Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving: 'He's one of the few guys who I really consider a brother in basketball'
Erik Slater: Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving’s trade request: “Everyone was surprised, but that’s not my business. That’s still my brother at the end of the day. He’s one of the few guys who I really consider a brother in basketball. Just a big brother who I can look up to and ask anything to.”
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Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving is prepared to sit out remainder of season if the Nets don’t trade him: report nj.com/nets/2023/02/k… – 5:14 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving is prepared to sit out remainder of season if the Nets don’t trade him: report nj.com/nets/2023/02/k… – 5:14 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Clippers interested in Kyrie Irving sportando.basketball/en/clippers-in… – 4:07 AM
Clippers interested in Kyrie Irving sportando.basketball/en/clippers-in… – 4:07 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James amid Kyrie-to-Lakers rumors: “I don’t speak for our front office (…) That’s a, what’s the word you use, ‘Duh’ question when you talk about a player like that.” pic.twitter.com/SzV5RIjBg9 – 3:06 AM
LeBron James amid Kyrie-to-Lakers rumors: “I don’t speak for our front office (…) That’s a, what’s the word you use, ‘Duh’ question when you talk about a player like that.” pic.twitter.com/SzV5RIjBg9 – 3:06 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn after his #Nets – with no Big Three & stunned by Kyrie news – rallied from 23 down to win: “It’s proof, its evidence of who we want to be as a team. We talked about it before. Just show up, man. Show up and do the work.”
nypost.com/2023/02/04/net… via @nypostsports – 1:34 AM
Jacque Vaughn after his #Nets – with no Big Three & stunned by Kyrie news – rallied from 23 down to win: “It’s proof, its evidence of who we want to be as a team. We talked about it before. Just show up, man. Show up and do the work.”
nypost.com/2023/02/04/net… via @nypostsports – 1:34 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Tonight’s story is up. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren’t in the building for one of the Nets’ best wins of the year as their teammates were left to digest Irving’s trade request: theathletic.com/4156560/2023/0… – 1:27 AM
Tonight’s story is up. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren’t in the building for one of the Nets’ best wins of the year as their teammates were left to digest Irving’s trade request: theathletic.com/4156560/2023/0… – 1:27 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The Lakers have stated they’ll part with future assets for a deal that gets them near the finish line as championship contenders. Does Kyrie meet that requirement? LeBron: “Duh” es.pn/3jyRVFe – 1:04 AM
New story: The Lakers have stated they’ll part with future assets for a deal that gets them near the finish line as championship contenders. Does Kyrie meet that requirement? LeBron: “Duh” es.pn/3jyRVFe – 1:04 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
You can build the future Brooklyn Nets around Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton and you still gonna have a great foundation for the next few years. Cam Thomas deserves his opportunity. His 44-point game over the Wizards proved it. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/KbXqO1Mtet – 11:40 PM
You can build the future Brooklyn Nets around Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton and you still gonna have a great foundation for the next few years. Cam Thomas deserves his opportunity. His 44-point game over the Wizards proved it. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/KbXqO1Mtet – 11:40 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets win without Kyrie Irving thanks to Cam Thomas’ 44-point night nypost.com/2023/02/04/net… via @nypostsports – 11:29 PM
#Nets win without Kyrie Irving thanks to Cam Thomas’ 44-point night nypost.com/2023/02/04/net… via @nypostsports – 11:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Tonight’s story is up. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren’t in the building for one of the Nets’ best wins of the year as their teammates were left to digest Irving’s trade request: theathletic.slack.com/archives/D04CV… – 11:26 PM
Tonight’s story is up. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving weren’t in the building for one of the Nets’ best wins of the year as their teammates were left to digest Irving’s trade request: theathletic.slack.com/archives/D04CV… – 11:26 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving trade request update: Clippers make offer, LeBron says “duh” Irving helps Lakers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/04/kyr… – 11:07 PM
Kyrie Irving trade request update: Clippers make offer, LeBron says “duh” Irving helps Lakers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/04/kyr… – 11:07 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
There are dueling storylines swirling around the Lakers and both are stressful for their own reasons: the countdown to Kareem, and another to Kyrie? @The Athletic theathletic.com/4156460/2023/0… – 10:43 PM
There are dueling storylines swirling around the Lakers and both are stressful for their own reasons: the countdown to Kareem, and another to Kyrie? @The Athletic theathletic.com/4156460/2023/0… – 10:43 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James on if Kyrie is the type of player who could help his team get to the finish line: pic.twitter.com/ukeFMz4ycS – 10:24 PM
LeBron James on if Kyrie is the type of player who could help his team get to the finish line: pic.twitter.com/ukeFMz4ycS – 10:24 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James on whether Kyrie Irving is the type of player that can propel the Lakers to a championship level if traded for: “That’s a Rob [Pelinka] question. … Obviously that’s a, what’s the word you use, ‘Duh,’ question when you talk about a player that like that.” – 10:21 PM
LeBron James on whether Kyrie Irving is the type of player that can propel the Lakers to a championship level if traded for: “That’s a Rob [Pelinka] question. … Obviously that’s a, what’s the word you use, ‘Duh,’ question when you talk about a player that like that.” – 10:21 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James on if Kyrie Irving is the type of player that can help the Lakers get to the finish line: pic.twitter.com/EAbcLtcPjB – 9:44 PM
LeBron James on if Kyrie Irving is the type of player that can help the Lakers get to the finish line: pic.twitter.com/EAbcLtcPjB – 9:44 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If Kyrie Irving gets traded to the Western Conference, does he still count as an Eastern Conference All-Star starter? – 9:39 PM
If Kyrie Irving gets traded to the Western Conference, does he still count as an Eastern Conference All-Star starter? – 9:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas on if tonight was the most complete performance of his NBA career:
“Yeah, because I had the opportunity to show my full game tonight. I was always able to do that stuff, it’s just what my coaches asked of me when I was coming up through every circuit I’ve been on.” pic.twitter.com/Lzg2D63wCS – 9:25 PM
Cam Thomas on if tonight was the most complete performance of his NBA career:
“Yeah, because I had the opportunity to show my full game tonight. I was always able to do that stuff, it’s just what my coaches asked of me when I was coming up through every circuit I’ve been on.” pic.twitter.com/Lzg2D63wCS – 9:25 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
i’m still recovering from the dunk norm powell threw down on julius randle a few minutes ago. so crazy thibs tried to challenge it. if the clippers trade norm for kyrie they should be relegated – 9:20 PM
i’m still recovering from the dunk norm powell threw down on julius randle a few minutes ago. so crazy thibs tried to challenge it. if the clippers trade norm for kyrie they should be relegated – 9:20 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas: “As soon as I got in during the third quarter I knew I had to turn up.” – 9:17 PM
Cam Thomas: “As soon as I got in during the third quarter I knew I had to turn up.” – 9:17 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving’s trade request:
“Everyone was surprised, but that’s not my business. That’s still my brother at the end of the day. He’s one of the few guys who I really consider a brother in basketball. Just a big brother who I can look up to and ask anything to.” – 9:15 PM
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving’s trade request:
“Everyone was surprised, but that’s not my business. That’s still my brother at the end of the day. He’s one of the few guys who I really consider a brother in basketball. Just a big brother who I can look up to and ask anything to.” – 9:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last 3 players with a 40/5/5 game off the bench:
— Lou Williams
— Jamal Crawford
— Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/VaAYsTEUl8 – 9:10 PM
Last 3 players with a 40/5/5 game off the bench:
— Lou Williams
— Jamal Crawford
— Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/VaAYsTEUl8 – 9:10 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving: “That’s his business…That’s still my brother. Whatever he does, I am still going to support him.” – 9:06 PM
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving: “That’s his business…That’s still my brother. Whatever he does, I am still going to support him.” – 9:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas: “I could always do the stuff y’all seen tonight.” – 9:05 PM
Cam Thomas: “I could always do the stuff y’all seen tonight.” – 9:05 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Cam been buried on that Nets bench for as long as i can remember. Every time the camera found him there this season, he has that Westbrook scowling at the MVP trophy look on his face. No Kyrie tonight. Every bucket felt like Arya saying the names. – 9:03 PM
Cam been buried on that Nets bench for as long as i can remember. Every time the camera found him there this season, he has that Westbrook scowling at the MVP trophy look on his face. No Kyrie tonight. Every bucket felt like Arya saying the names. – 9:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas, who is close with Kyrie Irving, said he was surprised by the trade request, but said “it’s not my business.” Adds Irving “is still my brother.” – 9:03 PM
Cam Thomas, who is close with Kyrie Irving, said he was surprised by the trade request, but said “it’s not my business.” Adds Irving “is still my brother.” – 9:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving: “Whatever happens happens. That’s still my brother at the end of the day.” #NetsWorld – 9:02 PM
Cam Thomas on Kyrie Irving: “Whatever happens happens. That’s still my brother at the end of the day.” #NetsWorld – 9:02 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Per Jacque Vaughn: Kyrie Irving was not at Barclays tonight.
Vaughn said it was agreed upon with the staff that Kyrie would not be at the game tonight.
Kevin Durant was also not in attendance tonight. – 9:00 PM
Per Jacque Vaughn: Kyrie Irving was not at Barclays tonight.
Vaughn said it was agreed upon with the staff that Kyrie would not be at the game tonight.
Kevin Durant was also not in attendance tonight. – 9:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving had an excused absence tonight, that all parties were in agreement he wouldn’t attend the game. – 8:58 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving had an excused absence tonight, that all parties were in agreement he wouldn’t attend the game. – 8:58 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Jacque Vaughn on Cam Thomas:
“Cam just made plays… at the end of the day, he can do it all. Tonight he knew he was going to play…he let things come to him…He can rebound. He can defend. He can do all of the above. He can score…” – 8:55 PM
Jacque Vaughn on Cam Thomas:
“Cam just made plays… at the end of the day, he can do it all. Tonight he knew he was going to play…he let things come to him…He can rebound. He can defend. He can do all of the above. He can score…” – 8:55 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Nets’ guard Cam Thomas’ 44 points (in 29 min.) against the Wizards tonight are the most in NBA history for a bench player in under 30 minutes. – 8:55 PM
Nets’ guard Cam Thomas’ 44 points (in 29 min.) against the Wizards tonight are the most in NBA history for a bench player in under 30 minutes. – 8:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Players in NBA history to tally 44+ points in 29 or fewer minutes:
-Giannis Antetokounmpo
-Stephen Curry
-Joel Embiid
-Damian Lillard
-CJ McCollum
-Klay Thompson (3x)
-Kemba Walker
-Cam Thomas
Hell of a list Thomas joined tonight, per Nets PR. – 8:54 PM
Players in NBA history to tally 44+ points in 29 or fewer minutes:
-Giannis Antetokounmpo
-Stephen Curry
-Joel Embiid
-Damian Lillard
-CJ McCollum
-Klay Thompson (3x)
-Kemba Walker
-Cam Thomas
Hell of a list Thomas joined tonight, per Nets PR. – 8:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving was not in the building tonight. – 8:53 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving was not in the building tonight. – 8:53 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn points out one of his first timeouts were called to correct Cam Thomas on defense. He made the adjustment. From there he was good. – 8:53 PM
Jacque Vaughn points out one of his first timeouts were called to correct Cam Thomas on defense. He made the adjustment. From there he was good. – 8:53 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
44-pt games off bench, last 40 yrs
44-Cam Thomas, tonight
45-Jordan Clarkson, 3/12/22
51-Jamal Crawford, 4/9/19
45-Lou Williams, 2/11/19
45-JR Smith, 4/13/09
45-Kevin Martin, 1/3/09
47-Darius Miles, 4/19/05
50-Nick Anderson, 4/23/93
45-Ricky Pierce, 12/5/89
47-Larry Bird, 4/12/85 – 8:53 PM
44-pt games off bench, last 40 yrs
44-Cam Thomas, tonight
45-Jordan Clarkson, 3/12/22
51-Jamal Crawford, 4/9/19
45-Lou Williams, 2/11/19
45-JR Smith, 4/13/09
45-Kevin Martin, 1/3/09
47-Darius Miles, 4/19/05
50-Nick Anderson, 4/23/93
45-Ricky Pierce, 12/5/89
47-Larry Bird, 4/12/85 – 8:53 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Cam Thomas and Stephon Marbury are only players in Nets history to score 40+ points in fewer than 30 minutes in a game, team says. Thomas had 44 points in 29 minutes in comeback win over Washington tonight. He hit 16 of 23 shots. BKN trailed by 19 after first quarter. – 8:53 PM
Cam Thomas and Stephon Marbury are only players in Nets history to score 40+ points in fewer than 30 minutes in a game, team says. Thomas had 44 points in 29 minutes in comeback win over Washington tonight. He hit 16 of 23 shots. BKN trailed by 19 after first quarter. – 8:53 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
This wouldn’t happen if we had Kyrie when Luka was out …
*goes to check on how a physically healthy Kyrie played in his game today …
oh yeah
(sorry … last one) – 8:50 PM
This wouldn’t happen if we had Kyrie when Luka was out …
*goes to check on how a physically healthy Kyrie played in his game today …
oh yeah
(sorry … last one) – 8:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas joins Stephon Marbury as the only players in franchise history to score 40+ points in fewer than 30 minutes in a game.
Thomas: 44 points in 29 minutes tonight vs. Washington.
Marbury: 41 points in 29 minutes on 11/11/00 vs. Seattle. – 8:50 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas joins Stephon Marbury as the only players in franchise history to score 40+ points in fewer than 30 minutes in a game.
Thomas: 44 points in 29 minutes tonight vs. Washington.
Marbury: 41 points in 29 minutes on 11/11/00 vs. Seattle. – 8:50 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas (career-high 44) is the third youngest player to score 40+ points off the bench in #NBA history. #Nets – 8:48 PM
Cam Thomas (career-high 44) is the third youngest player to score 40+ points off the bench in #NBA history. #Nets – 8:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I would very much like to own the Clippers’ unprotected 2028 first-round pick (and swap rights on their unprotected 2027 first-round pick). I don’t know if that’s enough to get a Kyrie deal done, but those are very, very desirable picks given the state of the Clippers’ roster. – 8:47 PM
I would very much like to own the Clippers’ unprotected 2028 first-round pick (and swap rights on their unprotected 2027 first-round pick). I don’t know if that’s enough to get a Kyrie deal done, but those are very, very desirable picks given the state of the Clippers’ roster. – 8:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
“It’s gonna be Cam Thomas time.”
–@Michael Scotto before tonight’s game – 8:46 PM
“It’s gonna be Cam Thomas time.”
–@Michael Scotto before tonight’s game – 8:46 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets guard Cam Thomas finished with 44 points, tied for the 2nd-most in a game off the bench in Nets NBA history.
Cliff Robinson had 45 points in a game off the bench in 1980. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/tXQB5h2DNh – 8:45 PM
Nets guard Cam Thomas finished with 44 points, tied for the 2nd-most in a game off the bench in Nets NBA history.
Cliff Robinson had 45 points in a game off the bench in 1980. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/tXQB5h2DNh – 8:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Some very loud cheers and clapping coming from the Nets locker room, presumably for Cam Thomas. – 8:45 PM
Some very loud cheers and clapping coming from the Nets locker room, presumably for Cam Thomas. – 8:45 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Cam Thomas today:
44 Points
6 Rebounds
5 Assists
69.6 FG% (16/23)
Scored 19 points in the 4th quarter, including 5 in the final minute. Clutch effort with Kyrie Irving unavailable. pic.twitter.com/J1Gd5tudEw – 8:45 PM
Cam Thomas today:
44 Points
6 Rebounds
5 Assists
69.6 FG% (16/23)
Scored 19 points in the 4th quarter, including 5 in the final minute. Clutch effort with Kyrie Irving unavailable. pic.twitter.com/J1Gd5tudEw – 8:45 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets come all the way back from a 23 point deficit to beat the Wizards 125-123.
Cam Thomas finishes with 44 points in 29 minutes.
Thomas went 16-for-23 from the field, 4-for-5 from the three point line, had 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Nets’ bench finished with 60 points. – 8:41 PM
Nets come all the way back from a 23 point deficit to beat the Wizards 125-123.
Cam Thomas finishes with 44 points in 29 minutes.
Thomas went 16-for-23 from the field, 4-for-5 from the three point line, had 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Nets’ bench finished with 60 points. – 8:41 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Nets 125, Wizards 123. The Wizards lose after having 20-point leads in the first half for the second time in as many days.
Porzingis: 38p
Avdija: 23p
Morris: 18p
Gafford: 10&10
Cam Thomas has 44p, the most this season for a player coming off the bench, per Brooklyn. – 8:41 PM
Final: Nets 125, Wizards 123. The Wizards lose after having 20-point leads in the first half for the second time in as many days.
Porzingis: 38p
Avdija: 23p
Morris: 18p
Gafford: 10&10
Cam Thomas has 44p, the most this season for a player coming off the bench, per Brooklyn. – 8:41 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Cam Thomas put the Nets on his back against the Wizards. For real!
44 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
70% FG
Build the Nets around Thomas! Ain’t shit funny. #NetsWorld – 8:41 PM
Cam Thomas put the Nets on his back against the Wizards. For real!
44 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
70% FG
Build the Nets around Thomas! Ain’t shit funny. #NetsWorld – 8:41 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Wizards 125-123. Cam Thomas had the game of his life. 44 points off the bench. The Nets are now 5-8 without Kevin Durant. This was the equivalent of the Nets win in Indy with eight players out, but at home. Barclays was rocking. – 8:40 PM
Final: Nets beat the Wizards 125-123. Cam Thomas had the game of his life. 44 points off the bench. The Nets are now 5-8 without Kevin Durant. This was the equivalent of the Nets win in Indy with eight players out, but at home. Barclays was rocking. – 8:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 125, Wizards 123
Cam Thomas explodes for a career-hight 44 points on 16/23 shooting to lead Brooklyn to a 23-point comeback win. Edmond Sumner chips in 29.
What a win. – 8:40 PM
Final: Nets 125, Wizards 123
Cam Thomas explodes for a career-hight 44 points on 16/23 shooting to lead Brooklyn to a 23-point comeback win. Edmond Sumner chips in 29.
What a win. – 8:40 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Surreal sight: Nets come back from down 23 to defeat Wizards, 125-123, with Kyrie Irving sitting out. Cam Thomas scores career-high 44 points off the bench. Edmond Sumner scores 29 points starting in place of Irving. Barclays Center erupted. – 8:40 PM
Surreal sight: Nets come back from down 23 to defeat Wizards, 125-123, with Kyrie Irving sitting out. Cam Thomas scores career-high 44 points off the bench. Edmond Sumner scores 29 points starting in place of Irving. Barclays Center erupted. – 8:40 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Clyde Frazier, succinct and appropriate, when asked about Kyrie Irving:
“Always something.” – 8:37 PM
Clyde Frazier, succinct and appropriate, when asked about Kyrie Irving:
“Always something.” – 8:37 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
end of nets/wizards has been so wild. monte morris and cam thomas (who has 44 points) throwing haymakers back and forth after a 23-point brooklyn comeback – 8:36 PM
end of nets/wizards has been so wild. monte morris and cam thomas (who has 44 points) throwing haymakers back and forth after a 23-point brooklyn comeback – 8:36 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Goaltend stands, Cam Thomas nails is free throw and the Nets lead by 2 with 12.2 seconds left. The Wizards had a 23-point lead in the first half. – 8:36 PM
Goaltend stands, Cam Thomas nails is free throw and the Nets lead by 2 with 12.2 seconds left. The Wizards had a 23-point lead in the first half. – 8:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas gives Brooklyn the lead in the final minute of what has been a career night:
43 points
16/23 shooting
4/5 from three.
First Net to score 40 off the bench since 1980. pic.twitter.com/3koqNZ3FHZ – 8:35 PM
Cam Thomas gives Brooklyn the lead in the final minute of what has been a career night:
43 points
16/23 shooting
4/5 from three.
First Net to score 40 off the bench since 1980. pic.twitter.com/3koqNZ3FHZ – 8:35 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers are indeed among the teams that are suitors for adding Kyrie Irving, a source confirmed to @latimes. There are connections up and down the roster to his time in Cleveland, of course. – 8:33 PM
The Clippers are indeed among the teams that are suitors for adding Kyrie Irving, a source confirmed to @latimes. There are connections up and down the roster to his time in Cleveland, of course. – 8:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas is the first Net in 43 years to score 40 points off the bench:
45 points – Cliff T. Robinson – 3/9/80 vs. DET
44 points – Bubbles Hawkins – 2/9/77 vs. NOJ
41 points – Cam Thomas – tonight vs. WAS – 8:32 PM
Cam Thomas is the first Net in 43 years to score 40 points off the bench:
45 points – Cliff T. Robinson – 3/9/80 vs. DET
44 points – Bubbles Hawkins – 2/9/77 vs. NOJ
41 points – Cam Thomas – tonight vs. WAS – 8:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Sources tell @TheAthletic that the LA Clippers have made a strong offer to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving, and that head coach Tyronn Lue is open to coaching Irving again after the two won a championship with Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. – 8:30 PM
Sources tell @TheAthletic that the LA Clippers have made a strong offer to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving, and that head coach Tyronn Lue is open to coaching Irving again after the two won a championship with Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. – 8:30 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nuggets coach Mike Malone once compared Cam Thomas to Vinny ‘The Microwave’ Johnson. Tonight that comp is on full display. – 8:29 PM
Nuggets coach Mike Malone once compared Cam Thomas to Vinny ‘The Microwave’ Johnson. Tonight that comp is on full display. – 8:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nuggets coach Mike Malone once compared Cam Thomas to Vinny ‘The Microwave’ Johnson. Tonight he’s been like his reincarnation. – 8:28 PM
Nuggets coach Mike Malone once compared Cam Thomas to Vinny ‘The Microwave’ Johnson. Tonight he’s been like his reincarnation. – 8:28 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Clippers – who had been linked to Lowry, Conley, VanVleet in multiple reports – now latest team to pursue Kyrie, per Woj. Perhaps Heat should/could convince themselves that their culture could somehow make Kyrie conform. But Lowry’s injury hurts if Heat decides to pursue Kyrie. – 8:27 PM
Clippers – who had been linked to Lowry, Conley, VanVleet in multiple reports – now latest team to pursue Kyrie, per Woj. Perhaps Heat should/could convince themselves that their culture could somehow make Kyrie conform. But Lowry’s injury hurts if Heat decides to pursue Kyrie. – 8:27 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas’ 39 points are the most points scored by a player off the bench in a game this season. – 8:27 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas’ 39 points are the most points scored by a player off the bench in a game this season. – 8:27 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Cam Thomas’ 39 points are the most for a reserve this season, topping Jose Alvarado’s 38. – 8:27 PM
Cam Thomas’ 39 points are the most for a reserve this season, topping Jose Alvarado’s 38. – 8:27 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas is on one tonight:
35 points (career-high)
5 rebounds
5 assists
12/17 from the field
4/5 from three
All off the bench. What a performance. – 8:20 PM
Cam Thomas is on one tonight:
35 points (career-high)
5 rebounds
5 assists
12/17 from the field
4/5 from three
All off the bench. What a performance. – 8:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I love Cam Thomas. I’m pretty sure each time he hits the floor, he looks around and thinks “Yeah, I got this.” And that’s even if KD and Kyrie are out there with him. Sometimes irrational confidence is a skill. Sometimes it costs you. But it’s always fun! – 8:19 PM
I love Cam Thomas. I’m pretty sure each time he hits the floor, he looks around and thinks “Yeah, I got this.” And that’s even if KD and Kyrie are out there with him. Sometimes irrational confidence is a skill. Sometimes it costs you. But it’s always fun! – 8:19 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton also with a team-high five assists tonight. – 8:19 PM
Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton also with a team-high five assists tonight. – 8:19 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Cam Thomas has been giving the Wizards problems since the Summer League. – 8:19 PM
Cam Thomas has been giving the Wizards problems since the Summer League. – 8:19 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Cam Thomas Show is alive and well in the second half here in Brooklyn. He’s got 35 points and has helped the Nets erase a 23 point deficit.
This is one of the loudest moments Barclays has had all year. – 8:18 PM
The Cam Thomas Show is alive and well in the second half here in Brooklyn. He’s got 35 points and has helped the Nets erase a 23 point deficit.
This is one of the loudest moments Barclays has had all year. – 8:18 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
A Cam Thomas stepback three gives the Nets the lead with 5:30 remaining after trailing by as many as 23.
Barclays Center is rocking right now. – 8:18 PM
A Cam Thomas stepback three gives the Nets the lead with 5:30 remaining after trailing by as many as 23.
Barclays Center is rocking right now. – 8:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas with a career-high 35 points tonight. Off the bench. – 8:18 PM
Cam Thomas with a career-high 35 points tonight. Off the bench. – 8:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas taking full advantage of his opportunity. Kyrie Irving sat tonight with “right calf soreness,” and Thomas has scored 35 points in 23 minutes. He has only missed 5 shots. – 8:18 PM
Cam Thomas taking full advantage of his opportunity. Kyrie Irving sat tonight with “right calf soreness,” and Thomas has scored 35 points in 23 minutes. He has only missed 5 shots. – 8:18 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Cam Thomas!! And the Nets now have the lead.
Reminder, that Brooklyn was down 23 in the 1st half at one point. – 8:18 PM
Cam Thomas!! And the Nets now have the lead.
Reminder, that Brooklyn was down 23 in the 1st half at one point. – 8:18 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
This summer, Kyrie had a list of teams he wanted Brooklyn to work with on a sign-and-trade if he and the Nets couldn’t come to terms. Included: Lakers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks, 76ers and, yes, Clippers.
That feels like a long time ago, but around then Lawrence Frank said this: pic.twitter.com/GIHjM9a3p9 – 8:17 PM
This summer, Kyrie had a list of teams he wanted Brooklyn to work with on a sign-and-trade if he and the Nets couldn’t come to terms. Included: Lakers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks, 76ers and, yes, Clippers.
That feels like a long time ago, but around then Lawrence Frank said this: pic.twitter.com/GIHjM9a3p9 – 8:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas has 32 points off the bench on 11-for-16 shooting and is 3-for-4 from 3. – 8:16 PM
Cam Thomas has 32 points off the bench on 11-for-16 shooting and is 3-for-4 from 3. – 8:16 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Tie game folks, Cam Thomas fast break dunk. He’s one away from tying a career high.
Porzingis draws his 5th foul. 6:11 to play – 8:16 PM
Tie game folks, Cam Thomas fast break dunk. He’s one away from tying a career high.
Porzingis draws his 5th foul. 6:11 to play – 8:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Barclays Center erupts as Cam Thomas dunks in transition to tie the game at 109. Incredible energy at a sold out arena. The Nets have a chance to win late. – 8:16 PM
Barclays Center erupts as Cam Thomas dunks in transition to tie the game at 109. Incredible energy at a sold out arena. The Nets have a chance to win late. – 8:16 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers have emerged in pursuit of a Kyrie Irving trade — joining the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns and others: es.pn/3jxhcje – 8:11 PM
ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers have emerged in pursuit of a Kyrie Irving trade — joining the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns and others: es.pn/3jxhcje – 8:11 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
NBA Trade Deadline latest: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-de…
Kyrie Irving latest: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 8:10 PM
NBA Trade Deadline latest: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-de…
Kyrie Irving latest: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 8:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
There is writing and then there is WRITING… BRAVO @MikeVacc
“The Nets and their most devoted fans, waiting for Irving to become a fully all-in member of the organization are like Kay Adams in “The Godfather,” waiting for years for the Corleone Family to go strictly legitimate” – 8:07 PM
There is writing and then there is WRITING… BRAVO @MikeVacc
“The Nets and their most devoted fans, waiting for Irving to become a fully all-in member of the organization are like Kay Adams in “The Godfather,” waiting for years for the Corleone Family to go strictly legitimate” – 8:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Wizards lead the Nets 99-92. Cam Thomas and Ed Sumner with 25 apiece. – 8:00 PM
End of the third quarter: Wizards lead the Nets 99-92. Cam Thomas and Ed Sumner with 25 apiece. – 8:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Barclays Center is pretty full for a Saturday night game against a non-playoff team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal all not playing. Nets have drawn better this year regardless of opponent and whose playing. – 7:52 PM
Barclays Center is pretty full for a Saturday night game against a non-playoff team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal all not playing. Nets have drawn better this year regardless of opponent and whose playing. – 7:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Wizards lead the Nets 73-55. Cam Thomas has 14 points. Wiz are without Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal, yet Nets defense has struggled. – 7:14 PM
Halftime: Wizards lead the Nets 73-55. Cam Thomas has 14 points. Wiz are without Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal, yet Nets defense has struggled. – 7:14 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s surprised #Nets teammates learned about trade demand on Twitter nypost.com/2023/02/04/kyr… via @nypostsports – 6:53 PM
Kyrie Irving’s surprised #Nets teammates learned about trade demand on Twitter nypost.com/2023/02/04/kyr… via @nypostsports – 6:53 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Looks like Kyle Kuzma stepped on Cam Thomas’s foot and turned his left ankle, he goes to the locker room – 6:48 PM
Looks like Kyle Kuzma stepped on Cam Thomas’s foot and turned his left ankle, he goes to the locker room – 6:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Should Phoenix #Suns look into trading for talented, polarizing Kyrie Irving? #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:47 PM
Should Phoenix #Suns look into trading for talented, polarizing Kyrie Irving? #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets have been thrust into Kyrie Irving trade negotiations with just 5 days until the deadline.
With that, I ranked Brooklyn’s potential suitors for the 8-time All-Star: clutchpoints.com/ranking-the-ne… – 6:47 PM
The Nets have been thrust into Kyrie Irving trade negotiations with just 5 days until the deadline.
With that, I ranked Brooklyn’s potential suitors for the 8-time All-Star: clutchpoints.com/ranking-the-ne… – 6:47 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards (without Bradley Beal) hung 44 points on the Nets (without Durant/Irving/Simmons) in the first quarter.
16p for Porzingis – 6:45 PM
The Wizards (without Bradley Beal) hung 44 points on the Nets (without Durant/Irving/Simmons) in the first quarter.
16p for Porzingis – 6:45 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets just gave up 44 points to the Wizards in the first quarter.
The KD/Kyrie-less era is going to be painful. – 6:42 PM
The Nets just gave up 44 points to the Wizards in the first quarter.
The KD/Kyrie-less era is going to be painful. – 6:42 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are playing with Patty Mills, Seth Curry and Cam Thomas. They can’t get a stop.
It says a lot that Kessler Edwards can’t get minutes in a game like tonight. He showed some promise early last year. Different story this season. – 6:36 PM
The Nets are playing with Patty Mills, Seth Curry and Cam Thomas. They can’t get a stop.
It says a lot that Kessler Edwards can’t get minutes in a game like tonight. He showed some promise early last year. Different story this season. – 6:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NBA Notebook: What are the different options for Brooklyn after Irving’s trade request? @BostonSportsBSJ bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/02/03/nba… – 6:31 PM
NBA Notebook: What are the different options for Brooklyn after Irving’s trade request? @BostonSportsBSJ bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/02/03/nba… – 6:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
After Kyrie Irving’s trade request, Nets try to focus on anything but his future: ‘No idea, I just work here’
cbssports.com/nba/news/after… – 6:29 PM
After Kyrie Irving’s trade request, Nets try to focus on anything but his future: ‘No idea, I just work here’
cbssports.com/nba/news/after… – 6:29 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
For @FOXSports: Wrote about why I think the Nets should ignore Kyrie’s demand, play out the season…and then in the summer move on
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 6:13 PM
For @FOXSports: Wrote about why I think the Nets should ignore Kyrie’s demand, play out the season…and then in the summer move on
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 6:13 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Russell Westbrook is still the 6MOY favorite while the Lakers are actively trying to trade him for Kyrie Irving what is going on? pic.twitter.com/8rBv9MPbb3 – 6:06 PM
Russell Westbrook is still the 6MOY favorite while the Lakers are actively trying to trade him for Kyrie Irving what is going on? pic.twitter.com/8rBv9MPbb3 – 6:06 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nic Claxton said he wouldn’t try to talk Kyrie Irving out of his trade request. He was then asked if there was a window for Irving to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
In part: “I have no idea. I just work here at the end of the day.” 😂
Full video below. pic.twitter.com/gcnZ1CoFyI – 6:03 PM
Nic Claxton said he wouldn’t try to talk Kyrie Irving out of his trade request. He was then asked if there was a window for Irving to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
In part: “I have no idea. I just work here at the end of the day.” 😂
Full video below. pic.twitter.com/gcnZ1CoFyI – 6:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
A few Kyrie Irving trade scenarios for the Suns, and why they shouldn’t make any of them – bit.ly/3WY4t6Q via @PHNX_Suns – 6:02 PM
A few Kyrie Irving trade scenarios for the Suns, and why they shouldn’t make any of them – bit.ly/3WY4t6Q via @PHNX_Suns – 6:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Wizards tip in 15ish. It’s the Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas show tonight. No Bradley Beal for the Wiz, either. BK with just 10 available players tonight. – 5:51 PM
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Wizards tip in 15ish. It’s the Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas show tonight. No Bradley Beal for the Wiz, either. BK with just 10 available players tonight. – 5:51 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nic Claxton on Kyrie Irving’s trade request: “We’re just like everybody else, we were caught off guard, but I can’t judge a grown man for his decisions. At the end of the day, he’s doing what’s best for him. I stand by him and I stand with my teammates here in this locker room.” pic.twitter.com/ZG79aYaYbS – 5:48 PM
Nic Claxton on Kyrie Irving’s trade request: “We’re just like everybody else, we were caught off guard, but I can’t judge a grown man for his decisions. At the end of the day, he’s doing what’s best for him. I stand by him and I stand with my teammates here in this locker room.” pic.twitter.com/ZG79aYaYbS – 5:48 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Nets introduce their full roster on the Jumbotron before the teams took the court.
Lots of boos when Kyrie Irving is shown. – 5:44 PM
Nets introduce their full roster on the Jumbotron before the teams took the court.
Lots of boos when Kyrie Irving is shown. – 5:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Props to Nic Claxton for dealing with the media pregame and taking every question about the Kyrie situation. I imagine it’s not an enjoyable part of the job for him but he handled it very well. – 5:37 PM
Props to Nic Claxton for dealing with the media pregame and taking every question about the Kyrie situation. I imagine it’s not an enjoyable part of the job for him but he handled it very well. – 5:37 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
A pro move by Nic Claxton to speak to reporters about the Kyrie situation before the game. He took questions for a few minutes in front of his locker and was honest both about the situation — and how he still feels about Kyrie. – 5:35 PM
A pro move by Nic Claxton to speak to reporters about the Kyrie situation before the game. He took questions for a few minutes in front of his locker and was honest both about the situation — and how he still feels about Kyrie. – 5:35 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:26 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:26 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Before timely CPR and an AED saved Damar Hamlin, the same care saved Kai Bates-Diop when his heart stopped for two minutes in a practice gym.
Now his brother Keita, the Spurs forward, is trying to ensure the next cardiac arrest victim has a hero, too.
expressnews.com/sports/columni… – 5:15 PM
Before timely CPR and an AED saved Damar Hamlin, the same care saved Kai Bates-Diop when his heart stopped for two minutes in a practice gym.
Now his brother Keita, the Spurs forward, is trying to ensure the next cardiac arrest victim has a hero, too.
expressnews.com/sports/columni… – 5:15 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nic Claxton said he doesn’t feel like Kyrie let the team down. “At the end of the day we’re all our own individuals.” Claxton said he stands by Kyrie and he stands with his teammates. – 5:03 PM
Nic Claxton said he doesn’t feel like Kyrie let the team down. “At the end of the day we’re all our own individuals.” Claxton said he stands by Kyrie and he stands with his teammates. – 5:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton on Kyrie: “I always respect his decision, whatever that may be. And that’s my brother. And you know, just got to roll with who’s here.” #nets – 4:57 PM
Nic Claxton on Kyrie: “I always respect his decision, whatever that may be. And that’s my brother. And you know, just got to roll with who’s here.” #nets – 4:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn when asked if he feels Kyrie is letting the team down:
“I think you have a responsibility as a basketball player, like I do as a coach. I show up, I do my job every single day, that’s what I signed up for, and that’s my expectation for one through seventeen.” pic.twitter.com/LsByT6wSeC – 4:33 PM
Jacque Vaughn when asked if he feels Kyrie is letting the team down:
“I think you have a responsibility as a basketball player, like I do as a coach. I show up, I do my job every single day, that’s what I signed up for, and that’s my expectation for one through seventeen.” pic.twitter.com/LsByT6wSeC – 4:33 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Hello from Brooklyn📍
The Wizards will try and get back on track against the Nets without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/g6fA3P5zRB – 4:31 PM
Hello from Brooklyn📍
The Wizards will try and get back on track against the Nets without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/g6fA3P5zRB – 4:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn is approaching Kyrie Irving’s absence as a day-to-day thing. Not speculating on a return. – 4:25 PM
Jacque Vaughn is approaching Kyrie Irving’s absence as a day-to-day thing. Not speculating on a return. – 4:25 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“There’s a business side of this thing and there’s a human side if this thing. I elected to touch on the human side” JV said when asked about the conversation he had with Kyrie yesterday. pic.twitter.com/iR22MBCyBx – 4:23 PM
“There’s a business side of this thing and there’s a human side if this thing. I elected to touch on the human side” JV said when asked about the conversation he had with Kyrie yesterday. pic.twitter.com/iR22MBCyBx – 4:23 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie wasn’t at the Nets’ walkthrough this afternoon. He’s not sure if he will be at the game tonight. – 4:23 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie wasn’t at the Nets’ walkthrough this afternoon. He’s not sure if he will be at the game tonight. – 4:23 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn to his #Nets in the wake of Kyrie reports: “I said to them, we’re not gonna make this weird. We’re here to play, we’re here to do a job, show up and do your job. I said you’ve done the first step of this thing…let’s do the work to get a win tonight.” #NBA – 4:22 PM
Jacque Vaughn to his #Nets in the wake of Kyrie reports: “I said to them, we’re not gonna make this weird. We’re here to play, we’re here to do a job, show up and do your job. I said you’ve done the first step of this thing…let’s do the work to get a win tonight.” #NBA – 4:22 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving was not at the walkaround today. Unsure if he’ll be here for the game. – 4:20 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving was not at the walkaround today. Unsure if he’ll be here for the game. – 4:20 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on Kyrie Irving: “There’s a business side to this thing and there’s a human side to this thing. I elected to touch on the human side and check on him as an individual. I’ll leave the business side to Sean (Marks, GM) and that group.” #Nets – 4:20 PM
Jacque Vaughn on Kyrie Irving: “There’s a business side to this thing and there’s a human side to this thing. I elected to touch on the human side and check on him as an individual. I’ll leave the business side to Sean (Marks, GM) and that group.” #Nets – 4:20 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said he talked to every player on the roster yesterday. Vaughn said he didn’t ask Irving why he wants to leave. Is leaving “the business side” to Sean Marks. – 4:18 PM
Jacque Vaughn said he talked to every player on the roster yesterday. Vaughn said he didn’t ask Irving why he wants to leave. Is leaving “the business side” to Sean Marks. – 4:18 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie reported some calf soreness so he will be out tonight, says Vaughn. pic.twitter.com/P8CeiPWau0 – 4:17 PM
Kyrie reported some calf soreness so he will be out tonight, says Vaughn. pic.twitter.com/P8CeiPWau0 – 4:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving reported some calf soreness. T.J. Warren will do an on court workout before seeing if he can go tonight. – 4:16 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Kyrie Irving reported some calf soreness. T.J. Warren will do an on court workout before seeing if he can go tonight. – 4:16 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Kyrie and Russ looking at the injury reports. AK pic.twitter.com/eo3bf62OtI – 3:51 PM
Kyrie and Russ looking at the injury reports. AK pic.twitter.com/eo3bf62OtI – 3:51 PM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Why did Kyrie request a trade now? Should the Nets accommodate him? Is Kyrie worth the risk for LeBron and the Lakers? & more! Guests: @Marc Stein @Brian Lewis @Mark Medina
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 3:32 PM
Why did Kyrie request a trade now? Should the Nets accommodate him? Is Kyrie worth the risk for LeBron and the Lakers? & more! Guests: @Marc Stein @Brian Lewis @Mark Medina
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 3:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Not surprising, but league source has confirmed that the Knicks are not interested in trading for disgruntled Nets PG Kyrie Irving.
open.substack.com/pub/tommybeer?… – 3:13 PM
Not surprising, but league source has confirmed that the Knicks are not interested in trading for disgruntled Nets PG Kyrie Irving.
open.substack.com/pub/tommybeer?… – 3:13 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Anyway, no more Kyrie talk from me until something happens.
On a more positive note, I am looking very forward to The Last of Us this weekend … it’s easily been my favorite show since GoT decided to stop trying. – 3:08 PM
Anyway, no more Kyrie talk from me until something happens.
On a more positive note, I am looking very forward to The Last of Us this weekend … it’s easily been my favorite show since GoT decided to stop trying. – 3:08 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Some of the details have changed but I wrote this in July @BleacherReport
San Antonio Spurs May Hold Keys to a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade
bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 3:03 PM
Some of the details have changed but I wrote this in July @BleacherReport
San Antonio Spurs May Hold Keys to a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade
bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 3:03 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From earlier: What Heat is seeking in trades. And an Irving update. And an NBA scout weighs in on Miami’s options and what’s worth giving up a first round pick for: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:58 PM
From earlier: What Heat is seeking in trades. And an Irving update. And an NBA scout weighs in on Miami’s options and what’s worth giving up a first round pick for: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:58 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
Kyrie Irving is scratched by #Nets due to a ‘sore calf’ following trade demand as fans speculate he’ll be dealt to #Lakers for Russell Westbrook after both guards are mysteriously sidelined ahead of Thursday’s #NBATradeDeadline mol.im/a/11713475 via @MailSport – 2:49 PM
Kyrie Irving is scratched by #Nets due to a ‘sore calf’ following trade demand as fans speculate he’ll be dealt to #Lakers for Russell Westbrook after both guards are mysteriously sidelined ahead of Thursday’s #NBATradeDeadline mol.im/a/11713475 via @MailSport – 2:49 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
#Nets star Kyrie Irving’s trade demand leaves NBA teams ‘clamoring for KEVIN DURANT ahead of deadline as the former MVP draws FAR more interest than his outgoing teammate’ mol.im/a/11713317 via @MailSport – 2:48 PM
#Nets star Kyrie Irving’s trade demand leaves NBA teams ‘clamoring for KEVIN DURANT ahead of deadline as the former MVP draws FAR more interest than his outgoing teammate’ mol.im/a/11713317 via @MailSport – 2:48 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
For The Nets , Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight so Kyrie won’t face questions about the trade request.
Jacque Vaughn will though. – 2:42 PM
For The Nets , Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight so Kyrie won’t face questions about the trade request.
Jacque Vaughn will though. – 2:42 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
And I don’t understand saying to trade for Kyrie and not meet his contract demands … he’s literally demanding a trade off a contender because they won’t meet his contract demands for a fully guaranteed max deal. – 2:40 PM
And I don’t understand saying to trade for Kyrie and not meet his contract demands … he’s literally demanding a trade off a contender because they won’t meet his contract demands for a fully guaranteed max deal. – 2:40 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Lumping not wanting Kyrie into other FO failures is like …
Damn, a good analogy is escaping me.
The Mavs are in a position that they’ll have to take risks, but that doesn’t mean jumping out of an airplane and hoping to find a parachute on the way down. – 2:36 PM
Lumping not wanting Kyrie into other FO failures is like …
Damn, a good analogy is escaping me.
The Mavs are in a position that they’ll have to take risks, but that doesn’t mean jumping out of an airplane and hoping to find a parachute on the way down. – 2:36 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Anybody who would take a chance on him is out of their mind.”
@MikeFrancesa tells @Brian Geltzeiler and @Sam Mitchell why he doesn’t think anyone should trade for Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/RaMWG2cYNS – 2:23 PM
“Anybody who would take a chance on him is out of their mind.”
@MikeFrancesa tells @Brian Geltzeiler and @Sam Mitchell why he doesn’t think anyone should trade for Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/RaMWG2cYNS – 2:23 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
What if the Nets insisted on the Lakers taking Simmons in any Kyrie trade? – 2:13 PM
What if the Nets insisted on the Lakers taking Simmons in any Kyrie trade? – 2:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Kyrie Irving, potential trade scenarios involving the Suns, and the multitude of reasons it’s not worth the risk: bit.ly/3WY4t6Q – 2:09 PM
On Kyrie Irving, potential trade scenarios involving the Suns, and the multitude of reasons it’s not worth the risk: bit.ly/3WY4t6Q – 2:09 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
No Kyrie Irving for the NETS tonight. I would’ve loved to see them going for 8 straight. KP said the beauty of the NBA is that you get another game.
Keys: Play a full 48 minutes.
Prediction: Deni Avdija bounce-back game. 🐌
#Netsworld | #DCAboveAll – 1:44 PM
No Kyrie Irving for the NETS tonight. I would’ve loved to see them going for 8 straight. KP said the beauty of the NBA is that you get another game.
Keys: Play a full 48 minutes.
Prediction: Deni Avdija bounce-back game. 🐌
#Netsworld | #DCAboveAll – 1:44 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Simple (right calf soreness) listed for Kyrie Irving’s absence today. Not the occasional team suspension, not eligible to play, etc. – 1:40 PM
Simple (right calf soreness) listed for Kyrie Irving’s absence today. Not the occasional team suspension, not eligible to play, etc. – 1:40 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
More smart beat coverage from our @Kyle Goon, who always does a great job riding the Lakers roller coaster, including yesterday, organizing some pertinent thoughts in this analysis:
Is Kyrie Irving the Lakers’ path to a title or misguided star-chasing?
ocregister.com/2023/02/03/ana… – 1:39 PM
More smart beat coverage from our @Kyle Goon, who always does a great job riding the Lakers roller coaster, including yesterday, organizing some pertinent thoughts in this analysis:
Is Kyrie Irving the Lakers’ path to a title or misguided star-chasing?
ocregister.com/2023/02/03/ana… – 1:39 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
You know the Nets was Ted to announce:
Kyrie Irving (this dude has fucked us over for the last time) ruled out Saturday vs. Washington – 1:32 PM
You know the Nets was Ted to announce:
Kyrie Irving (this dude has fucked us over for the last time) ruled out Saturday vs. Washington – 1:32 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I wonder what was worse, James Harden’s hamstring or Kyrie Irving’s right calf?
I’ll get the scoop tonight. – 1:31 PM
I wonder what was worse, James Harden’s hamstring or Kyrie Irving’s right calf?
I’ll get the scoop tonight. – 1:31 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight against Washington.
The latest on Kyrie’s trade demand: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 1:28 PM
The Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight against Washington.
The latest on Kyrie’s trade demand: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 1:28 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Kyrie Irving is OUT tonight vs. Wizards with what the team is calling calf soreness. – 1:27 PM
Kyrie Irving is OUT tonight vs. Wizards with what the team is calling calf soreness. – 1:27 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie not playing was last sign I needed to see to be convinced. It’s over. Time to start planning the rebuild. – 1:26 PM
Kyrie not playing was last sign I needed to see to be convinced. It’s over. Time to start planning the rebuild. – 1:26 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets say Kyrie Irving is out for tonight’s game against the Wizards because of right calf soreness. – 1:23 PM
Nets say Kyrie Irving is out for tonight’s game against the Wizards because of right calf soreness. – 1:23 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Update for tonight’s @Brooklyn Nets injury report:
DOUBTFUL:
Warren (left shin contusion)
OUT:
Irving (right calf soreness)
Simmons (left knee soreness) – 1:21 PM
Update for tonight’s @Brooklyn Nets injury report:
DOUBTFUL:
Warren (left shin contusion)
OUT:
Irving (right calf soreness)
Simmons (left knee soreness) – 1:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Kyrie Irving is out tonight vs. Washington.
Ben Simmons is also out, T.J. Warren is doubtful. – 1:21 PM
Nets say Kyrie Irving is out tonight vs. Washington.
Ben Simmons is also out, T.J. Warren is doubtful. – 1:21 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness)
and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight Vs Washington. – 1:21 PM
Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness)
and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) are out tonight Vs Washington. – 1:21 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Nets just announced injury report for tonight’s home game vs. Wizards. Kyrie Irving is OUT, due to right calf soreness. So there’s that. – 1:21 PM
Nets just announced injury report for tonight’s home game vs. Wizards. Kyrie Irving is OUT, due to right calf soreness. So there’s that. – 1:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kyrie Irving will not play for Brooklyn tonight, team says. Reason given: Right calf soreness. – 1:20 PM
Kyrie Irving will not play for Brooklyn tonight, team says. Reason given: Right calf soreness. – 1:20 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) is out tonight against Washington Wizards. – 1:20 PM
Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving (right calf soreness) is out tonight against Washington Wizards. – 1:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Here we go: Kyrie Irving is out with right calf soreness tonight against the Wizards. – 1:20 PM
Here we go: Kyrie Irving is out with right calf soreness tonight against the Wizards. – 1:20 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sports+: There are four possible futures for the #Nets and Kyrie Irving — here’s how they would work nypost.com/2023/02/04/kyr… via @nypost – 12:46 PM
Sports+: There are four possible futures for the #Nets and Kyrie Irving — here’s how they would work nypost.com/2023/02/04/kyr… via @nypost – 12:46 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NEW BLEAV IN NETS
I breakdown Kyrie Irving’s trade demand:
🏀 Reaction to the news
🏀 What’s next for Brooklyn?
🏀 Trade destinations, ranked
🏀 AND MORE
Full Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 12:35 PM
NEW BLEAV IN NETS
I breakdown Kyrie Irving’s trade demand:
🏀 Reaction to the news
🏀 What’s next for Brooklyn?
🏀 Trade destinations, ranked
🏀 AND MORE
Full Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 12:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NEW BLEAV IN NETS EPISODE
I breakdown Kyrie Irving’s trade demand:
🏀 Reaction to the news
🏀 What’s next for Brooklyn?
🏀 Kyrie trade suitors, ranked
🏀 AND MORE
Full Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 12:34 PM
NEW BLEAV IN NETS EPISODE
I breakdown Kyrie Irving’s trade demand:
🏀 Reaction to the news
🏀 What’s next for Brooklyn?
🏀 Kyrie trade suitors, ranked
🏀 AND MORE
Full Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 12:34 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant?sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:08 PM
ASK IRA: If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant?sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:08 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
ICYMI … full coverage of what happens next for Kyrie Irving and his potential trade suitors and after Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 11:37 AM
ICYMI … full coverage of what happens next for Kyrie Irving and his potential trade suitors and after Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him: marcstein.substack.com/p/kyrie-trade-… – 11:37 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Kyrie basically killing my trade deadline enjoyment. Every notification comes with a hint of fear that the Mavs have done something monumentally stupid and half the fanbase will be gloating … for a moment, until the reality of the current Kyrie experience takes hold – 11:25 AM
Kyrie basically killing my trade deadline enjoyment. Every notification comes with a hint of fear that the Mavs have done something monumentally stupid and half the fanbase will be gloating … for a moment, until the reality of the current Kyrie experience takes hold – 11:25 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Latest on Kyrie Irving trade request: He’d prefer to land with Lakers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/04/lat… – 10:17 AM
Latest on Kyrie Irving trade request: He’d prefer to land with Lakers nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/04/lat… – 10:17 AM
Albert Nahmad @AlbertNahmad
It’s wrong to say that it’s effectively impossible for the Heat to trade Tyler Herro… For many scenarios in which you might want to trade him (e.g., Irving, Durant), it’s not even all that hard. Harder is building a compelling trade package, accepting a big tax bill, etc. – 10:17 AM
It’s wrong to say that it’s effectively impossible for the Heat to trade Tyler Herro… For many scenarios in which you might want to trade him (e.g., Irving, Durant), it’s not even all that hard. Harder is building a compelling trade package, accepting a big tax bill, etc. – 10:17 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Talking to folks around the NBA, there’s a feeling a Kyrie Irving trade could happen fairly quickly. Both the team trading for Irving and Nets would likely have other work to do after a deal. Starting to feel like it might happen quickly, to leave time for more before Thursday. – 10:04 AM
Talking to folks around the NBA, there’s a feeling a Kyrie Irving trade could happen fairly quickly. Both the team trading for Irving and Nets would likely have other work to do after a deal. Starting to feel like it might happen quickly, to leave time for more before Thursday. – 10:04 AM
Bill Doyle @BillDoyle15
Tom Brady retires again and Kyrie Irving asks to be traded again. Why am I not surprised that these things keep happening? Because it’s the week of Groundhog’s Day. – 10:03 AM
Tom Brady retires again and Kyrie Irving asks to be traded again. Why am I not surprised that these things keep happening? Because it’s the week of Groundhog’s Day. – 10:03 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: An update on what Heat is seeking in trades. And a Kyrie update. And an NBA scout weighs in on Miami’s options and what’s worth trading a 1st rounder for: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:59 AM
NEW: An update on what Heat is seeking in trades. And a Kyrie update. And an NBA scout weighs in on Miami’s options and what’s worth trading a 1st rounder for: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:59 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: How Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and the chances the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns, and Heat land him. Plus, details on trade talks between the Knicks and Jazz on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:51 AM
Story: How Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and the chances the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns, and Heat land him. Plus, details on trade talks between the Knicks and Jazz on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:51 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s as if Irving has grabbed the lighter and kerosene and told his buddy, “This is how you start a fire!” like a prequel to “Bad Boys 4.” sports.yahoo.com/kyrie-irvings-… – 9:50 AM
It’s as if Irving has grabbed the lighter and kerosene and told his buddy, “This is how you start a fire!” like a prequel to “Bad Boys 4.” sports.yahoo.com/kyrie-irvings-… – 9:50 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
“The fragility of hanging on to playing a perfect game is very difficult.”
A year after his iconic tweet, Jaylen Brown followed up a dismantling of the Nets (that triggered a Kyrie Irving trade request) with a sequel. But the energy still needs shifting.
theathletic.com/4155202/2023/0… – 9:26 AM
“The fragility of hanging on to playing a perfect game is very difficult.”
A year after his iconic tweet, Jaylen Brown followed up a dismantling of the Nets (that triggered a Kyrie Irving trade request) with a sequel. But the energy still needs shifting.
theathletic.com/4155202/2023/0… – 9:26 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
If you’re looking for Kyrie Irving trade scenarios to the Suns, I wrote about what they might look like for @PHNX_Suns. And if you’re wondering why I think it’s a bad idea, well, that’s in there too: https://t.co/RJt0aj5dOj pic.twitter.com/JvvDd77XPg – 9:03 AM
If you’re looking for Kyrie Irving trade scenarios to the Suns, I wrote about what they might look like for @PHNX_Suns. And if you’re wondering why I think it’s a bad idea, well, that’s in there too: https://t.co/RJt0aj5dOj pic.twitter.com/JvvDd77XPg – 9:03 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Discussed the latest Kyrie Irving drama with my guy @EJ_Stewart
youtube.com/watch?v=hVK78_… – 8:59 AM
Discussed the latest Kyrie Irving drama with my guy @EJ_Stewart
youtube.com/watch?v=hVK78_… – 8:59 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving’s trade request is a ‘smart business move’ and Nets could still make a run, former coach says nj.com/nets/2023/02/k…
@MVABasketball
@tps_hsbb – 8:26 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving’s trade request is a ‘smart business move’ and Nets could still make a run, former coach says nj.com/nets/2023/02/k…
@MVABasketball
@tps_hsbb – 8:26 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 8:09 AM
If Kyrie Irving comes to market, does that again put Heat on the clock for Kevin Durant? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 8:09 AM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
#NBAWeekend on @Sirius XM NBA starting at 7AM ET this morning. @Sam Mitchell and me are back in the saddle and we just may have a thought or two on @Kyrie Irving , his trade demand and what the @Brooklyn Nets should do. – 6:55 AM
#NBAWeekend on @Sirius XM NBA starting at 7AM ET this morning. @Sam Mitchell and me are back in the saddle and we just may have a thought or two on @Kyrie Irving , his trade demand and what the @Brooklyn Nets should do. – 6:55 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kyrie Irving days in Brooklyn have more drama and intriguing than basketball.
A dive into the most remarkable moments about Nets and Irving partnership. The upcoming trade looks like a redemption for both sides. #NetsWorld #NBATwitter sdna.gr/mpasket/105130… – 4:39 AM
Kyrie Irving days in Brooklyn have more drama and intriguing than basketball.
A dive into the most remarkable moments about Nets and Irving partnership. The upcoming trade looks like a redemption for both sides. #NetsWorld #NBATwitter sdna.gr/mpasket/105130… – 4:39 AM
More on this storyline
Changes could be coming — the trade deadline is Thursday. But after a day of rampant speculation, there’s pessimism that the Lakers will swing a deal for Kyrie Irving, because of the star Brooklyn point guard’s contract demands in free agency this summer, sources with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly told The Times. -via Los Angeles Times / February 5, 2023
LeBron went his typical route and deflected the question toward the Lakers’ front office, then threw in a comment that made his true feelings apparent. “That’s a (Rob Pelinka) question,” said LeBron when asked if Irving could make the Lakers a contender. “I don’t speak for our front office. My mindset is whatever lineup or whatever group we have, is to make sure we prepare ourselves the best way we can to go out and win. “Obviously, that’s a … ‘Duh’ question when you talk about a player like that.” -via Clutch Points / February 5, 2023
At the end of the day, the Nets don’t have to trade him if they don’t find anything worthwhile in return. As of writing, they still hold a top four seed in the East with Kevin Durant’s return from injury just around the corner. But according to Stephen A. Smith on a recent episode of NBA Countdown, his sources have indicated that Kyrie Irving could go full tilt on his demand by sitting out the season if he isn’t moved. “Kyrie Irving is prepared to sit out the rest of the season if need be,” said Smith. “That’s what I’m being told. I don’t know whether I believe that, but that’s what people are saying.” -via Clutch Points / February 5, 2023
Brian Lewis: Cam Thomas on a complete game: “Whatever my team needs me to do to win, that’s what I’m gonna do. I’m not just gonna do anything just to get praise from the media, because I don’t really care. I’m trying to help my team win. So I could always do the stuff you saw tonight.” #Nets -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / February 5, 2023
Erik Slater: Players in NBA history to tally 44+ points in 29 or fewer minutes: -Giannis Antetokounmpo -Stephen Curry -Joel Embiid -Damian Lillard -CJ McCollum -Klay Thompson (3x) -Kemba Walker -Cam Thomas Quite the company for the young guard. -via Twitter @erikslater_ / February 4, 2023
Alex Schiffer: Cam Thomas, who is close with Kyrie Irving, said he was surprised by the trade request, but said “it’s not my business.” Adds Irving “is still my brother.” -via Twitter @Alex__Schiffer / February 4, 2023