NBA Irving asks Brooklyn to trade… Dissatisfaction with the breakdown of contract renewal negotiations

A local report came out that Kyrie Irving (31), a star of the NBA Brooklyn Nets, requested a trade from the club.

ESPN, citing sources on the 3rd (local time), said, “Irving requested a trade after failing to agree terms for a long-term contract extension with Brooklyn.”

Irving, who will become a free agent (FA) after an annual salary of $36.9 million (about 46.2 billion won) with Brooklyn this summer, wants a four-year contract extension for up to $198.5 million (about 248.3 billion won). It is known that

However, according to sources, Irving and Brooklyn were at odds.

While Irving maintains his credibility, the club has been reluctant to sign a long-term contract because there is no guarantee that he will perform at a high level without controversy.

Irving plays an average of 36.9 minutes in 40 games this season, recording 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists, and is active as a key player on the team. 메이저놀이터

However, the club has struggled with Irving’s various moves.

In December 2020, Irving was fined for declaring that he would not interview that season due to the risk of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19).

In the 2021-2022 season, Corona 19 vaccination was refused, and according to the policy of the hometown that required vaccination, only 29 regular league games were played without being able to play at home.

In November of last year, he introduced a movie and book containing anti-Semitic content on social media, which caused controversy and was banned from participating in five games.

Irving, who shouted for a trade, did not present a preferred team, and the LA Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns are being discussed as his next destination.

The NBA trade for the 2022-2023 season ends at 5:00 am on the 10th of this month in Korea time.

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