Reports: Kyrie Irving exercises option to stay with Nets in '22-23
In an apparent change of heart, Kyrie Irving exercised his option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-23 season, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday evening.
The star point guard's decision came hours after reports said that he was expected to decline the $36.5 million option -- and that the Nets gave him permission to seek a partner for a sign-and-trade.
Instead, Irving will return for his fourth season in Brooklyn.