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Irving is expected to play against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The 20-year-old Irving played almost 38 minutes against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, and didn't seem to be slowed by the knee, which he banged against teammate Omri Casspi's knee in a practice two weeks ago. After the game, Irving spoke of the injury. "The only way I would get better is if I sit out for the rest of the season, and I'm not doing that," Irving said following the Cavs' 104-101 comeback win, in which he scored 11 points in the final 4:21. ESPN.com

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Marc J. Spears: Cavs guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is probable for tonight’s game against New York. Cavs guard Dion Waiters (illness) is questionable. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Kyrie Irving made it through Sunday’s morning practice without incident and is expected to play tonight when the Cavaliers host the New York Knicks. “Based on what I saw in practice, there’s a good chance he’ll play,” coach Byron Scott said. “We will see how he feels after really going up and down and going a full scrimmage, and obviously that will determine whether he’s good to go or not. But from what I saw [Sunday], he’s good.” Akron Beacon Journal

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Marc J. Spears: Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is out with a sore/hyperextended right knee for tonight’s game in Chicago. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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He had the opportunity to be an Olympian last year, but Kyrie Irving passed on playing for Australia to preserve his chance of playing for Team USA in the future. In a few weeks, he’ll get a little closer. Irving will be one of about two dozen players invited to Las Vegas at the end of July in preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup team (formerly known as the FIBA World Championship). No invitations have been formally extended yet, but USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo confirmed in a phone interview on Saturday that Irving will be among those invited. “You can be assured that he’ll be one of the invitees,” Colangelo said. “He’s already established himself as one of the top three or four point guards in the league.” Akron Beacon Journal

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Whether or not Irving follows with similar success remains to be seen, but Colangelo is anxious to see what he does in the coming years. “Kyrie is special,” he said. “He’s put himself in a little bit of a different class already.” Akron Beacon Journal

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Kyrie Irving back in CLE talking about All-Star weekend, said pinch-me moment came when stars like Jay-Z, Drake knew him by name. #Cavs Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Irving embraced every moment of his first All-Star weekend, including the pregame introductions. He came out of a makeshift tunnel in the shape of a space rocket and stepped down the stairs with both arms raised in the air as R&B recording artist Ne-Yo performed throughout the introductions. He did have one minor complaint, however – the game ball was too new. “The ball was terrible. They definitely need to change that,” Irving said. “I don’t know if anybody has ever felt a new NBA ball, but it’s one of the most terrible feelings, especially for a player.” Akron Beacon Journal

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"It's funny how the roles have changed a little bit," Irving told USA TODAY Sports. "I was replacing him, and now there's all these rumors that he can come back. But it's about brushing off that question and just being in the present – just being in the present and trying to develop this core group for the Cavaliers. My eventual goal is to win a championship. And before I retire I just want to win a championship – that's it. It's a learning process game to game." USA Today Sports

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Kyrie Irving used the 2013 NBA All-Star weekend to showcase his talent. The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard won the three-point shootout Saturday in Houston, one day after putting on a show in the rookie-sophomore game. Irving looks determined to show he belongs among the NBA's brightest stars Sunday, when he plays in his first NBA All-Star Game. "This weekend was just basically about earning everybody's respect and getting a chance for people to see me who don't usually see me," Irving said. "We're not nationally televised. This weekend is to show my face to the fans and get everybody in the league acclimated to my face." USA Today Sports

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"He's really taking the weekend by storm," Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry told USA Today Sports. "He can shoot the ball and he can do pretty much everything on the court, so I'm not surprised he's had such a good showing this week." "He shot the ball great and he deserved to win," New York Knicks forward Steve Novak said. "When he got hot he made like 12 or 13 in a row and that's tough to beat." USA Today Sports

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After scoring 32 points in the Rising Stars challenge on Friday, Irving followed up on Saturday with a near record-setting effort to win the 3-Point Shootout. Next up on Irving's agenda: his debut in Sunday's All-Star game. "This weekend was just basically about earning everybody's respect and getting a chance for people to see me that usually don't see me," said Irving, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. "We're not nationally televised like some other teams. This weekend is to show my face and get everybody acclimated to my face in the league." ESPN.com

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Irving said Saturday he hasn't targeted anyone on the West roster for his next signature move Sunday. But he doesn't plan on holding anything back when he takes the court. "Absolutely," Irving said. "I only know one way to play, and that's hard. Every award and everything I do at All-Star Weekend is dedicated to the Cavaliers organization." ESPN.com

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Sources suggest James already has the ear of Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving about the potential of teaming up for an entire season (and beyond). James can opt out of his contract in 2014, and Irving will only be 22 years old. Earlier this week, Irving said he hasn’t given the idea of pairing with James much thought. Then, in the next breath, he indicated he can afford it at least a little. “The potential is endless if it ever did happen,” Irving said. “Obviously, I’d be 22 and still a young guy.” FOXSports Ohio

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Kyrie Irving said this week he isn't considering the possibility of a James return until it gets a little closer to his free agency. "When it comes around that time, I’ll actually take it serious,” Irving said. “But he has this season and next season. When it actually happens, I’ll start giving a serious answer to it. Other than that, I haven’t really thought about it." Akron Beacon Journal

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You have to stand by your guys, and Erik Spoelstra apparently knows it. With Rajon Rondo out of Sunday's All-Star Game with an ACL injury, Spoelstra had to choose a replacement. For a traditional lineup, and honeslty, in terms of deserving to start, Kyrie Irving was the choice. But with Chris Bosh on his bench, Spoelstra would have to snub his own F/C. So Spoelstra did the smart thing and kept his third star, the George Harrison of the Heat, Bosh happy. Bosh will start the All-Star game, Spoelstra told ESPN. CBSSports.com

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Oden also likes the notion of playing on the same team as Kyrie Irving -- and considers the Cavs’ reigning Rookie of the Year the type of dynamic young point guard that could help jumpstart Oden’s rebirth, sources said. On top of all that, the Cavs are located in the same city as the Cleveland Clinic, famed for its rehabilitation of injuries and ongoing treatment. Oden, clearly, still needs plenty of both. Sources indicated Oden is likely to try to find the best situation in a variety of areas. That includes not just money, but opportunity. FOXSports Ohio

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Darnell Mayberry: East 3-point participants: Paul George, Kyrie Irving and Steve Novak. West participants: Ryan Anderson, Matt Bonner and Stephen Curry. Twitter @DarnellMayberry

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Rosters set for Rising Stars Team Shaq: Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Andre Drummond, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes, Chandler Parsons, Dion Waiters, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Tyler Zeller, Kemba Walker. Team Chuck: Anthony Davis, Kenneth Faried, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal, Ricky Rubio, Tristan Thompson, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Knight, Isaiah Thomas, Alexy Shved. Sulia

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, 7.6 points: Shooting 48.3% from the floor, including 40% on threes, while taking 5.1 shots per game in the fourth. Averaging 1.7 rebounds in the fourth. Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving, 6.6 points: Shooting 84.5% from the line and 43.9% from the field – just 27.1% on threes. Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, 6.5 points: Logs serious minutes in the fourth quarter – 10.7 per game and is shooting 92.5% from the foul line. Shooting 43% from the field and 36.8% on threes in the final quarter. USA Today Sports

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