coaches’ Frustration Over Kyrie Irving’s Injuries Amid Coaching Drama

With rumors still swirling regarding Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson’s recent dismissal, a recent report suggests that a few members of the team’s coaching staff were having a hard time dealing with superstar point guard Kyrie Irving’s health concerns, which limited him to just 20 games this season before he underwent shoulder surgery last […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Reportedly Prefers Tyronn Lue As Nets’ Next Coach After Kenny Atkinson’s Firing

Following the recent firing of Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson, reports are now suggesting that Kyrie Irving is pushing for a familiar face to take over on a long-term basis — former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue. At the moment, Jacque Vaughn is serving as the Nets’ interim head coach, and it isn’t clear […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Cleveland Cavaliers Made The Right Decision To Trade Kyrie Irving In 2017, Says Columnist Terry Pluto

After failing to defend their throne in the 2016-17 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced a huge dilemma in the summer of 2017 when their second-best player, Kyrie Irving, wanted off the team. A month after he demanded a trade, the Cavaliers sent Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a trade package including […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Could Package Dinwiddie, Allen, And LeVert To Land ‘Third Star’ Next Summer, Per ‘ESPN’

With their two best players, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, currently on the sideline due to injury, the Brooklyn Nets aren’t expected to make much noise in the Eastern Conference this season. However, the Nets will make sure that things are different next year. Aside from having a healthy Durant and Irving back, rumors are […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Kyrie Irving Injury Update: Brooklyn Nets Star Avoided ACL Tear, Could Still Miss Significant Time

Kyrie Irving may have avoided the worst-case scenario after suffering a knee injury on Saturday, but the Brooklyn Nets star could still miss significant time. Irving left his team’s 113-107 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday after falling awkwardly on his knee in the fourth quarter. While there was some initial concern that Irving […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Kyrie Irving Misses Game After Learning About Kobe Bryant’s Death

After he learned of Kobe Bryant’s death, Kyrie Irving left Madison Square Garden, missing the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. The team announced that number 11 would miss the game about an hour before tipoff, citing “personal reasons.” However, before the game, Nets coach […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Already Know Nets’ Top Targets In 2020 Offseason

With Kevin Durant still on the sideline due to injury, the Brooklyn Nets aren’t expected to make much noise in the 2019-20 NBA season. Though they are currently in the playoff race, the Durant-less Nets clearly don’t have what it takes to win the Eastern Conference and contend for the NBA championship. However, the Nets […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Celtics GM Danny Ainge Reveals Biggest Regret Regarding Kyrie Irving’s Final Season In Boston

Many people were very disappointed with how the Boston Celtics‘ 2018-19 NBA season came to an end. Despite having one of the most talented rosters in the league during that time, the Celtics have failed to live up to expectations and didn’t even manage to advance to the Western Conference Finals. In a recent interview […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Nets Star Defends Kyrie Irving Amid Latest Rumors, Says He ‘Acts Like A Normal Teammate’

With new rumors swirling around Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and his supposed attitude problems, one of his teammates — center Jarrett Allen — shot down these reports, claiming in a recent Q&A session that the six-time All-Star isn’t doing anything unusual as a teammate. As recapped by USA Today‘s For the Win, ESPN’s […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Former NBA Champion Explains Why Celtics Are Performing Better With Kemba Walker Than With Kyrie Irving

Despite losing two key contributors, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, in the 2019 NBA free agency, the Boston Celtics are surprisingly playing very well in the 2019-20 NBA season, currently sitting in the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 10-1 record. Kemba Walker may not be a better player than Irving, but […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Brooklyn Nets Comment On Report Detailing Kyrie Irving’s Alleged Mood Swings

Although the Brooklyn Nets have won only one out of their first three games in the 2019-20 NBA season, new acquisition Kyrie Irving has been on a roll so far, averaging 37.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. He debuted for his new team with a 50-point explosion against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the former […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Reveal Reaction To Kyrie Irving And Kevin Durant’s Decision To Join Nets In Free Agency

When the 2018-19 NBA season officially came to an end, the New York Knicks expressed strong confidence that they would be acquiring multiple superstars in the summer of 2019. The Knicks entered the 2019 NBA offseason with enough salary cap space to chase big names in the 2019 NBA free agency, also having enough trade […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA News: Kyrie Irving Reveals Why He Left The Boston Celtics For Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving made his first appearance for the Brooklyn Nets on media day, and the guard had plenty to share regarding his offseason decision and last season’s struggles. Following his trade to the Boston Celtics, Irving vouched to re-sign with the team in front of thousands of fans. As the 2018-19 NBA season progressed, there […]

By Rayan Haidar | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Reacts To Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving’s Recruitment To Nets, ‘That’s Family’

It has been nine months since Carmelo Anthony played his last game in the NBA. Since being waived by the Chicago Bulls to become an unrestricted free agent, Anthony is still searching for an NBA team that will allow him to continue his NBA career. However, recently, there is a growing belief around the league […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

With Kyrie Irving Gone In Boston, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Ready To Reach Superstar Status, Says Aron Baynes

The departure of Kyrie Irving in the 2019 NBA free agency period has undeniably broken the hearts of lots of Boston Celtics’ fans, especially those people who believed that “Uncle Drew” would be the player that would help them end their title drought. However, the Celtics could somehow receive some benefits from Irving’s decision to […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Kyrie Irving’s Final Season With Celtics Would Be Different If Gordon Hayward Returned Stronger And Healthier

Kyrie Irving’s final season with the Boston Celtics has been filled with drama and frustrations. Whenever the Celtics lost games during the 2018-19 NBA season, the All-Star point guard was frequently caught criticizing his young teammates. However, aside from their young core, it seems like Irving also had some issues with other people in the […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving ‘Lost Faith’ In Celtics After Souring Early On Danny Ainge, Per Jackie MacMullan

Despite assuring fans last October that he had plans of re-signing with the Boston Celtics, it became more and more apparent as the 2018-19 season went on that Kyrie Irving was going to be taking his talents elsewhere in free agency. As a new report suggests, it didn’t take long for Irving to become unhappy […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Celtics GM Danny Ainge Had ‘Pretty Good Idea’ Kyrie Irving Would Leave Boston In March Or April

A year ago, no one would have thought that Kyrie Irving would be leaving the Boston Celtics. Before the 2018-19 NBA season started, Irving gave an assurance that he would be re-signing with the Celtics in the 2019 NBA free agency. However, Irving had a change of heart in the middle of the season and […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Would Have Joined Knicks Instead Of Nets If KD Didn’t Suffer Injury

During the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend, rumors have started to circulate about the possibility of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving playing together on the same team. The rumors heated up days before the 2019 NBA free agency started, with the New York Knicks emerging as the top favorite to land both superstars. Durant and Irving […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Terry Rozier ‘Not Far Behind’ Kyrie Irving, Still A Bargain For Hornets, Says Agent Aaron Turner

After a season filled with drama and frustration with the Boston Celtics, Terry Rozier headed into the summer of 2019 with the goal of finding a team that could give him a starting role and a decent contract. Rozier succeeded to achieve both goals after the Boston Celtics agreed to send him to the Charlotte […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Terry Rozier Talks About Playing Under Kyrie Irving And Isaiah Thomas And His Future With Hornets

Terry Rozier, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, spent the first four years of his NBA career playing as a backup point guard for the Boston Celtics. Luckily, after a sign-and-trade deal that sent him to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Kemba Walker took place in the 2019 NBA free […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Bobby Portis Shares Interesting Information About Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant Pairing In Brooklyn

When the 2018-19 NBA season officially ended, the New York Knicks emerged the No. 1 favorite team to land Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the 2019 NBA free agency. The Knicks headed into the summer of 2019 loaded with enough salary cap space for two max free agents. Unfortunately for the Knicks, though, Irving […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant Would Make Nets ‘Interesting’ But Not ‘Great,’ Says Colin Cowherd

After ending their three-year playoff drought, the Brooklyn Nets revealed their ambitious plan to build a roster that can legitimately contend for the NBA championship title in the 2019-20 NBA season. Entering the 2019 NBA offseason with enough salary cap space for two max slots, the Nets succeeded in acquiring Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Charles Oakley Reveals Main Reason Why Superstars Avoided New York Knicks In Free Agency

Despite missing the Eastern Conference Playoffs for the sixth straight year, New York Knicks owner James Dolan has expressed strong confidence that they could build a roster that can legitimately contend for the NBA championship title in the 2019-20 NBA season. The Knicks entered the summer of 2019 with enough salary cap space to chase […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA News: Brooklyn Nets Land New ‘Big Three’ Of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, And DeAndre Jordan

It’s almost official — the Brooklyn Nets now have a new Big Three. With one hour until the official start of NBA free agency, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Nets were signing Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and DeAndre Jordan. The report noted that Durant would be signing a four-year, $164 million deal while Irving […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Brooklyn Nets Have Surpassed The New York Knicks As Frontrunner To Land Kevin Durant

For months, NBA rumors indicated that Kevin Durant was joining the New York Knicks to become the biggest star in the sport’s biggest market. It turns out they may have just been off by a few miles. On Sunday, reports emerged that Durant was actually headed for the Brooklyn Nets after the team’s aggressive push […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: With Kyrie Irving Deal Almost Done, Brooklyn Nets Will Now Target Kevin Durant And DeAndre Jordan

With Kyrie Irving almost locked in, the Brooklyn Nets are rumored to be turning their attention to landing Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan to form a new “big three” that can launch the team to title contention. As ESPN reported this weekend, Kyrie and the Nets are moving toward completing a four-year deal for the […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Here’s Why Lakers Want Kyrie Irving To Sign With Nets, Per Adrian Wojnarowski

Along with the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been among Kyrie Irving’s top suitors ahead of the 2019 free agency period but have mostly lagged behind the two New York-based teams. While it could be interesting if the Boston Celtics point guard reunites with LeBron James in Los […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Celtics Pursuing Kemba Walker, Marc Stein Says

With NBA free agency beginning for real next Sunday, most eyes are on the likes of Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Kyrie Irving. But one of the other major free agents who may be jumping to a new team is Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker. Walker, who has played his entire career in Charlotte, has […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Replicate Lakers’ 2018 Strategy If They Fail To Land Top Offseason Targets, Per ‘SNY’

Entering the 2019 NBA offseason, the New York Knicks expressed confidence that they could build a roster that can legitimately contend for the NBA championship in the 2019-20 NBA season. After engaging in a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks before the February NBA trade deadline, the Knicks have opened up enough salary cap space […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: D’Angelo Russell Could Return To Lakers

D’Angelo Russell was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, as a guard out of Ohio State. Russell’s tenure with the Lakers, which lasted for only two seasons, was generally remembered as a disappointment, and his most famous moment as a Laker, per SB Nation, came […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Reveals Major Reason Why He’s Unlikely To Re-Sign With Celtics, Per ESPN’s MacMullan

When they acquired him in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics thought that Kyrie Irving would be the player that would lead them back to the NBA Finals and allow them to hang another championship banner at TD Garden. Unfortunately, after two dramatic seasons in Boston, multiple signs are pointing to […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

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