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Report: Celtics 'skeptical' they can keep Kyrie Irving

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 5/31/19

The Boston Celtics have an admittedly murky future, as the point guard who they planned to build around seems destined for the exit door.

According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, sources close to the Celtics are “skeptical” that the team can retain Kyrie Irving, though the organization remains interested in re-signing him.

With this in mind, the Celtics are reportedly exploring potential scenarios that will enable them to build around young standouts Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

I can help a little… The Celtics have been actively exploring trades, and draft scenarios for players that would better lineup with a future built around Tatum and Brown… sources close to the team are skeptical that they can get Irving back but remain open to re-signing him. https://t.co/uUxWHyYifM

— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) May 31, 2019

It’s clear that some Celtics wouldn’t be upset to see Irving leave, but he’s a huge talent and Boston will try to keep him. It sounds like the team is already exploring its options for life after Kyrie, however, especially since it has a young core to build around if that does happen.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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