Kyrie Irving

Irving has a player option that he can use to become a free agent in July, and that gives him meaningful leverage with the Nets in terms of landing with a ...

In all likelihood, the Nets would prefer to send Westbrook to a third team. If the Nets don't cooperate in sending Irving to the destination of his choice in a trade, he can threaten to simply walk to the Knicks for nothing. The Lakers and Clippers cannot create the cap space necessary to sign Irving outright, but both would surely have interest in adding the star point guard through a trade. According to Shams Charania, the Lakers, Clippers and Knicks would all be interested in Irving if he becomes available. The Knicks are likely the single-most important team involved in these proceedings because unlike the Lakers and the Clippers, they at least have somewhat plausible paths to cap space. Kyrie Irving has made it clear that he would prefer to remain in Brooklyn with the Nets at every turn.

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers could be in play for Kyrie Irving.

If Irving opts out of the final year of his deal and hits free agency, there’s no way the Clippers can acquire him since they would not have the requisite cap space and a sign-and-trade wouldn’t be feasible due to Los Angeles being so far over the hard cap as it is. We’ll know a lot more over the next 10 days or so, which is when Irving needs to make a decision about his player option. The Clippers’ scenario is less complicated than the Lakers, as the Clippers have a series of players making $11 million to $17 million to work with. After all, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded him to the Boston Celtics in 2017 for what ended up being a couple players and a first round pick. Kyrie Irving is no stranger to being in a massive deal. But according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, don’t be too surprised if they make a run at another big time trade:

As the 2022 NBA offseason officially tips off, the drama between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets have suddenly exploded.

He further noted that this could signal the star point guard to part ways and sign a deal elsewhere. Irving had a notorious 2021-2022 season due to his COVID-19 vaccination and unavailability to play in the Nets home games due to New York’s vaccine mandate. He may decide to opt it out and ink a much bigger paycheck with the Nets this summer.

The 30-year-old has until June 29 to exercise his $36.9 million player option for the 2022-23 season.

He missed most of last season’s home games because of his decision not to comply with New York City’s vaccine mandate. Miami lands 2023 3-star tight end Reid Mikeska The 30-year-old has until June 29 to exercise his $36.9 million player option for the 2022-23 season.

Kyrie Irving is reportedly at an "impasse" over his future with the Brooklyn Nets, per a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic.

“An impasse currently exists among the parties that clears the way for the seven-time All-Star to consider the open marketplace, those sources said.” Sources tell The Athletic that conversations about Irving’s future have gone stagnant between him and the Nets,” Charania reports. Kyrie Irving is reportedly at an “impasse” over his future with the Brooklyn Nets, per a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Kyrie Irving era may be ending. Shams Charania reports Monday morning that Irving and the Nets are at an "impasse" in their negotiations over a new ...

“I’ve been working on the assumption that all three — Kevin, Kyrie, Ben Simmons — will be there for the start of training camp. If Irving bolts, Brooklyn’s strongest path to adding talent would be the full $10.3 million midlevel exception. The Nets declined to comment. In all situations, a sign-and-trade appears to be likely, Charania added, although not necessary if Irving acted as an unrestricted free agent. A likelier path to any departure would be via sign-and-trade. Irving joined the Nets along withKevin Durantin the summer of 2019, though Durant missed their first season together as he recovered from a torn Achilles tendon. Charania discussed possible scenarios for the three teams, all of them speculative. [O]ne of the most anticipated free-agency situations involves Brooklyn’sKyrie Irving, who has a June 29 deadline on his $36.9 million player option for the 2022-23 season. "Kyrie Irving has until June 29th to make a decision on his player option.. Lakers and Knicks expected to emerge among potential suitors.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) A potential Irving departure would be incredibly damaging to the Nets because of their limited ability to replace him and his salary slot should Irving sign elsewhere as a free agent. Shams Charania reports Monday morning that Irving and the Nets are at an “impasse” in their negotiations over a new contract “clearing the way” for Irving to pursue the free agent market.

3 wild trade proposals for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who could be on his way out this summer, with the Lakers and Clippers interested.

Considering he can walk away for nothing, adding Kyrie Irving would be a pretty good outcome for the organization. Kyrie Irving is not quite the perfect piece for the Wizards but would allow them to continue to build toward a contender. Davis is not the perfect player but would make an interesting duo with Kevin Durant. The pair would be a better on-court fit than KD has been with Irving and keep Brooklyn in win-now mode. The Wizards superstar has seemingly been unhappy for several years but continues to stubbornly declare his loyalty to the franchise. As the Nets look to improve their roster and build a championship team around Kevin Durant, Brooklyn will not want to waste having Irving. If he is set on taking his talents elsewhere, expect the Nets to attempt to work a sign-and-trade. His unavailability has been a cause of frustration among the organization and it may have hit a breaking point.

Kyrie Irving's name was sent into the rumor mill on Monday with a report claiming the guard and the Nets are at an "impasse" in extension negotiations.

Play selfless, play team basketball, and be available … and that goes not only for Kyrie but for everybody here." We’re looking for guys that want to come in here and be part of something bigger than themselves. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers were rumored to be the two teams interested in trading for Irving, The Athletic reported Monday. Irving would have to opt into his contract for any trade to occur since those teams have salary-cap constraints.

"Did you know that this brother Kyrie Irving last season would conduct his own practices?" he said. "So when Steve Nash had the team on the floor, and they ...

Irving then played just 29 games for the Nets last season. He played just 20 games for the Nets in the 2019-20 season as a shoulder injury and knee sprain cost him time. "Did you know that this brother Kyrie Irving last season would conduct his own practices?"

We're talking about one of the more unpredictable players the NBA has ever seen. He's pledged to stay with every team he's ever departed. He pledged not to ...

If they can convince the Nets they have a path to doing so, they might be able to convince Brooklyn to cooperate on a more palatable deal. Paul is so important to Phoenix's culture that he's almost certainly not going to be on the table. When Irving asked the Cavaliers for a trade in 2018, he reportedly had four teams on his wishlist: the Knicks, the Spurs, the Timberwolves and the Heat. We've covered the Knicks. The Spurs are out of contention. The Heat also opened up a bit more draft flexibility at the trade deadline by changing the protections on a pick they owe to Oklahoma City. That could allow them to give up a first-round pick or two to sweeten the pot here. But if the Nets are open to a "four quarters for a dollar" trade construction, the Clippers can make a fairly compelling offer. He also fits Miami's star-hunting profile, and after their half-court offense sputtered against Boston, he could provide the scoring lift they need to make it back to the Finals. There have long been rumors of his interest in playing with Jimmy Butler. You could potentially get funky in a multi-team construction, but for now, any hope the Lakers have in actually landing Irving relies on his interest in going to Los Angeles. They just aren't going to offer the best package. - The Nets cannot realistically accept any 2022 free agents back in a sign-and-trade because it would trigger a hard cap that they are almost certain to exceed. Irving is the rare player who might actually be good enough to justify this sort of dysfunction, and the Nets know it. This isn't a rebuilding trade, and the Nets need to make sure they don't alienateKevin Durant. And he's going to make the biggest shots of your season. You'd have to do it with the understanding that he's going to miss games due to injury, and he's going to miss games for reasons other than injury as well.

The Lakers, Clippers and Knicks are reportedly interested in Kyrie Irving if he decides to leave the Nets this offseason.

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Trade rumors are running rampant this Monday. Why? According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Irving is still considering whether or not he'll opt in to his ...

(PS: I can’t imagine OKC would take Russ but that’s the only way LA has a chance at Kyrie; Brooklyn taking Russ back would be… If Irving declines the option he'll become a free agent. "Lakers and Knicks expected to emerge among potential suitors."

A look at what happens if Kyrie Irving declines his $36-million player option with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent or forces a trade.

Sign-and-trade deals aren’t options because of the cap implications, meaning Irving would need to first opt in with the Nets. And luckily, for the Lakers, Russell Westbrook’s expiring contract is functionally a match. Irving has the option to become a free agent this summer if he were to turn down a player option for nearly $37 million to return to the Nets for the final year of his deal. Brooklyn won just one of their three playoff series, though they lost to eventual champion Milwaukee in seven games with Irving hurt for the finale. It’s not impossible in the strict definitions of the word. That opens the door for Irving to find a new home.

He hit the game-winning shot in Game 7 to capture the NBA championship for Cleveland in 2016. But he later demanded a trade because he didn't want to share the ...

All this rumbling about Irving and the Lakers was undoubtedly made public because Irving is angling for the Nets to sign him to the maximum four-year, $190-million contract. He was eventually shouted down by the likes of James, and the Lakers eventually won their 17th title. But in three seasons, Irving has played in only 103 of 226 possible games while the Nets have only won one playoff series and were swept twice. But he later demanded a trade because he didn’t want to share the court with James. He is one of the league’s most clutch performers … when he doesn’t quit. Irving is one of the league’s best players … when he plays.

The LA Clippers have reportedly become very interested in obtaining the services of Kyrie Irving this offseason, according to reports.

As for the Clippers, their interest in Irving doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. This past season was a rough one for Lue. Kawhi Leonard, LA’s star player, missed the entirety of the season with a torn ACL. Paul George, their All-Star second in command, missed 51 games of his own due to torn ligaments in his right elbow. Nevertheless, despite his penchant for taking and making big shots, Irving was embroiled in controversy. Still, despite returning to the court full-time, Irving’s Nets flamed out in the playoffs, losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round via sweep. As countless teams are now waiting patiently to see how things will play out, the LA Clippers have joined in on the watch party. However, as first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, both Irving and the Nets are at an “impasse.”

The drama between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets continues, but it's all a negotiating tactic — unless Irving is willing to take less to walk away.

Russell Westbrook has to be part of the trade, but then a third team (likely Oklahoma City) has to get involved, and the Lakers don’t have the picks and players to both make the Nets happy and have enough sweeteners to get OKC to take on a bunch of extra salary (they would want additional firsts to take on Westbrook’s contract). Lakers fans on Twitter are desperately trying to come up with workable scenarios, but they all fall short. • A LeBron James and Irving reunion is a great headline, and this seems about the only path for a Lakers return to contention, but putting together a trade is exceedingly difficult. Players such as Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, Evan Fournier, and others could be in the trade and it would leave the Knicks with Irving, RJ Barrett, and likely Julius Randle ( although whether he returns is still a question). This keeps Irving in New York but on a team fighting to avoid the play-in not contending for a ring. • On June 29 we will have our first real indication of where things are headed — that’s the day Irving has to decide whether or not to opt into his $36.5 million for next season. • In most cases, I would say this is simply public negotiations and the two sides will work out a deal — Irving said he wanted to stay with Kevin Durant and the Nets both can’t replace him and don’t want to anger KD — but Irving is the most unpredictable player in the league. If one player — one proven to have a wandering eye — were going to buck conventional wisdom and take less to leave a good situation, it would be Irving.

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What the world is witnessing is a power struggle between the self-proclaimed GM — “it’s a co-management relationship,” Irving said — and the actual GM. Irving is a Net, and the chances from this angle still look best that he will remain a Net next season. He could self-destruct 15 teams and still have 15 more convincing themselves that maybe, just maybe, the next fit for Irving will be the right one.