[Shams]Kyrie not close to being vaccinated, won’t play unless traded

[vxmike]

Just do Simmons for Kyrie and get it over with.

This only happens with KD's(and to some extent Harden) approval and I actually don't think it will happen this season because I think Durant and Harden both still think that they can win a title on their own without Irving playing. But if they lose early or don't win I could see them giving the go-ahead after the season is over to trade him. The bigger question is would the Nets/KD give Kyrie the heads up and let him know that they are actively trying to trade him in order to avoid the potential public blowback from him if you do it without his knowledge. Kyrie seems like the type who would be vocal if you betray him.

The Sixers would do this in a heartbeat though. A heartbeat.

Why wouldn’t KD and Harden want to do it now? Simmons is younger, healthier and actually a good basketball fit with them.

[Sharcm1]

Irving for Lillard.

[OdomFan]

I really miss the days when Kyrie was the fun rising star doing Uncle Drew Commercials. Now he's a nut talking about the earth being flat and now has this mess on his plate too. The Nets are probably wishing they could trade his youth over to Steve Nash right about now. Then the team can instantly improve and Kyrie can go off and enjoy retirement.

[Johnny Tomala]

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[jbk1234]

Sexton for Kyrie.

Hardest of passes.

[Cavsfansince84]

Sexton for Kyrie.

Hardest of passes.

Ya, I'm not really sure I'd want him and I don't think he'd be ok with it either. Okoro really does need to be moved or replaced though. Kyrie would make the team better in the sort term I think but creates his own issues.

[Shock Defeat]

This might be GREAT news for the Nets. They can afford to move on from Kyrie now without hurting KD's feelings. I think they've never wanted Kyrie but they only got him because him and KD were a package deal.

[rand]

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Such clickbait. The tweet implies some info from Kyrie -- the article headline even says "Exclusive" but since there's no interview with Kyrie it's unclear what exactly is exclusive about it. There are five briefly quoted sources in the article:

(1) Deron Williams, who basically says nothing but he respects Kyrie and hopes it all works out

(2) Bryce Aiken (Seton Hall player) who says nothing pertinent

(3) Tim Thomas, who is quoted as saying nothing but “We spoke about doing some upcoming things with N.J. and Jersey basketball”

(4) An unnamed source who says “This is the happiest that I’ve seen Kyrie in years” and “Based on his last three or four years, I can see why he’d be apprehensive”

(5) Incoming NYC mayor Eric Adams who says “I think the NBA and Kyrie (are) going to come to a conclusion on this"

Worthless "sports journalism"

[Kalela]

Just do Simmons for Kyrie and get it over with.

That would make the Nets unbeatable. I think.

[iLLmatic860]

Irving has adopted a 100-percent plant-based diet, so he could wait until a plant-based version of the vaccine has been completed and approved. One such vaccine is undergoing clinical trials with more than 30,000 people taking part, according to a report in August.


Lmaooo Scoop the woat Journalist but this is an entertaining article

[jbk1234]

Sexton for Kyrie.

Hardest of passes.

Ya, I'm not really sure I'd want him and I don't think he'd be ok with it either. Okoro really does need to be moved or replaced though. Kyrie would make the team better in the sort term I think but creates his own issues.

People need to chill with dumping on Okoro. The young man can flat out defend and we're having difficulty incorporating Lauri into the offense consistently. The latter situation will right itself or Lauri will get moved to the bench. As far Okoro, you don't draft a guy who you know is limited offensively and then write him off until he's had at least two full seasons. If you sub a high usage 2 guard into this lineup then it's going to come at the expense of touches for Mobley, Lauri, Allen, and maybe even Garland. The best thing you can do when you're seeing organic growth and outperforming expectations is not screw it up.

[Cavsfansince84]

People need to chill with dumping on Okoro. The young man can flat out defend and we're having difficulty incorporating Lauri into the offense consistently. The latter situation will right itself or Lauri will get moved to the bench. As far Okoro, you don't draft a guy who you know is limited offensively and then write him off until he's had at least two full seasons. If you sub a high usage 2 guard into this lineup then it's going to come at the expense of touches for Mobley, Lauri, Allen, and maybe even Garland. The best thing you can do when you're seeing organic growth and outperforming expectations is not screw it up.

I'm not saying sub a high usage 2 guard into the lineup. I'm saying replace Okoro with someone who adds something to the offense. Okoro needs to show something if he wants to be that guy. The offensive lulls are what kills this team right now and you can't start a 2 guard who is a negative on offense in this league.

[JN61]

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He is antivaxxer. He chose his bed to shat into.

[JN61]

Irving has adopted a 100-percent plant-based diet, so he could wait until a plant-based version of the vaccine has been completed and approved. One such vaccine is undergoing clinical trials with more than 30,000 people taking part, according to a report in August.


Lmaooo Scoop the woat Journalist but this is anentertaining article

So he has been anti vaxx nutjob all this time and now he would suddenly eat some vaccine in different form? Sure...

[CobraCommander]

Negotiations for the next CBA will be very, very interesting.

It's also time to question whether basketball is a priority for Kyrie.

Kyrie and Simmons and Rich Paul costing players money by brinks truck load....

[CobraCommander]

Just do Simmons for Kyrie and get it over with.

That would make the Nets unbeatable. I think.

Until someone hurts Simmons feelings.

KDs burner account could break Simmons for good

[HeartBreakKid]

If Kyrie is traded I would love to see some type of betting odds on how long he lasts before he burns the bridge for his new club.

[jbk1234]

People need to chill with dumping on Okoro. The young man can flat out defend and we're having difficulty incorporating Lauri into the offense consistently. The latter situation will right itself or Lauri will get moved to the bench. As far Okoro, you don't draft a guy who you know is limited offensively and then write him off until he's had at least two full seasons. If you sub a high usage 2 guard into this lineup then it's going to come at the expense of touches for Mobley, Lauri, Allen, and maybe even Garland. The best thing you can do when you're seeing organic growth and outperforming expectations is not screw it up.

I'm not saying sub a high usage 2 guard into the lineup. I'm saying replace Okoro with someone who adds something to the offense. Okoro needs to show something if he wants to be that guy. The offensive lulls are what kills this team right now and you can't start a 2 guard who is a negative on offense in this league.

I disagree. The Cavs are still a young and developing team. That includes Mobley, Lauri, and Garland as well as Okoro. Until Lauri shows he can contribute more consistently offensively, it's not clear that he should be a long term starter. If you end up getting a 3 in a TJ Warren mold, you'll be happy to have Okoro.

Moreover, the Cavs need to make a decision on Sexton this summer and I don't want to make that decision because fans are being impatient with Okoro 20 games into his second season. I'm not seeing the urgency or the need to rush the development this season.

[Cavsfansince84]

I disagree. The Cavs are still a young and developing team. That includes Mobley, Lauri, and Garland as well as Okoro. Until Lauri shows he can contribute more consistently offensively, it's not clear that he should be a long term starter. If you end up getting a 3 in a TJ Warren mold, you'll be happy to have Okoro.

Moreover, the Cavs need to make a decision on Sexton this summer and I don't want to make that decision because fans are being impatient with Okoro 20 games into his second season. I'm not seeing the urgency or the need to rush the development this season.

I agree on Lauri as well. His spot shouldn't be guaranteed either. Granted we are a young team and can sort of wait for guys to develop but sometimes the writings on the wall and you have to move on or just limit a guy to 15-20 mpg. Wanting Okoro to be replaced doesn't mean signing Sexton to a big contract either. That's the difference between being a smart f/o and a stupid one. A smart one should be able to do both. That's why some teams build contenders while others take young cores and end up on a treadmill. Knowing when to add crafty veterans when to let go of guys who aren't going to help you create a contending team.

[LAL1947]

If the Lakers trade for Kyrie, Lebron could give him a fake vaccination card hook up.