If Kyrie Irving opts out this summer as expected, he’ll be one of the top free agents on the market. He’s claimed he plans to re-sign with the Celtics, but an Eastern Conference source told The Post that’s not as ironclad as he made it sound.
Irving’s own words and actions show frustration at times with everything from teammates to coach Brad Stevens’ play calling. And while leaving Boston is no sure thing, if the New Jersey product becomes available this summer, the Nets should move heaven, earth and any player needed to offer him.
The Celtics were tabbed as Eastern Conference favorites before the season, but came into Monday’s game in Brooklyn with Irving sidelined (quad) and sitting just fifth in the standings after a trying week.