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Isaiah Thomas breaks his silence following trade for Kyrie Irving with long Players' Tribune feature. Thomas touches on how he found out from Danny Ainge, telling his kids, his feelings on the City of Boston and how he doesn't feel the Celtics got better with the trade.

Boston also signed second-round pick Jabari Bird.

News on Isaiah Thomas' health and situation in Cleveland. Praise from a former head coach on Danny Ainge's rebuild. Kyrie Irving's castmates revealed for Uncle Drew. Houston Rockets sold for $2.2 Billion. Team USA wins FIBA Americup.

The Boston Celtics held an introductory press conference for Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. The two, along with Wyc Grousbeck, Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens, discussed the Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade process and building a new team together in Boston.

Description: Jared Weiss, Alex Kungu, and Evan Valenti react to Friday’s press conference.

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The CLNS Media Network will be on hand reporting from today's Boston Celtics introductory press conference for new acquisitions Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. Subscribe to Youtube.com/CLNSMedia for complete audio/visual coverage.

With the trade finally finalized, Kyrie Irving has spoken. Boston's newest acquisition thoroughly thanked the Cleveland fans, but appears very excited to be coming to play for the Celtics. The LA Lakers were fined by the NBA for tampering with Paul George after Magic Johnson was warned in the spring.

Jonathan Levy, Evan Valenti, and Matt Ignal break down the Kyrie Irving completed trade and speculate on how the Celtics can become title contenders.

0:15 Celtics send out second round pick to complete deal

1:45 Who won the Kyrie Irving trade?

12:00 How can Celtics become title contenders?

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According to separate reports from Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, along with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have officially finalized their trade.

According to ESPN's Zach Lowe, the Cleveland-Boston trade situation centered on Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas may have a new wrinkle with less than 24 hours to go. The Milwaukee Bucks are now rumored to be offering Malcom Brodgon and Khris Middleton as part of a package if the Cavs void the trade with the Celtics.

Sam Sheehan, Lucky’s Pipe, and Matt Ignal discuss the wacky Kyrie Irving trade saga, his fit in the motion offense, and more.

0:20 Why are the Cavs asking for more?

3:33 Sam’s theory on nefarious Cavs workings

15:55 How will Kyrie operate in the motion offense?

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