Kyrie Irving is extending an olive branch to the media -- finally meeting with reporters Monday and insisting his "pawns" comment last week wasn't a shot at them.
The Brooklyn Nets star also walked back some comments about head coach Steve Nash -- so, yeah ... lot's going on here!
First, the "Pawns" issue ...
Remember, Irving was fined $25,000 for blowing off NBA media obligations last week. He later issued a statement saying, "I do not talk to Pawns. My attention is worth more.