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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) shoots in front of Brooklyn Nets' DeMarre Carroll (9) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving scores 28 for Celtics in 108-105 win over Nets

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving elbows Chicago Bulls' Kris Dunn on the face as he goes past Dunn to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Irving scores 25, Celtics cruise past Bulls 117-92

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Celtics’ Irving says he plans to play at Nets, wear mask

Associated Press

Team personnel assist Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) after he was injured during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Boston, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Irving took an elbow to the face and left the game. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving has facial fracture; Horford probable for next game

Associated Press

Team personnel assist Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) after he was injured during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Boston, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Irving took an elbow to the face and left the game. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving gets hit in face, Celtics hold off Hornets 90-87

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) takes the ball to the hoop against Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja (8), behind, and center Bismack Biyombo (11) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Celtics extend win streak to 8 with 104-88 win over Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Irving’s big 2nd half leads Celtics past Thunder 101-94

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray, left, loses control of the ball against Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics beat Spurs 108-94

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo leaps for a dunk but is fouled by Boston Celtics' Aron Baynes during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Horford, Irving lead Celtics past Bucks 96-89

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Irving, Horford lead Celtics past 76ers for 1st win

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles against New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (5) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Also seen is Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), of Poland. The Wizards won 104-100. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall, Wizards unaffected by NBA offseason moves

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. There is bad blood once again in the NBA. No, it’s not just the Pistons-Bulls or Celtics-Lakers type of feuds. Sure, there’s Warriors-Cavs, Thunder-Warriors and Cavs-Celtics. But these days, it’s more individually driven _ thanks in large part to social media. There’s Russ-KD, LeBron-Kyrie, and even a Whiteside-Embiid can get in on the action. The back-and-forth makes for matchups worth circling on the calendar _ beginning Tuesday night with Boston-Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LeBron vs. Kyrie the latest entry in NBA rivalries

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 25, 2017 file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James answering questions during the NBA basketball team media day in Independence, Ohio. James tested his injured left ankle during a portion of practice Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 but it’s still not known if he’ll play in Cleveland’s season opener. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, file)

LeBron’s status for opener vs. Celtics still unclear

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, file photo, Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving leaves a news conference in Boston. When Irving approached Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and asked to be traded so he could get out of James’ shadow, it set in motion a series of events that couldn’t have been imagined. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Kyrie Irving says Boston is ‘a real, live sports city’

Associated Press

Spurs stand pat as league improves around them

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Irving: No cares about LeBron’s feelings when leaving Cavs

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. Kyrie Irving did not mention LeBron James while thanking Cleveland fans and explaining reasons for seeking a trade hours after his deal to Boston was finalized. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) **FILE**

Kyrie Irving doesn’t mention LeBron James in his goodbye to Cleveland

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Charles Barkley joins the crowd before the start of the world welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, May 2, 2015. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Charles Barkley: Kyrie Irving is ‘stupid’ for wanting to leave LeBron, Cavaliers

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving talks with a teammate in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Two people familiar with the situation says All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Cavaliers to trade him. Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert, said the persons who spoke Friday, July 21, 2017, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the star’s demands. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

AP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving yells toward his bench during play against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Irving saves his best for when Cavs face Finals elimination

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press