Cavaliers Agree To Trade Kyrie Irving To Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have agreed upon a trade of Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas.

Boston will send Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Nets' 2018 first round pick for Irving.

Irving will waive his trade kicker to facilitate the trade to the Celtics.

Kyrie Irving requested a trade during a July meeting with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Irving has said that he wants to play in a situation where he can be more of a focal point and that he no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James.

Irving has three years and $60 million left on his contract, but he can opt out of the final year before the 2019-20 season.

Thomas has spent the offseason recovering from a right hip injury. He led the Celtics to the best record in the Eastern Conference, averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists over 33.8 minutes per game during the regular season.

Thomas, 28, will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of June. Thomas has said he believes he's worthy of a maximum contract.

Irving was the No. 1 pick in the 2011 draft. Thomas was the last.