NBA Free Agents 2014: Kyrie Irving Wants Max Deal From Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving may have ended the talks about his future after giving a hint on Thursday that he will likely sign a contract extension this summer if the Cleveland Cavaliers offer a maximum deal.
Previous reports indicated that several teams are interested in gauging the Cavaliers' interest in trading their star point guard this summer, but they made it clear that they have no plans to trade Irving.
In fact, the Cavaliers will reportedly offer a maximum five-year extension this summer, and Irving sounded like he will immediately agree to extend his stay in Cleveland.
"It's a big deal for me and my family if they do offer that. It would be exciting, and I'll make the best decision for me and my family. That's what it's going to boil down to for myself," Irving said to The Plain Dealer.
There is a growing speculation that Irving will look for a change of scenery after a tumultuous season this year, marked by his rumored rift with sophomore guard Dion Waiters.
But all speculations about his future is expected to cool down as the 22-year-old point guard insinuated that he would consider staying in Cleveland for at least six more seasons.
"I've been a part of this and I want to continue to be a part of this," Irving said. "We're making strides in the right direction, especially in this organization. I want to be part of something special, and I want to be part of something special in Cleveland."
Irving also played down the rumors about their disorganized locker room, calling his teammates his "brothers", while also expressing belief that Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown will return next season.
"I'm pretty sure Coach Brown will be back - which I'm happy about," Irving said. "Until anything happens, I'm not worried about anything with a coaching change or anything with an organizational change or players leaving, or anything like that. I finished the season strong, we all finished the season strong with one another, and it's a brotherhood here."
Irving, who was the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, averaged 20.8 points and career-best 6.1 assists per game this season.