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Report: Kyrie Irving wants to play out next season with Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Kyrie Irving wants to play out next season with Nets, regardless of Kevin Durant's status

By Victor Barbosa  |  Last updated 7/25/22

Evidently, regardless of what transpires in the Brooklyn Nets possible trade of superstar Kevin Durant, fellow star Kyrie Irving is hoping to remain in the Big Apple for the 2022-23 campaign.

It was reported last week that the Nets were "focused" on trying to find a deal to move Durant, as talks regarding an Irving trade weren't gaining any traction. Two weeks ago, ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted that there was a very real possibility that both players start the 2022-23 season in Brooklyn.

"Uncle Drew" opted into his $37 million player option in June and three days later, Durant requested a trade.

The report is surprising considering Irving's tumultuous tenure in Brooklyn so far. 

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