The legend of Kyrie Irving continues in Brooklyn, where the point guard has been inactive due to refusing vaccinations. Over the past few months, the 2016 NBA champion has said he won't shoot, but has also made it clear he won't lose money because of the situation.
Irving hasn't played a minute at the Nets this season because the team doesn't allow him to be part-time players. He has been banned from team activities for some time, opening the door to rumors that he may soon be sent away.
Last month, it was reported that the Nets received calls from other teams asking if Irving could be traded. At first, they didn't accept these ideas, but now things may change. According to NBA insider Ian Bergley from SNY, the Nets are willing to negotiate a deal for Irving.
To that end, it's worth noting that, according to SNY sources, As of the end of last month, Brooklyn was still open to Irving's deal. ESPN had reported in late October that the Nets were evaluating Irving's trade, but did not act on it. In the weeks following the story, several teams said Brooklyn continued to do so with the All-Star guard.
While some thought Irving's personality would play against him on trade, it looks like the team is still interested in getting him. It's unclear which teams want to join him, but given his talent and everything he brings, it's not hard to see why he still attracts attention in the league.
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets are number one in the East with a record of 15 wins and six losses. James Harden and Kevin Durant are still struggling to take their game to the next level and become championship contenders fans want to see.