Kyrie Irving spoke recently about his future with the Boston Celtics and was non-committal as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract.

The point guard is likely to opt out of his current deal and become a free agent in 2019 and stated that it doesn't make sense for him to sign an extension this summer.

Some reports have suggested that it's not a foregone conclusion that he'll eventually re-sign with the Celtics as he's always had a desire to one day play for the New York Knicks.

Speaking to the media last week, Irving said he's not looking to focus on his future until next year when he hits the open market.

"The focus is solely on winning a championship next year," he said, per ESPN's Chris Forsberg.

"I don't think [impending free agency will] necessarily have an effect. I'm doing my best to kind of deflect all that and focus on what's in front of us."

Not worried

C's fans may have some concerns about his long-term future with the team but the front office doesn't appear to.

According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the team's executives believe the five-time All-Star is happy in Boston and wants to re-sign next summer with a long-term deal.

However, the executives also cautioned that anything can happen between now and 2019 and are preparing themselves for any outcome.

Kyrie's recent comments may have ruffled some feathers but he was simply speaking from a financial aspect.

Re-signing this offseason would see him miss out on almost $90 million compared to what he could earn next year.

The Celtics are likely to offer the 26-year-old anything he wants as they surely can't afford to lose one of the best players in the league.

The silky ball-handler is entering the prime years of his career and dazzled the TD Garden crowd with his performances last season where he led them to 55 wins.

In 60 games, Irving averaged 24.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while shooting 49 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range.

Boston reached the Eastern Conference Finals without both Irving and Gordon Hayward so losing him may not be a major blow.

Their young trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier all proved that they can step up as they came of age in the playoffs.

The franchise is set for the future with a talented roster but keeping 'Uncle Drew' could be the difference when seeking to win a championship.

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