JAKARTA - Guard Kyrie Irving admits he plans to sign a contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets after this season. The seven-time All-Star player could be on an indefinite free transfer this summer. But stated that he wanted to continue playing with his team-mate Kevin Durant. "There is no way I would leave my friend number 7," Irving said referring to the jersey number worn by Durant, as quoted by Reuters on Sunday 27. Irving (30) is in his final season in his four-year, $136.5 million contract signed in July 2019. He holds an option price of $36.5 million for the 2022-2023 season. Durant, 33, signed a four-year extension worth $194 million in August which saw him remains in Brooklyn through the 2025-2026 season. Irving is averaging 28.5 points, 5.5 assists and 4.6 rebounds this season from 20 games all away. He will make his home debut Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets after New York. City on Thursday relaxed restrictions on players not being vaccinated.
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