Two New York Knicks wanted a piece of LeBron James on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. In the final minute of the first quarter of the Knicks’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Frank Ntilikina took exception to James lingering around the basket after a dunk and shoved the Cavs star several times. With the possibility of a skirmish brewing, Knicks center Enes Kanter got into the mix and exchanged words with James before the two players needed to be separated. It’s no surprise that both Ntilikina and Kanter held a short fuse with James. James recently drew the ire of the Knicks after criticizing the franchise for selecting Nt... NESN.com
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Cavs Elect Not To Show Kyrie Irving Tribute Video In Opener Vs. Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ plan to honor Kyrie Irving on Tuesday night never came to fruition. It was revealed Monday that the Cavs had a tribute video in store for Irving, who spent his first six NBA seasons in Cleveland before being traded to the Boston Celtics during the offseason. The video, which was expected to be shown during Tuesday’s season opener against Boston, reportedly highlighted Irving’s accomplishments during his time with the franchise. The video never saw the light of day though, as Cavaliers officials, including team owner Dan Gilbert, decided the right moment to air the tribute never presented itself, per Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon... NESN.com
Kryie Irving’s Gift To Kid Wearing His Cavs Jersey Will Warm Your Heart
Kyrie Irving isn’t willing to leave his fans behind, as his NBA career progresses. Upon spotting a young fan wearing his old Cleveland Cavaliers jersey on Friday night in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics guard gave him an incredible gift: his game-worn sneakers. Cameras were on hand to record Irving’s kind gesture, which the youngster and surrounding fans absolutely loved. Someone, Irving perhaps, should send that kid a No. 11 Celtics jersey with the star’s name on the back. That, combined with Irving’s sneakers, will make him the boss of the schoolyard basketball court for years to come. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Spor... NESN.com
Did Kyrie Irving Troll LeBron James With Special Hat During Press Conference?
The NBA’s pettiness level always is off the charts, but it’s about to hit another level this season. After Kyrie Irving demanded an offseason trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers in order to get out of LeBron James’ shadow, it was clear that the two weren’t exactly on good terms. The two took subtle shots at each other on social media and in interviews throughout the summer. And now that Irving is a member of the Boston Celtics, the Cavs’ chief Eastern Conference rivals, the shots are bound to keep coming. That appeared to be the case after the Celtics’ preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday when Irving wore a hat with a mess... NESN.com
Kyrie Irving Will ‘End Up Getting Traded,’ Former Cavs GM David Griffin Says
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tumultuous offseason, to say the least. The three-time defending Eastern Conference champions have dealt with the exit of general manager David Griffin, constant rumors of LeBron James’ eventual exit in 2018 and Kyrie Irving’s trade request. And while Cavs owner Dan Gilbert might claim Irving will be with the team come November, Griffin, who appeared on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Monday, has a different idea. “I think Kyrie is going to end up getting traded,” Griffin said. “I think what Ron was saying is really unfair to Kyrie. I don’t think this is youth and ignorance. This is a guy who handled the situati... NESN.com
Golfer Roasts Stephen Curry, Warriors With 3-1 Wedge Stamp Before Web.Com Event
The Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals, and no one is ever going to let them forget that. Warriors star Stephen Curry is set to tee off in his first professional golf tournament Thursday when he takes the links at the Web.Com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic in Hayward, Calif., thanks to a sponsorship exemption. And while the Warriors handily defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals, one of Curry’s competitors on the course isn’t going to let the two-time MVP forget about his team’s collapse from the previous season. Justin Lower is a huge Cavs fan, and he decided to rile up the locals with
NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Blocking Kyrie Irving’s Path To Knicks
Kyrie Irving would like to “come home,” that much as been made clear. But Carmelo Anthony could be keeping the star guard from his desired destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers star reportedly requested to be traded in order to get out of LeBron James’ shadow, and one of his preferred destinations is the New York Knicks. But any deal with the Knicks almost certainly would involve Anthony, and the 33-year-old star has another idea in mind. ESPN’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday, citing league sources, that Irving being sent to the Knicks is “unlikely” because Anthony is set on joining the Houston Rockets instead of the Cavs. “He... NESN.com