Sources – Kyrie separates with agent, eyes Roc Nation

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is changing representation and is expected to join Roc Nation Sports, ESPN sources told the league.

Irving was separated from longtime agent Jeff Wechsler on Wednesday, paving the way for him to finally work with Roc Nation's Jay-Z before the start of the creation of the company. NBA free agency on June 30, sources said.

Irving, an All-Star six times, will become an unrestricted free agent, and League sources say he remains intensely interested in the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Knicks are expected to remain competitive for Irving, sources at ESPN also said.

The Nets and the Knicks have both hoped to have Irving and Kevin Durant sign together for a maximum of pay slots. Durant's free will was complicated by a ruptured right Achilles tendon that should keep him out of the 2019-20 season. The Knicks and Nets are still interested in signing Durant and Irving together, League sources said.

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Wechsler represented Irving since he was Duke's number one choice in 2011, negotiating multiple national marketing campaigns and helping launch his advertising and film character Uncle Drew. Wechsler helped Irving make his way to Cleveland and move to the Celtics in 2017.

Wechsler also represents Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Previously, he represented Alonzo Mourning and Penny Hardaway.

Roc Nation represents many of the best players in the NBA, including goalkeeper Nets Caris LeVert. One of Roc Nation's attractions for gamers has been its close links with the entertainment industry.