Nets GM Sean Marks spoke with the media today and touched on Kyrie Irving‘s pending free agency.
“He has some decisions to make on his own,” the exec said. “We’re looking for guys that want to be something bigger than themselves, play team basketball, and be available. That goes for Kyrie and everybody here.”
Asked about extending Kyrie Irving, Sean Marks points out his "sign, sealed, delivered" line last season on Irving and Harden and how it didn't become reality. Holding off on calling his shot again after how that went.
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) May 11, 2022
Are the Nets committed to Kyrie Irving long-term?
"He has some decisions to make on his own. We're looking for guys that want to be something bigger than themselves, play team basketball, and be available. That goes for Kyrie and everybody here." pic.twitter.com/yRoLbayv8Z
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Marks, when asked if he has any regrets bringing Kyrie back midway through the year and upsetting the rhythm the Nets had: “Do I regret bringing a player of his caliber back? No.”
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There were rumors that the Lakers had interest in Kyrie prior to the trade deadline.