Kyrie Irving’s tumultuous NBA profession is ready to take one other dramatic flip after a number of retailers reported Friday the Brooklyn Nets guard has requested a commerce.
According to the report, the Nets have been made conscious of Irving’s request and the eight-time All-Star is hoping to discover a new touchdown spot earlier than the Feb. 9 commerce deadline. The Nets additionally had been knowledgeable that Irving had no real interest in staying with the group after his contract expires in July.
The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks prime the record of groups anticipated to pursue a commerce for Irving.
This season alone has been a rocky trip for Irving, who nonetheless has managed to attain 27.1 factors per sport with 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 40 contests regardless of off-the-court points.
Irving was suspended by the Nets on Nov. 3 following his social media posts that promoted a film that includes antisemitic themes. He sat out eight video games and apologized earlier than he returned, whereas saying, “I’m not anti-Jewish or any of that.”
The incident led to Nike ending its eight-year partnership with Irving, who turns 31 subsequent month.
In the 2021-22 season, Irving didn’t make his debut till Jan. 5 after refusing to be vaccinated towards the COVID-19 virus. Even after he returned, he was not capable of play in residence video games due to COVID-19 protocols in New York City. He did not make his residence season debut till March.
In complete, Irving performed in simply 29 video games in 2021-22, averaging 27.4 factors with 5.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds. Irving’s lack of availability reportedly led to a rift with former teammate James Harden, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers a 12 months in the past.
In 12 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-17), Boston Celtics (2017-19) and Nets, Irving has averaged 23.3 factors with 5.7 assists and three.9 rebounds. He received his solely NBA title in 2016 as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, whereas enjoying alongside LeBron James.
After he was the No. 1 total draft choose in 2011 out of Duke, Irving earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2012. He was additionally the All-Star Game MVP in 2014.
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