Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could feature for Nets if NBA season resumes in June: Report

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving arrived at Brooklyn Nets at start of 2019-20 NBA season. Both players arrived in Brooklyn under controversial circumstances. Kevin Durant came in from Golden State Warriors harbouring a ruptured Achilles tendon while Kyrie Irving was signed from free ncy after ending his stint with Boston Celtics.

Both players are yet to play toger for Nets this season. However, ongoing NBA suspension could allow se two to team-up for Nets if y man to make NBA playoffs this season, according to a latest ESPN report.

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Kevin Durant edging towards swift NBA return

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Will we see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving return if NBA happens in June?

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Kyrie Irving enjoyed a strong debut for Brooklyn Nets at start of season. Kyrie Irving registered 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to Minnesota Timberwolves. In doing so, he became first player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a team debut. Kevin Durant is slowly edging towards recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon injury which he suffered during NBA finals against Toronto Raptors in 2018. Should NBA be postponed until June 2020, Nets fans could see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving team up for first time this season as y push hard to make playoffs.

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