Nets more optimistic about Kyrie Irving’s return
There is renewed optimism around Irving returning to the Nets this season, sources with knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic.
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Optimism for a Kyrie Irving return #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 11:07 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
According to @Shams Charania, there is optimism Kyrie Irving rejoins the Nets this season. Here’s my story and what a return would look like and what it would mean: theathletic.com/3010649/2021/1… – 10:15 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Re Kyrie, Shams reports that it’s “unclear” whether Irving’s return would come via vaccination or by the Nets simply giving in and letting him play road games. – 10:00 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Mentioned on couple of recent Lowe Post pods — including Friday’s trade-a-palooza w/ @Bobby Marks — that Nets have never closed door on Kyrie returning. That plus Simmons, Harden, sellers, Lakers remedies, more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3EM1Ix1
Apple: apple.co/3EM1Jkz – 9:57 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: There’s renewed optimism around All-NBA star Kyrie Irving returning to the Brooklyn Nets this season.
Details on Nets-Irving latest, Ben Simmons‘ market and more in Inside Pass at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3011544/2021/1… – 9:49 AM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Pistons Game:
▪️Brooklyn has held Detroit to an average of 91 PPG in their first two meetings.
▪️The Pistons haven’t won a game since Nov.17.
▪️James Harden, Paul Millsap, Kyrie Irving & Joe Harris are out. – 5:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from the air. Nets announce they’re resting James Harden in Detroit. Paul Millsap is back out due to personal reasons. Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving are out. Kessler Edwards and Day’Ron Sharpe remain with Long Island. – 4:06 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the season is pretty enjoyable, which is wild when you consider the amount of talent that’s entirely off screen: zion, kawhi, kyrie, klay, simmons, etc. – 3:42 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
After previously appearing in a COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy documentary, NBA Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend John Stockton is now praising unvaccinated Nets star Kyrie Irving and railing against pharmaceutical companies in a new podcast appearance. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 3:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
🤣🤣 @LethalShooter__ about to include his soul in a deal for Kyrie 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BV63eQgkg4 – 11:10 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Nets: Kevin Huerter just left James Harden with a side-step 3 to make this a 73-62 game in favor of the Hawks. Atlanta has a bevy of offensive weapons and they’re all firing away tonight. Another night the Nets miss Kyrie Irving and Joe Harris on the floor. – 9:07 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Who says no?
Philly gets: Kristaps Porzingis and CJ McCollum
Dallas gets: Kyrie Irving
Nets get: Danny Green, Jalen Brunson and Jusuf Nurkic
Portland gets: Ben Simmons – 7:36 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Hawks Game:
▪️Brooklyn is tied for 3rd for the BEST defensive rating in the league.
▪️Atlanta is 2nd in the league for the best offensive rating.
▪️Kyrie Irving and Joe Harris are out. – 6:59 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Fellow anti-vax point guard John Stockton throws his support behind Kyrie Irving.
Stockton also explains why he’s adamantly against the vaccine.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 5:20 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: Kicking off NBA trade season with @Bobby Marks: Pacers noise, Sabonis/Turner, Simmons, Kyrie, gettable guys on rebuilding teams, Lakers remedies, much more:
Apple: apple.co/3EM1Jkz
Spotify: spoti.fi/3EM1Ix1 – 5:16 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
While it’s unclear if Kyrie Irving will play this season, there’s at least this positive news from one league source: “He’s kept himself in playing shape and could probably go 30+ minutes pretty quickly. He’s been getting shots up, running and doing all those things he needs.” – 4:26 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: It’s almost trade season, + @Bobby Marks helps us prep: Indiana’s intentions; interest in their centers; Kyrie + Simmons ; Blazers upheaval; Lakers remedies; targets on rebuilding teams, more:
Apple: apple.co/3EM1Jkz
Spotify: spoti.fi/3EM1Ix1 – 12:22 PM
More on this storyline
Security staff at the venue are seen trying to push the protesters back away from the doors, while chants of “Let Kyrie play” ring out. The arena was forced to briefly go into lockdown until the situation was brought under control, a spokesperson for the Barclays Center told The Independent. -via The Independent / October 26, 2021
“Only ticketed guests were able to enter the building and the game proceeded according to schedule.” An NYPD spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that no arrests were made over the altercation. -via The Independent / October 26, 2021
Irving’s unwillingness to play for another team could even prompt him to retire if traded,according to Marc Stein. However, Irving himself said he has no plans to do so, which means he and the Nets are stuck in limbo in the meantime. There is no breach of contract since Irving is only losing the money for home games he’s ineligible for. As long he is comfortable with that, the Nets will have no choice but to eithertrade him, waive him, or wait this out. -via HoopsHype / October 16, 2021
