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Kyrie Irving Jokes About His New Look

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Kyrie Irving recently debuted his new look on social media, and he couldn’t help but laugh. In a new clip, he’s sat in a barber’s chair, looking amused as he examines himself. The NBA player wound up doing something different with his facial hair, and even decided to give himself a new nickname. Social media users couldn’t help but weigh in, and they were full of jokes.

“Bro, this is by far one of the funniest looks I’ve ever had,” he says in the clip. “This sh*t is crazy. Goatee Ky, you heard? That’s my new nickname. Peak handsomeness, peak handsomeness. Goatee Ky.” Several commenters note that he now resembles Denzel Washington’s character in the movie He Got Game. Others claim he’s “looking like a civil right activist in his prime.” Though most commenters compared him to old movie characters, there are a good amount of users who appreciate his new look. “He looks fine asf,” one writes, “bring back the wholesome cuts.”

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“Goatee Ky”

Earlier this month, Irving debuted another new look when he shaved his usual beard completely off. Though he claims he “Needed to let it go,” many fans joked that he looked like a teenager again. He got some pushback from supporters, but Irving appeared to be feeling himself with his clean-shaven look. “I really feel like I’m heading into, you know, peak handsomeness,” he said in a clip.

“I’m heading into that generation,” he continued. “I’m heading in very smoothly, might I add. Like me shaving off my beard, right? Like, I finally can see my whole face, and I’m liking what I see.” He also added that he no longer needs to worry about “thirst-trapping” anyone, as he’s already married to Marlene Wilkerson. Irving jokes that fans getting a peak into his life should only consider it to be a “blessing.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Kyrie Irving.

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals Kyrie Irving Confronted Him Over Issues With His Father

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Stephen A. Smith has had his fair share of criticism for Kyrie Irving. Over the past few years, Smith has been particularly hard on Kyrie. Although, most of the criticisms are actually quite fair. Overall, Smith just wants to watch the man play basketball. Unfortunately, there are just so many antics that Irving gets himself wrapped into that make it hard for him to actually get on the court. That said, he was good with the Dallas Mavericks, and Mark Cuban is hoping he remains available.

As for Smith and Kyrie, the former got to talk about their relationship on Podcast P with Paul George. During the interview, Smith actually made some huge revelations about Kyrie and the behind-the-scenes happenings that took place. Essentially, Stephen A. found himself at odds with Kyrie’s father. The elder Irving was texting Smith in a way that the latter deemed disrespectful. Things subsequently escalated on the air with Smith increasing his criticisms of Kyrie.

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Stephen A. Speaks

However, during the NBA Playoffs, Kyrie appeared at a Lakers game that Stephen A. was also attending. Kyrie confronted Smith and noted that the comments Smith was making were no longer about him. The First Take host had an epiphany and realized just how wrong he was about the whole situation. This prompted Smith to resolve his issues with Irving’s father. Moreover, it made him reflect on how it was the son who had to tell two older men to grow up. Needless to say, it was a very humbling experience, all around.

Smith’s interview with Paul George was illuminating for numerous reasons. However, it was his humility that a lot of people took note of. It is clear that Smith lets his on-air persona get the best of him sometimes, and this was definitely an example of that. Hopefully, he learns from the situation and is able to move on peacefully. Let us know what you think of this revelation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Kyrie Irving Checks Adrian Wojnarowski For His James Harden Reporting

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Kyrie Irving has always been someone who stands up for his fellow players. Moreover, if he believes the media is offering some bad takes or analysis, he will step in and try to set them straight. Although not everyone appreciates this side of Kyrie, most fans love it. There is this antagonistic relationship between NBA Media, the players, and even the fans. That said, it should come as no surprise that the fans usually side with Kyrie whenever he has words for someone over at ESPN.

Today, the narratives are high-flying due to the fact that James Harden just called Daryl Morey a liar. Overall, many believe this is due to the fact that Morey wasn’t fully honest about the contract he would sign Harden to. In the end, Harden got very upset and told people he would never play for Morey again. Subsequently, there has been a whole lot of reporting on this. Below, you can see Adrian Wojnarowski call Harden “disgruntled.” However, Kyrie had something to say about that.

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Kyrie Irving Speaks Up

“Is he Disgruntled Adrian??” Kyrie Irving asked. “Or is he holding Darryl Morey accountable for his dishonesty and lack of transparency throughout the contract negotiation process this summer?” Irving certainly makes a good point, although one could make the argument that “disgruntled” is still a fine word to use here. It’s just that sometimes, the context or implication of the word can be disrespectful. Whatever the case may be, Irving just wants to see fellow players get a fair deal.

Kyrie Irving has had his fair share of moments in which he has been described in this way. However, he seems to be doing just fine right now thanks to his latest deal with the Dallas Mavericks. While teamed up with Luka Doncic, it will be interesting to see how that team does this year. In the meantime, we are very interested in what happens with James Harden. Let us know your thoughts on the situation, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NBA world.

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Kyrie Irving Inks Five-Year Sneaker Deal with Chinese Sportswear Brand ANTA

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Kyrie Irving signed his sneaker and NBA deal in the same summer. Following his re-up with the Dallas Mavericks, Irving has agreed to a sneaker endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand Anta.

According to Shams Charania, Irving gets the deal and becomes the brand’s Chief Creative Officer. Irving’s deal was negotiated by A11Even.

Following the deal, Irving wrote on Twitter that his purpose on Earth is “#BiggerThanAShoeDeal”

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Kyrie Irving Signs Massive Deal With Chinese Sportswear Giant ANTA

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Kyrie Irving, who recently re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a 3-year/$120 million contract, has officially left Nike. The veteran guard, who has been a Nike athlete since 2014, will now take his signature sneaker line to ANTA, a major sportswear company based in China. The amount that the deal will pay Irving was not disclosed. However, it is believed that the initial deal between Irving and ANTA has a duration of five years. Furthermore, Irving is to be named Chief Creative Officer of the company. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, “The lucrative new shoe deal for Irving will also give him the ability to recruit/sign players and other collaborators, and bring a level of manufacturing to the United States to kickstart ANTA’s process to fully distribute in [the] US.”

ANTA already has several deals in place with American athletes. Kevin Looney and Klay Thompson are both ANTA athletes, as are Gordon Hayward, Rajon Rondo, and James Wiseman. Beyond the United States, ANTA has deals in place with Manny Pacquaio and the IOC. Furthermore, the company serves as a sponsor for 26 Chinese national sports teams.

Who is ANTA?

In a US-centric world, ANTA is something of a sleeping giant. Founded in 1994, the company is the largest pure sports equipment manufacturer in the world. In terms of sporting goods, ANTA sits third behind Nike and Adidas. While maintaining a model of consistent success since the mid-90s, ANTA’s international footprint exploded thanks to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Two years after the event, they would land their first major international star in Kevin Garnett. The aforementioned Thompson signed with ANTA in 2017. Going beyond footwear, the company acquired Wilson in 2019. You may know Wilson as the producer of equipment for most ball sports.

However, the company is not without controversy, especially when it comes to the US and international relations. When the Houston Rockets tweeted support for Hong Kong in late 2019, ANTA was one of the Chinese companies that announced a boycott of the NBA. Furthermore, ANTA was identified as “digging in” by Yale University in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As mentioned by Charania, the unique position that Irving’s deal has granted the athlete means that ANTA is likely about to make a major push into the US market in the coming months and years.

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Mark Cuban On Kyrie Irving After Contract Extension: “I Like Him”

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Mark Cuban spearheaded the option to resign mercurial NBA superstar Kyrie Irving back to the Dallas Mavericks. The two sides got a deal done for three years, $126 million fully guaranteed. The 31-year-old is now contracted through the 2025-2026 NBA season, and Kyrie seems pleased with this development. Mark Cuban is also happy with how it all went down. On SiriusXM NBA Radio, he told New York reporter and sports analyst Frank Isola why he traded for Kyrie last year and why he signed him for the near future.

“…We traded for [Kyrie Irving] because we wanted him to be a long-term piece,” Mark Cuban said on SiriusXM. “I think Kyrie’s just misunderstood.” Cuban explains his stance further: “Everybody sees all the noise and everything around him, but when you actually talk to him, I like him. He’s open, he’s smart, he’s always looking to learn things, and to me, he’s an interesting guy that’s just misunderstood.” Kyrie Irving has been long known for his off-the-court opinions and refusal to get vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What Mark Cuban Really Thinks Of Kyrie Irving

Cuban was genuinely surprised when Kyrie Irving came to the Dallas Mavericks midway through last season. The Mavs traded for him, taking him from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, two future first-round picks, and a future second-rounder. Dallas also got Markieff Morris in the deal to make the contract amounts work. So when Kyrie began to play games for the Mavs organization, Mark Cuban was shocked at how many other players in the league would come up to the point guard to show love.

“Not just giving him a high five, but like a real, honest-to-goodness, I like you hug,” Cuban said. “And when you talk to players around them, they would say the same thing.” The Dallas Mavericks were looking for a long-term solution to pair with generational talent and franchise superstar Luka Doncic. Their previous point guard, Jalen Brunson, departed for the New York Knicks last offseason, leaving the Mavericks with more questions than answers. Mark Cuban hopes Kyrie Irving can be the answer and has staked $126 million on that hope.

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Kyrie Irving Meeting Six Teams In Free Agency

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On June 27, Kyrie Irving was “close” to re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks. The market for Irving was “extremely limited, perhaps almost nil” according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Mavericks had not only the interest but also the financial ability to sign Irving. The maximum offer Dallas could offer was 5 years, $272.9 million.

However, a day later, it was reported that Irving would be meeting with the Phoenix Suns. While the Suns are incredibly cap-burdened, the appeal of joining a title-hunting superteam in Phoenix certainly has its appeals. Well, as the offseason continues to grow wilder, it’s now being reported that Irving will have at least six free-agency meetings around the league.

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Irving Interest Explodes

Per Bill Reiter of CBS Sports, Kyrie Irving has six meetings scheduled for June 30, when free agency officially begins. The first two meetings are the ones already reported. Irving will meet with the Mavericks as they try to retain the veteran they traded for in the middle of last season. Then there’s the aforementioned Suns, with their superteam plans. However, the other four options represent a wide range of playing experiences for Irving. Whether it’s with a title contender or rebuilding franchise, there’s a little bit of everything on the table.

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The Miami Heat are reportedly meeting with Irving, following their failure to trade for Bradley Beal and the continued uncertainty of Damian Lillard’s availability. Meanwhile, the Rockets join the hunt for Irving after losing out on James Harden. Whether Irving is the preference to Fred VanVleet, or whether he will be a veteran leader alongside VanVleet, remains to be seen. Meanwhile, both LA teams are also meeting Irving. For the Lakers, it’s likely they want a title run before they potentially lose LeBron to whichever team drafts Bronny. Meanwhile, the Clippers could be pulling a Suns and building a superteam, no matter the cost, to finally win them a championship. Where do you think Irving will land? This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Kyrie Irving To Take Free Agency Meeting With Phoenix Suns

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24 hours ago, it appeared as if Kyrie Irving was returning to the Dallas Mavericks. With the market for the veteran reportedly “non-existent”, Woj went on TV to tell the world that Irving and the Mavs were “close” to finalizing a new deal. With money being a non-issue for Dallas, they could lock up Irving for as much as five years and $272.9 million.

But you should never trust anything in the NBA offseason to remain simple. Reports are now emerging that Irving will take a meeting with the Phoenix Suns once free agency officially opens on June 30. Not only does it add a shocking twist to one of the few “sure things” of the offseason, but it also raises a number of questions as to just what the Suns are doing.

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Irving To The Suns?

Per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving will meet with the Suns in the first days of free agency. Furthermore, the Houston Rockets are also expected to take a meeting with Irving. It’s unclear where all the interest in Irving has suddenly come from, but it appears to be very much real. The Suns have already acquired Bradley Beal this offseason and are evidently looking to build the ultimate championship-hunting superteam. However, the biggest obstacle in signing Irving will be the salary cap. The Suns, with their incredibly bloated roster, are already pushed up against the league’s hard cap.

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Despite this meeting, the Mavs are still believed to be the favorite for Irving’s services. As mentioned, they have the salary space to accommodate a max offer for Irving. Furthermore, it is believed that Dallas is eager to lock down Irving in order to utilize him in attracting other free agents. However, the tenacity of Mat Ishiba, and his desire to bring a title to Phoenix, should not be underestimated. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Kyrie Irving Reportedly “Close” To Re-Signing With Dallas Mavericks

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Kyrie Irving is expected to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks when free agency opens on June 30. First reported by ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, Irving can sign for a maximum of 5 years and $272.9 million. Irving had previously expressed excitement at exploring free agency. However, the market for the controversial star was reportedly “non-existent.” Woj reiterated this belief in his reporting. He stated that spots for Irving to land beyond Dallas were “extremely limited, perhaps almost nil.”

Dallas traded for Irving mid-season, hoping to spark a powerhouse pairing between Irving and Luka Dončić. However, the Mavericks limped to the end of the season, earning themselves a tanking penalty for benching the stars in the final game of the season. While Irving did not openly reject a return to Dallas, it’s hard to imagine he’s happy about it being his only way forward.

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The Irving-Dončić Experiment Continues

Irving will likely return to the Mavericks on a long-term deal. This allows Dallas to focus on building themselves into a contender. In the draft, they picked up Duke center Dereck Lively II, while also dumping the contract of forward Davis Bertrans. Furthermore, in another trade, they picked up center Richaun Holmes and drafted power forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper in a deal with the Kings. At the time of writing, the Mavericks have eight players under contract. Furthermore, the Mavs are one of six teams reportedly enquiring about Toronto’s Pascal Siakam.

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In short, re-signing Irving sets the Mavs up with two veteran leaders to mentor a younger squad. With this the team believes can be a contender in the next few years. Whether they contend next year remains to be seen. NBA Draft Room projects them as picking just outside the lottery, suggesting a first-round playoff loss. That would certainly be a step in the right direction. How do you feel about Kyrie returning to the Mavs? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the latest NBA news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Kyrie Irving Spotted At Iconic Rucker Park

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It’s shaping up to be an interesting offseason for Kyrie Irving. After a mid-season trade to the Dallas Mavericks, it looks like Irving is not sticking around to continue the great experiment alongside Luka Dončić. While the 31-year-old was at the center of some controversy this season, sharing a link to an anti-Semitic conspiracy film on Twitter, it was thought he would be something of a hot commodity. As the season wound down, multiple teams were rumored to be considering pursuing Irving.

However, recent news suggests that may be far from true. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the free agent market for Irving is “non-existent”, with the Mavs the only team currently pursuing Irving. Irving does not appear eager to return to Dallas. On the other hand, he has not publicly ruled out another stint with the Mavericks. However, a recent public sighting of Irving could be an indication of the point guard’s future.

Irving Spotted In New York

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Shared to Instagram by 2Cool2Bl0g, footage shows Irving, surrounded by friends, family, and some NYPD officers, pushing a stroller through Rucker Park. Rucker Park is an NYC institution located in Harlem. Players like Kareem, Wilt, Metta Sandiford-Artest, and Dr. J all played on its courts prior to their NBA careers. In 2022, Rucker Park was one of the sites used for The Basketball Tournament.

However, the bigger question is whether this means anything for Irving’s plans. Obviously, Irving is coming off four years in New York and probably still has major links to the city. Despite this, is there a story here? Could the Nets or Knicks be interested in picking up the free-agent guard? Or this is simply a social visit to a place Irving called home for a number of years? After all, Irving attended high school in nearby New Jersey. It’s not a region of the country he has no links to. Regardless, let us know your theories in the comments. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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