“The fact that he had audacity to put together a wish list and give it to Brooklyn Nets is craziest thing I’ve seen” - 1x NBA champion says Kyrie Irving looks like a fool after recent developments over his future
Kyrie Irving's rumored decision to give the Brooklyn Nets a list of teams he would like to join has drawn mixed reactions from NBA analysts. Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is livid that Irving took that route.
Although the report has not been confirmed, the NBA community has criticized Irving for the rumored move. Speaking on ESPN's First Take, Perkins described Irving as a "fool" and slammed him for his apparent "audacity." Perkins said:
"He look like a fool, he look crazy," Perkins said. "The fact that he had the audacity to put together a wish list and give it to the Brooklyn Nets is the craziest thing I've ever seen this season and out of Kyrie Irving, and that's saying a lot."
"Why should the Brooklyn Nets help Kyrie get somewhere to a team that he wanna be on?" Perkins continued.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported the teams on Irving's reported wish list. This list includes the LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers.
ESPN Sources: If Kyrie Irving can’t reach an agreement to stay with Brooklyn, he has a list of teams he’d like them to consider on sign-and-trades, including Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavs and 76ers. None of those teams have cap space to sign him without Nets’ help.
There have also been reports that Irving has reached out to LeBron James for a chance at a possible reunion. However, it is difficult to imagine a scenario where the Lakers could pull off such a trade.
Irving's rumored decision to leave has sparked rumors of Kevin Durant considering his future with the Nets. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Durant is monitoring the situation and will make a decision based on how things play out.
Kevin Durant is 'seriously mulling' his future with the Nets, per @ShamsCharania
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The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly not willing to sign Kyrie Irving to a long-term contract
Irving has a player option for the 2022-23 season but was willing to forego it for a long-term contract with the Nets. The franchise was willing to offer him a deal in the 2021 offseason but held off due to his COVID-19 status.
It has now been reported that the Nets are not looking to sign Irving to a long-term deal this offseason. This has prompted the former NBA champion to look for another home.
The Nets want the 2022-23 campaign to be somewhat of a trial season for Irving, who has not been dependable in recent years. Meanwhile, Irving, who has expressed his desire to continue playing with Durant, wants something more permanent.
The All-Star guard played a role in recruiting Durant in 2019. Their union has not produced the desired result, which is a championship.
Kevin Durant spoke on Kyrie Irving’s upcoming free agency decision on his The ETCs podcast.
He said he’s not involved in Irving’s decision, citing the importance of free agency in a player’s career. He plans on keeping the regular contact with Irving.
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Irving's decision will be made public later this month. If he declines his player option, he will become an unrestricted free agent and be free to negotiate with any other team.