BASKETBALL-NBA-BKN-IRVINGReuters America WireThe Brooklyn Nets and former Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving are “motivated to move quickly toward” a four-year, $141 million deal when they meet in New York on Sunday shortly after the beginning of free agency, ESPN reported Saturday. Irving has long been connected to the Nets, a connection that only grew stronger when he changed agents to be represented by Roc Nation earlier this month. Free agency opens at 6 p.m. Multiple outlets reported earlier Saturday that the Celtics are expected to reach a four-year, $141 million deal with Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker after free agency opens, giving Boston an immediate replacement for Irving. A six-time All-Star, Irving averaged 23.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 67 games with the Celtics last season.

Source: National Post June 30, 2019 00:00 UTC