KYRIE IRVING NEWS

NBA postpones 5 more games; Young, Vogel enter protocols

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers meet in Brooklyn-Denver matchup

Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Brooklyn and Denver hit the court

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Marks and Steve Nash defend decision to bring Kyrie Irving back as Nets fall to Magic Head coach Steve Nash said that "continuity’s been thrown out the window with COVID and injuries."

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Magic beat short-handed Nets to end 7-game losing streak

Robin Lopez had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 100-93 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game losing streak

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrie Irving added to COVID list one day after Nets announce he can return for road games The Nets revealed their plans to return Irving to the team on a part-time basis in a statement Friday evening, despite his continuing refusa...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Marks explains Nets' change in philosophy about Kyrie When it became clear two months ago that Kyrie Irving would not comply with the New York City vaccine mandate and therefore only would be el...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Brooklyn Nets place Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in NBA health and safety protocols - The Boston Globe The Nets decided Irving would rejoin them for practices and road games, but he apparently tested positive for COVID-19 or had an inconclusiv...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Barker: Nets' re-integration of Kyrie starts with a question mark Did the Nets really think this was going to go well? Did they really think that doing an intellectual and moral about-face and welcoming bac...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

What to know about the Kyrie Irving situation NEW YORK — Nets star Kyrie Irving has entered the NBA’s coronavirus health and safety protocols, the team announced on Saturday. The announc...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Irving, Durant and Harden in Covid protocols for Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving's return to the Nets has been put on hold as the All-Star point guard entered Covid protocols on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Durant, Irving among 10 Nets in health and safety protocols

Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA’s health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving become eighth, ninth Nets players to enter COVID protocols Brooklyn and NBA in crisis with Christmas LeBron showcase looming

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Opinion: Brooklyn Nets send wrong message by allowing Kyrie Irving to participate in road games The Brooklyn Nets abandoned their principles and will now allow Kyrie Irving, who is unvaccinated, to participate in road games.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Orlando visits Brooklyn, aims to stop road skid

Orlando enters a matchup with Brooklyn as losers of 10 straight road games

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Reversal, Nets Will Allow Kyrie Irving to Play Part Time Irving remains unvaccinated. He will be eligible to play only road games, except those against the Knicks and the Toronto Raptors.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Westbrook available, DeRozan cleared, numbers high elsewhere

Russell Westbrook had a short stay in the NBA’s health and safety protocols

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrie Irving rejoining Brooklyn Nets, will play in road games “We arrived at this decision with the full support of our players and after careful consideration of our current circumstances," GM Sean Mar...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

The Brooklyn Nets are so shorthanded, they're turning to Kyrie Irving - The Boston Globe The unvaccinated guard will rejoin the team to practice and play in road games even though he remains unable to play at home because he does...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Kyrie Irving will rejoin the depleted Nets for some road games Kyrie Irving, who has not played since June, had been barred from competing in road games although he was eligible per league rules.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

How will Kyrie Irving's part-time return impact the Nets? Allowing Kyrie Irving back for road games like 'dropping a boulder into a small pond every few weeks,' says one NBA coach.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Here's What Nets Say Went Into Decision To Bring Kyrie Irving Back The Brooklyn Nets have made it official, allowing Kyrie Irving to re-join the team as a part-time player. Just like they said they wouldn't.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • NESN.COM

Nets bringing back Kyrie Irving to play in road games

Kyrie Irving will rejoin the Brooklyn Nets to play in road games

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrie Irving to re-join Nets for games, practices he's eligible to participate in Irving is expected to start practicing with the team in the coming days, sources added, though a season debut date is still to be determined...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Is Kyrie Irving rejoining the Nets? All-Star guard to be part-time player outside of New York According to reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the franchise has changed its stance on Kyrie Irving...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyrie Irving reportedly set to rejoin Nets as a part-time player Kyrie Irving still hasn't gotten a COVID vaccination shot, but he can play road games. Read more on Boston.com.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • BOSTON.COM