failed contract extension negotiations and trade request
After his failed contract extension negotiations and trade request, Irving popped up in baseline seats Saturday night to consume two games. There was a practical reason for his visit as well. The VP of the NBPA had a union meeting in town. But when the Nets played the Sixers on Sunday afternoon, Irving was absent while Ben Simmons, Royce O’Neale, Steve Nash and Sean Marks watched courtside. It was yet another sign of the discord between Irving and his team that, at this point, seems irreparable. note: The Northman Irving turned down an interview request by saying, “You have to go through the proper channels.” The Nets, meanwhile, released a promotion for season tickets without Irving in the photo, instead featuring Durant, Joe Harris, Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons.Although many interpreted it as a sign of the future, there was another reasonable explanation: the Nets rotate players for season ticket promotions and it’s possible Irving was left off coincidentally. note: Massive Talent Irv