Kyrie Irving return to Nets with Harden, Durant set to be against the Cavaliers?

After having missed multiple games this past week, Kyrie Irving might finally rejoin Brooklyn Nets roster. Irving, currently fined for violating league's health and safety protocols, is yet to play alongside James Harden and Kevin Durant toger. While re has been furr comment from team, NBA Insider rian Wojnarowski reported about him returning to play against Cleveland Cavaliers. 

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Will Kyrie Irving return against Cleveland Cavaliers?

As per Wojnarowski, Irving will come back for Nets back-to-back games with Cleveland Cavaliers. He ded that this will be second time since his 2017 tre to come back and play re. Before spending two seasons with Boston Celtics, Irving played six seasons with Cavaliers, winning 2016 championship. 

"Hopefully, we're close. I can't really give you a firm update on that," he coach Steve Nash said while talking to New York Post about Irving's return. Nash explained that while y want him back soon, y have to make sure he is "t susceptible to unnecessary injury". Hall of Famer spoke about Irving being a brilliant player, t worrying about him falling out of rhythm. 

Why was Kyrie Irving t playing?

Days ago, Irving was sidelined after apparently stating that he simply did t want to play. Later, player missed consecutive games as a video of him celebrating a family members' birthday was shared online. Though Durant spoke about Nets supporting him, re were rumours about 28-year-old being unhappy with Nash being hired. After an investigation, NBA fined him $50,000 for violating health and safety protocols in place. 

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James Harden debut

Harden me an explosive and historic debut with Nets, causing people to discuss new big three in Brooklyn. Playing against Orlando Magic, Harden scored first 30-point triple-double during a debut with a team. He finished with 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds during Nets 122-115 win. 

Kevin Durant stats

With a 30.7 PPG aver, Durant has performed consistently for Nets. Scoring more than he has since his 2014 MVP season, is being considered an MVP candidate alongside LeBron James and even Luka Doncic. Per reports, he is also first player in Nets history to start a campaign with ten back-to-back 20-point games. 

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Brooklyn Nets roster 2020-21 season

• Bruce Brown, SG
• Chris Chiozza, PG
• Spencer Dinwiddie, PG
• Kevin Durant, PF
• Jeff Green, PF
• James Harden, SG
• Joe Harris, SF
• Kyrie Irving, PG
• Tyler Johnson, SG
• DeAndre Jordan, C
• Timo Luwawu-Cabarrot, SG
• Reggie Perry, PF
• Landry Shamet, SG

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(Im credits: Kyrie Irving Instagram)