Kyrie Irving

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In the end, there will likely be a compromise that is acceptable to both Irving and the Nets. The Nets have to trust that he will be healthy, available and non-controversial in that span if they are going to make a commitment to him that is anywhere near his max salary. That would wipe away a big chunk of their cap space next summer, but even if they did maximize their space, they could only get to around $34 million in space. While there will be teams with cap space this offseason, many of them would either seemingly be undesirable to Irving or would lack interest in him themselves. According to [Marc Stein](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-latest-whispers-814), however, there have been no substantive talks between the two sides yet, and some league observers believe the Nets are feeling no pressure to act quickly. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) has thrived since returning from his suspension earlier this season, but that doesn't mean his future with the [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) is set in stone.

Kyrie Irving wants a contract extension from the Nets, but they are in no rush to deal knowing he would need a sign-and-trade to get to a contender.

We all win when a record is broken and if LeBron breaks mine, I will be right there to cheer him on.” LeBron is a playmaker. That is the first game of a back-to-back for the Lakers, and they have rested LeBron in half of those for most of the season. Because LeBron is not a natural scorer. LeBron and the medical staff will speak after LeBron starts to warm up Tuesday to determine if LeBron can play in Madison Square Garden, a game he hates to miss because he loves playing in that venue. With those 11 assits LeBron moved past both Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to be fourth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. • The Lakers have officially listed LeBron (and Anthony Davis) as out for the game Monday night in Brooklyn. LeBron is averaging 30.2 points per game this season, at that pace he would set the record on Feb. 7 at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, although that would be by one point, so Feb. Feb. Let’s break down the latest numbers (this will be updated after every Lakers game until the record is set). Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has held the NBA all-time scoring record at 38,387 points since he retired in 1989.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving praised former teammate LeBron James after Brooklyn defeated the Lakers 121-104 Monday night. James is in his 20th NBA ...

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink) [spoke about James](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lebron-james-goes-berserk-missed-foul-call-patrick-beverley-gets-technical-foul-showing-ref-camera) after the win, praising his former teammate as he continues to impress at 38 years old. And I wish we could have got the chance to play against one another [on Monday night] but who knows what can happen down the line." "Continue to enjoy the shows that he put on because it's not going to be for too much longer," Irving continued. I don’t think we should be surprised. "I definitely saw this when we were playing together," Irving said when asked about James’ season.

Brooklyn All-Star Kyrie Irving didn't get a chance to face former teammate LeBron James in the Nets' victory over the Lakers Monday, but he was honest after ...

"And I have to sit in the middle and just say we have things in the works right now that we talk about, but all in all, everybody's body is different, everybody's will to play is different and everybody's desire to be out there is different. I just think those that are available to play will play and those that are not, you just got to respect their bodies and respect what they do." James, who did not play Monday because of left ankle soreness, watched from the Lakers' bench as Irving delivered 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had nothing but praise for former Cavs teammate LeBron James as the Akron native chases the NBA scoring record.

I think we should congratulate and celebrate him as much as possible. [ Irving forced his way out of Cleveland via trade](https://nesn.com/2022/10/why-ex-celtic-kyrie-irving-regrets-trade-request-from-cavaliers/), much to James’ dismay and James, as was his right, [fled for the sunny climes of Los Angeles to play for the storied Lakers](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2018/07/10/lebron-signs-four-year-deal/10571854007/). [While James won a championship in the NBA’s pandemic bubble year in 2020](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/nba/2020/10/11/lebron-james-nba-finals-miami-heat-game-6-championship/5964532002/), to say it’s been a slog since would be an understatement. Akron’s own is 117 points away from breaking the record. He’s not surprised James is on the verge of making history. "I don't think we should be surprised.

The Monday night matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers is certainly appealing on paper. That wasn't the case on the hardwood.

It's the respect between the firey defender and a skilled shot-maker. "And a few times I missed shots and he's like, 'That's off! I make sure I get my rest the night before I play Kyrie, for sure." "The ultimate competitor. That was the case with Irving. The Monday night matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers is certainly appealing on paper.