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In the midst of NBA playoff action, the Brooklyn Nets’ plan for Kyrie Irving, who will be a free agent this offseason, was revealed.
According to several reporters who closely follow the events of the Nets, the team will not seek to finalize a long-term contract with the star point guard. Irving has just played 29 regular round games in 2021/22, due to being forbidden from playing in New York for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Keep in mind that the team that plays at the Barclays Center has the option of signing the individual born in Australia to a 5-year contract, while other teams may only give him a 4-year deal.
It’s understandable that the Nets don’t want to be associated for long with a player who has been involved in various controversies in recent seasons, but this situation could lead to Kevin Durant not wanting to continue in the team, since Irving’s absence would be a strong blow to the team in its aspirations to compete in the NBA Eastern Conference.
It is important to point out that several teams would directly benefit from this move by the Brooklyn team: Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers. These 5 franchises have enough salary space to seek the services of the point guard, who earned 35 million dollars for his work in the 2021/22 NBA season.
Whatever happens with Irving, the Nets will definitely make a number of moves in the coming weeks after being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Kyrie Irving’s numbers with the Brooklyn Nets
After 103 appearances in a Nets uniform, Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 6 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. In addition, he registers 49% in field goals and 40.6% in three-point shots.
Regarding the achievements of this player in his 11-year career in the NBA, he has 7 calls to the All Star Game and 3 selections to the All NBA team. In addition, he was a figure for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the title achieved in 2016 against the Golden State Warriors.
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