Kyrie Irving's absence from Cavaliers reunion sparks fan reaction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Kyrie Irving did not attend the reunion of the 2016 Cavaliers championship team, which featured LeBron James and other key players. Following the trip, Irving shared a post on social media referencing their bond but faced scrutiny from fans questioning his absence. J.R. Smith indicated that Irving 'ghosted' the invites but later stated that Irving contacted the team to explain. Meanwhile, Marc J. Spears addressed rumors regarding Irving's trade from the Mavericks, suggesting he is likely to remain with the team next season.
- •Kyrie Irving absent from Cavaliers 2016 reunion trip
- •Fans criticize his social media post as a PR move
- •J.R. Smith says Irving 'ghosted' teammates; later clarified
- •Marc J. Spears expects Irving to stay with Mavericks next season
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — “Didn’t Gel With Teammates” “PR Gimmick”: NBA Fans React After Kyrie Irving Addresses Absence From Cavaliers Reunion
"Kyrie Irving sparked discussion among fans after the 2016 NBA championship squad reunited once again for a trip. While LeBron James was seen with other stars who brought the Cleveland Cavaliers their only championship, Irving was nowhere to be seen.
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