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Kyrie Irving sneakers could return to a store near you soon … ’cause the NBA superstar just teased a new deal is on the horizon after his fallout with Nike.
The 8-time All-Star revealed it might not be long before fans can get their hands on some new Kyrie kicks … discussing the matter during an Instagram Live session on Wednesday afternoon.
“I’m really excited,” the 31-year-old said. “I will be signing my new shoe deal very, very soon. I’m ’bout to blow this stuff out the water. I’m so excited about it.”
Is it SIA Collective? Musiq Soulchild did tell us he heard Kyrie was talking to the new shoe company last December … but Irving mentioned no names during the stream.
Uncle Drew was with Nike dating back to 2011, but the Swoosh cut ties with the hoop star after his controversial tweet sharing an antisemitic film in 2022.
The point guard — who last played for the Dallas Mavericks — also said to be on the lookout for his free agency decision … and urged fans not to listen to analysts, TV personalities, or sports influencers who claim they know his next move.
“I’m a free agent this summer, but I am in no rush to make a decision,” Irving said.
“When they speak on my name and they’re talking about potential teams that I’m going to, can y’all please, respectfully, I’m asking, please stop paying attention to that.”
Of course, many speculate Irving could join his old teammate LeBron James in Los Angeles, especially after the guard was spotted sitting courtside at a recent Lakers playoff game.
Despite the rumors, Irving swore up and down no one knows what he’s going to do — just him.
“If it doesn’t come from me and it’s coming from people on T.V., these people don’t know me!”