Kyrie Irving ‘upset’ at inclusion in Paul George, Jimmy Butler trade talks – report

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Kyrie Irving ‘upset’ at inclusion in Paul George, Jimmy Butler trade talks – report

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Kyrie Irving reportedly wants to be the focal point of a franchise, and wasn't happy about being kept in the dark on trade talks

MANILA, Philippines – When Kyrie Irving told team management that he wanted to leave Cleveland because of his desire to be more than just the second brightest star in the LeBron James galaxy, the Cavaliers were just as prepared as he was.

According to ESPN, the star point guard was included in trade talks for Paul George and Jimmy Butler.

Former Cavs general manager David Griffin, who resigned last June, was aware of Irving’s discomfort with his role on the team but it wasn’t communicated to the rest of the staff since the lines of communication cut off once he left.

Reports from ESPN also said that owner Dan Gilbert and acting general manager Koby Altman kept Irving in the dark as they tried to pull off the trade packages.

These talks have upset him even more when he found out about it, sources said.”

Irving reportedly longed to be the centerpiece of a franchise, the way Damian Lillard and John Wall are, and was bothered that James’ friend Randy Mims had a position on the team staff and traveled on the team plane, but none of his friends had that 

Irving has spent his entire career with the Cavs since being picked first overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, and has intimated that he wanted to be traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat or New York Knicks. – Rappler.com

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