The NBA categorized Kyrie Irving’s game-winning basket as a “driving hook shot” from 21 feet. Seriously, a hook shot from a 6’2” guard behind the free-throw line is absurd. Soon after to shot, Irving’s teammate Luka Doncic was spotted in disbelief, so much so didn’t participate in the team’s post-buzzer …
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Kyrie Irving Donates $50K to Flint, Michigan Water Crisis Activist
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving makes a statement on and off the court, this time around the point guard stepped in to help a major crisis. Irving made a generous donation of $50,000 to Flint Michigan water crisis activist Mari Copeny. The “Little Miss Flint Clean Water Fund” has generated …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Inks Five-Year Shoe Deal with Chinese Sportswear Company ANTA
Kyrie Irving has agreed to a new sneaker deal following his departure from Nike. According to a company announcement, the Dallas Mavericks player has entered a five-year endorsement deal with ANTA, a Chinese sportswear brand. In addition, the deal appoints Irving as the Chief Creative Officer of ANTA. The partnership enables the baller to recruit and sign …
Read More »Ex-Fugees Rapper Pras Suing 50 Cent, Kyrie Irving and Rolling Stone Over ‘FBI Informant’ Allegations
On Wednesday, ex-Fugees rapper Pras filed a lawsuit against rapper 50 Cent and NBA star Kyrie Irving, and music publication Rolling Stone over FBI informant allegations. Last month, the rapper was charged with having ties to an illegal foreign influence scheme. According to the lawsuit, a Rolling Stone article referred …
Read More »Brooklyn Nets Trade Kyrie Irving To Dallas Mavericks Days After He Demanded Trade
The dramatic saga between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets is coming to an end. The Nets traded Irving to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, just days after the embattled star requested a trade. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that in exchange for Irving, Brooklyn will get Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round draft pick, and multiple …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Requests A Trade From The Brooklyn Nets Just Days Ahead Of The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline
Kyrie Irving is requesting to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets days before the 2023 NBA trade deadline. On Friday, CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter confirmed Irving wants to be traded to another team as soon as possible. Irving informed the Nets of his decision and wants to be traded before the …
Read More »THE BALLER ALERT SHOW – EP. 201: The Cast Discuss Is Joined By Young Dro To Discuss Brittney Grinner’s Release, Kyrie Irving and Rick Ross & Pretty Vee.
Baller Alert, Baller Alert, Baller Alert! Welcome to The Baller Alert Show podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts. On this episode, Young Dro joins Ferrari, BT, OCT and Su Solo to discuss Brittney Grinner going home, Kyrie Irving and Rick Ross & Pretty Vee. The cast discussed how some …
Read More »THE BALLER ALERT SHOW – EP. 201: The The Lensa App, Keke Palmer’s Pregnancy, And Nike Dropping Kyrie Irving With Special Guest Issac Hayes III
Welcome to The Baller Alert Show podcast, located everywhere you get your podcast. On episode 201, Ferrari, BT and OCT interviewed Issac Hayes III and discussed the Lensa app, Keke Palmer’s pregnancy, and Nike dropping Kyrie Irving. “I just wonder how something blows up like that overnight,” said BT referring …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Tapes Up Nike Logo On His Shoes Following His Split With The Brand: “I Am Free, Thank You God…I Am”
Kyrie Irving covered up the Nike logo on his shoes and replaced it with a new look. On Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets star taped his Nike basketball shoes following his split with the company. The sportswear giant parted ways with Irving after he tweeted a link to an antisemitic film. …
Read More »Nike Officially Terminates Kyrie Irving’s Endorsement Deal Following Antisemitism Controversy
Nike has officially terminated Kyrie Irving’s $11 million a year endorsement deal. Early Monday, senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania said on Twitter, “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete, Nike spokesperson says. The sides have parted ways one month after Nike suspended its relationship with the Nets star. …
Read More »LeBron James Calls Out Reporters Who Questioned Him About Kyrie Irving But Not Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones (Video)
On Wednesday, LeBron James called out a few reporters who failed to ask questions about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ recent controversy but were quick to question him about Kyrie Irving, claiming it had something to do with race. After defeating the Portland Trailblazers 128-109, the NBA star asked why …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Eligible To Play Sunday Following Suspension With Nets
Following a five-game suspension, Kyrie Irving is now eligible to rejoin his team, the Brooklyn Nets. The end of his suspension came just in time for the team’s Sunday night game against the Grizzlies at Barclays. Irving attended the Nets shootaround Sunday morning following his October 27th post of a …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Makes A $65,000 Donation To The Family Of Shanquella Robinson’s GoFundMe
Kyrie Irving donates $65,000 to the family of Shanquella Robinson’s GoFundMe page. Irving recently stepped up to assist in aiding the family of the deceased 25-year-old by making a significant donation. The NBA player made two separate financial contributions: one being $50,000 and the other $15,000. The family created the …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Slated to Possibly Rejoin the Nets at Game Against the Grizzlies on Sunday
Kyrie Irving is set to possibly play with the Nets during their next game against the Grizzlies on Sunday. The suspended All-Star has almost finished the process in order to return to the court. However, he won’t be playing with the Nets against the Trail Blazers this Thursday, ESPN reported. …
Read More »Dave Chappelle Addresses Kanye West And Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Allegations During ‘SNL’ Monologue: “Kanye Got In So Much Trouble, Kyrie Got In Trouble” [Video]
Despite the rumors, Dave Chappelle took the stage to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ and spoke on some recent controversial issues in society. Earlier this week, we reported that rumors were circulating that ‘SNL’ writers were boycotting Chappelle’s episode. However, Chappelle’s team quickly denied the rumors and said the writers were …
Read More »Celebrities Are Calling for Amazon to Take Down the Antisemitic Film Kyrie Irving Shared Online
The drama just continues to implode. As Kyrie Irving is awaiting news on whether he can return to the NBA after his suspension, some celebrities have been campaigning against Amazon since the streaming platform still has the antisemitic film and book available, which Irving supported. According to Variety, Mila Kunis …
Read More »THE BALLER ALERT SHOW – EP. 193: CAST DISCUSSES TAKEOFF’S DEATH, NICK CANNON’S 12TH CHILD & KYRIE IRVING
The Baller Alert Show is back again with another episode. Ferrari, Su Solo, BT, and OCT were all present to discuss current topics, including the death of Takeoff, Nick Cannon’s 12th child, and Kyrie Irving. The cast described Takeoff as “legendary,” “super consistent,” “humble,” and “quiet.” “He just didn’t deserve …
Read More »NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says Kyrie Irving Should be Suspeneded, But He Has “No Doubt” That He is Not Antisemitic
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver claims that he has “no doubt” that Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic following his meeting with the player. After the two met on Tuesday, Silver said he left confident that the controversial Brooklyn Nets point guard was not full of hate. “He’s someone I’ve known for …
Read More »LeBron James Defends Kyrie Irving, Calls Nets’ Reinstatement Requirements ‘Excessive’: “He Should Be Playing”
LeBron James came to former teammate Kyrie Irving‘s defense Thursday, saying that the Brooklyn Nets guard’s apology for tweeting a link to an antisemitic film warrants him a return to the court. “I told you guys that I don’t believe in sharing hurtful information,” James tweeted. “And I’ll continue to …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Meets With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Following Suspension
Sources say that Kyrie Irving met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday. Prior to meeting with Irving, Silver stated that Kyrie made a “reckless decision” by posting a link to a film that contained antisemitic material on his Twitter account and that he would be meeting with him soon …
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