Published 10:15 IST, December 18th 2021
NBA: Brooklyn Nets bring back unvaccinated Kyrie Irving on one condition; Check details
Kyrie Irving will be brought back as a part-time player and will be eligible to play in select road games once he is able to pass a series of COVID-19 tests.
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refusal of Kyrie Irving to not take vaccination has been a major point behind him missing most of matches for Brooklyn Nets in ongoing NBA season. However, it looks like exile is finally coming to an end with Brroklyn Nets announcing that Kyrie Irving is set to make a comeback in team.
decision was taken by Brooklyn Nets following injury crises, and seven players including James Harden entering health and safety protocols, with Kevin Durant missing upcoming game against Orlando due to Orlando due to right ankle soreness.
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NBA: Kyrie Irving set to make a return to Brooklyn Nets
According to ESPN, Kyrie Irving will be brought back as a part-time player and will be eligible to play in select ro games once he is able to pass a series of COVID-19 tests and get back into shape. As per report, Irving has to test negative on five successive days before he can rejoin Nets. Once he returns, he must also undergo a test every day as he is an unvaccinated player.
Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks in his statement said, "We arrived at this decision with full support of our players and after careful consideration of our current circumstances, including players missing games due to injuries and health and safety protocols. We believe that dition of Kyrie will not only make us a better team but allow us to more optimally balance physical demand on entire roster. We look forward to Kyrie's return to lineup, as well as getting our entire roster back toger on court".
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Details about Brooklyn Nets' upcoming games
As per report, Brooklyn Nets' next game will be on December 23 against Portland Trail Blazers, After game against Blazers, Nets will have a Christmas Day matchup against Los Angeles Lakers and two days later on December 27, Nets will take on LA Clippers. That stretch is followed by three more home games.
Nets have 27 ro games remaining, out of which two will be played at Mison Square Garden, for which Kyrie Irving will not be available unless he complies with New York city's mandate. He is also currently ineligible to play on March 1 against Raptors in Toronto, since travel for unvaccinated players across Canian border will be prohibited starting in January. Brooklyn (21-8) has 26 homes games remaining.
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10:15 IST, December 18th 2021