In a shocking turn of events, everything could be falling apart for theNets. On Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn before the NBA trade deadline on February 9.
The All-Star, who had failed to agree to a contract extension, has also reportedly warned the Nets if they don’t move him this month he will walk away as a free agent in the offseason.
This isnot the first time Irving puts pressure on the team to be traded, which is why fans went wild on the Internet. Here, take a look at the best memes and reactions from NBA Twitter.
Fans react to Kyrie Irving’s trade request: Best memes
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.