When Kevin Durant initially asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him, the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat were at the top of his list because both teams are title contenders. However, the Heat are in a tough position and lack the necessary draft capital to actually acquire any of the […]
Tag: Kyrie Irving
LeBron James Lights Up Drew League for 42 Points (VIDEO)
LeBron James made a cameo in the Drew League in South Central LA for the first time since the NBA Lockout in 2011, and he did not disappoint fans with 42 points in a victory. Despite rumors, Kyrie Irving was a no-show in his Drew League game and was spotted […]
Kyrie Irving Next Team Prop Bet: LA Lakers Betting Favorites with Russell Westbrook Trade
There’s another prop bet on the NBA board at DraftKings where you can wager on where Kyrie Irving will play next season. The Los Angeles Lakers are the betting favorite to secure Irving in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets that also involves Russell Westbrook. The Nets are shopping Irving […]
Kyrie Irving Opts In, Remains with Brooklyn Nets Next Season
The big question on everyone’s mind in Brooklyn was whether or not Kyrie Irving would remain with the Nets after contract extension negotiations hit a snag. Irving chose to stay in Brooklyn and, with a one-year player option in his contract worth $36.5 million, he made a huge decision to […]
Lakers, Clippers, Knicks Could Add Kyrie Irving if Nets Negotiations Falter
Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets reached an impasse while trying to work out a contract extension, so there’s a chance the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, or New York Knicks could swoop in and add the top-notch point guard to their roster via trade or free agency. Irving – […]
Brooklyn Nets Not Offering Kyrie Irving a Contract Extension
The Brooklyn Nets faced a tough decision regarding controversial point guard Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, and it looks like general manager Sean Marks won’t offer Irving a contract extension this offseason. Irving has a player option in his current contract for this upcoming season with the Nets worth […]
NBA High Guys: Kyrie Irving Drops 50 Points at Buzz City (VIDEO)
Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets lit up the Charlotte Hornets for a season-high 50 points and led the Nets to a 132-121 shootout victory in a hotly-contested Eastern Conference bubble fight. The Nets ended a four-game losing streak and improved to 33-33 on the season. If the season were […]
Kyrie Irving Returns, Makes Season Debut with Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving, the only non-vaccinated player on the Brooklyn Nets roster, returns to the hardwood and will make his season debut during a road game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Nets put Irving on the shelf when he opted against a COVID-19 vaccination due to personal reasons. […]
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Out, James Harden ‘Hopeful’ for Game 5
The Brooklyn Nets are down to one-third of their Big 3 after Kyrie Irving left Game 4 with a serious ankle injury and never returned. Irving is out for Game 5 against the Bucks, while the Nets updated the status of James Harden from doubtful to hopeful with a sore […]
Hot Teams: Brooklyn Nets Win 8 Straight, Now 15-5 Since Harden Trade
The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA right now while riding an eight-game winning streak. The Nets are 15-5 since acquiring James Harden in a blockbuster trade. The surging Nets moved into the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. They are only a half-game behind […]
Collin Sexton Drops 42 Points to Beat Brooklyn in OT, Spoils Kyrie Irving’s Return to the Nets
Collin Sexton scored 22 of his game-high 42 points in double overtime to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to an upset over the Brooklyn Nets and the debut of their Big 3. Sexton spoiled the return of Kyrie Irving, who played in his first game with the Nets in two weeks […]
Kyrie Irving Misses Fourth-Straight Game with Nets, When Will He Return to Brooklyn?
Through the first 12 games of the season, the Brooklyn Nets (6-6) were missing their big stars on numerous occasions. Kevin Durant missed four games this season, while Kyrie Irving missed five games, including four in a row due to personal reasons. He’s not expected to return to the team […]
After a Flawless Bubble, NBA Postpones Game on Second Day of Season Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
After making it through 90 days in the Orlando bubble without a single case of COVID-19, the NBA couldn’t get through two days of its 2020-21 season before the virus showed up. The league announced the evening game between the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed due to […]
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Out for Season (Shoulder)
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Irving, a six-time NBA All-Star, will undergo surgery and get ready for next season with Kevin Durant. Irving, 27, is a former #1 draft pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Irving […]
Disgruntled NBA Free Agents: Why So Much Discontent?
“We sucked. Nobody was interested in playing.†Those were post-game words from Anthony Davis in February, after his New Orleans Pelicans were crushed 118-88 by the Orlando Magic. Nevermind that Davis produced a grand total of 3 points in just 21 minutes of floor time. These words of frustration came […]