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Kyrie Irving and Cooper work on chemistry ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Kyrie Irving and Cooper work on chemistry ahead of season
Summary

Kyrie Irving and Cooper are preparing for their first season together on the court. MacKenzie expressed optimism about their potential on-court chemistry, noting both players' high basketball IQs and Cooper's offseason work. While Irving couldn't play last season, he mentored Cooper off the court. They have spent time training together this summer, with expectations high for their collaboration when the season begins in October and November.

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  • •Kyrie Irving and Cooper to play together this season.
  • •MacKenzie highlights their complementary skill sets.
  • •Irving mentored Cooper off the court last season.
  • •They have trained together this summer.
  • •Season begins in October and November.
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  • 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — "We're all really optimistic about that. Kyrie and …
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