Kyrie Irving Admits He Failed As Celtics Leader, But He's Not The Only One To Blame
Kyrie Irving was all smiles has he addressed the media in Brooklyn on Friday. That was not always the case in his final year with the Boston Celtics.
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Kyrie Irving was all smiles has he addressed the media in Brooklyn on Friday. That was not always the case in his final year with the Boston Celtics.
Kyrie Irving leaving Boston to play in Brooklyn was one of the worst kept secrets of the NBA offseason. And while Irving is as unpredictable as they come, the Celtics had an idea he would be shipping out of Boston late in the regular season.
On the floor, the Boston Celtics are going to rely on Enes Kanter to pull down some rebounds. Off of it, the center is going to provide the team with some comic relief.
We're starting to learn a bit more about exactly how far back these plans from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant go.
The 27-year-old superstar has had his heart set on joining the Nets for a long time. A very long time.
Kemba Walker is returning to New England.
The tumultuous marriage between Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics is over. The All-Star point guard is planning on signing with the Brooklyn Nets once 6 p.m. hits on Sunday, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times.
The live blog will be filled with every bit of NBA news that makes its way out on what is sure to be an exceptionally busy day.
While the story takes a comprehensive look at the Celtics' problem and makes sure to not single out Irving as the one to blame, there was one particular nugget that stood out above the rest. And it does not look great for Irving.
According to The New York Times' Marc Stein, the Lakers still have their eyes on Irving, with the free-agency period now rapidly approaching.
Most people will be glued to their phones when NBA free agency gets underway on June 30. That includes the brass of the Los Angeles Lakers, even though they don't really have the money to make a big splash on the open market.
Bleacher Reports' Ric Bucher reported Monday that Irving and Durant have held two separate meetings over the past month or so, in which they discussed their future options.
Chances are Kyrie Irving and Celtics draft pick Grant Williams won't be teammates in Boston. That's probably for the best.
Some of the Celtics' dirty laundry is coming out. And boy does it stink.
The Boston Celtics and Kyrie Irving will chat about the point guard's future sometime this week. It will reportedly be the first time that Boston has talked to the free agent in weeks.
All signs are pointing to Kyrie Irving leaving the Celtics this offseason. But the two sides will talk at least once more before Irving decides on where he'll play next.
Everyone in Boston is resigned to the fact that Kyrie Irving is walking away as a free agent this summer. That hurts enough by itself, but there's a chance that Kyrie makes it sting a whole lot more with his choice for his next basketball home.
In the latest development in As Kyrie's World Turns, the free agent point guard is reportedly set to sign with the Brooklyn Nets.
There's a lot of news circling around Kyrie Irving, and not all of it is great for the Boston Celtics. But a new report says the All-Star point guard hasn't ruled out a return to Boston.
Six sports stars from Boston have made Forbes' list of the world's top 100 highest paid athletes.
In news that will surprise absolutely no one, Kyrie Irving is not opting in to the final year of his contract with the Boston Celtics.
According to NBA insider Chris Mannix, Danny Ainge is going to pursue an Anthony Davis trade whether Kyrie Irving sticks around in Boston or not.
As the world of Kyrie Irving turns...
Kyrie Irving joining the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason seems fairly far-fetched, and has been shot down by a handful of trusted insiders. But Los Angeles has reportedly turned to a former superstar to recruit the All-Star guard.
The NBA offseason is so ridiculous that we're not just analyzing social media posts, but likes on social media. The simple click of a button can drive a fan base or two absolutely bananas.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
Loved ones of fallen first responders know the tough road ahead for the family of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Another push is underway to legalize traffic cameras in Massachusetts.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenage girl in Boston Wednesday night, police said.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
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A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.