Kyrie Irving Slammed Over Cryptic Tweet

Kyrie Irving appears to be on the move, yet again.

Even though the point guard opted in to his deal with the Nets for next season, it was reported after Kevin Durant put in his trade request that the team will now also look to move off Irving.

Kyrie Irving ‘Next NBA Team’ Odds Updated Following Kevin Durant News https://t.co/ZAl4CjBwS1

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) July 1, 2022

With the news that he could be traded very soon, Kyrie Irving took to social media to compare his situation to a bird being let out of his cage.

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— A11Even (@KyrieIrving) July 1, 2022

Kyrie Irving caught all the flak for his tweet.

bro literally opted in to $37 million and acts like he’s being freed from something lmao https://t.co/N5C1f3bW6x

— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) July 1, 2022

I've been a fan of yours since Duke, and I am a huge Brooklyn fan. I hope this isn't you inferring that the Nets are holding you captive. Although none of us know about the behind the scenes stuff, The Nets gave in to everything y'all wanted. Only for you to turn your back on us.

— Ruben Hernandez (@Maelo_26) July 1, 2022

Kyrie tweeting this saying the Nets are a cage as if he didn't choose to go there himself in free agency https://t.co/CH9imC1x2Y

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) July 1, 2022

So deep https://t.co/yOgvdVJ2mN

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) July 1, 2022

Guy who did whatever he wanted while occasionally playing for the team he chose to join and grew up rooting for is finally free! https://t.co/6YOiFvA3FR

— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) July 1, 2022

A big reason why the Nets are content moving off Kyrie Irving was his inability to stay on the court.

Whether it be unannounced hiatuses or his refusal to take the COVID vaccine, Irving has been unavailable for the bulk of his time in Brooklyn.

Kyrie Irving remains one of the best players in the game, and whoever takes a chance on the superstar will hope he can channel some of the outside noise surrounding him.

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