Currently ineligible for home games Irving's status for future Nets home games remains uncertain, but for the time being he will not be eligible, even after New York City lifts its vaccine mandate, Laura Albanese of... Impact New York City mayor Eric Adams intends to lift the vaccine requirement next week, but it does not appear that Irving will instantly become eligible to play in Nets home games due to the city's private sector vaccine mandate. There's no shortage of confusion surrounding the situation, and coach Steve Nash echoed that sentiment when asked about Irving at Monday's practice. "We've gotten no clarification," Nash said. "I don't know if it's something we're going to get more information on." While New York City does have a vaccine exception for non-New-York residents -- Irving technically resides in New Jersey -- Adams said Monday that he will not make an exception for the star point guard. "Listen, I want Kyrie on the court," Adams said in an interview with CNBC. "I would do anything to get that ring. So badly, I want it. But there's so much at stake here. And I spoke with the owner of the team. We want to find a way to get Kyrie on the court, but this is a bigger issue." For now, it looks like it'll be status quo when it comes to Irving's availability. He'll be eligible for most road games but will not be able to play in Nets home games. Something could very well change on that front in the coming weeks, but by the time that happens, it may be too late for fantasy managers in season-long leagues to reap the benefits.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
