August 22, 11:15 a.m.
Kyrie Irving and the Nets are committed to one another for the 2022-23 season, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Irving "has been working out with teammates and holding constructive dialogue with the organization this offseason," sources have told Charania. Amid all of the trade rumors, the Nets have let interested teams know that they plan to keep Irving for the upcoming season.
July 11, 12:30 p.m.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Monday's Get Up that the market for Kyrie Irving "remains frozen."
He also said that the only team who has shown interest is the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Nets are "giving out the vibe" that they are prioritizing trading Kevin Durant before they find a trade partner for Irving.
July 5, 4:10 p.m.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on Tuesday that Nets and Lakers could pick up their trade conversations centering around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook during Vegas Summer League play (July 7-17).
Wojnarowski reiterated that Westbrook would virtually have to be included in any Irving trade to make the contracts work, but the question remains how many draft picks the Lakers would be willing to give up.
June 30, 3:58 p.m.
With Kevin Durant requesting a trade on Thursday and the Nets expected to deal him, Brooklyn is making everyone on the roster available.
And Kyrie Irving has multiple suitors.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who had interest in Irving before he decided on Monday to opt in for this coming season, are interested in trading for him now, reports SNY's Ian Begley.
Per Begley, the Dallas Mavericks also have interest in trading for Irving, but their level of interest will be impacted by what happens with free agent PG Jalen Brunson.
June 28, 12:59 p.m.
Despite Irving deciding to opt in with the Nets, there were multiple reports Tuesday that he could still wind up on a different team before the start of the 2022-23 season.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that "several teams" are expected to continue to pursue Irving via trade.
One of those teams could be the Los Angeles Lakers, with Brian Windhorst of ESPN reporting that "high-ranking people" believe Irving getting traded to LA is still a possibility.
June 27, 6:41 p.m.
Kyrie Irving has decided to opt in with the Nets.
Irving told The Athletic's Shams Charania that he is opting into his $37 million player option for the 2022-23 season.
"Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even," Irving told Charania.
Sources confirmed to SNY's Ian Begley that there was no momentum for Irving to land elsewhere via sign-and-trade. Also, the Knicks were never considered by Brooklyn to be a legitimate suitor.
Earlier in the day, the Los Angeles Lakers were the only known team interested in acquiring Irving via a sign-and-trade from the Nets, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Per ESPN, Irving had "great interest" in joining the Lakers.
Wojnarowski noted that the Nets had shown no interest in biting on any of the packages being offered by the Lakers for Irving.
Per multiple reports, Irving was willing to opt out and sign the $6 million midlevel exception with the Lakers, where he would've been able to sign long-term following the 2022-23 season.
It was reported earlier Monday by The New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield that Irving received permission from the Nets to seek a sign-and-trade.
The six teams on Irving's list were reportedly the Lakers, Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers.