The Kyrie Irving trade makes the ‘NBA 2K18’ cover situation awkward

In a move poised to shake up the NBA's Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for an impressive package built around point guard Isaiah Thomas. It's perhaps the biggest NBA story this offseason, but in the world of NBA 2K18, Irving's departure is more than a bit awkward considering that he is the game's cover star. Irving was revealed as the cover athlete in early June, right before the Cavs were gearing up for a third straight NBA Finals appearance against the Golden State Warriors.