Kyrie Irving requests trade, tells Nets to trade him or he will leave in free agency this summer
Shams Charania: Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline – or will leave in free agency in July.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: A first look at the domino effect of the Kyrie Irving trade demand on the Celtics and across the NBA heading into the trade deadline masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 3:15 PM
New: A first look at the domino effect of the Kyrie Irving trade demand on the Celtics and across the NBA heading into the trade deadline masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 3:15 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Most amazing thing about trying to think of a deal the Nets could make for Kyrie – he’s not the most untradeable player on the roster. – 3:14 PM
Most amazing thing about trying to think of a deal the Nets could make for Kyrie – he’s not the most untradeable player on the roster. – 3:14 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving requests #Nets trade as tenure somehow gets more dramatic nypost.com/2023/02/03/kyr… via @nypostsports – 3:13 PM
Kyrie Irving requests #Nets trade as tenure somehow gets more dramatic nypost.com/2023/02/03/kyr… via @nypostsports – 3:13 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Not gonna lie. I would be five percent more open to the Lakers acquiring Kyrie if he had the self-awareness to have requested a trade yesterday, on Groundhog Day. AK – 3:12 PM
Not gonna lie. I would be five percent more open to the Lakers acquiring Kyrie if he had the self-awareness to have requested a trade yesterday, on Groundhog Day. AK – 3:12 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
SportsBetting.ag just sent me these odds on Kyrie Irving’s next team:
Lakers 2-1
Heat 3-1
Mavericks 4-1
Clippers 4-1
Bulls 7-1
Hawks 7-1
Jazz 8-1
Timberwolves 14-1
Kings 16-1
Celtics 100-1 – 3:12 PM
SportsBetting.ag just sent me these odds on Kyrie Irving’s next team:
Lakers 2-1
Heat 3-1
Mavericks 4-1
Clippers 4-1
Bulls 7-1
Hawks 7-1
Jazz 8-1
Timberwolves 14-1
Kings 16-1
Celtics 100-1 – 3:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Only way to offer Kyrie the max is to trade for him now. Is he worth both picks and a max contract? My instinct is no. – 3:09 PM
Only way to offer Kyrie the max is to trade for him now. Is he worth both picks and a max contract? My instinct is no. – 3:09 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
New story on @Jorge Sierra: quick reaction on Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
hoopshype.com/lists/kyrie-ir… – 3:09 PM
New story on @Jorge Sierra: quick reaction on Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
hoopshype.com/lists/kyrie-ir… – 3:09 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Reports: Kyrie Irving demands trade before Feb. 9 deadline nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/03/rep… – 3:08 PM
Reports: Kyrie Irving demands trade before Feb. 9 deadline nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/03/rep… – 3:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
When Kyrie Irving left the Boston Celtics, I used Jurassic Park and chaos theory to try and explain what happened.
Might be worth revisiting for Nets fans
celticshub.com/2019/07/02/cha… – 3:05 PM
When Kyrie Irving left the Boston Celtics, I used Jurassic Park and chaos theory to try and explain what happened.
Might be worth revisiting for Nets fans
celticshub.com/2019/07/02/cha… – 3:05 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Kyrie Irving is a max player but on a year to year basis.
I don’t see a team this offseason committing 3 or 4 years to him.
Might be a challenge for a team to commit 2 years. – 3:03 PM
Kyrie Irving is a max player but on a year to year basis.
I don’t see a team this offseason committing 3 or 4 years to him.
Might be a challenge for a team to commit 2 years. – 3:03 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Not sure how we got from “Kyrie requests a trade” to “KD coming back to the Bay????” but it’s that time of year. – 3:03 PM
Not sure how we got from “Kyrie requests a trade” to “KD coming back to the Bay????” but it’s that time of year. – 3:03 PM
Greg Rappaport @Greg_Rappaport
Teams getting ready to trade for Kyrie: pic.twitter.com/89BpLQausa – 3:00 PM
Teams getting ready to trade for Kyrie: pic.twitter.com/89BpLQausa – 3:00 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
It always pays to be Mr. Consistency… but never more so than today, as we lead @FTFonFS1 talking about Kyrie blowing up @Chris Broussard‘s beloved Nets. – 2:58 PM
It always pays to be Mr. Consistency… but never more so than today, as we lead @FTFonFS1 talking about Kyrie blowing up @Chris Broussard‘s beloved Nets. – 2:58 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
What does it all mean? In Kyrie’s world who the hell knows. But there’s a good chance there’s something bigger going on than simply contract talks breaking down with the Nets. – 2:57 PM
What does it all mean? In Kyrie’s world who the hell knows. But there’s a good chance there’s something bigger going on than simply contract talks breaking down with the Nets. – 2:57 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Butler was eventually traded to Minnesota, but if you recall when Irving did list teams he wanted the Cavs to send him to, on that list was Minnesota. Who demands a trade to the Timberwolves? – 2:56 PM
Butler was eventually traded to Minnesota, but if you recall when Irving did list teams he wanted the Cavs to send him to, on that list was Minnesota. Who demands a trade to the Timberwolves? – 2:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
According to multiple reports, Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets!
🔊 @Sam Mitchell reacts to the breaking news #NetsWorld
For continuing coverage of this story, stay tuned to NBA Radio all day https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/j8XXC8CmPz – 2:56 PM
According to multiple reports, Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets!
🔊 @Sam Mitchell reacts to the breaking news #NetsWorld
For continuing coverage of this story, stay tuned to NBA Radio all day https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/j8XXC8CmPz – 2:56 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kyrie Irving after the loss to Boston two days ago: “Just take the lessons and, as one of the leaders, just see where I can continue to prepare better and lead a better example out there.” pic.twitter.com/FvujqJX1Yu – 2:55 PM
Kyrie Irving after the loss to Boston two days ago: “Just take the lessons and, as one of the leaders, just see where I can continue to prepare better and lead a better example out there.” pic.twitter.com/FvujqJX1Yu – 2:55 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Kyrie is going to leave Brooklyn — the place he always wanted to be — in free agency this offseason to sign with Orlando or OKC or Detroit or Indiana or San Antonio or Houston — the cap space teams? Feels like a pretty empty threat. – 2:55 PM
Kyrie is going to leave Brooklyn — the place he always wanted to be — in free agency this offseason to sign with Orlando or OKC or Detroit or Indiana or San Antonio or Houston — the cap space teams? Feels like a pretty empty threat. – 2:55 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Don’t for a second doubt that Kyrie Irving’s trade demand has more players behind than Kyrie, himself. Before the blowup in 2017, LeBron and Kyrie talked Jimmy Butler into trying to demand a trade so Cleveland could get him. Then Griff was fired and it instantly went to hell. – 2:54 PM
Don’t for a second doubt that Kyrie Irving’s trade demand has more players behind than Kyrie, himself. Before the blowup in 2017, LeBron and Kyrie talked Jimmy Butler into trying to demand a trade so Cleveland could get him. Then Griff was fired and it instantly went to hell. – 2:54 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Also, please don’t even ask me about Kyrie and Detroit 😂.
It’s cold but the sun is out. Go sledding or something. – 2:53 PM
Also, please don’t even ask me about Kyrie and Detroit 😂.
It’s cold but the sun is out. Go sledding or something. – 2:53 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
What Kyrie Irving trade demand means for Celtics in East playoff race masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 2:52 PM
What Kyrie Irving trade demand means for Celtics in East playoff race masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 2:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Thoughts on Lakers/Kyrie Irving: They’ve been open to deal w/ picks if it puts them in title contention. But w/ uncertainty on availability history, pending free agency & other players involved in the deal, would the Lakers go all in? Would their assets even be enough, anyway? – 2:50 PM
Thoughts on Lakers/Kyrie Irving: They’ve been open to deal w/ picks if it puts them in title contention. But w/ uncertainty on availability history, pending free agency & other players involved in the deal, would the Lakers go all in? Would their assets even be enough, anyway? – 2:50 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
It’s hard to explain exactly how much I don’t want Kyrie on the Mavs. Why would you even risk introducing that kind of daily influence on Luka … or any other young player that may remain?
Then, why would you possibly give up an asset of any value for that risk? – 2:49 PM
It’s hard to explain exactly how much I don’t want Kyrie on the Mavs. Why would you even risk introducing that kind of daily influence on Luka … or any other young player that may remain?
Then, why would you possibly give up an asset of any value for that risk? – 2:49 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers on Kyrie Irving: They’ve been open to deal w/ picks if it puts them in title contention. But w/ the uncertainty on availability history, pending free agency & other players involved in the deal, would the Lakers go all in? Would their assets even be enough, anyway? – 2:48 PM
Lakers on Kyrie Irving: They’ve been open to deal w/ picks if it puts them in title contention. But w/ the uncertainty on availability history, pending free agency & other players involved in the deal, would the Lakers go all in? Would their assets even be enough, anyway? – 2:48 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Kyrie Irving is extension up until June 30 with Brooklyn.
If he is traded and amends the 15% trade bonus, he is not allowed to extend with his new team.
The maximum on an extension is 2 years/$78.6M with a new team but only if Brooklyn pays him the trade kicker. – 2:46 PM
Kyrie Irving is extension up until June 30 with Brooklyn.
If he is traded and amends the 15% trade bonus, he is not allowed to extend with his new team.
The maximum on an extension is 2 years/$78.6M with a new team but only if Brooklyn pays him the trade kicker. – 2:46 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
I wouldn’t be shocked if Brooklyn ends up trading KD and letting Kyrie hit free agency. His unpredictability and expiring contract hurts his value. No reason to take on bad salary for underwhelming assets when simply letting his deal expire is an option. – 2:45 PM
I wouldn’t be shocked if Brooklyn ends up trading KD and letting Kyrie hit free agency. His unpredictability and expiring contract hurts his value. No reason to take on bad salary for underwhelming assets when simply letting his deal expire is an option. – 2:45 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Have a big-picture Grizzlies at the deadline column going up soon. Written before the Kyrie news (with a one-graph addition now). I will be interested to see the butterfly effect on an Anunoby market. Seems like it could go in different ways. – 2:45 PM
Have a big-picture Grizzlies at the deadline column going up soon. Written before the Kyrie news (with a one-graph addition now). I will be interested to see the butterfly effect on an Anunoby market. Seems like it could go in different ways. – 2:45 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Keon Johnson, Greg Brown III and two 2nd round picks for Kyrie Irving.
Who says no? – 2:44 PM
Keon Johnson, Greg Brown III and two 2nd round picks for Kyrie Irving.
Who says no? – 2:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I don’t think Kyrie makes sense for anyone except the Lakers. There’s a case for the Clippers, I guess, but you’re weighing the benefit-nonsense meter and Irving’s too far on the latter side at this point, with a game that’s quietly declining. – 2:40 PM
I don’t think Kyrie makes sense for anyone except the Lakers. There’s a case for the Clippers, I guess, but you’re weighing the benefit-nonsense meter and Irving’s too far on the latter side at this point, with a game that’s quietly declining. – 2:40 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Rooting for Kyrie-to-Boston scenarios so I can witness the Internet burning to the ground – 2:39 PM
Rooting for Kyrie-to-Boston scenarios so I can witness the Internet burning to the ground – 2:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
How dare Nets try to protect themselves with a player who has played the following games per season during his time in Brooklyn:
20 of 72
54 of 72
29 of 82
40 of 51
Injuries happen, but injuries are far from the only reason Kyrie Irving has missed a bunch of games with Nets. – 2:39 PM
How dare Nets try to protect themselves with a player who has played the following games per season during his time in Brooklyn:
20 of 72
54 of 72
29 of 82
40 of 51
Injuries happen, but injuries are far from the only reason Kyrie Irving has missed a bunch of games with Nets. – 2:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
From Shams on Kyrie negotiations:
“A contract extension was offered to Irving that had stipulations in it. I’m told that his side was vehemently against any stipulations… There’s clearly a principle difference between Irving and the Nets.”
For reference, this was last summer: pic.twitter.com/eDazefI1SQ – 2:39 PM
From Shams on Kyrie negotiations:
“A contract extension was offered to Irving that had stipulations in it. I’m told that his side was vehemently against any stipulations… There’s clearly a principle difference between Irving and the Nets.”
For reference, this was last summer: pic.twitter.com/eDazefI1SQ – 2:39 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Source: The Sixers will not be making any Kyrie Irving inquiries. The organization doesn’t have any interest. – 2:39 PM
Source: The Sixers will not be making any Kyrie Irving inquiries. The organization doesn’t have any interest. – 2:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
People trying to talk themselves into Kyrie NOT being a headache on their favorite team pic.twitter.com/80wFKr0ssv – 2:36 PM
People trying to talk themselves into Kyrie NOT being a headache on their favorite team pic.twitter.com/80wFKr0ssv – 2:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Would never say never to any Heat trade possibility, but Nets at moment are about more than picks for Kyrie. And Heat aren’t dealing Bam or Butler, and can’t deal Herro due to cap rules. – 2:35 PM
Would never say never to any Heat trade possibility, but Nets at moment are about more than picks for Kyrie. And Heat aren’t dealing Bam or Butler, and can’t deal Herro due to cap rules. – 2:35 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Can someone please mix together the Nets asking teams what they are willing to offer for Kyrie, with the scene from Entourage where Ari’s boss tells him what he’s willing to pay to buy Ari out? – 2:35 PM
Can someone please mix together the Nets asking teams what they are willing to offer for Kyrie, with the scene from Entourage where Ari’s boss tells him what he’s willing to pay to buy Ari out? – 2:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
If I’m the Nets I’m asking for both Lakers firsts unprotected. The rest of the package is what it is. I doubt any other team has anything decent they’re willing to give up for him. Otherwise let Kyrie sit at home if he doesn’t want to play. – 2:34 PM
If I’m the Nets I’m asking for both Lakers firsts unprotected. The rest of the package is what it is. I doubt any other team has anything decent they’re willing to give up for him. Otherwise let Kyrie sit at home if he doesn’t want to play. – 2:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This was from late June @TheAthletic RE: Kyrie. I’m going to hold you all over with that for the time being lol
theathletic.com/3364072/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
This was from late June @TheAthletic RE: Kyrie. I’m going to hold you all over with that for the time being lol
theathletic.com/3364072/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
My guess is the Kyrie situation went like this:
Nets: We’ll do two years at the max extension we can give you.
Kyrie: I want four.
Nets: No. Two is the most we’ll do.
Kyrie: I want a trade.
Almost no other scenario makes sense. – 2:29 PM
My guess is the Kyrie situation went like this:
Nets: We’ll do two years at the max extension we can give you.
Kyrie: I want four.
Nets: No. Two is the most we’ll do.
Kyrie: I want a trade.
Almost no other scenario makes sense. – 2:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
You can understand why the Nets would react and make a panic Kyrie move in the next week.
I mean, it’s not like you can build around the guy, let him walk for nothing and just magically be back in the Finals a couple of years later.
Oh, wait… – 2:27 PM
You can understand why the Nets would react and make a panic Kyrie move in the next week.
I mean, it’s not like you can build around the guy, let him walk for nothing and just magically be back in the Finals a couple of years later.
Oh, wait… – 2:27 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving asks Nets for trade ahead of Thursday’s NBA deadline, could Lakers have interest? nj.com/nets/2023/02/k… – 2:27 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving asks Nets for trade ahead of Thursday’s NBA deadline, could Lakers have interest? nj.com/nets/2023/02/k… – 2:27 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Kyrie is trending right now. And rightfully so. Here are the best tweets on @HoopsHype:
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-twit… – 2:26 PM
Kyrie is trending right now. And rightfully so. Here are the best tweets on @HoopsHype:
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-twit… – 2:26 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
God bless and good luck to whoever signs themselves up for the Kyrie Irving experience for 4 or 5 years this coming summer.
It’ll start out awesome, but it’s not going to end that way! – 2:23 PM
God bless and good luck to whoever signs themselves up for the Kyrie Irving experience for 4 or 5 years this coming summer.
It’ll start out awesome, but it’s not going to end that way! – 2:23 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Interesting dilemma for Nets – keep Kyrie and try to make a run with KD this season. Or chase far-off picks from Lakers that front office might not last long enough to use. Happy Friday guys. – 2:22 PM
Interesting dilemma for Nets – keep Kyrie and try to make a run with KD this season. Or chase far-off picks from Lakers that front office might not last long enough to use. Happy Friday guys. – 2:22 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Just like with Durant, the Nets aren’t under pressure to trade Kyrie Irving. He can tank his own value by not playing the rest of the season, or he can raise his value for the summer by playing. – 2:20 PM
Just like with Durant, the Nets aren’t under pressure to trade Kyrie Irving. He can tank his own value by not playing the rest of the season, or he can raise his value for the summer by playing. – 2:20 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
This is such a bad move by Kyrie at the absolute wrong time. Completely misreading his market value and shows a gross lack of self awareness. Smart move would have been to continue to play well through the season and playoffs and THEN make your power move. – 2:20 PM
This is such a bad move by Kyrie at the absolute wrong time. Completely misreading his market value and shows a gross lack of self awareness. Smart move would have been to continue to play well through the season and playoffs and THEN make your power move. – 2:20 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Kyrie is obviously a spectacular talent, but he’s been a flight risk everywhere he’s been and has an incredible amount of baggage. Who is giving up something for him — while he’s on an expiring deal! — that keeps the Nets as a legitimate threat to come out of the East? – 2:18 PM
Kyrie is obviously a spectacular talent, but he’s been a flight risk everywhere he’s been and has an incredible amount of baggage. Who is giving up something for him — while he’s on an expiring deal! — that keeps the Nets as a legitimate threat to come out of the East? – 2:18 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
To me, Lakers are really the only team that makes sense for Kyrie … and they’d probably be pretty good for it … until they aren’t – 2:18 PM
To me, Lakers are really the only team that makes sense for Kyrie … and they’d probably be pretty good for it … until they aren’t – 2:18 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kyrie destroyed parity in the NBA when he hit that shot in Game 7, leading KD to Golden State. Kyrie then joined KD and Harden in Brooklyn and has done everything in his power to sabotage the operation. The league now has great parity. Maybe the conspiracy guy has been conspiring – 2:17 PM
Kyrie destroyed parity in the NBA when he hit that shot in Game 7, leading KD to Golden State. Kyrie then joined KD and Harden in Brooklyn and has done everything in his power to sabotage the operation. The league now has great parity. Maybe the conspiracy guy has been conspiring – 2:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
My guy @Trevor_Lane and I were in the middle of recording @FrontOfficeShow when the Kyrie news broke. The episode will be up shortly and you’ll get to see how our brains broke in reaction to the news that Kyrie wants a trade. – 2:17 PM
My guy @Trevor_Lane and I were in the middle of recording @FrontOfficeShow when the Kyrie news broke. The episode will be up shortly and you’ll get to see how our brains broke in reaction to the news that Kyrie wants a trade. – 2:17 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Join us!
📺 https://t.co/i80H2yPYiA pic.twitter.com/53YOOuYZDn – 2:16 PM
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– Trade scenarios
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Join us!
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Side note, thanks Kyrie for injecting a little life into an otherwise dead trade deadline. – 2:13 PM
Side note, thanks Kyrie for injecting a little life into an otherwise dead trade deadline. – 2:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I get everyone who sees this as contract posturing by Kyrie. We’ll see if he plays this week, and it could still be posturing if he goes home. It’s hard to imagine Kevin Durant moving forward with Brooklyn long term if Irving leaves though. Nets might have no choice but to extend – 2:13 PM
I get everyone who sees this as contract posturing by Kyrie. We’ll see if he plays this week, and it could still be posturing if he goes home. It’s hard to imagine Kevin Durant moving forward with Brooklyn long term if Irving leaves though. Nets might have no choice but to extend – 2:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Until Kyrie is super-duper officially traded I’ll believe it when I see it. – 2:13 PM
Until Kyrie is super-duper officially traded I’ll believe it when I see it. – 2:13 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
After a surprising turn of events ahead of the NBA trade deadline: Do you think the Lakers should trade for Kyrie Irving? – 2:11 PM
After a surprising turn of events ahead of the NBA trade deadline: Do you think the Lakers should trade for Kyrie Irving? – 2:11 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
And, if a team does trade for Kyrie without plans to give him the extension he wants the odds have to be nearly 100% that he’ll screw up everything possible for that team … and no reasonable team should be willing to give him the extension he wants, IMO – 2:11 PM
And, if a team does trade for Kyrie without plans to give him the extension he wants the odds have to be nearly 100% that he’ll screw up everything possible for that team … and no reasonable team should be willing to give him the extension he wants, IMO – 2:11 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I can’t imagine KD doesn’t feel some type of way about that move by Kyrie… – 2:11 PM
I can’t imagine KD doesn’t feel some type of way about that move by Kyrie… – 2:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Kyrie Irving has asked out (again) and that has created some chaos ahead of the trade deadline masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 2:11 PM
New: Kyrie Irving has asked out (again) and that has created some chaos ahead of the trade deadline masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 2:11 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
This Kyrie trade demand feels like a fake power play and I bet the Nets call his bluff. The teams who could have cap space are minimal and not good right now and the Nets need Kyrie to contend.
I bet he is still in Brooklyn on February 10th. – 2:10 PM
This Kyrie trade demand feels like a fake power play and I bet the Nets call his bluff. The teams who could have cap space are minimal and not good right now and the Nets need Kyrie to contend.
I bet he is still in Brooklyn on February 10th. – 2:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kyrie Irving wants to move on from the Brooklyn Nets 👀 pic.twitter.com/sImEorHxWd – 2:10 PM
Kyrie Irving wants to move on from the Brooklyn Nets 👀 pic.twitter.com/sImEorHxWd – 2:10 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
So good. So toxic. Funny thing is if Kyrie could just keep his name out of tweets that begin with “Breaking …” he would be much more likely to get everything he wants as a free agent or extension. – 2:10 PM
So good. So toxic. Funny thing is if Kyrie could just keep his name out of tweets that begin with “Breaking …” he would be much more likely to get everything he wants as a free agent or extension. – 2:10 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Kyrie Irving almost went 3 months without being a malcontent, that’s progress 👏 pic.twitter.com/fKhjvwz16y – 2:09 PM
Kyrie Irving almost went 3 months without being a malcontent, that’s progress 👏 pic.twitter.com/fKhjvwz16y – 2:09 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The drama is back in Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving pulled the trigger and the next days until Feb. 9 will be hot. It’s gonna be surprise if the LA Lakers will not exercise Irving’s case. #NetsWorld #NBATwitter
sdna.gr/mpasket/105121… – 2:06 PM
The drama is back in Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving pulled the trigger and the next days until Feb. 9 will be hot. It’s gonna be surprise if the LA Lakers will not exercise Irving’s case. #NetsWorld #NBATwitter
sdna.gr/mpasket/105121… – 2:06 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Kyrie reacting to the Nets being unwilling to meet his contractual demands by effectively blowing up its season is a hell of a way to sell his next team on giving him a long term contract. – 2:05 PM
Kyrie reacting to the Nets being unwilling to meet his contractual demands by effectively blowing up its season is a hell of a way to sell his next team on giving him a long term contract. – 2:05 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kyrie Irving submits trade request to Nets
sportando.basketball/en/kyrie-irvin… – 2:05 PM
Kyrie Irving submits trade request to Nets
sportando.basketball/en/kyrie-irvin… – 2:05 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This is off-season PTSD with Kyrie-KD distractions and other deals passing by
Putting the league on hold – 2:05 PM
This is off-season PTSD with Kyrie-KD distractions and other deals passing by
Putting the league on hold – 2:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie this season:
— 27/5/5
— 49/37/88%
— 1st in 4th quarter PPG
— All-Star starter
Where next? pic.twitter.com/QukRo6o2PY – 2:03 PM
Kyrie this season:
— 27/5/5
— 49/37/88%
— 1st in 4th quarter PPG
— All-Star starter
Where next? pic.twitter.com/QukRo6o2PY – 2:03 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Can someone please mix together the Kyrie request with footage from Trading Places after the orange crop report is announced? – 2:02 PM
Can someone please mix together the Kyrie request with footage from Trading Places after the orange crop report is announced? – 2:02 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Last season, James Harden asked to be traded from the Nets right before the deadline.
This season, Kyrie Irving asked to be traded from the Nets right before the deadline. – 2:01 PM
Last season, James Harden asked to be traded from the Nets right before the deadline.
This season, Kyrie Irving asked to be traded from the Nets right before the deadline. – 2:01 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
so many reasons to doubt a kyrie trade will actually happen. one being: if you’re the lakers (the only team desperate/dumb enough to be interested?) and kyrie has threatened to leave as a FA this summer, why would LA offer anything in a trade the nets actually want? – 2:01 PM
so many reasons to doubt a kyrie trade will actually happen. one being: if you’re the lakers (the only team desperate/dumb enough to be interested?) and kyrie has threatened to leave as a FA this summer, why would LA offer anything in a trade the nets actually want? – 2:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
I believe this is Kyrie’s league-leading sixth “BREAKING:” storyline of the season. – 2:01 PM
I believe this is Kyrie’s league-leading sixth “BREAKING:” storyline of the season. – 2:01 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
If Kyrie wants out, one can assume KD will want out. And if KD wants out… – 2:00 PM
If Kyrie wants out, one can assume KD will want out. And if KD wants out… – 2:00 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Kyrie Irving was posting Jordan Peterson and Jason Whitlock on his IG story yesterday and requests a trade today. It never stops. Can’t believe one of the greatest ever chose that – 2:00 PM
Kyrie Irving was posting Jordan Peterson and Jason Whitlock on his IG story yesterday and requests a trade today. It never stops. Can’t believe one of the greatest ever chose that – 2:00 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
League sources confirm Kyrie Irving has informed Nets he wants to be moved ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Sides have been unable to come to terms on new contract, which is what Irving had been seeking. Irving will be unrestricted free agent this summer. – 2:00 PM
League sources confirm Kyrie Irving has informed Nets he wants to be moved ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Sides have been unable to come to terms on new contract, which is what Irving had been seeking. Irving will be unrestricted free agent this summer. – 2:00 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
So… now that Kyrie Irving wants out from the Nets does Kevin Durant demand another trade? Or are KD and Kyrie just breaking up? – 1:59 PM
So… now that Kyrie Irving wants out from the Nets does Kevin Durant demand another trade? Or are KD and Kyrie just breaking up? – 1:59 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
#NBATwitter seeing the Kyrie Irving trade demand notification pic.twitter.com/4NsZGmciGf – 1:59 PM
#NBATwitter seeing the Kyrie Irving trade demand notification pic.twitter.com/4NsZGmciGf – 1:59 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. This comes in aftermath of sides unable to get an extension done. – 1:59 PM
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. This comes in aftermath of sides unable to get an extension done. – 1:59 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Nets fans and players and coaches over the last two months, after it looked like Brooklyn was finally back on track and establishing themselves as is one of the top teams in the East:
“We back, baby!!”
Kyrie:
pic.twitter.com/KAuJmZ9RHY – 1:59 PM
Nets fans and players and coaches over the last two months, after it looked like Brooklyn was finally back on track and establishing themselves as is one of the top teams in the East:
“We back, baby!!”
Kyrie:
pic.twitter.com/KAuJmZ9RHY – 1:59 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Have to imagine the Jazz would be a popular name for teams needing to bring in a third partner for a Kyrie Irving trade.
Jazz have so many contracts of differing size they could help facilitate a lot moves – 1:58 PM
Have to imagine the Jazz would be a popular name for teams needing to bring in a third partner for a Kyrie Irving trade.
Jazz have so many contracts of differing size they could help facilitate a lot moves – 1:58 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The obvious question is if the Lakers can construct a deal that would get the Nets interested. LA might be the only team willing to take on Kyrie under these circumstances. – 1:58 PM
The obvious question is if the Lakers can construct a deal that would get the Nets interested. LA might be the only team willing to take on Kyrie under these circumstances. – 1:58 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Kyrie stuff is so unsurprising but surprising at the same time. – 1:58 PM
The Kyrie stuff is so unsurprising but surprising at the same time. – 1:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I was always skeptical of the Nets’ desire to commit to Kyrie long-term after all that has happened. Their reluctance over recent weeks has clearly led to frustration on his end.
Now we see how they play this. – 1:58 PM
I was always skeptical of the Nets’ desire to commit to Kyrie long-term after all that has happened. Their reluctance over recent weeks has clearly led to frustration on his end.
Now we see how they play this. – 1:58 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Will the Russ-KD reunite be as fun as Kyrie-LeBron? This is certainly where it’s heading toward, right? – 1:58 PM
Will the Russ-KD reunite be as fun as Kyrie-LeBron? This is certainly where it’s heading toward, right? – 1:58 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
That historic Celtics blowout really left a lasting mark with Kyrie I guess – 1:56 PM
That historic Celtics blowout really left a lasting mark with Kyrie I guess – 1:56 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has told the franchise that he wants to be traded ahead of Thursday’s deadline, source tells ESPN. – 1:54 PM
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has told the franchise that he wants to be traded ahead of Thursday’s deadline, source tells ESPN. – 1:54 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline – or will leave in free agency in July. – 1:52 PM
Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline – or will leave in free agency in July. – 1:52 PM
Kyrie Irving @KyrieIrving
To my Peers: JUST BE YOURSelf and GROW!
Keep people around who CELEBRATE YOU unconditionally and appreciates all of the hard work that gets put in.
Distance yourself from the folks who manipulate, hate, and hurt.
Hélà
🤞🏾
– 1:01 PM
To my Peers: JUST BE YOURSelf and GROW!
Keep people around who CELEBRATE YOU unconditionally and appreciates all of the hard work that gets put in.
Distance yourself from the folks who manipulate, hate, and hurt.
Hélà
🤞🏾
– 1:01 PM
Austin Kent @AustinKent
📰All-Star Game Appearances📰
19: LeBron
18: …
17: …
16: …
15: …
14: …
13: KD
12: …
11: …
10: …
9: Steph
8: PG13, Kyrie
7: Giannis, Dame
6: DeMar, Embiid
5: Jokic
4: Luka, Tatum, Mitchell
3: Sabonis
2: Zion, Ja, Bam, Jaylen, Jrue, Randle
1: SGA, JJJ, Lauri, Hali – 10:25 PM
📰All-Star Game Appearances📰
19: LeBron
18: …
17: …
16: …
15: …
14: …
13: KD
12: …
11: …
10: …
9: Steph
8: PG13, Kyrie
7: Giannis, Dame
6: DeMar, Embiid
5: Jokic
4: Luka, Tatum, Mitchell
3: Sabonis
2: Zion, Ja, Bam, Jaylen, Jrue, Randle
1: SGA, JJJ, Lauri, Hali – 10:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20-point quarters this season:
5 — Luka Doncic
4 — Kyrie Irving
3 — Ja Morant, Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/e7Nyz5xvDa – 9:07 PM
Most 20-point quarters this season:
5 — Luka Doncic
4 — Kyrie Irving
3 — Ja Morant, Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/e7Nyz5xvDa – 9:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
For accountability here were my NBA All-Star picks:
Eastern Conference
Bam Adebayo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jaylen Brown
DeMar DeRozan
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Haliburton
James Harden
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
Pascal Siakam
Jayson Tatum – 8:42 PM
For accountability here were my NBA All-Star picks:
Eastern Conference
Bam Adebayo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jaylen Brown
DeMar DeRozan
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Haliburton
James Harden
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
Pascal Siakam
Jayson Tatum
– 8:42 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Prediction for the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game
Team LeBron:
James, Curry, Doncic, Tatum, Mitchell
Morant, Brown, George, SGA, Sabonis, Haliburton, Randle
Team Giannis
Antetokounmpo, Durant, Jokic, Irving, Williamson
Lillard, Embiid, Holiday, Adebayo, Markkanen, Jackson jr, DeRozan – 7:59 PM
Prediction for the 2023 #NBAAllStar Game
Team LeBron:
James, Curry, Doncic, Tatum, Mitchell
Morant, Brown, George, SGA, Sabonis, Haliburton, Randle
Team Giannis
Antetokounmpo, Durant, Jokic, Irving, Williamson
Lillard, Embiid, Holiday, Adebayo, Markkanen, Jackson jr, DeRozan – 7:59 PM
More on this storyline
Marc Stein: The Lakers and Mavericks are among the teams Brooklyn is expected to engage in Kyrie Irving trade talks as next Thursday’s 3 PM ET trade deadline approaches, league sources say. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / February 3, 2023
Bobby Marks: Kyrie Irving is extension eligible up until June 30 with Brooklyn. If he is traded and amends the 15% trade bonus, he is not allowed to extend with his new team. The maximum on an extension is 2 years/$78.6M with a new team but only if Brooklyn pays him the trade kicker. -via Twitter @BobbyMarks42 / February 3, 2023
Ian Begley: In the offseason, Nets owner Joe Tsai was firmly opposed to offering Kyrie Irving a max extension. That stance hasn’t changed. Irving’s trade request ahead of the deadline forces Nets to make significant decision in the coming days: -via Twitter @IanBegley / February 3, 2023