Kyrie Irving on James Harden potential trade: Who knows what's going to happen?

Brian Lewis: Kyrie Irving when asked if he thinks James Harden wants to stay with the #Nets says he’s seemed committed “but who knows whats going to happen?”
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As Nets’ losing skid hits 8, Kyrie Irving keeping ‘positive outlook’ about being able to play home games nj.com/nets/2022/02/a… – 7:16 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie on Harden”The few conversations that we’ve had he’s been really committed and we just hold him to his word…we would love to have him in the lineup, at his optimum healthy version of himself, and then we’ll let the rest take care of it but who knows what’s going to happen” – 7:01 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“….how all those kinda media plants start going around w/ rumors and stuff like that, I really do not concern myself with that. The few conversations that we’ve had he’s been really committed and we just hold him to his word….”
-Kyrie Irving on James Harden trade rumors pic.twitter.com/ZOMlm3TlTg – 6:59 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie remains hopeful that he’ll be able to play in home games at some point. “I’m keeping a positive mindset that anything can happen in these next few days or the next week. Just crossing my fingers that something can come up either before the All-Star break or even just after” – 6:52 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Who knows? …I know it’s not a laughing subject to be talking about but who knows what could happen? …Who you think I am?…I’ve been talking to city day after day, no I’m joking.
-Kyrie Irving says he’s has a ‘positive mindset’ s/t comes up to allow him to play home games. pic.twitter.com/NfFUThIvpb – 6:51 PM Dan Favale @danfavale
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full breakdown pic.twitter.com/Vs5QNG889f – 6:51 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Irving asked about being ineligible for a long stretch and says he’s keeping hope about being eligible for home games. – 6:48 PM Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Said Kyrie Irving was asked whether he had spoken to NYC officials about the vaccination mandate: “Who do you think I am?” Irving then added that he’s keeping hope that he can eventually play Nets home games.” – 6:46 PM Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kyrie Irving says he’s keeping a ‘positive outlook’ about the NYC vaccine mandate changing – and potentially changing soon – 6:46 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving says he’s keeping hope of playing home games. #nets – 6:45 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on whether he’s spoken to NYC city officials about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, jokingly says: “Who do you think I am?” – 6:44 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving: “There’s no room for the’ let me hold your hand for a minute.’”
Says he likes the team’s energy but concedes the Nets have been undone by their team’s mental lapses. – 6:41 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked if he thinks James Harden wants to be a Net long-term, Kyrie Irving said Harden can speak to that better, but in their few talks he’s found him “very committed. But who knows what’s going to happen?” – 6:40 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Kyrie Irving says he doesn’t concern himself too much with media “plants.” Says the few conversations he’s had with James Harden, his teammate has sounded committed so he takes him at his word. Looking forward to the team getting healthy post trade deadline. – 6:40 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving when asked if he thinks James Harden wants to stay with the #Nets says he’s seemed committed “but who knows whats going to happen?” – 6:40 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on whether he’s concerned about the eight-game losing streak; “First thing’s first, getting healthy, and then setting our team up for the rest of this season, post this trade deadline.” – 6:39 PM Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Pacers are huge winners not just because of the value they got for LeVert, but also when you look back at the James Harden trade, the teams involved, and the fact that LeVert ended up in Cleveland, they really didn’t need to be included in that trade in the first place. – 6:16 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash thinks center LaMarcus Aldridge is doubtful with a left ankle sprain for Tuesday vs the #Celtics at home. Nic Claxton and James Harden are day to day. #Nets – 5:57 PM Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
The Nets sent Caris LeVert & Jarrett Allen to Houston for James Harden last year to build a super team with Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving. A year later, LeVert & Allen are reunited in Cleveland & the Cavs wouldn’t think of trading them to Brooklyn for Harden. – 5:57 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash says LaMarcus Aldridge is doubtful for Tuesday against the Celtics. Nic Claxton is day-to-day like Harden. – 5:56 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets have lost eight in a row.
They just went 0-5 on this west coast swing. It’s unclear whether Harden/Claxton will be able to play Tuesday vs. Celtics as both players are still dealing with hamstring issues. Kyrie won’t be there. KD, Harris and Aldridge still out.
Ouch. – 5:50 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nuggets beat the Nets 124-104. The losing streak has reached eight. The offense fizzled out in the second half and the defense continued its stay in the NBA cellar. Nets head home for a Tuesday game against Boston. Kyrie won’t be there. Will Harden? – 5:49 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Nets falling like this is awful for the Bulls. They’re one of those teams that can slip to seven and send you home in Round 1 with KD back and Kyrie able to play more on the road. – 5:24 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright. 16-point lead going into the 4th quarter. Kyrie has played 33 out of 36 minutes.
Let’s see what Cam Thomas has got in store lol – 5:19 PM Michael Singer @msinger
If Ball Arena had any sense of humor, they’d play “Shots, shots, shots… everybody” when Kyrie Irving takes a technical. Alas … – 5:04 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Doc Rivers on James Harden trade rumors:
“Some of this stuff is crazy. There’s articles from — I’ll get a call from one of our coaches telling me about an article from a guy that works for the agency of one of the agents Why would we ever comment on that stuff? It’s so silly.” – 4:46 PM Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets go into the half with a 76-75 lead over Brooklyn.
High scoring game with Brooklyn hitting 12 3-pointers. Griffin & Irving with 19 points a piece.
Jokic with 18 points & 8 assists. Forbes added 11 points.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 4:44 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
1st half notes:
18-4-8 on 7/8 shooting for Jokic in the first half.
Bones struggled running the 2nd unit. Wouldn’t be surprised if he gets benched in the 2nd half. Hope not, though.
Blake is 4/5 from 3.
Kyrie got going to end the half. He’s got 19 points. – 4:40 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets trail the Nuggets 76-75. Talk about a barn burner. Brooklyn’s offense looks like a weight was lifted off it. Four guys in double-figures. Kyrie and Blake have 19 each. Cam Thomas with 12 and Bruce with 10. Everyone contributing. Anyone want to play defense? – 4:38 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trail the #Nuggets 76-75. Denver had no intention of playing at that kind of breakneck pace, but Jokic came on late and has 18 at the break. Blake Griffin and Kyrie Irving lead Brooklyn with 19 each. – 4:37 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
At this point, nobody else but Kyrie and Joker should shoot – 4:35 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving’s handles defy description. – 4:35 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Nuggets 40-39. Strong play from Blake Griffin and Bruce Brown. They’ve combined for 19. Cam Thomas with seven points to offset Kyrie Irving’s 1-for-5 start. In other news I just finished my second pretzel. – 4:09 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Brooklyn #Nets Steve Nash to the media about his conversations with James Harden: “I’ve talked to James, he wants to be here. And he wants to be here long term as well. So I don’t think anything’s changed other than noise from the outside. James wants to be here. – 3:54 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Random thought that just occurred to me. Last time I was here for Nets-Nuggets:
-Ball Center was still Pepsi Center
-It was Iman Shumpert’s first game with the Nets
-It was the last game Kyrie Irving played in before his shoulder impingement shut him down for roughly two months. – 3:42 PM Barbara Barker @meanbarb
James Harden will not be traded, Nets coach Steve Nash says newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 3:34 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
If you missed it from yesterday, @John Hollinger, @Sam Amick and I took a stab at unpacking all the talk surrounding James Harden and the Sixers right now: theathletic.com/3113264/2022/0… – 3:29 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets will not deal James Harden before #NBA trade deadline: Steve Nash nypost.com/2022/02/06/jam… via @nypostsports – 3:28 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Denver. Nets-Nuggets tip shortly. Brooklyn looking to end its road trip with a win. Aaron Gordon is back for the Nuggets. James Harden is out for the Nets along with Nic Claxton. Steve Nash says Harden isn’t getting traded. Do we see more Cam Thomas today? – 3:25 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Steve Nash says Nets are not trading James Harden nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/06/ste… – 3:19 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in Denver: Irving, Mills, Edwards, Johnson and Griffin. – 3:16 PM Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Nets aren’t trading James Harden, Steve Nash says nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 3:07 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2020, the @Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard concluded an epic eight-game run in which he averaged 42.5 PPG and 10.0 APG.
Lillard and James Harden are the only players in NBA history to average at least 40 PPG and 10 APG over an eight-game span. pic.twitter.com/VBvDpUw4u1 – 2:31 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“…We just want to be conservative with him so we don’t lose him for big stretches. We think when he’s healthy and Kevin’s healthy, and Kyrie plays, our team’s a totally different team.”  
-Steve Nash on if James Harden’s absence is trade deadline related. – 2:23 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The question was actually ‘to be clear, you are NOT trading James Harden,’ and Steve Nash said simply “yes,” as in confirmation that Harden will still be a #Nets player. Make of that what you will. #NBA trade deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. – 2:20 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Reporter: It sounded like, and I don’t want to misinterpret you, you guys are not trading James Harden?
Steve Nash: “Yes that’s correct.”
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peanut gallery: “mic drop.” pic.twitter.com/ID5NdRArpQ – 2:12 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash couldn’t have made it clearer: The Nets are not trading James Harden.
Nash: “Yes, that’s correct.” – 2:12 PM Katy Winge @katywinge
Steve Nash ahead of Brooklyn vs Denver today said he’s talked to James Harden and “he wants to be here. And he wants to be here long term.”
Confirmed the Nets are NOT trading James Harden. – 2:07 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash was asked if you guys are not trading James Harden, correct?
“Yes that’s correct.” – 2:07 PM Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Steve Nash said the Nets are not trading James Harden – 2:07 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash when asked if the #Nets are trading Harden: “No.’ #NBA – 2:07 PM Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Nash says the team is not trading James Harden. “Yes, that’s correct.” – 2:06 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked if the Nets are trading James Harden, Steve Nash says: “No.” – 2:06 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash said nothing has changed with James Harden and his desire to be in Brooklyn except “noise from the outside world.”
That outside noise is coming from Philadelphia, where the 76ers have made their attempts to poach Harden from the Nets very clear. – 2:06 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash says James Harden’s absence has nothing to do with trade rumors swirling around him. Adds he’s had multiple talks with the All-Star, and Harden wants to be in Brooklyn & the #Nets want him. #NBA – 2:05 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash on Harden:”I’ve talked to James. He wants to be here. He wants to be here long-term … he’s continually reiterated he wants to be here.” – 2:05 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“No, I’ve talked to James he wants to be here. He wants to be here long term as well…”
-Steve Nash on James Harden. “He’s continually reiterated he wants to be here.” – 2:04 PM Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“I’ve talked to James. He wants to be here. He wants to be here long term,” Nash says when asked about Harden trade rumors. – 2:04 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash: “I’ve talked to James (Harden). James wants to be here.” – 2:04 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash said James Harden had an MRI on his hamstring. Nets don’t think the injury is serious but they don’t want it to linger. Classifies him as “day-to-day.” Nash said Harden wants to be here long-term. – 2:03 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash said Harden had an MRI on his hamstring. Nets still don’t think the injury is serious but they want to be cautious so it doesn’t continue to linger. – 2:02 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
We just turned Jared Bynum into prime Kyrie Irving in the second half – 2:02 PM Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Harden (left hamstring ) & Nic Claxton (left hamstring) are both out for today’s game in Denver, Nets say. – 1:41 PM Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Before arriving in Brooklyn, James Harden had missed only 39 games from the time he was drafted in 2009 to 2020.
He has now missed 31 games in 12 months. – 1:31 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
I’ll be on @VSiNLive in 10 minutes to talk Nets/Nuggets and James Harden. – 1:05 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2008, the Hornets’ Chris Paul had 42 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and eight steals in a 132-130 win over the Suns.
Paul (2x) and James Harden (5x) are the only active players to record multiple games with at least 40p/5r/5a/5s. pic.twitter.com/FnRaAAW0sZ – 1:01 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
James Harden is out today vs. Denver. Aaron Gordon and Austin Rivers are probable. – 12:36 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
If you’re looking for more background on James Harden’s hamstring, Steve Nash gave more context before last game.
bit.ly/3JaWIUr – 12:35 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
James Harden is out today. If the Nets fall to the Nuggets, they will:
‣ Be the 7th seed in the East.
‣ Tied with Denver for picks 18-19 of the Draft.
‣ Just percentage points ahead of Boston (8th seed, 17th pick) if the Celtics beat the Magic today. – 12:27 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets say James Harden (left hamstring tightness) and Nic Claxton (left hamstring tightness) are both out today vs. Nuggets. The Nets are in the midst of a seven game losing streak. – 12:23 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
James Harden set to miss another game with left hamstring tightness. He’s missed three games with this now since 1-26. Steve Nash said it was a factor in his 4 point game at Kings.
Make of this what you will. – 12:22 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I think Basketball Reference needs to add a page for career leaders of players who quit on their ABA/NBA teams. Who is Harden passing this week? – 12:20 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton and James Harden are both out today due to left hamstring tightness, Nets say. – 12:18 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Brooklyn Nets ruled James Harden OUT for tonight’s game at the Denver Nuggets. Harden is out with left hamstring tightness. – 12:17 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
James Harden is out today for the 1:30pm Denver tip-off. – 12:13 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton (left hamstring tightness) and James Harden (left hamstring tightness) are out today for the #Nets vs the #Nuggets. – 12:13 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Nets superstar James Harden (left hamstring tightness) is out once again tonight. – 12:13 PM Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets say star James Harden (left hamstring tightness) is out tonight against the Denver Nuggets. – 12:12 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden is out for today’s game against the Denver Nuggets with left hamstring tightness. #Nets – 12:12 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden trade rumors: Kevin Durant doesn’t want Nets to trade superstar guard
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 11:09 AM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
LeBron James last night:
29 PTS
13 REB
10 AST
The 37-year-old James has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 19 games, tying John Havlicek (1970) and James Harden (2019) for the longest such streak in NBA history by a player age 30 years or older. pic.twitter.com/iq5pKkT2IS – 10:01 AM Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Gut feeling: Will James Harden be a Sixer Thursday night? – 7:42 AM Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Giddey-to-Kenrich is like a modern Hollywood reboot of Collison-to-Harden – 11:03 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Kevin Durant wants James Harden to stay with Nets nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/05/rep… – 9:08 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Simmons and Klutch = Pam and Jim (just getting up out of the situation)
Dwight, Michael and Andy = Nets, Sixers and Harden in a standoff pic.twitter.com/a7z68KcVhr – 8:38 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
On NBA Countdown, Woj said Kevin Durant wants James Harden to stay in Brooklyn. Also added that Durant wants everyone in Brooklyn as committed to winning a title as he is.
Woj said Harden continues to tell Durant and Nets management that he wants to be in Brooklyn. – 8:14 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Harden not frustrated with Irving as much as Nets in general nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/05/rep… – 7:00 PM

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Michael Scotto: Kyrie Irving on if he thinks James Harden wants to be with the Nets long-term: “How all those media plants start going around with rumors, I really do not concern myself with that. The few conversations that we’ve had, he’s been really committed. We just hold him to his word.” -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / February 6, 2022 Kristian Winfield: Ryan Ruocco says on YES NETWORK that James Harden is in the locker room receiving treatment on his tight left hamstring, and that’s why he’s not on the bench with his team. -via Twitter @Krisplashed / February 6, 2022 Keith Pompey: #Sixers coach Doc Rivers was asked if he had a discussion with Tyrese Maxey in light of a report that Maxey could be an option to be packaged with Ben Simmons in a trade to the #Nets: “First of all, the one thing that I won’t do is all of the discussion is from a writer. Why would I … like, you know what I mean? Some of this stuff is crazy. I mean, there’s articles from, you know, I’ll get a call from one of our coaches telling me about an article from a guy that works for the agency of one of the agents. Why would we ever comment on that stuff? It’s so silly. So those are the things I stay away from and I don’t get involved in…” -via Twitter @PompeyOnSixers / February 6, 2022