Kyrie Irving is back for the Brooklyn Nets! Kyrie Irving is back and the world cannot be contained, well maybe not to that fullest extent. However, Irving is back for the Nets as they are searching for answers to this COVID-filled league. More than 40+ players have went on the COVID/Injured List, the Nets have their fair share of mishaps too.
Harden recently went into protocols, we are seeing multiple guys that are injured/fill with COVID be put out of action. We, as fans, were waiting for what Brooklyn was going to do – or even what Kyrie himself was going to do. Now it is clear, it has been revealed that Kyrie Irving will be playing for the Nets on the road.
The remainder of the season you will be seeing Kyrie Irving against opponents – however, it is only for non-home games. Home games he can’t because he isn’t in accordance to the mandate set by New York. But, he is back and many are excited (like I).
Where’s the support?
Before people start blasting everyone and everything, remember this: it was backed by key players and key figures within that organization. Steve Nash, Joe Tsai, Sean Marks and many key players were fully supportive of this decision. They know that, despite their idealogical differences, they must have Kyrie back to have somewhat of a balance to this team. Why? Because not all of the minutes have to be maximized on just one player… that’ll kill just ask Kevin Durant.
When will he be able to come back?
It is being reported that he is able to practice again with the team, but he cannot start yet. Why? Because the team needs to know his physical status and must know that he is “COVID-Clear,” right? He must take a series of tests just to come back to the Brooklyn Franchise.
Irving must test negative on five successive days before he may rejoin the team, plus, once he returns he must test every single day as an unvaccinated player.
This should be good news for fans, the team, and even all us fantasy players.
Kyrie will hope to make an impact as he has been eagerly waiting for this day to come, now the Brooklyn Nets need to make it official by starting him. Can’t wait!
WAIT… don’t leave yet, did you see this sick design?
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks will be without their second superstar due to him suffering a bulging disk in his back.
Dallas does have optimism that Kyrie Irving can have a precise return date after a couple of days of treatment.
Right now, Irving is set to miss 1-2 weeks due to this new injury.
Initially, the 32-year-old was listed with a lumbar sprain in his back; that was his listed injury as to why he is missing Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In 30 games this season, Irving averages 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are very hopeful that Kyrie Irving will be able to be cleared for this offseason’s training camp.
The 32-year-old is on the right path to getting cleared since having surgery in July. This surgery was to help repair his hand.
While Irving hasn’t been cleared for 5-on-5 action, Stein did shed positive light on this situation:
“At this point, he has not been cleared yet for full 5-on-5 hoop, but basically what I’ve been told is he remains on course to be cleared in time for training camp, so I don’t think there’s any concern there,” said Stein on the DLLS Mavs podcast.
Players from the Mavericks hosted a mini-camp for themselves, and fifteen of them participated. Irving did show up but was limited throughout the camp.
Per Stein, the mini-camp went very well on and off the court.
“Everything I heard about the mini-camp was that the on-court stuff was great, but maybe the off-court stuff was even better.”
This is excellent news for Dallas and their fanbase heading into training camp and wanting to start strong for the upcoming regular season.
Kyrie Irving Signs His Father To Signature Sneaker Deal
According to multiple reports, Kyrie Irving has done something no professional athlete has ever done, and that is signing their father to a signature sneaker deal. Drederick Irving has the official endorsement by his son.
Drederick will be signed to ANTA Sports and will get his own signature shoe; ANTA is Irving’s brand, where Kyrie is chief creative officer.
This historic moment took the NBA World by storm, with the 32-year-old and the Dallas Mavericks heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals this Thursday.