Report: Kyrie Irving Has Been ‘Disengaged’ from Celtics Since Knicks Comments

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From a performance perspective, Kyrie Irving is enjoying one of the best seasons in his NBA career. All is not right behind the scenes with the Boston Celtics point guard, though.

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported Monday that Irving is drifting apart from some of his teammates:

“Sources around the team told me that Irving’s persona has changed, too: He’s become disengaged and detached from those around the team. There is talk that Irving’s friendships on the team start and end with Tatum, with whom he shares an agent. Two sources peg Irving’s change in demeanor to early February, around the time he was asked about the possibility of joining the New York Knicks next season.”

According to O’Connor, the six-time All-Star has also “grown increasingly frustrated with the intense media coverage of his future decision, and the state of the team.”

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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