Kyrie Irving's NBA career is in its infancy, but people are already worrying about him leaving in free agency.
Such is the life of being a Cleveland sports fan.
The Cavs have Irving under contract for two years, plus two additional option years, plus a fifth-year qualifying offer.
That takes us into 2016.
NBA owners tried desperately to add a franchise tag in negotiations with the players' association. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said it was in the proposed agreement for a while, but it ended up on the cutting-room floor.
"It's hard to know what exact piece was close or not close because there were so many moving parts," Gilbert said. "That certainly was discussed. I think it probably would've been a good thing overall for the NBA.
"Unfortunately, it wasn't part of the agreement. But I think we did get some things that will make it better for the small-market and mid-market teams."
Gilbert, part of the faction labeled "hockey" owners in negotiations, said teams will have a greater chance to hang on to their free agents in the new deal.
"That difference in what you can pay your own max player is significantly more than it was in the previous one," Gilbert said. "Hopefully, that will help and be a difference."
LeBron James left the Cavaliers two years ago in free agency. Gilbert said he thinks the team will have a better chance to keep Irving and forward Tristan Thompson when they reach free agency.
Such is the life of being a Cleveland sports fan.
The Cavs have Irving under contract for two years, plus two additional option years, plus a fifth-year qualifying offer.
That takes us into 2016.
NBA owners tried desperately to add a franchise tag in negotiations with the players' association. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said it was in the proposed agreement for a while, but it ended up on the cutting-room floor.
"It's hard to know what exact piece was close or not close because there were so many moving parts," Gilbert said. "That certainly was discussed. I think it probably would've been a good thing overall for the NBA.
"Unfortunately, it wasn't part of the agreement. But I think we did get some things that will make it better for the small-market and mid-market teams."
Gilbert, part of the faction labeled "hockey" owners in negotiations, said teams will have a greater chance to hang on to their free agents in the new deal.
"That difference in what you can pay your own max player is significantly more than it was in the previous one," Gilbert said. "Hopefully, that will help and be a difference."
LeBron James left the Cavaliers two years ago in free agency. Gilbert said he thinks the team will have a better chance to keep Irving and forward Tristan Thompson when they reach free agency.
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