Nick Friedell: Nash says nobody in the organization has had any communication with Kyrie about getting the vaccination. He’s made his stance clear and the Nets aren’t pushing him on it.
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Dave Early @DavidEarly
“He’s just doing some light shooting, … physical therapy, just making sure he gets that back 100 percent, just that little flare up….shooting and his kind of reconditioning stuff that he’s able to do while that thing settles down.”
-Steve Nash on Ben Simmons back flare up pic.twitter.com/tpaKLNReow – 6:12 PM
“He’s just doing some light shooting, … physical therapy, just making sure he gets that back 100 percent, just that little flare up….shooting and his kind of reconditioning stuff that he’s able to do while that thing settles down.”
-Steve Nash on Ben Simmons back flare up pic.twitter.com/tpaKLNReow – 6:12 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash gives an update on Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, and Ben Simmons. Sounds like KD is looking at Thursday or Sunday, nothing imminent on the other two.
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/uUhrmSouBt – 6:06 PM
Steve Nash gives an update on Joe Harris, Kevin Durant, and Ben Simmons. Sounds like KD is looking at Thursday or Sunday, nothing imminent on the other two.
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/uUhrmSouBt – 6:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Ben is still working through a number of things and reconditioning and so he’s not gonna play this week but we’ll keep working on his timeline and hopefully he can progress as well.”
-Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return to play – 6:04 PM
“Ben is still working through a number of things and reconditioning and so he’s not gonna play this week but we’ll keep working on his timeline and hopefully he can progress as well.”
-Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return to play – 6:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash expects a similar workload for Goran Dragic tonight. He played 14 minutes and some change on Saturday. – 6:02 PM
Steve Nash expects a similar workload for Goran Dragic tonight. He played 14 minutes and some change on Saturday. – 6:02 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Steve Nash saying he doesn’t expect Ben Simmons to practice this week. So seems to answer the question of whether he could play in Philadelphia on the 10th. – 5:58 PM
Steve Nash saying he doesn’t expect Ben Simmons to practice this week. So seems to answer the question of whether he could play in Philadelphia on the 10th. – 5:58 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says nobody in the organization has had any communication with Kyrie about getting the vaccination. He’s made his stance clear and the Nets aren’t pushing him on it. – 5:58 PM
Nash says nobody in the organization has had any communication with Kyrie about getting the vaccination. He’s made his stance clear and the Nets aren’t pushing him on it. – 5:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked if he’s re-engaged talks with Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, Steve Nash says “No.” – 5:56 PM
Asked if he’s re-engaged talks with Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, Steve Nash says “No.” – 5:56 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie Irving about him getting vaccinated. – 5:56 PM
Steve Nash says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie Irving about him getting vaccinated. – 5:56 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nash says Ben Simmons won’t practice this week. Asked if Simmons would be on schedule to debut by the middle of next month (#Nets have a three-game trip ending 3/10 at the #Sixers) Nash answers “I haven’t done the math, so I don’t know.” #NBA – 5:56 PM
Nash says Ben Simmons won’t practice this week. Asked if Simmons would be on schedule to debut by the middle of next month (#Nets have a three-game trip ending 3/10 at the #Sixers) Nash answers “I haven’t done the math, so I don’t know.” #NBA – 5:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash said the Nets are waiting to see how Joe Harris responds to see if he needs another operation. – 5:55 PM
Nash said the Nets are waiting to see how Joe Harris responds to see if he needs another operation. – 5:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on whether Joe Harris will need a second surgery on his ankle: “We’re waiting to see how he responds, so there’s no decisions made either way.” – 5:54 PM
Steve Nash on whether Joe Harris will need a second surgery on his ankle: “We’re waiting to see how he responds, so there’s no decisions made either way.” – 5:54 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says he doesn’t believe Simmons will practice this week. Says the Nets are waiting for his back soreness to calm down. As of now Simmons is doing some “Light shooting and physical therapy,” as they wait for his back to feel better. – 5:53 PM
Nash says he doesn’t believe Simmons will practice this week. Says the Nets are waiting for his back soreness to calm down. As of now Simmons is doing some “Light shooting and physical therapy,” as they wait for his back to feel better. – 5:53 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
No Kevin Durant for the Nets here tomorrow, could return from knee injury later this week, Steve Nash reports – 5:53 PM
No Kevin Durant for the Nets here tomorrow, could return from knee injury later this week, Steve Nash reports – 5:53 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says Ben Simmons isn’t going to practice this week. When asked if Simmons will play by the middle of next month (Nets @ Philly on 3/10), Nash says “I haven’t done the math, so I don’t know.” #Nets – 5:53 PM
Steve Nash says Ben Simmons isn’t going to practice this week. When asked if Simmons will play by the middle of next month (Nets @ Philly on 3/10), Nash says “I haven’t done the math, so I don’t know.” #Nets – 5:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says Ben Simmons won’t play this week. Adds that he’s just doing some light shooting and physical therapy to make sure he gets that back soreness 100% from the little flare up. – 5:52 PM
Steve Nash says Ben Simmons won’t play this week. Adds that he’s just doing some light shooting and physical therapy to make sure he gets that back soreness 100% from the little flare up. – 5:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash said Ben Simmons is some light shooting and some physical therapy on his back for now. Nash doesn’t expect him to practice this week. – 5:52 PM
Nash said Ben Simmons is some light shooting and some physical therapy on his back for now. Nash doesn’t expect him to practice this week. – 5:52 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash hopeful Kevin Durant could play Thursday vs the #Heat or maybe Saturday. #Nets – 5:52 PM
Steve Nash hopeful Kevin Durant could play Thursday vs the #Heat or maybe Saturday. #Nets – 5:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant won’t play in either of the back-to-back games against the Raptors but is hopeful he’ll play either Thursday against the Miami Heat or Sunday in Boston against the Celtics. #Nets – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant won’t play in either of the back-to-back games against the Raptors but is hopeful he’ll play either Thursday against the Miami Heat or Sunday in Boston against the Celtics. #Nets – 5:51 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says KD is out vs. Toronto on Tuesday as well. He’s hopeful he will he back either Thursday vs. Heat or Sunday vs. Celtics. – 5:51 PM
Nash says KD is out vs. Toronto on Tuesday as well. He’s hopeful he will he back either Thursday vs. Heat or Sunday vs. Celtics. – 5:51 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Steve Nash is hopeful that Kevin Durant will return later this week but confirms he won’t play in the home-and-home vs the Raptors tonight or tomorrow. – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash is hopeful that Kevin Durant will return later this week but confirms he won’t play in the home-and-home vs the Raptors tonight or tomorrow. – 5:51 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says they’re hopeful KD can play this week. Says it won’t be either game vs. Toronto. Maybe Thursday or Sunday. – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says they’re hopeful KD can play this week. Says it won’t be either game vs. Toronto. Maybe Thursday or Sunday. – 5:51 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nash on KD: “We’re hopeful that he can play this week. He wont play tonight or tomorrow” #Nets – 5:51 PM
Nash on KD: “We’re hopeful that he can play this week. He wont play tonight or tomorrow” #Nets – 5:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash says Joe Harris “is working away at it” and seeing if he can progress. Rules out Kevin Durant for tomorrow’s game in Toronto but is “hopeful” he can play Thursday or Sunday. Said Ben Simmons is still reconditioning. – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says Joe Harris “is working away at it” and seeing if he can progress. Rules out Kevin Durant for tomorrow’s game in Toronto but is “hopeful” he can play Thursday or Sunday. Said Ben Simmons is still reconditioning. – 5:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says Joe Harris is progressing in his ankle surgery rehab: “Joe is working away at it. There’s no real update but he’s still fighting the good fight and seeing if he can progress.” – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says Joe Harris is progressing in his ankle surgery rehab: “Joe is working away at it. There’s no real update but he’s still fighting the good fight and seeing if he can progress.” – 5:51 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
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youtu.be/QZ_az46Eu20 – 3:46 PM
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk about my epic sunburn, then we get into Ben Simmons’ back issues, MPJ coming back in March, Draymond and PG getting better, Kyrie and mandates lifting and more. Watch, like and subscribe below. 20K soon!
youtu.be/QZ_az46Eu20 – 3:46 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Eric Adams ‘would do anything’ for a #Nets #NBA title — except give Kyrie Irving special treatment @NYCMayor nypost.com/2022/02/28/eri… via @nypostsports – 1:36 PM
Eric Adams ‘would do anything’ for a #Nets #NBA title — except give Kyrie Irving special treatment @NYCMayor nypost.com/2022/02/28/eri… via @nypostsports – 1:36 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
New York’s mayor’s plan to lift vaccine mandate will not let Kyrie Irving play home games, yet nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/28/new… – 1:01 PM
New York’s mayor’s plan to lift vaccine mandate will not let Kyrie Irving play home games, yet nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/28/new… – 1:01 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
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Who are the top clutch players? I asked 21 NBA executives for their answers. Find out where they ranked DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler and more
👉🏼 https://t.co/MdR5IBSbvb pic.twitter.com/eHSWMN3LRo – 12:26 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Still a full week until the so-called mandate would be lifted. From political side, optics seemingly play a huge role in all this… but think ultimately Kyrie ends up playing F/T.
Adams has changed his tone a ton in the past month and the Nets aren’t going to stop fighting this. – 11:47 AM
Still a full week until the so-called mandate would be lifted. From political side, optics seemingly play a huge role in all this… but think ultimately Kyrie ends up playing F/T.
Adams has changed his tone a ton in the past month and the Nets aren’t going to stop fighting this. – 11:47 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD already ruled out tonight. Nash already said it was ‘likely’ he wouldn’t play Tuesday in Toronto either. Seems like Thursday vs. Heat will be the day. Bruce Brown, with a smile, on how KD looks: “He doesn’t look hurt to me, I’m going to be honest. He looks good.” – 11:01 AM
KD already ruled out tonight. Nash already said it was ‘likely’ he wouldn’t play Tuesday in Toronto either. Seems like Thursday vs. Heat will be the day. Bruce Brown, with a smile, on how KD looks: “He doesn’t look hurt to me, I’m going to be honest. He looks good.” – 11:01 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Here is New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Kyrie Irving: “It would send the wrong message to have an exception for one player when we’re telling a countless number of NYC employees, ‘If you don’t follow the rules, you won’t be able to be employed.’” pic.twitter.com/W0ovlKgGzU – 10:49 AM
Here is New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Kyrie Irving: “It would send the wrong message to have an exception for one player when we’re telling a countless number of NYC employees, ‘If you don’t follow the rules, you won’t be able to be employed.’” pic.twitter.com/W0ovlKgGzU – 10:49 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving will soon be able to attend Brooklyn Nets games at Barclays Center, but cannot play in them nj.com/nets/2022/02/k… – 10:39 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving will soon be able to attend Brooklyn Nets games at Barclays Center, but cannot play in them nj.com/nets/2022/02/k… – 10:39 AM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Kyrie Irving is not expected to be cleared for home games by the planned changes to New York City’s vaccine mandate.
➡️ https://t.co/Rlw4EPZwIc pic.twitter.com/aw1ItnrH8M – 8:18 PM
Kyrie Irving is not expected to be cleared for home games by the planned changes to New York City’s vaccine mandate.
➡️ https://t.co/Rlw4EPZwIc pic.twitter.com/aw1ItnrH8M – 8:18 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving one step closer to Barclays Center return as NYC plans to lift vaccine mandate #nets nypost.com/2022/02/27/kyr… via @nypostsports – 7:02 PM
Kyrie Irving one step closer to Barclays Center return as NYC plans to lift vaccine mandate #nets nypost.com/2022/02/27/kyr… via @nypostsports – 7:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Even though mayor Adams is set to repeal the Key to NYC vaccine mandate, there’s another mandate keeping Kyrie Irving off the floor.
Meanwhile opposing unvaxxed players are free to play.
It doesn’t make sense, which is why the Nets should pay the fine.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:41 PM
Even though mayor Adams is set to repeal the Key to NYC vaccine mandate, there’s another mandate keeping Kyrie Irving off the floor.
Meanwhile opposing unvaxxed players are free to play.
It doesn’t make sense, which is why the Nets should pay the fine.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
So, City Hall said the private business vaccine mandate is still in effect. Thus, Irving still can’t play unless he gets vaccinated but he can go and watch the #Nets as a fan. #NBA – 6:27 PM
So, City Hall said the private business vaccine mandate is still in effect. Thus, Irving still can’t play unless he gets vaccinated but he can go and watch the #Nets as a fan. #NBA – 6:27 PM
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New York Mayor Eric Adams said Monday that he wants to see Kyrie Irving playing home games at Barclays Center but making an exception for the Brooklyn Nets’ unvaccinated star guard “would send the wrong message” to the rest of the city. Adams made his comments to CNBC and added that he has spoken with Nets owner Joseph Tsai about the issue. -via ESPN / February 28, 2022
“Listen, I want Kyrie on the court. I would do anything to get that ring. So badly, I want it. But there’s so much at stake here. And I spoke with the owner of the team. We want to find a way to get Kyrie on the court, but this is a bigger issue,” Adams said in the interview with CNBC. “I can’t have my city closed down again. It would send the wrong message just to have an exception for one player when we’re telling countless number of New York City employees ‘If you don’t follow the rules, you won’t be able to be employed.'” -via ESPN / February 28, 2022
The Daily News obtained a memo sent to NBA teams ahead of the start of the season. The spirit of that memo? NBA teams do not have the option to pay to break the law. “Pursuant to the local orders set forth above, if a player is on an impacted team, unvaccinated, and does not have an approved bona fide medical or religious exemption (the determination of which will be made by the league office), he will not be allowed to enter their home arenas or practice facilities in these jurisdictions or participate in any games, practices, or other team activities conducted there,” the memo read. Kyrie Irving is allowed to practice at the Nets’ Training Facility in Industry City because New York City deemed the building a private office space, subject to vaccine requirements set by ownership, not The City. -via New York Daily News / February 28, 2022