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Kyrie Irving will decline his option for the 2022-23 season and set an exit for free agents.
The deadline for Irving to exercise the $ 35.6 million option for the next season is Wednesday. ESPN reported that both sides are likely to meet to discuss the contract, but that meeting may occur after the option expires.
It seems that the first report of anxiety between the two was confirmed when General Manager Sean Marks stated that the franchise needed to consider whether to revive Irving.
According to ESPN, Net made Irving a "real offer" last week, but Net is hesitant to offer a four-year contract.
ESPN reported that Irving was intrigued by Kevin Durant, who reportedly provided Nets with a list of teams he would approve for sign-and-trade deals. Durant is expected to stay in Brooklyn, but if Nets can't make a roster of victory around him, he can request a deal.
ESPN claimed on Monday that Irving was more likely to stay than go, but adding other free agent moves could influence the 30-year-old point guard's decision. there is.
Irving averaged 27.8 points and 5.8 assists per game from 2021 to 22, but his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine limited the sample size. Irving was not allowed to play home games until the last month of the regular season.
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