Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is nearing a return to the floor, but won’t be in the lineup on Thursday night in Portland.
ESPN basketball insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Irving is “nearing completion on the process needed for a return to play and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets.”
NBPA executive director Tamika Tremaglio stated Kyrie “rejects antisemitism in any form, and he’s dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding.”
NBPA's Tamika Tremaglio to ESPN: "He has been grappling with the full weight of the impact of his voice and actions, particularly in the Jewish community. Kyrie rejects antisemitism in any form, and he’s dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding." https://t.co/2JuDJvgCcy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2022
Basketball writer Sam Amick of The Athletic talked about the possible return on his podcast, The Glue Guys. “It does feel he will likely be back sooner rather than later. I do not anticipate him playing in Portland on Thursday night. I believe the next game is at home against Memphis. It feels like that could be a possibility. Especially, you know, having a home game and before they hit the road again.”
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