Shams Charania who broke the news of Kyrie Irving’s decision to opt-in — with a direct quote from Irving — reports that in the week prior to the decision, the two sides had “productive” discussions about an extension, but that in the end, they couldn’t reach an agreement.
Shams also reports that the Irving saga may not be over, that the Nets have options. Here’s the key point on the talks, per The Athletic writer:
Irving’s agent, Shetellia Riley Irving, and the Nets front office held extensive and productive extension discussions over the past six days, with sources on both sides describing good-faith negotiations to reach a new deal.