Miller expressed his dissatisfaction that players have been willing to call out owners but not one of their own. “In years past, this league has been great because the players have led the way and they have strong voices,” Miller said. “When Donald Sterling stepped in it, when Robert Sarver just recently stepped in it, our voices in the basketball community and our players were vocally strong in some type of discipline being handed down — or be gone. “The players have dropped the ball on this case when it’s been one of their own. It’s been crickets,” Miller added. “And it’s disappointing, because this league has been built on the shoulders of the players being advocates. Right is right and wrong is wrong. And if you’re gonna call out owners, and rightfully so, then you’ve got to call out players as well. You can’t go silent in terms of this for Kyrie Irving. I want to hear the players and their strong opinions as well, just as we heard about Robert Sarver and Donald Sterling.”
Source: Ryan Glasspiegel @ New York Post
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Analysis: Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner (from @AP) apnews.com/article/14e031… – 7:34 AM
Analysis: Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner (from @AP) apnews.com/article/14e031… – 7:34 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kyrie Irving has been in the news recently for promoting a movie that is considered to be antisemitic.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley lashed out at the NBA for not taking any action so far 🗣️
basketnews.com/news-180248-ch… – 3:05 AM
Kyrie Irving has been in the news recently for promoting a movie that is considered to be antisemitic.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley lashed out at the NBA for not taking any action so far 🗣️
basketnews.com/news-180248-ch… – 3:05 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Steve Nash was dismissed, Sean Marks was disheveled and Kyrie Irving has his fingerprints on dismantling yet another team with championship aspirations. Only one option left: trade Kevin Durant sports.yahoo.com/the-dysfunctio… – 11:27 PM
New for @YahooSports: Steve Nash was dismissed, Sean Marks was disheveled and Kyrie Irving has his fingerprints on dismantling yet another team with championship aspirations. Only one option left: trade Kevin Durant sports.yahoo.com/the-dysfunctio… – 11:27 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Kyrie Irving head coaches:
2011-13: Byron Scott
2013-14: Mike Brown
2014-16: David Blatt
2016-17: Tyronn Lue
2017-19: Brad Stevens
2019-20: Kenny Atkinson
2020: Jacque Vaughn
2020-22: Steve Nash
2022: Jacque Vaughn
2022-23: Ime Udoka? pic.twitter.com/3i6IVKEHBq – 11:10 PM
Kyrie Irving head coaches:
2011-13: Byron Scott
2013-14: Mike Brown
2014-16: David Blatt
2016-17: Tyronn Lue
2017-19: Brad Stevens
2019-20: Kenny Atkinson
2020: Jacque Vaughn
2020-22: Steve Nash
2022: Jacque Vaughn
2022-23: Ime Udoka? pic.twitter.com/3i6IVKEHBq – 11:10 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine on Dosunmu vs. Irving: “He steps up to the challenge all the time. Ayo even in his second year is a vocal leader. He helps pick up our energy, offensively, defensively, just the way he carries himself. In the fourth quarter, he came up with some giant steals.” – 10:45 PM
LaVine on Dosunmu vs. Irving: “He steps up to the challenge all the time. Ayo even in his second year is a vocal leader. He helps pick up our energy, offensively, defensively, just the way he carries himself. In the fourth quarter, he came up with some giant steals.” – 10:45 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Nets landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in part due to the incredible culture.
They’ve since fired two coaches, mortgaged their future to trade for a malcontent who quit on them and then traded him for another malcontent.
Just a stunning 180 in organizational culture. – 10:29 PM
The Nets landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in part due to the incredible culture.
They’ve since fired two coaches, mortgaged their future to trade for a malcontent who quit on them and then traded him for another malcontent.
Just a stunning 180 in organizational culture. – 10:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on if Kyrie was distracted: “I told the guys there’s no excuses. Whether it’s back to back, no excuses. Whether the changing scenery scenery of today, no excuses. This is what we do for a living, what we signed up for. It was gameday so we gotta bring it” #Nets – 10:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn on if Kyrie was distracted: “I told the guys there’s no excuses. Whether it’s back to back, no excuses. Whether the changing scenery scenery of today, no excuses. This is what we do for a living, what we signed up for. It was gameday so we gotta bring it” #Nets – 10:03 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Jacque Vaughn after two years with KD and Kyrie pic.twitter.com/2fuGdORl3U – 10:01 PM
Jacque Vaughn after two years with KD and Kyrie pic.twitter.com/2fuGdORl3U – 10:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD (5) leads the league in 30-point games resulting in a loss this season.
Kyrie (3) is tied for second. pic.twitter.com/HtMpIA82oi – 10:01 PM
KD (5) leads the league in 30-point games resulting in a loss this season.
Kyrie (3) is tied for second. pic.twitter.com/HtMpIA82oi – 10:01 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win. 108-99 over the Nets. @Zach LaVine 37 min. 29pts -20- 4th quarter. DeRozan with 20. Dosunmu with 17. Dragic 15. Williams 12pts 7 reb. Durant: 32. Irving 2-12pts. 0-6-3s. 4-6-7. . Ayo’s defense was superb. Bulls home with Hornets Wednesday. – 9:58 PM
Bulls win..Bulls win..Bulls win. 108-99 over the Nets. @Zach LaVine 37 min. 29pts -20- 4th quarter. DeRozan with 20. Dosunmu with 17. Dragic 15. Williams 12pts 7 reb. Durant: 32. Irving 2-12pts. 0-6-3s. 4-6-7. . Ayo’s defense was superb. Bulls home with Hornets Wednesday. – 9:58 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie had four points in this loss. What was the matter? We may never no since Nets don’t want him to cause a postgame fuss. – 9:56 PM
Kyrie had four points in this loss. What was the matter? We may never no since Nets don’t want him to cause a postgame fuss. – 9:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets fall to the Bulls 108-99. Jacque Vaughn’s interim magic against the Bulls comes to an end. Does he coach Friday in DC? Kevin Durant had 32 in the loss. Kyrie Irving had just four. Nets hit the road with no Ben Simmons return in sight. – 9:56 PM
Final: Nets fall to the Bulls 108-99. Jacque Vaughn’s interim magic against the Bulls comes to an end. Does he coach Friday in DC? Kevin Durant had 32 in the loss. Kyrie Irving had just four. Nets hit the road with no Ben Simmons return in sight. – 9:56 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving has four points on 2-of-12 shooting and is minus-14. But the fact is the #Nets led by a dozen and flushed this one away. A clearly-upset KD walks off headed to the locker room after they coughed up a 24-11 run to close the game. #Bulls #NBA – 9:54 PM
Kyrie Irving has four points on 2-of-12 shooting and is minus-14. But the fact is the #Nets led by a dozen and flushed this one away. A clearly-upset KD walks off headed to the locker room after they coughed up a 24-11 run to close the game. #Bulls #NBA – 9:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie tonight:
4 PTS
2-12 FG
0-6 3P
His fewest points in a game as a Net. pic.twitter.com/feds2Ndcuz – 9:54 PM
Kyrie tonight:
4 PTS
2-12 FG
0-6 3P
His fewest points in a game as a Net. pic.twitter.com/feds2Ndcuz – 9:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving scored 4 points tonight. That is his worst scoring performance since October 27th, 2018. – 9:54 PM
Kyrie Irving scored 4 points tonight. That is his worst scoring performance since October 27th, 2018. – 9:54 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 108, Nets 99
LaVine 29 pts (20 in 4th), 5 assists
DeRozan 20 pts
Dosunmu 17 pts, 4 assists, solid D on Irving
Dragic 15 pts
Williams 12 pts, 7 rebs
Durant 32 pts, 9 rebs, 6 assists
Irving 2-12 – 9:53 PM
Bulls 108, Nets 99
LaVine 29 pts (20 in 4th), 5 assists
DeRozan 20 pts
Dosunmu 17 pts, 4 assists, solid D on Irving
Dragic 15 pts
Williams 12 pts, 7 rebs
Durant 32 pts, 9 rebs, 6 assists
Irving 2-12 – 9:53 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
A meltdown by the Nets down the stretch. Bulls played harder and better when it mattered most. KD played tough throughout — but Kyrie looked disengaged most of the game. The Nets turned the ball over 17 times. A strange game in the midst of a stranger day — even for the Nets. – 9:52 PM
A meltdown by the Nets down the stretch. Bulls played harder and better when it mattered most. KD played tough throughout — but Kyrie looked disengaged most of the game. The Nets turned the ball over 17 times. A strange game in the midst of a stranger day — even for the Nets. – 9:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie has Vucevic on him on the perimeter and he’s giving it to Royce with Patrick Williams on him.
He’s just out of it tonight. – 9:45 PM
Kyrie has Vucevic on him on the perimeter and he’s giving it to Royce with Patrick Williams on him.
He’s just out of it tonight. – 9:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie sold this one for Brooklyn.
Chicago up 9 with 5:37 remaining after 7 straight from Zach Lavine. – 9:40 PM
Kyrie sold this one for Brooklyn.
Chicago up 9 with 5:37 remaining after 7 straight from Zach Lavine. – 9:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie, O’Neale, KD, Watanbe, Claxton for Brooklyn out of the timeout. – 9:37 PM
Kyrie, O’Neale, KD, Watanbe, Claxton for Brooklyn out of the timeout. – 9:37 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie registers his first bucket a couple minutes into the 4th quarter. He’s now 1-for-8 in 24 minutes. – 9:30 PM
Kyrie registers his first bucket a couple minutes into the 4th quarter. He’s now 1-for-8 in 24 minutes. – 9:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kyrie Irving scores his first points of the game with a layup early in the fourth to give the Nets back the lead after going right around Patrick Williams, and then creates a layup for Nic Claxton at the other end on the next possession. Score is tied here at 84 with 9:22 to go. – 9:30 PM
Kyrie Irving scores his first points of the game with a layup early in the fourth to give the Nets back the lead after going right around Patrick Williams, and then creates a layup for Nic Claxton at the other end on the next possession. Score is tied here at 84 with 9:22 to go. – 9:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
This is the worst game I’ve seen Kyrie Irving play in a very long time. 0 points on 0/7 shooting through three quarters.
If Nets were getting anything from him they would’ve had a nice cushion going into the 4th. They lead Chicago 80-77 instead. – 9:24 PM
This is the worst game I’ve seen Kyrie Irving play in a very long time. 0 points on 0/7 shooting through three quarters.
If Nets were getting anything from him they would’ve had a nice cushion going into the 4th. They lead Chicago 80-77 instead. – 9:24 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Bulls 80-77. DeMar just beat the buzzer. Kyrie Irving remains scoreless. Kevin Durant has 30. Can the Nets close this one out? – 9:24 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Bulls 80-77. DeMar just beat the buzzer. Kyrie Irving remains scoreless. Kevin Durant has 30. Can the Nets close this one out? – 9:24 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls haven’t played well at either end but close 3rd quarter with Goran Dragic blocking a scoreless Kyrie Irving shot and DeMar DeRozan reaching 20 points to make it a one-possession game. – 9:23 PM
Bulls haven’t played well at either end but close 3rd quarter with Goran Dragic blocking a scoreless Kyrie Irving shot and DeMar DeRozan reaching 20 points to make it a one-possession game. – 9:23 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The role of Ben Simmons tonight will be played by Kyrie Irving – 9:22 PM
The role of Ben Simmons tonight will be played by Kyrie Irving – 9:22 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s camp met with Anti-Defamation League over #Nets star’s actions #nba nypost.com/2022/11/01/kyr… via @nypostsports – 9:22 PM
Kyrie Irving’s camp met with Anti-Defamation League over #Nets star’s actions #nba nypost.com/2022/11/01/kyr… via @nypostsports – 9:22 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
I’ve scored as many points against the Bulls so far tonight as Kyrie. – 9:20 PM
I’ve scored as many points against the Bulls so far tonight as Kyrie. – 9:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kyrie Irving has gone scoreless in 20 minutes so far tonight.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Irving has gone scoreless in a game twice in his career – once when he played 2 minutes, another when he went 0-for-9 and played 20 minutes in a loss to Atlanta while a Cavalier on Dec. 6, 2013. – 9:14 PM
Kyrie Irving has gone scoreless in 20 minutes so far tonight.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Irving has gone scoreless in a game twice in his career – once when he played 2 minutes, another when he went 0-for-9 and played 20 minutes in a loss to Atlanta while a Cavalier on Dec. 6, 2013. – 9:14 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Night off for Kyrie? Glad to say I voted him most overrated player in the league four straight years in my annual preseason preview. That will continue. – 9:02 PM
Night off for Kyrie? Glad to say I voted him most overrated player in the league four straight years in my annual preseason preview. That will continue. – 9:02 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Kyrie and Nick Friedell scored the same number of points in the first half. Linked together again. #Bulls – 8:54 PM
Kyrie and Nick Friedell scored the same number of points in the first half. Linked together again. #Bulls – 8:54 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with @H_Grove: We talk #Cavs great start and whether it’s sustainable, Donovan Mitchell’s brilliance and Darius Garland’s imminent return. Plus, a little bit on Kyrie Irving.
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 8:43 PM
Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with @H_Grove: We talk #Cavs great start and whether it’s sustainable, Donovan Mitchell’s brilliance and Darius Garland’s imminent return. Plus, a little bit on Kyrie Irving.
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 8:43 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving looked tired and unaggressive in that first half. Played 13 minutes and took just 3 shots.
Not looking to attack or push the ball the way he typically does. – 8:41 PM
Kyrie Irving looked tired and unaggressive in that first half. Played 13 minutes and took just 3 shots.
Not looking to attack or push the ball the way he typically does. – 8:41 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Half: Nets 58, Bulls 52
Durant: 20 pts, 4/6 shooting, 8/8 ft
O’Neale: 12 pts, 4 reb, 2/4 from three
Mills: 9 pts, 2/3 from three
Brooklyn leads at the break despite a scoreless half from Kyrie Irving. Nets shoot 9/19 from three. – 8:38 PM
Half: Nets 58, Bulls 52
Durant: 20 pts, 4/6 shooting, 8/8 ft
O’Neale: 12 pts, 4 reb, 2/4 from three
Mills: 9 pts, 2/3 from three
Brooklyn leads at the break despite a scoreless half from Kyrie Irving. Nets shoot 9/19 from three. – 8:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Bulls 58-52. Durant has 19. Kyrie is scoreless. Bulls have 10 more second-chance points than the Nets. Zach and DeMar keeping them in it. – 8:38 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Bulls 58-52. Durant has 19. Kyrie is scoreless. Bulls have 10 more second-chance points than the Nets. Zach and DeMar keeping them in it. – 8:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie at half:
0 PTS
0-3 FG
0-1 3P
13 MIN
First 0-point first half since 2018. pic.twitter.com/8dsilW8wTt – 8:37 PM
Kyrie at half:
0 PTS
0-3 FG
0-1 3P
13 MIN
First 0-point first half since 2018. pic.twitter.com/8dsilW8wTt – 8:37 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Quiet night so far from Kyrie. He’s 0-for-3 from the field and has three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes. KD is carrying the Nets offensively with 18 points in 18 minutes. – 8:36 PM
Quiet night so far from Kyrie. He’s 0-for-3 from the field and has three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes. KD is carrying the Nets offensively with 18 points in 18 minutes. – 8:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving only played 13 minutes in the first half.
He averaged 39.6 minutes through the first 7 games of the season. – 8:36 PM
Kyrie Irving only played 13 minutes in the first half.
He averaged 39.6 minutes through the first 7 games of the season. – 8:36 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Ime Udoka – his own questions still lingering – would be stepping into an almost no-lose/no-personal-blame situation in Brooklyn.
But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 8:12 PM
Ime Udoka – his own questions still lingering – would be stepping into an almost no-lose/no-personal-blame situation in Brooklyn.
But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 8:12 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Chuck and Shaq sound generally disgusted by Kyrie’s stuff. Chuck said the NBA should’ve suspended him – 7:21 PM
Chuck and Shaq sound generally disgusted by Kyrie’s stuff. Chuck said the NBA should’ve suspended him – 7:21 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kyrie Irving won’t speak again Tuesday amid social media post fallout (from @AP) apnews.com/article/e47879… – 7:12 PM
Kyrie Irving won’t speak again Tuesday amid social media post fallout (from @AP) apnews.com/article/e47879… – 7:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. Chicago: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:02 PM
Nets starters vs. Chicago: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Same starters for Brooklyn tonight vs. Chicago:
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Same starters for Brooklyn tonight vs. Chicago:
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton start for the #Nets. – 7:00 PM
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton start for the #Nets. – 7:00 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Seeing a LOT of the same people who were calling Kyrie a labor rights hero for skipping media day zoom a couple years ago now killing the Nets for shielding him from doing media now. – 6:36 PM
Seeing a LOT of the same people who were calling Kyrie a labor rights hero for skipping media day zoom a couple years ago now killing the Nets for shielding him from doing media now. – 6:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
New @DomeTheory #97 coming up live at 6:30 EST w/ our favorite guest @Cavsanada.
A look back at #Celtics #Cavaliers OT thriller Friday, a look ahead at tomorrow’s rematch & some thoughts on Irving/Udoka joining forces on #Nets.
Packed show: youtube.com/watch?v=UDHFTB… – 6:13 PM
New @DomeTheory #97 coming up live at 6:30 EST w/ our favorite guest @Cavsanada.
A look back at #Celtics #Cavaliers OT thriller Friday, a look ahead at tomorrow’s rematch & some thoughts on Irving/Udoka joining forces on #Nets.
Packed show: youtube.com/watch?v=UDHFTB… – 6:13 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets aren’t punishing Kyrie Irving (for now) or letting him address media because they don’t want to cause a ‘fuss’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 5:56 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Nets aren’t punishing Kyrie Irving (for now) or letting him address media because they don’t want to cause a ‘fuss’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 5:56 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets GM Sean Marks admits Kyrie’s last postgame presser “didn’t go well.” He adds “At this point we don’t want to cause more fuss right now, more interaction with people. Let’s let him simmer down and…I guess let’s let cooler minds prevail.” – 5:40 PM
#Nets GM Sean Marks admits Kyrie’s last postgame presser “didn’t go well.” He adds “At this point we don’t want to cause more fuss right now, more interaction with people. Let’s let him simmer down and…I guess let’s let cooler minds prevail.” – 5:40 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Last year, Heat center Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic phrase while playing a video game. After apologizing, Leonard was quickly suspended from all team activities, fined $50,000 and required to participate in a cultural diversity program.
ZERO repercussions for Kyrie Irving – 5:29 PM
Last year, Heat center Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic phrase while playing a video game. After apologizing, Leonard was quickly suspended from all team activities, fined $50,000 and required to participate in a cultural diversity program.
ZERO repercussions for Kyrie Irving – 5:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets aren’t having Kyrie Irving talk right now because they don’t want to cause “a fuss.” – 5:19 PM
#Nets aren’t having Kyrie Irving talk right now because they don’t want to cause “a fuss.” – 5:19 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Kyrie Irving won’t talk to the media today after not speaking to the media after last night’s Nets game. Sean Marks said it’s because he wants to let Irving “simmer down” and not create more “fuss.” He said Irving’s last media session “didn’t go well.” – 5:18 PM
Kyrie Irving won’t talk to the media today after not speaking to the media after last night’s Nets game. Sean Marks said it’s because he wants to let Irving “simmer down” and not create more “fuss.” He said Irving’s last media session “didn’t go well.” – 5:18 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
What a hollow, insincere statement… It’s been five days since Kyrie (who is a VP of the Players Association) posted a link to a film which quoted Hitler and this statement fails to even mention Irving by name. pic.twitter.com/bLUd7cicwy – 5:17 PM
What a hollow, insincere statement… It’s been five days since Kyrie (who is a VP of the Players Association) posted a link to a film which quoted Hitler and this statement fails to even mention Irving by name. pic.twitter.com/bLUd7cicwy – 5:17 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t do media again tonight.
“At some point he will do media again…We don’t want to create more of a fuss right now.” – 5:16 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t do media again tonight.
“At some point he will do media again…We don’t want to create more of a fuss right now.” – 5:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on why Irving is still playing: “He didn’t do media last night, he’s not going to do it tonight … we don’t want to cause more fuss right now … let’s let him simmer down and let cooler minds prevail … and get some direction, seek from the experts” – 5:16 PM
Marks on why Irving is still playing: “He didn’t do media last night, he’s not going to do it tonight … we don’t want to cause more fuss right now … let’s let him simmer down and let cooler minds prevail … and get some direction, seek from the experts” – 5:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Sounds from Sean Marks like Kyrie Irving has no backdown whatsoever – 5:15 PM
Sounds from Sean Marks like Kyrie Irving has no backdown whatsoever – 5:15 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be talking to media today: “We don’t want to cause more fuss right now with more interaction with people.” – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be talking to media today: “We don’t want to cause more fuss right now with more interaction with people.” – 5:15 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be doing media again tonight. Wanting to lower the temperature at the moment. – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be doing media again tonight. Wanting to lower the temperature at the moment. – 5:15 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Marks said Kyrie will not do media tonight. “At this point we dont want to cause more fuss.” pic.twitter.com/Zavh4k1jxS – 5:15 PM
Marks said Kyrie will not do media tonight. “At this point we dont want to cause more fuss.” pic.twitter.com/Zavh4k1jxS – 5:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not be made available to the media tonight.
“We don’t want to cause more fuss right now. We decided to let him simmer down.” – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not be made available to the media tonight.
“We don’t want to cause more fuss right now. We decided to let him simmer down.” – 5:15 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not speak to the media later tonight. – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not speak to the media later tonight. – 5:15 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Kyrie will not speak to the media tonight. He did not speak to the media last night. – 5:14 PM
Kyrie will not speak to the media tonight. He did not speak to the media last night. – 5:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks tell us Kyrie Irving will not address the media tonight. – 5:14 PM
Sean Marks tell us Kyrie Irving will not address the media tonight. – 5:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks said the Irving situation wasn’t why Nets and Nash parted ways. – 5:14 PM
Marks said the Irving situation wasn’t why Nets and Nash parted ways. – 5:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says the team has had discussions with Kyrie behind the scenes and has been working with the ADL as the situation as unfolded. – 5:13 PM
Sean Marks says the team has had discussions with Kyrie behind the scenes and has been working with the ADL as the situation as unfolded. – 5:13 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Marks dodges question about why team has not fined Kyrie, saying they have had internal discussions. pic.twitter.com/XD8Tjo7mDx – 5:12 PM
Marks dodges question about why team has not fined Kyrie, saying they have had internal discussions. pic.twitter.com/XD8Tjo7mDx – 5:12 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sean Marks said Nets have talked to the ADL and continue to talk with Kyrie Irving. Said there’s no place for hate speech.
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in,” Marks said. “I’d like to turn ESPN or the TV not find you talking about us in that manner.” – 5:11 PM
Sean Marks said Nets have talked to the ADL and continue to talk with Kyrie Irving. Said there’s no place for hate speech.
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in,” Marks said. “I’d like to turn ESPN or the TV not find you talking about us in that manner.” – 5:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks said Nets are weighing best course of action with ownership re: a Kyrie punishment. – 5:11 PM
Marks said Nets are weighing best course of action with ownership re: a Kyrie punishment. – 5:11 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: “As it pertains to, Kyrie I mean, we are having discussions – some internal, some external discussions – from the highest levels. We are involved with the #ADL and getting and getting their advice and and just hopefully they can advise us.” #Nets – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks: “As it pertains to, Kyrie I mean, we are having discussions – some internal, some external discussions – from the highest levels. We are involved with the #ADL and getting and getting their advice and and just hopefully they can advise us.” #Nets – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said there’s conversations about Kyrie Irving behind the scenes. Doesn’t want to get into the specifics. – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks said there’s conversations about Kyrie Irving behind the scenes. Doesn’t want to get into the specifics. – 5:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on skepticism toward Nets: “I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in … as it pertains to Kyrie, we’re having discussions.”
“There’s no tolerance in here for any hate speech.” – 5:10 PM
Marks on skepticism toward Nets: “I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in … as it pertains to Kyrie, we’re having discussions.”
“There’s no tolerance in here for any hate speech.” – 5:10 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Says he is “not proud of situation team finds themselves in” when asked about Kyrie Irving situation. pic.twitter.com/Mf60Pi9esg – 5:10 PM
Says he is “not proud of situation team finds themselves in” when asked about Kyrie Irving situation. pic.twitter.com/Mf60Pi9esg – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the ADL is advising the Nets in regards to the Kyrie Irving situation. – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks said the ADL is advising the Nets in regards to the Kyrie Irving situation. – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he didn’t seek input on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the decision to part ways with Nash. – 5:04 PM
Sean Marks said he didn’t seek input on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the decision to part ways with Nash. – 5:04 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said there was “zero” input from KD & Kyrie on parting ways with Steve Nash. #Nets – 5:03 PM
Sean Marks said there was “zero” input from KD & Kyrie on parting ways with Steve Nash. #Nets – 5:03 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
GM Sean Marks said the organization and Steve Nash came to an understanding that it was the time to part ways with Nash because the team was not playing to its standard. Marks said there was no input from players – including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving – on the decision. – 5:03 PM
GM Sean Marks said the organization and Steve Nash came to an understanding that it was the time to part ways with Nash because the team was not playing to its standard. Marks said there was no input from players – including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving – on the decision. – 5:03 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The #NBPA responded to Kyrie’s tweet without naming him
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:46 PM
The #NBPA responded to Kyrie’s tweet without naming him
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:46 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
My bad, Joe Tsai did mention Kyrie by name in his statement. The NBA and NBPA (where Kyrie is a VP) did not. – 4:19 PM
My bad, Joe Tsai did mention Kyrie by name in his statement. The NBA and NBPA (where Kyrie is a VP) did not. – 4:19 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The NBPA released a statement condemning anti-Semitism though it doesn’t name Kyrie Irving, a VP there and ostensibly the reason why this statement was made. Says it is “committed to helping players fully understand that certain words can lead to hateful ideologies being spread.” pic.twitter.com/fEWztRMi4Z – 4:14 PM
The NBPA released a statement condemning anti-Semitism though it doesn’t name Kyrie Irving, a VP there and ostensibly the reason why this statement was made. Says it is “committed to helping players fully understand that certain words can lead to hateful ideologies being spread.” pic.twitter.com/fEWztRMi4Z – 4:14 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
From the NBA Players Association. Not enough. No reason not to be specific here — this is about Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/4EjVnyFFsj – 4:12 PM
From the NBA Players Association. Not enough. No reason not to be specific here — this is about Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/4EjVnyFFsj – 4:12 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The NBPA issued the following statement condemning antisemitism.
It does not mention Kyrie Irving, who is a VP and recently shared the link to a movie containing antisemitic rhetoric, by name. pic.twitter.com/DPKdvzH1yQ – 4:11 PM
The NBPA issued the following statement condemning antisemitism.
It does not mention Kyrie Irving, who is a VP and recently shared the link to a movie containing antisemitic rhetoric, by name. pic.twitter.com/DPKdvzH1yQ – 4:11 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The players association @TheNBPA has just issued the following statement — presumably in response to (NBPA VP) Kyrie Irving’s recent posting of an antisemitic film. pic.twitter.com/ROD4PhOs7F – 4:10 PM
The players association @TheNBPA has just issued the following statement — presumably in response to (NBPA VP) Kyrie Irving’s recent posting of an antisemitic film. pic.twitter.com/ROD4PhOs7F – 4:10 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Steve Nash ahora que no tiene que contestar preguntas acerca de Kyrie o lo que suceda en Brooklyn… pic.twitter.com/Q1Obz7Z6In – 4:05 PM
Steve Nash ahora que no tiene que contestar preguntas acerca de Kyrie o lo que suceda en Brooklyn… pic.twitter.com/Q1Obz7Z6In – 4:05 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Udoka in Brooklyn is clearly more baggage at an already teetering organization. But I see it from the Nets side, too: He coached there, he is an excellent coach with a track record of success, & KD/Kyrie know him and surely singed off. This is, as always, about them. – 2:52 PM
Udoka in Brooklyn is clearly more baggage at an already teetering organization. But I see it from the Nets side, too: He coached there, he is an excellent coach with a track record of success, & KD/Kyrie know him and surely singed off. This is, as always, about them. – 2:52 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
KD and Kyrie unlearning all of Nash’s schemes pic.twitter.com/SQCgiBqpZW – 2:35 PM
KD and Kyrie unlearning all of Nash’s schemes pic.twitter.com/SQCgiBqpZW – 2:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Steve Nash fired for not being able to get Kyrie Irving to care about anyone other than himself or make Ben Simmons give a toss about improving his game, to be replaced by someone who will obviously do these completely doable things immediately. – 2:24 PM
Steve Nash fired for not being able to get Kyrie Irving to care about anyone other than himself or make Ben Simmons give a toss about improving his game, to be replaced by someone who will obviously do these completely doable things immediately. – 2:24 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
One thing worth noting on Ime Udoka: when he was an assistant coach w/BKN, he wasn’t shy about coaching Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with an edge/challenging them, as SNY reported. Udoka is suspended for the season by BOS, reportedly for inappropriate conduct with female staffer – 2:01 PM
One thing worth noting on Ime Udoka: when he was an assistant coach w/BKN, he wasn’t shy about coaching Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with an edge/challenging them, as SNY reported. Udoka is suspended for the season by BOS, reportedly for inappropriate conduct with female staffer – 2:01 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash part ways amid uninspired start, Kyrie Irving controversy @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 1:35 PM
Story: Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash part ways amid uninspired start, Kyrie Irving controversy @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 1:35 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Getting @Nick Friedell in studio next on @BartAndHahn to discuss #Nets, Nash and Kyrie. @ESPNNY98_7FM @ESPNRadio
Watch on the ESPN app or listen here: v7player.wostreaming.net/9456 – 1:26 PM
Getting @Nick Friedell in studio next on @BartAndHahn to discuss #Nets, Nash and Kyrie. @ESPNNY98_7FM @ESPNRadio
Watch on the ESPN app or listen here: v7player.wostreaming.net/9456 – 1:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact — This is what Kyrie and KD said in 2020 after Steve Nash was named head coach.
Kyrie: “I don’t really see us having a head coach… KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
KD: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day.” pic.twitter.com/OhVElKsE1h – 1:24 PM
Fun fact — This is what Kyrie and KD said in 2020 after Steve Nash was named head coach.
Kyrie: “I don’t really see us having a head coach… KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
KD: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day.” pic.twitter.com/OhVElKsE1h – 1:24 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets fire Steve Nash amid Kyrie Irving controversy nypost.com/2022/11/01/net… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:20 PM
#Nets fire Steve Nash amid Kyrie Irving controversy nypost.com/2022/11/01/net… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:20 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
As long as the Nets are making moves, maybe it’s time to part ways with the expiring contract that they will never extend. Talked to a few execs around the league who would not touch Kyrie. I can think of one who might take the chance – if not, pull the bandaid off. – 1:14 PM
As long as the Nets are making moves, maybe it’s time to part ways with the expiring contract that they will never extend. Talked to a few execs around the league who would not touch Kyrie. I can think of one who might take the chance – if not, pull the bandaid off. – 1:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie Irving career:
— 12 seasons
— 9 different head coaches
@PointsBetUSA pic.twitter.com/QOLpCP5kzn – 1:13 PM
Kyrie Irving career:
— 12 seasons
— 9 different head coaches
@PointsBetUSA pic.twitter.com/QOLpCP5kzn – 1:13 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A month after Nash was hired, Kyrie Irving proclaimed: “I don’t really see us having a head coach. You know what I mean? KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
Durant then added: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day. It’s a collaborative effort, I think, on our part.” – 1:09 PM
A month after Nash was hired, Kyrie Irving proclaimed: “I don’t really see us having a head coach. You know what I mean? KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
Durant then added: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day. It’s a collaborative effort, I think, on our part.” – 1:09 PM
Tom Lorenzo @TomLorenzo
Reading into the situation for the “but after a win” crowd…the “mutual” agreement to “part ways” is important. Don’t think Nash wanted to be here. The summer strife, the Kyrie stuff, the awful start…best take a page out of J Kidd’s book and find a fresh start elsewhere. – 1:07 PM
Reading into the situation for the “but after a win” crowd…the “mutual” agreement to “part ways” is important. Don’t think Nash wanted to be here. The summer strife, the Kyrie stuff, the awful start…best take a page out of J Kidd’s book and find a fresh start elsewhere. – 1:07 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kenny Atkinson gone.
Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen and James Harden and first-round draft picks all gone.
Steve Nash gone.
Kyrie Irving … still there. – 12:57 PM
Kenny Atkinson gone.
Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen and James Harden and first-round draft picks all gone.
Steve Nash gone.
Kyrie Irving … still there. – 12:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets under Steve Nash:
— 94-67 record
— Won 1 playoff round
— KD/Kyrie played only 64 games together
— KD/Kyrie/Harden played only 16 games together pic.twitter.com/DMYiByvmws – 12:57 PM
Nets under Steve Nash:
— 94-67 record
— Won 1 playoff round
— KD/Kyrie played only 64 games together
— KD/Kyrie/Harden played only 16 games together pic.twitter.com/DMYiByvmws – 12:57 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
On the Kyrie Irving front, our @Eric Koreen does a wonderful job detailing why the Nets star needs to be held accountable for promoting anti-Semitism
“Let’s be real: He isn’t that far away from saying Hitler had some good ideas”
More here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 12:14 PM
On the Kyrie Irving front, our @Eric Koreen does a wonderful job detailing why the Nets star needs to be held accountable for promoting anti-Semitism
“Let’s be real: He isn’t that far away from saying Hitler had some good ideas”
More here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 12:14 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Here are some questions for Kyrie he might want to use his free speech and leadership to answer.
1) Has he sought the counsel of anyone to help him understand why his actions are hurtful?
2) If there are more important issues we could be discussing, why did he raise that one? – 11:35 AM
Here are some questions for Kyrie he might want to use his free speech and leadership to answer.
1) Has he sought the counsel of anyone to help him understand why his actions are hurtful?
2) If there are more important issues we could be discussing, why did he raise that one? – 11:35 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
On Saturday, in less than six minutes, Kyrie Irving contradicted himself repeatedly.
On Monday, he hid from the media and the controversy he created.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/calling-out-… – 11:18 AM
On Saturday, in less than six minutes, Kyrie Irving contradicted himself repeatedly.
On Monday, he hid from the media and the controversy he created.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/calling-out-… – 11:18 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Rabbi connected to Kyrie Irving’s old school condemns anti-Semitism, says athletes have a ‘greater responsibility’ to speak out nj.com/nets/2022/11/r…
@tps_hsbb – 11:03 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Rabbi connected to Kyrie Irving’s old school condemns anti-Semitism, says athletes have a ‘greater responsibility’ to speak out nj.com/nets/2022/11/r…
@tps_hsbb – 11:03 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Nets, the NBA, the NBPA, Nike — they’ve got to have something other than toothless statements to combat the anti-Semitism Kyrie Irving is promoting.
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 10:28 AM
The Nets, the NBA, the NBPA, Nike — they’ve got to have something other than toothless statements to combat the anti-Semitism Kyrie Irving is promoting.
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 10:28 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Good column by @Eric Koreen. It can’t be okay in the context of the NBA workplace for Kyrie Irving to post links to material that quotes Adolf Hitler about Jews, or Alex Jones about anything. It just can’t: theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 9:58 AM
Good column by @Eric Koreen. It can’t be okay in the context of the NBA workplace for Kyrie Irving to post links to material that quotes Adolf Hitler about Jews, or Alex Jones about anything. It just can’t: theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 9:58 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving greeted with fans wearing ‘Fight antisemitism’ T-shirts, strong criticism at Nets game nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 9:12 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving greeted with fans wearing ‘Fight antisemitism’ T-shirts, strong criticism at Nets game nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 9:12 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Here’s 20 minutes on what the Nets do with Kyrie, and more importantly how we got here, friends we’ve lost because of it, and how incredibly sad and scared it all makes me. youtu.be/AiPLhY5Rk1s – 8:59 AM
Here’s 20 minutes on what the Nets do with Kyrie, and more importantly how we got here, friends we’ve lost because of it, and how incredibly sad and scared it all makes me. youtu.be/AiPLhY5Rk1s – 8:59 AM
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Ben Golliver: Kyrie Irving finishes w/ 4 points (2-12 shooting) in loss to Bulls. – His lowest point total in 111 games w/ Nets – He’s scored fewer than 4 points just 5 times in 619-game career – Sean Marks: Irving won’t speak to media until he “simmers down” following antisemitism controversy pic.twitter.com/xeSBEyspCv -via Twitter @BenGolliver / November 2, 2022
“I think he should have been suspended him,” Barkley said. “I think Adam [Silver] should have suspended him. First of all, Adam is Jewish — you can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion. You gonna insult me, you have the right, but I have the right to say, ‘You can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion.’ I think the NBA, they made a mistake. We’ve suspended people and fined people who have made homophobic slurs. And that was the right thing to do. If you insult the black community, you should be suspended or fined heavily.” -via Ryan Glasspiegel @ New York Post / November 2, 2022
Inside the NBA‘s Shaquille O’Neal, who was an early Twitter adopter and currently has 27 million Instagram followers said, “You have to be aware of what you’re doing…Some people are conscious and some people are not. I can tell that he is not conscious. When you’re as great at basketball as he is, people listen to you. “It hurts me that we have to sit up here and talk about stuff that divides us. We have to sit up here and answer for what this idiot has done. I stand for equality of all people.” -via Deadline / November 2, 2022