The Lakers would've had an easier time offloading Russell Westbrook than Brooklyn would've had getting rid of Irving. Dude was radioactive. Nobody would go near ...
Short of a sign and trade, Brooklyn's choices are to give him a long-term deal or lose him for nothing. [According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10063026-ball-is-in-the-nets-court-as-kyrie-irving-seeks-long-term-extension), Irving wants to stay with the Nets, who, to this point, have not communicated a similar desire. Don't think for a second that the Nets, and every other team that might possibly be interested, aren't considering the possibility of Irving returning to his radioactive ways the moment he has his long-term deal. [Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/), who were presumably ready to play out this season with Irving and then wash their hands of him by letting him walk as a free agent, be ready to sign up for another long-term contract with the guy? [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) was considered too toxic to even be around his own team back in early November, his market value was in the tank. The [Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) would've had an easier time offloading [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) than Brooklyn would've had getting rid of Irving.
Just as they had this summer, Kyrie Irving's camp has reiterated his desire to stay in Brooklyn.
“Kyrie Irving is the head of that snake, same as if Kevin Durant was there it’d be him, too,” 76ers big man Montrezl Harrell said. “He’s been really good at picking his spots, understanding when we need him to take over the game, understanding how to be a decoy sometimes, how to be a screener. And big buckets at the end of the game, whether it was getting fouled, rebound, just big plays. Irving had been eligible for a full five-year max contract two summers ago, but his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine saw talks break down and the offer pulled from the table. The timing of the report is notable. His shooting splits of .526/.500/.905 over that span have been stellar.
The Brooklyn Nets at one point found themselves in a 17-point hole against the Golden State Warriors on the road on Sunday night, but the Kyrie Irving-led Nets ...
We have movement on the Kyrie Irving extension front. Or better said, a lack of movement. All things indicated that the Brooklyn Nets and Irving were headed ...
The Nets abstained from offering Irving any sort of long-term extension in each of the last two off-seasons. The real question is if both sides can just meet in the middle. The key thing to note is Irving’s mention of the lack of conversation. The Nets appear to not be in any sort of rush. He then missed eight games at the beginning of this season after being suspended by the team for posting anti-semitic content to his social media channels. The desire is to make Brooklyn home, with the right type of extension, which means the ball is in the Nets’ court to communicate now if their desire is the same.”
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is seeking a contract extension, and according to his agent, talks have yet to materialize. "Around Kyrie and staying with ...
[Irving is eligible for a max extension of four years and roughly $200 million](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10063026-ball-is-in-the-nets-court-as-kyrie-irving-seeks-long-term-extension). [#Nets](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nets)without Kevin Durant: “They’re still pretty good though without (him). [@Chris Haynes](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes). Irving is in the final year of his deal. Either the court is slippery or it’s the bottom of his shoes. The Philly are going nuts after the replays showed that Kyrie flop that Embiid got called for a foul on. The Philly fans are going nuts after the replays showed that Kyrie flop that Embiid got called for a foul on. End of the first quarter: Nets and Sixers tied at 41. Kyrie Irving had something to say to either the refs or the Sixers as he walked toward the Nets bench. Kyrie Irving makes the free throw. “He just made a choice to put his head down and be aggressive for our team… “Around Kyrie and staying with the Nets?
He's eligible for a four-year deal worth about $200MM.
The situation may be different if Irving hits the free agent market this year. Irving will be an unrestricted free agent this summer if the two sides can’t agree on an extension. The desire is to make Brooklyn home, with the right type of extension, which means the ball is in the Nets’ court to communicate now if their desire is the same.” [latest round of All-Star voting](https://www.nba.com/news/2023-all-star-voting-third-returns). “We have had no significant conversations to date. I have reached out to the Nets regarding this,” said his agent, Shetellia Irving.
De cara al partido del miércoles en Filadelfia, el base All-Star está generando confianza en su equipo mientras evita recibir el crédito por mantener a ...
Después de semanas de usar gafas de sol en el podio para sus conferencias de prensa con los reporteros luego de su suspensión, Irving se quitó las gafas después de la victoria del viernes contra el Jazz y nuevamente luego del triunfo del domingo sobre los Warriors. “No me he olvidado de ellos, pero es algo que no priorizo tanto porque el equipo es lo más importante aquí y solo me aseguro de la mejor manera que sé, mental, física y emocionalmente. [James Harden](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3992/james-harden) de cara al juego de los Sixers. Al aprender a sentirse cómodo nuevamente en la parte superior de la cadena alimenticia de los Nets, la confianza que Irving está construyendo con el resto del grupo está a la vista. Cuando se le preguntó el domingo cuál era su posición después del comienzo difícil de la temporada, ofreció un vistazo a su forma de pensar. A pesar de todo, los jugadores de los Nets confían en que Irving estará allí para ellos cuando lo necesiten. Durant estaba lastimado, Irving entraba y salía de la alineación y Harden aparentemente jugó como si ya no quisiera estar allí. Irving presionó con fuerza contra la idea de que los Nets repetirían la caída en picada del año pasado sin Durant cuando perdieron 11 juegos seguidos en enero y febrero mientras Durant estaba fuera por un esguince en su rodilla izquierda. Irving jugó 29 partidos la temporada pasada debido a su decisión de no vacunarse contra el COVID-19, lo que le impidió jugar en casa durante la mayor parte de la temporada debido al mandato de vacunas de la ciudad de Nueva York. No importa quién tenga el balón en sus manos, siempre y cuando sean agresivos y sea la mejor oportunidad para nuestro equipo”. Pero lo más importante es que confían en él. Es la característica que lo define.
Jan 15, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) stands for the anthem before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at ...
More controversy followed this season, and some reports suggest [that has soured the Nets on Irving even more](https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/nets-owner-completely-done-with-kyrie-irving/606713). “We have had no significant conversations to date. [told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10063026-ball-is-in-the-nets-court-as-kyrie-irving-seeks-long-term-extension).
Nets star Kyrie Irving could not help but clap back at a Sixers fan that was sitting courtside during Wednesday's matchup.
Perhaps Kyrie Irving was feeling a bit aggrieved by how the Sixers fan welcomed Ben Simmons back to Philly. Based on the video below, it is clear that the unruly fan was not backing down: [Kyrie Irving](https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-doc-rivers-hysterically-sarcastic-kyrie-irving-response-amid-kevin-durant-injury) was given a stark reminder of this notion on Wednesday as the Sixers hosted the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center.
Kyrie Irving made his desire to remain with the Brooklyn Nets be known, but his camp has done their part and now it's on the franchise.
After an 0-4 start to the Durant-less stretch, the Nets clawed out back-to-back victories over Utah and Golden State on the back of 48 and 38-point performances from their newfound number one option. The former number one pick has averaged 26.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting from the field and 40.0 percent from three in 27 games following the suspension. Since returning from the eight-game layoff, Irving has notably remained out of the headlines while proving to be one of the league’s top guards. That marks the first time in Irving’s career he has recorded 30-plus points, five-plus rebounds and five-plus assists in three consecutive games. Any possibility of the New Jersey Native remaining in Brooklyn long-term nearly died when the team suspended Irving early this season for social media posts linking to an antisemitic film. [Nets guard Kyrie Irving](https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kyrie-irving-fans-feeling-vindicated-outclassing-stephen-curry-warriors) is voicing his desire to remain in Brooklyn long-term.
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) keeps the ball away from Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, ...
Irving was already an important player for Brooklyn and that only increased once the Durant injury occurred. Irving is on the cusp of making his eighth NBA All-Star appearance and is averaging 26.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists. The desire is to make Brooklyn home, with the right type of extension, which means the ball is in the Nets’ court to communicate now if their desire is the same.”
It wasn't too long ago when all of the NBA reports stated that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were no longer going to be members of the Brooklyn Nets.
If the Nets don't give Kyrie Irving a number that he's happy with, he can very easily go to many other teams in the NBA. However, the playoffs will always be the end-all answer to how a team should improve. [Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report,](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10063026-ball-is-in-the-nets-court-as-kyrie-irving-seeks-long-term-extension) Kyrie Irving wants Brooklyn to become his long-term home.
Kyrie Irving Reportedly Wants Long-Term Contract Extension With the Brooklyn Nets: His agent confirms, "...the ball is in the Nets' court."
It remains to be seen if Irving will continue the next four years with the Nets. The report comes at a time when Irving is currently in the final year of his deal with Brooklyn. The desire is to make Brooklyn home, with the right type of extension, which means the ball is in the Nets’ court to communicate now if their desire is the same.”
Kyrie Irving and the Nets could not reach an agreement on a contract extension last offseason but his agent is willing to talk again.
Brooklyn would be wise to want to see how the postseason plays out before talking about next season and beyond with anyone. The Nets may not want to lock themselves into Irving for that long. They did give [him permission to find a sign-and-trade](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/27/report-nets-give-kyrie-irving-permission-to-seek-sign-and-trade-deals/), but after checking out the market, Irving opted into his $36.9 million player option for the season. The desire is to make Brooklyn home, with the right type of extension, which means the ball is in the Nets’ court to communicate now if their desire is the same.” Apparently, his agent is ready to talk extension again, as she “We have had no significant conversations to date.
Kyrie Irving is trying to force the Nets' hand with a contract extension, but it's a little early to be putting the pressure on Brooklyn.
If Brooklyn hasn’t seriously thought about giving head coach Jacque Vaughn [a multi-year deal yet](https://elitesportsny.com/2023/01/11/magic-johnson-is-officially-on-the-nets-jacque-vaughn-bangwagon/), then there’s no way they’ll be engaging Irving’s camp on a contract extension in the immediate future. Things have been going well over the past couple of months for Irving and the Nets. He’s yet to suit up for more than 54 games in a single season with the Nets. Irving signed a four-year, $141 million deal ahead of the 2019-20 season. At the beginning of the 2022-23 NBA regular season, would you have thought Kyrie Irving would be angling for a contract extension from the Nets right now? [NJ.com](https://www.nj.com/nets/2023/01/kyrie-irving-wants-to-make-brooklyn-home-but-ball-is-in-nets-court.html), Irving would be eligible for a four-year contract worth about $200 million with Brooklyn if he stuck around.