Kyrie Irving Asks the Nets to Trade Him

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The request comes less than a week before the trade deadline and possibly signals an ending to his tenure with the franchise, either then or after this season ends. Image Credit: Google & Getty Images

Irving is in the final year of a four-year contract and will be a free agent this summer.

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Irving’s request comes three months after the Nets suspended him for refusing to disavow antisemitism.

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He has averaged 27.2 points per game since his return.

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Irving was criticized in October after he posted a link on Twitter to an antisemitic film,

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Irving had a player option for this season,

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“I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall.”

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Kyrie Irving Asks the Nets to Trade Him

Irving is in the final year of a four-year contract and will be a free agent this summer.

Irving’s request comes three months after the Nets suspended him for refusing to disavow antisemitism.

He has averaged 27.2 points per game since his return.

Irving was criticized in October after he posted a link on Twitter to an antisemitic film,

Irving had a player option for this season,

“I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall.”

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