Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has distanced himself from his previous comments about re-signing with the franchise. Irving will be one of the top free agents on the market if he opts out of his contract at the end of the season. Reports have linked him with a potential reunion with ex-Cleveland Cavaliers team-mate LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers for 2019-20, while teaming up with Kevin Durant at the New York Knicks - who the Celtics face on Friday - has also been suggested as an option.