IRVING ASKS CAVS FOR TRADE
Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself. Cleveland’s all-star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the star’s demands. Irving’s appeal was first reported by ESPN. A four-time NBA All-Star, Irving has spent six seasons with the Cavs, who selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2011. The 25-year-old has overcome injury issues and blossomed into one of the league’s elite point guards and biggest stars. And now that he’s finally established himself playing alongside LeBron James, Irving wants out. He’s under contract for two more seasons with Cleveland (he has a player option in 2020).