Kyrie Irving Does an About-Face; Decides to Stay in Brooklyn for 2022-2023 Season

Mere days ago, the Brooklyn Nets and their fanbase seemed on the cusp of losing Kyrie Irving, which almost certainly would have prompted Kevin Durant to demand a trade in the aftermath. The Phoenix Suns let it be known they were prepared to make an enticing trade offer for KD, and the prospect of the Nets not having either star on the court in 2022-2023 became palatable. In what has been described as a "shocking" about-face, Irving ultimately decided to accept his $36.5 million option to stay in Brooklyn for the coming season. While that's great news for the ...