UPDATE: DONE DEAL!
Sources: Boston, Cleveland on trade call now with league office. Deal is done.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2017
The Celtics will receive Kyrie Irving in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn’s first round pick in the 2018 Draft.
Just when it seemed like the Kyrie Irving drama had cooled down, a new trade rumor has re-ignited the summer news cycle.
Original Story: According to reports from both ESPN and The Vertical, the Cavaliers and Celtics are in “serious talks” on a trade that would involve a swap of All-Star guards Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas:
Cleveland and Boston have moved into serious talks on a trade centered on All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2017
Sources: Boston, Cleveland nearing deal on Kyrie Irving, but details still working to completion. Isaiah Thomas, Crowder, pick(s) in talks.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2017
Cleveland and Boston engaged in active trade discussions centered on Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 22, 2017
Jae Crowder has reportedly been in the trade discussion as well.
Last week, it was reported that LeBron and Kyrie had met in Miami and teammate Dahntay Jones claimed that a “small conversation” would be able to fix any ill feelings between the two.
The Cavaliers’ front office, however, appears to still be actively engaged in trade talks surrounding its star point guard.
NBA players around the League had plenty to say about the blockbuster trade.
Be sure to check out players’ up-to-the-minute reactions in our comprehensive Kyrie-to-Boston tweetcap.
