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Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving pre-emptively squashed the drama that was sure to accompany his impending free agency.
According to Turner Sports’ Kristen Ledlow, Irving told fans in attendance during Thursday night’s tip-off event at TD Garden that he plans to be in Boston for the long haul.
“I’m planning on re-signing here next year,” he said.
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“If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing here.” – @KyrieIrving https://t.co/0wDLzuv5WL
Citing sources, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Irving “has also communicated with Boston ownership over past several weeks and verbally committed plans to stay long-term.”
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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