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"I've shared it with some of my teammates, as
well as the organization and everyone else in Boston," Irving,
26, said at a gathering of Celtics season-ticket holders at TD
Garden. "If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing
here."
The comment drew a raucous reaction from the crowd.
According to HoopsHype.com, Irving is due to make $20.1 million
in the 2018-19 season, then has a $21.3 million player option
for 2019-20.
--Amid a rash of burglaries at the homes of celebrities in the
Los Angeles area, LeBron James has hired armed guards to protect
his property, according to a report.
TMZ Sports reported that the Los Angeles Lakers star's security
team includes off-duty police officers and that NBA also is
assisting in security.
On Tuesday, police arrested three teenage males suspected in the
burglaries at the homes of at least two dozen celebrities.
Inside the home of one of the alleged burglars was a list
believed to state the names of future targets, which included
James as well as actors Matt Damon and Viola Davis, according to
the Los Angeles Times. Among the burglary victims are Los
Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, Los Angeles Dodgers
outfielder Yasiel Puig and entertainers Rihanna and Christina
Milian.
--Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has agreed to pay $600 to a
fan whose cellphone he tossed into a New York City construction
site this summer, his lawyer said.
Smith was given a ticket for misdemeanor criminal mischief after
the incident in late July, which the fan said happened after he
tried to take a picture with the Cavaliers player, who
previously played for the New York Knicks.
Alex Spiro, Smith's lawyer, and a Manhattan prosecutor said
Wednesday that an adjournment-in-contemplation-of-dismissal
agreement should be finalized at the next court appearance.
Spiro told reporters Smith will pay $600 in restitution.
-- Paul George returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder after
missing one preseason game due to personal reasons.
George missed Wednesday's home contest against the Detroit
Pistons after the death of his girlfriend's father, according to
the Oklahoman.
George participated in Thursday's practice and is slated to play
in Friday's preseason road game against the Minnesota
Timberwolves.
--Field Level Media
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