Jake Fisher: Sources with knowledge of the situation have increasingly believed Kyrie Irving‘s willingness to opt out of Brooklyn, the $6M mid-level taxpayer sign with the Lakers, where Irving can re-sign in 2023 for the long-term. More on @getcallin with @BigWos at 7:30 ET: https://t.co/Qyn7Obfi2P
Source: Twitter @JakeLFischer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
David Hardisty †clutch fans
We’re starting now… I’m sure Kyrie and the nets will also be a big discussion point. twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKq… † 13.01 hrs
Jake Fischer †JakeLFischer
Sources with knowledge of the situation increasingly believe in Kyrie Irving’s willingness to opt out of Brooklyn, and sign the $6 million taxpayer sign with the Lakers, where Irving can re-sign in 2023 for a long-term deal.
More @getcallin of @BigWos at 7:30 E.T.: callin.com/room/free-agen… † 12:58 pm
Tommy Bear †TommyBear
Kyrie: “Okay, who wants to work on a sign-and-trade!?!?!?!. Let’s go!!”
NBA teams:
pic.twitter.com/QSPHDO0JI1 † 12:41 pm
Adam Mares †Adam_Mares
The Nets, listening to the competition bureau, explain to them that they are going to accept a Kyrie for a Westbrook trade. pic.twitter.com/qDpi2jQA0a † 12:41 pm
the bell †ringernba
The Lakers: “Can we discuss a Kyrie Irving trade?”
The Nets: “Sure. Who are you willing to bid?”
The Lakers: “Russell West
The nets: pic.twitter.com/VGhOLV4uof † 12:38 pm
Ky Carlin †Ky_Carlin
What a disaster the situation of Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn turned out to be. My god merciful. † 12:37 pm
Yaron Weitzman †YaronWeitzman
Knicks fans, if the options are Kyrie on a maximum of 4 years or Brunson on a maximum of 4 years, which do you prefer? † 12:34 pm
Austin Krell †NBAKrell
According to Windhorst (via SC), the Nets would rather lose Kyrie than a status quo situation. † 12:32 pm
Eurohoops †eurohoopsnet
Kyrie Irving to discuss sign-and-trade deals looking to leave Brooklyn #NBA
eurohoops.net/nl/nba-news/13… † 12:28
Kyle Goon †kylegoon
A quick recap of my assessment of how the Lakers should look at a potential partnership with Kyrie: ocregister.com/2022/06/24/kyr… † 12:25 pm
Bill Orami †billoram
As I wrote last week *at the old track* you certainly don’t want to be the team whose best option is Kyrie Irving, but that’s where the Lakers are. theathletic.com/3379101/2022/0… † 12:25 pm
Tony East †TEastNBA
You never really hear much about that Kyrie Irving guy anymore, do you? † 12:25 pm
Kurt Helin †basketball talk
Report: Nets authorize Kyrie Irving to seek sign-and-trade deals nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/27/rep… † 12:15 pm
Ryan Blackburn †NBABlackburn
I regularly think of the Cavs offering Kyrie Irving for a Jamal Murray + pick pack in 2017. – 12:06
StatMuse †state museum
Kevin Durant Playoff Win% with Superstar Teammates:
78.6 — Steph Curry
75
70
65
60
57.3 — Russell Westbrook
46.2 — Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/6uB1gWHqok † 12:03
Mike Mazzeo †MazzNYC
If this is the end I’m going to miss Joe Tsai, Sean Marks and Kevin Durant defending, supporting and hurting Kyrie Irving as he selfishly sabotaged last season. These Core Four really deserved each other – 11:58 am
Alex Schiffer †Alex__Schiffer
The athletic can confirm:@Kristian Winfield‘s report that Kyrie Irving has been cleared to seek a sign-and-trade from the Nets. Repeating this from a week ago why that’s easier said than done: theathletic.com/3374378/2022/0… † 11:56 am
Vincent Goodwill †VinceGoodwill
In light of what?@Kristian Winfieldreported… “If Irving were a player who lifts all the tides, if he were someone whose mere presence inspired teammates to play with him and for him, he would have not only the Nets as suitors, but anyone without an All-NBA PG” sports.yahoo.com/kyrie-irving-i… † 11:56 am
Adam Wexler †AdamJWexler
A few things whirl…
– Case has been filed vs #Texansby Buzzbee
– Watson/NFL/NFLPA hearing is Tuesday
– The first 4 games of the ALCS preview were AMAZING!!!
† #missiles – Soon wall separation
– Nets Irving looking to trade
I’m sure of it #TheATeam will be lit. I’m on vacation!! † 11:54 am
Brothers Kamenetzky †KamBrothers
Monday @LockedOnLakers podcasting! The latest on the “Kyrie to the Lakers” rumours, plus listener questions about which veterans can/should be retained. Melo? Dwight? *None of them? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… † 11:16 am
Kristian Winfield †crisscrossed
Sources: Kyrie Irving has sought and obtained permission from the Nets to find sign-and-trade offers from other teams. Kevin Durant still hasn’t spoken to Net’s front office. Russell Westbrook to Brooklyn remains unlikely. More for @NYDNSports
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… † 11:08 am
Sirius XM NBA †SiriusXMNBA
This week, Kyrie Irving will make a decision on his $36 million player option for the 2022-23 season.
@Brian Scalabrine thinks he should sign up and “prove himself”. pic.twitter.com/K4ut3jnXKb † 11:07 am
Alex Schiffer †Alex__Schiffer
Together with @Sam Amick and @Joe Vardon to run through Kyrie Irving/Kevin Durant’s situation: theathletic.com/3384393/2022/0… † 10:04 am
Sam Amick †sam_amick
Is Kyrie Irving Trying To Leave Brooklyn And Is Kevin Durant Next? Investigating the situation of Nets that could dominate the NBA summer, on @TheAthleticof @Alex Schiffer and @Joe Vardon
theathletic.com/3384393/2022/0… † 9:47 am
Joe Vardon †joevardon
Can Kyrie Irving do anything to save his reputation among NBA fans? It starts with cheap signings with the Lakers.@Sam Amick†@Alex Schifferand I break it down@The Athletic theathletic.com/3384393/2022/0… † 9:08 am
Chris Sheridan †sheridanhoops
Amid all the Kyrie Irving speculation, he’s 95-1 to win #NBA Award for Most Valuable Player in 2022-23. Bradley Beal is 110-1 and Zach LaVine is 160-1. Steph Curry is 18-1 behind seven others. Doncic, Embiid, Giannis are most likely 1-2-3. LeBron James is 23-1. † 8:40 am
Sam Quinn †SamQuinnCBS
Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have even considered Kyrie to the Lakers as a possibility.
A week ago, I was intrigued but dismissive, focused on more seemingly plausible off-season scenarios.
Now I’m really starting to believe that this is their only hope of competing next season. † 22:37
Zach Lowe †ZachLoe_NBA
ICYMI: Lowe Post Podcast: @Bobby Marks † @Jonathan Givony concept summary + free agency preview: Nets, Kyrie, fake KD trades, Ayton, DET/ORL drafts, Sixers trade, deals that haven’t happened (but might have), more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/39QSdm9
Apple: apple.co/3A2Mkx4 † 21:56
Kurt Helin †basketball talk
Draymond Green on possible Irving, LeBron on Lakers: “They won’t beat us” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/26/dra… † 9:00 am
Nate Duncan †NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: BRK; USED TO BE; UTA; NO P; GSW: Huge Off-Season Outlook Day. @Danny Leroux
and I rate the markets for Kyrie Irving and Rudy Gobert, the Looney and GPII free agencies, and much more. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm † 6:11 pm
Ian Begley †IanBegley
From earlier: “Basketball is obviously the most important thing, but I try not to let anyone else’s personal decision get in the way…no matter what, the friendship will still be there.”
Kevin Durant on Kyrie, via The ETCs podcast. More: sny.tv/articles/nets-… † 14:47
More this storyline
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Outside of the Lakers, there are currently no known teams planning to pursue sign-and-trades for Nets G Kyrie Irving. Formally, sign-and-trades cannot be discussed until after 6 p.m. on Thursdays. It is believed Brooklyn has no interest in available Lakers packs. -through Twitter @wojespn / 27 June 2022
Adrian Wojnarowski: If Irving turns down his $36 million player option, he will be eligible to sign with the Lakers for the $6 million exception. Deadline is Wednesday to decide on the option. -through Twitter @wojespn / 27 June 2022
The belief among league and player circles alike is that Irving is gone and the Seven-Eleven Era is over before it ever began. Irving only appeared in 103 regular season games in Brooklyn, a three-year run that was blighted in Year 1 by a nagging shoulder injury; in year 2 due to absences for personal reasons; and in Year 3 due to Irving’s reluctance to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in a city that only introduced a professional athlete waiver under its vaccine mandate weeks before the NBA playoffs began. -through New York Daily News / 27 June 2022