Will Kyrie Irving leave the Nets, and will Kevin Durant be next?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will Kyrie Irving leave the Nets, and will Kevin Durant be next?

New York Times  

Despite the Nets not having a selection in this year’s NBA Draft, the organization was still at the center of the chatter at its Barclays Center home on Thursday. It’s a big “if,” but if neither Irving nor Durant suffers a serious injury throughout the season and both are healthy for the playoffs, the Nets would have a chance to win a championship. There are two ways Irving is still on this team next season: Either he picks up his option or he signs a new multi-year contract with Brooklyn that is shorter than what he’s seeking. I agree with Joe that Irving’s best move may be to opt into the player option, see what the never-before-seen Nets, co-starring Durant and Simmons, look like, stay healthy and then go into free agency next summer. Vardon: In summary, Irving has no leverage, Durant has no “options,” as most people would understand the word, and if we wind up in a nuclear situation where KD demands a trade, the Nets would be OK because Durant’s contract is so lucrative that, by rule, the return on a trade for him would have to be about that big.

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Lakers newsletter: Why LeBron James would still love to reunite with Kyrie Irving
7 months ago

Lakers newsletter: Why LeBron James would still love to reunite with Kyrie Irving

LA Times  

Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, my weekly-ish opportunity to rant and rave about whatever I want and no one, not even you, can stop me. Let’s talk about Kyrie Irving and LeBron James “Here, you guys,” he said. Anyways, at the end of this episode, 55 minutes into an hourlong …

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
7 months ago

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one of his former teams, in the playoffs two years ago. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in …

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’
7 months ago

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’

New York Times  

With Kyrie Irving front and center on the NBA’s biggest stage, his former teammate LeBron James admitted that he wishes the two were still playing together, with James calling Irving “the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen.” “Sitting here watching it, I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth,” James told his co-host, …

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
11 months ago

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas. A year after he was traded by the Nets, Irving returned for the first time Tuesday night and said he doesn’t worry about people’s opinions of his 3 1/2 seasons with Brooklyn. “I don’t want to get too …

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. It’s up in the air on what may happen.” The fans were undeniably thrilled in July 2019, when Durant and Kyrie Irving decided together to sign with the Nets as free agents. “The people that follow the Brooklyn Nets, they understood what we went through …

Kyrie Irving asks LeBron James if he wants to join Mavericks, per sources: How realistic is a reunion?
1 year, 7 months ago

Kyrie Irving asks LeBron James if he wants to join Mavericks, per sources: How realistic is a reunion?

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has reached out to his former teammate LeBron James in an attempt to see if the Los Angeles Lakers star would come to Dallas, league sources tell The Athletic. Whether James would be acquired through trade or free agency, Dallas would have to gut its roster — including shooting and defense — to accommodate both …

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?
1 year, 7 months ago

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?

New York Times  

It sounds like a low-scoring battle of the Great Lakes. But Cleveland columnist Jason Lloyd and Chicago columnist Jon Greenberg have distinctly different opinions on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should try to reunite Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, and they’re piling up the points. — Jason Lloyd Kyrie Irving and LeBron James laugh during the Cavaliers’ game against the …

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.

Slate  

There was once a time among the NBA’s chattering classes that Kevin Durant all but walked on water. No young athlete stays sainted forever, but it’s hard to think of one whose career has taken a downright stranger set of turns since that period of universal approbation than Kevin Durant. Durant’s Phoenix Suns—his third team in the past five years—are …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Durant's arrival with the Phoenix Suns hasn't been all smooth sailing. But, when Durant has played, he's been impressive, and the Suns are unbeaten with him in the lineup, fueling hopes of a first NBA championship for the franchise in its 55-year history. Durant's arrival adds to an already talented Suns roster, which includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and …

Durant, Irving trades signal end of an empty era for Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

Durant, Irving trades signal end of an empty era for Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — James Harden arrived in Brooklyn and predicted his partnership with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be “ scary hours.” It was over in a New York minute. “We’ve had a lot of frustration here with not being able to get that group on the court consistently and seeing what it really looks like,” Marks said. After …

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant is leaving Brooklyn, as Kyrie Irving just did and James Harden before that. The Nets traded Durant to the Suns on Thursday as part of a four-team deal, a blockbuster that kicked off the NBA’s trade deadline day. The Nets acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a …

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources

New York Times  

The Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package including Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation, league sources told The Athletic. Durant, a 13-time NBA All-Star, was in his third season with the Nets, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. GO DEEPER Amick: Kevin Durant …

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era

New York Times  

NEW YORK – And now, the Kevin Durant era is over in Brooklyn. “I’m just glad he got out of.” 🎥 @MarkG_Medinapic.twitter.com/SxPvUbpr5v — The Athletic February 9, 2023 Upon their arrival in 2019, Durant and Irving were handed the keys to the franchise, joining a group of players who bonded like a college team the season before and surprised everyone …

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James will still team up for the Lakers: 28 NBA trade deadline thoughts
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James will still team up for the Lakers: 28 NBA trade deadline thoughts

New York Times  

Twenty-eight thoughts after a furious trade deadline that caused shifts in the NBA … or did they? I’d predicted Russell Westbrook had played his last game for the Lakers, I’d just spoken with Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks not 24 hours earlier and had no idea Brooklyn was going to trade Kevin Durant. The three biggest trades at the …

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official

News 18  

Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to Dallas” messages to Irving and Markieff Morris, who came over from the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, who received a similar social media greeting from Brooklyn. Irving, …

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 11 months ago

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

China Daily  

Kyrie Irving's rocky tenure with the Brooklyn Nets ended on Sunday when the veteran guard was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had …

NBA: Kyrie Irving headed to the Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving headed to the Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets

Firstpost  

Dallas: Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had a chance to click. And I think for Dallas, they got a big-time star to go with the …

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 11 months ago

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had a chance to click. And I think for Dallas, they got a big-time star to go with …

Lakers miss another chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. So now what?
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers miss another chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. So now what?

New York Times  

The Lakers came up short in their pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by acquiring the eight-time All-Star from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon, as first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. That’s before even considering a potential objective from Nets owner Joe Tsai to send Irving to any team but the Lakers, …

What does the Kyrie Irving trade mean for the rest of the Eastern Conference?
1 year, 11 months ago

What does the Kyrie Irving trade mean for the rest of the Eastern Conference?

New York Times  

In a trade big enough to have ripple effects across the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks agreed Sunday afternoon to acquire Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick and multiple second-round picks. Alex Schiffer, Nets beat writer: Trading Irving was always going to lower the Nets’ ceiling …

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request
1 year, 11 months ago

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ come-from-behind win over Washington on Saturday night, a day after he told the team he would like to be traded. Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn said after the Nets’ 125-123 win that Irving did not attend the game and that the player’s absence was excused. He did say Irving “was not …

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, draft picks
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, draft picks

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Tim Cato and Alex Schiffer The Brooklyn Nets traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2029, the teams announced Monday. — Schiffer GO DEEPER Bye, Kai: Kyrie Irving trade ends an era of unfulfilled expectations and controversy What Dinwiddie brings to …

Why the Clippers are pursuing a Kyrie Irving trade, and what they risk in doing so
1 year, 11 months ago

Why the Clippers are pursuing a Kyrie Irving trade, and what they risk in doing so

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: Kyrie Irving was traded to the Mavericks on Sunday for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick and multiple future second-rounders. NEW YORK – When the Brooklyn Nets visited the LA Clippers in November, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving wasn’t there. He really didn’t have that chance to take that step because ‘Bron was there for …

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith
1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith

LA Times  

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s trade demand was met by the Nets as Brooklyn agreed to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets have met the trade demands of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, people from across the NBA not authorized to speak publicly have confirmed …

Kyrie Irving is SCRATCHED by Nets due to a 'sore calf' following trade demand
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving is SCRATCHED by Nets due to a 'sore calf' following trade demand

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving has been scratched from Saturday's Brooklyn Nets game due to what the team is calling a 'sore calf,' thereby preserving the point guard's health ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. The fourth-place Nets host the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday – one day after Irving demanded a trade from Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks. Kyrie Irving has been …

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant. 'Among rival teams, there's far more interest in inquiring on Kevin Durant's reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request and how that may impact KD's future with the Nets,' read a Wojnarowski tweet. Although he's signed in Brooklyn through the …

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports

Firstpost  

New York: Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract worth …

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets
1 year, 11 months ago

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract …

Clippers have interest in acquiring Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving
1 year, 11 months ago

Clippers have interest in acquiring Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving

LA Times  

With a dramatic late push, the Clippers emerged Saturday with a victory. Still unknown is the larger question that surrounds the franchise: Will their entry into the Kyrie Irving sweepstakes let them leave the NBA’s trade deadline with a point guard? For all the drama that unfolded inside Madison Square Garden as Nicolas Batum’s last-second three-pointer staved off a 17-point, …

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'

Daily Mail  

The two parties were reportedly unable to come to an agreement on a new deal Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline, according to a report. Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline The 30-year-old guard will be an unrestricted …

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets

LA Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has asked the team to trade him by the NBA’s Feb. 9 deadline. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving wants out of Brooklyn, and like last summer the Lakers are among the favorites if the Nets decide to honor his trade request. But my focus, initially, if I could do it over, would be to heal and …

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?
1 year, 11 months ago

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?

New York Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from Brooklyn, league sources tell The Athletic, an ask that comes about seven months after teammate Kevin Durant did the same before pulling back when a move never materialized. These non-basketball factors are still part of the calculus, even if Irving might want to reunite with LeBron James and make a run …

NBA: Kyrie Irving carries Nets to ninth straight win over Knicks
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving carries Nets to ninth straight win over Knicks

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving scored 21 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Brooklyn Nets continue its recent dominance of the visiting New York Knicks in a 122-115 victory on Saturday night in New York. Irving helped Brooklyn improve to 3-6 since losing star Kevin Durant to a sprained right knee, and his big fourth quarter allowed the …

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'
1 year, 11 months ago

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'

Daily Mail  

Kevin Durant will resume on-court activities and will return to running this week. There is 'optimism' Kevin Durant will return to action before the All-Star Break for Brooklyn The Nets confirmed they would re-evaluate Durant in two weeks but it is a positive update for Jacque Vaughn and the rest of his coaching staff. 'Kevin Durant's right MCL sprain was …

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?
2 years ago

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?

New York Times  

The Nets ruled out eight players ahead of their game against the Pacers on Saturday, including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Here’s what you should know: Durant was ruled out due to injury management while Irving is listed as out with left adductor tightness. Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Ben Simmons and T.J. Warren were also ruled out due to injury …

Kevin Durant and Nets keep winning but heavy minutes continue
2 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Durant and Nets keep winning but heavy minutes continue

New York Times  

NEW YORK — With eight minutes remaining in the Nets’ 122-116 win over the Hornets on Wednesday, Jacque Vaughn faced a dilemma he’s seen too often lately: To sub or not to sub? Durant, Irving and Vaughn all concurred the Nets should run more of it, but Durant said “it’s gotta be a balance. Me and him coming off screen …

Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball
2 years, 1 month ago

Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving apologized Sunday morning to anyone who felt threatened or hurt when he posted a link to a documentary with antisemitic material, clearing the way to finally play again for the Brooklyn Nets. “I’m just here to focus on the game,” Irving said after scoring 14 points in helping the Nets to a 127-115 victory over …

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension
2 years, 1 month ago

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback from suspension Sunday night as he was named in the starting five for their 127-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback Sunday night following suspension for Tweet Nets guard Kyrie Irving shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar The 30-year-old ignited controversy by tweeting a link to …

CJ McCollum, NBPA leaders discuss Kyrie Irving’s future on executive committee
2 years, 2 months ago

CJ McCollum, NBPA leaders discuss Kyrie Irving’s future on executive committee

New York Times  

What happens when the leader of a union becomes the face of a crisis? That’s what the NBPA is trying to figure out, as executive committee member Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for refusing to “unequivocally say he has no antisemetic views,” after tweeting a film containing those views to his 4.6 million followers. “I think …

NBA executives poll: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and the debates surrounding the Nets’ future (again)
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA executives poll: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and the debates surrounding the Nets’ future (again)

New York Times  

If you took the name away and posted Kyrie Irving’s resume’ on the proverbial NBA job board, there’s not a general manager alive who wouldn’t come running. Yet in the wake of Irving’s recent suspension from the Brooklyn Nets for refusing to “unequivocally say he has no antisemetic views,” and after all these years in which he missed more Nets …

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant said the team has the ability to tune out all the turbulence. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke Friday at the Nets’ shootaround in Washington ahead of the evening’s game against the Wizards. Our game Unites people and I wanna make sure that’s at the …

Nets inform Kyrie Irving of 6 action items to complete to return from suspension: Sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Nets inform Kyrie Irving of 6 action items to complete to return from suspension: Sources

New York Times  

The Brooklyn Nets have informed suspended star Kyrie Irving of the six action items he must complete in order to return to the franchise in the wake of controversy from him posting a movie link with antisemitic material, multiple league sources told The Athletic. Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team: – …

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult
2 years, 2 months ago

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kevin Durant said Friday the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week a bit differently — a week in which his coach was fired and teammate Kyrie Irving was suspended for posting a link to an antisemitic work. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke …

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
2 years, 2 months ago

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that …

NBA | Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to disavow anti-Semitism
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA | Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to disavow anti-Semitism

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets on Thursday suspended star guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games, saying that despite holding a second press conference to address a controversial documentary he had still refused to disavow anti-Semitism. Irving has faced heavy criticism since posting a link to the 2018 film on Twitter last week and initially defended doing so during a contentious …

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving is 'insulated by fame and money'
2 years, 2 months ago

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving is 'insulated by fame and money'

Daily Mail  

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has called Kyrie Irving 'out of step with reality' for refusing to apologize for posting anti-Semitic material to his Twitter, and said there is 'little hope' the Nets star will change. Kyrie Irving refused to answer whether he held anti-Semitic beliefs on Thursday to media 'The Nets finally forced Irving to acknowledge the damage he's done …

Analysis: Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner
2 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner

Associated Press  

Steve Nash got paroled. Some will say fired, and the official term used Tuesday was that Nash and the Brooklyn Nets agreed “to part ways,” which is the popular phrasing these days when a coach leaves a team. Irving made a podcast appearance in the fall of 2020, while the bubble season — the one that Irving railed against and …

NBA: Nets' Kyrie Irving skips press meet amid social media post fallout
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Nets' Kyrie Irving skips press meet amid social media post fallout

Firstpost  

Sean Marks said the Nets don’t want to cause additional “fuss” by Kyrie Irving speaking again after they played against the Bulls. Irving defiantly defended himself and his right to post whatever he believes after the Nets’ game Saturday, and general manager Sean Marks said the team doesn’t want to cause additional “fuss” by Irving speaking again after it plays …

Aldridge: Nets, grasping at straws, have many more problems than their head coach
2 years, 2 months ago

Aldridge: Nets, grasping at straws, have many more problems than their head coach

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2022. GO DEEPER It's long past due for Kyrie Irving to be accountable for his actions: Koreen Were that letter writer around today, he’d be live-Tweeting his hate, and he’d quickly be backed up by a thousand likes, and he’d be on cable TV by the next morning, egged …

Kyrie Irving’s news conference and a stunning loss: Scenes from a disastrous night in Brooklyn
2 years, 2 months ago

Kyrie Irving’s news conference and a stunning loss: Scenes from a disastrous night in Brooklyn

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Less than three weeks ago, when all was relatively calm in NetsWorld, Kevin Durant said something ominous that was worth filing away for later in the season. Did I harm anybody?” A quick chronology for how the Nets are living out Durant’s premonition barely two weeks into the season: On Friday, the Nets organization and governor Joe …

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