Kyrie Irving to return soon?

Ian Begley: The meeting between Kyrie Irving, Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai yesterday was ‘very positive’, two people briefed on it told SNY. Irving’s suspension is for at least 1 more game, but the meeting between Irving & the Tsais is another element …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard
I stopped in the mall yesterday and they marked down all of Kyrie Irving’s kicks. Smh. pic.twitter.com/36W54WImmn1:01 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets owner Tsai met with Kyrie Irving, return likely next week nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/11/net…12:58 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving’s ‘spirits are high, he’s just trying to figure everything out.’ No update on when he’ll return from suspension. nj.com/nets/2022/11/k…12:45 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Joe Tsai met with Kyrie Irving and came to a similar conclusion as Adam Silver about Irving. pic.twitter.com/JeKgBDNjFr12:34 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
If the NBA commissioner and the Nets owner both say Kyrie isn’t antisemitic, and he was suspended because he didn’t say he wasn’t, seems it’s probably about time to end the suspension. – 12:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
The meeting between Kyrie Irving, Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai yesterday was ‘very positive’, two people briefed on it told SNY. Irving’s suspension is for at least 1 more game, but the meeting between Irving & the Tsais is another element that suggests Irving will be back soon. – 12:32 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kyrie Irving! Bradley Beal! Every week the Lakers leak their interest in some new famous person who won’t fix their problems.
On their devotion to an antiquated model. The Lakers are so obsessed with superteams that they refuse to build a coherent one.
cbssports.com/nba/news/the-l…12:23 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
So…did Kyrie meet with the ADL or any leaders in the Jewish faith? The steps Kyrie was supposed to take to learn and grow are seemingly being ignored.
Just saying that Kyrie met with leaders of the organizations who profit when he plays does not signify follow through. – 12:21 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Doris Burke + I on the surging Nuggets, Jazz, + Suns, plus what’s going on in Minnesota? Plus: What are the Lakers trade options in light of recent reports, LeBron’s comments on Kyrie, more:
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Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Updates on the Kyrie situation, from Nets owner @Joe Tsai: pic.twitter.com/H8wMGWLTDR12:18 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Joe Tsai announces he and Clara Tsai met with Kyrie Irving and his family Thursday, that they do not believe Irving has any beliefs of hate toward Jewish people or any group, and that the Nets, Irving, NBA, NBPA will facilitate “process of forgiveness, healing and education.” – 12:16 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nic Claxton said He’s talked to Kyrie and ‘his spirits are high’ pic.twitter.com/NYmhJVhhWk12:07 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Suspended guard Kyrie Irving has met with the Brooklyn Nets, NBA and NBPA “on several occasions” in recent days and the union “(looks) forward very soon to a resolution of all matters satisfactory to all parties,” @TheNBPA tells players in an email obtained by ESPN. – 11:59 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Royce O’Neale said he’s hopeful Kyrie Irving returns during the Nets’ West Coast road trip. Irving’s suspension ends at the earliest for Sunday’s game against the Lakers. O’Neale said he’s spoken to Kyrie and that Kyrie is in good spirits. – 11:55 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Are the Nets expecting Kyrie back on this trip?
“Hopefully,” Royce O’Neale said. O’Neale said he’s been in regular communication with Kyrie and he’s been in good spirits. – 11:54 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Royce O’Neale said he’s been talking with Kyrie Irving and echoed that Kyrie “is in good spirits.”
Said Kyrie has been communicating with teammates through the suspension. – 11:53 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Kyrie-less Nets at practice before they head out on a West Coast swing starting with a back to back with the Clippers and Lakers this weekend pic.twitter.com/wXAlb0H3Km11:41 AM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss the impact of LeBron’s groin injury for the Lakers. Plus, where LeBron has a point, and where he also misses the point, while Tweeting support for Kyrie. #FirstListen @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb…11:28 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James Tweets Kyrie Irving apologized, ‘he should be able to play’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/11/leb…11:26 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
ICYMI, Adam Silver: ‘No doubt’ that Kyrie Irving is not anti-Semitic #nets nypost.com/2022/11/10/ada… via @nypostsports teammate @NHLBlinn8:39 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
#NBA commissioner Adam Silver telling NY Times that Kyrie Irving is not a hater or anti-Semitic is a game-changer in terms of Irving’s return, which is due Sunday in L.A. against the Lakers. Silver also said conditions for Irving’s return “should not be imposed upon him.” – 5:57 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Relationship between Nike and Kyrie Irving likely over sportando.basketball/en/nike-kyrie-…4:36 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Adam Silver: Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic sportando.basketball/en/adam-silver…3:58 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Phil Knight says Kyrie Irving’s relationship with Nike likely over nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/10/phi…10:05 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The day in Kyrie: Silver, LeBron, Nike all speak out. apnews.com/article/brookl…9:21 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
In an interview with the New York Times, NBA commish Adam Silver, while saying he doesn’t believe Kyrie Irving is anti-Semitic, said he watched the Amazon film and came away with this conclusion: pic.twitter.com/m2tFnSkEvP8:53 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Adam Silver says the Nets will decide when Kyrie Irving can return to the team “in consultation with the league.”
Article adds it is unclear if Kyrie will meet the team’s conditions. nytimes.com/2022/11/10/spo…8:19 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Here is Adam Silver refusing to say much substantial about his meeting with Kyrie. Lots of treading lightly. nytimes.com/2022/11/10/spo…8:13 PM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
NEW: In sit down, Adam Silver discusses Kyrie Irving. Says Irving isn’t antisemitic and that the criticism for the league’s delay in disciplining him “may be fair.” Also says, the Nets and league are working w/ Irving on “what remediation is appropriate.” nytimes.com/2022/11/10/spo…7:38 PM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
Adam Silver addressing a conference in Washington today, says following meeting with Kyrie Irving, that he has “no doubt that [Irving] is not antisemitic.” – 4:32 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown took a shot at Nike’s ethics Thursday in response to Nike founder Phil Knight’s comments on Kyrie Irving masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…4:26 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
Since LeBron is commenting on the Kyrie saga… houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/maybe-the-pe…3:05 PM
Israel Gutierrez @IzGutierrez
apple.co/3UoC7Cr
There is zero Kyrie debate here. – 2:15 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
💭 I told you guys that I don’t believe in sharing hurtful information. And I’ll continue to be that way but Kyrie apologized and he should be able to play. That’s what I think. It’s that simple. Help him learn- but he should be playing. What he’s asked to do to get back on – 1:59 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Frank Drucker has learned, that immediately after deboning carcass of Knix by 27, Nets—in example of team unity—awarded Kyrie Irving the game matzoh ball. – 1:56 PM

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Nets believe Ime Udoka’s misconduct should not end career?

From Marks to ownership, where Joe and Clara Tsai are heavily involved in Nets decision-making, Brooklyn purportedly believes in Udoka’s character despite his issues in Boston. It believes his season-long suspension in Boston may have fit the …

From Marks to ownership, where Joe and Clara Tsai are heavily involved in Nets decision-making, Brooklyn purportedly believes in Udoka’s character despite his issues in Boston. It believes his season-long suspension in Boston may have fit the wrongdoing for the Celtics, but it believes misconduct with a junior employee should not end a person’s career.

Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Nets management had already determined Steve Nash’s fate prior to Monday night’s game, sources tell @Jake Fischer.
Now, the imminent hiring of Ime Udoka may amount to Brooklyn’s final attempt at winning in its current iteration.
➡️ https://t.co/gtVwqKZVGc pic.twitter.com/NEyUJJqVfQ8:18 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
For Brooklyn to hire Ime Udoka, so swiftly, the Nets have signaled the final chapter of this Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era. Details on Sean Marks’ last-ditch effort to build a title contender @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/inside-the-net…7:45 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
What Would Ime Udoka to Brooklyn Mean For the Celtics? | A List Podcast w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely, @Gary Washburn & @KwaniALunis | Powered by @betonline_ag & @indeed twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…6:30 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣 New @HardwoodKnocks
📋 The Nets Keep Nets-ing
🎙 @gt_hughes
🎙 @Dan Favale
🔘 Steve Nash/The future in Brooklyn (3:57)
🔘 Reaction to Ime Udoka news (17:01)
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Jay King @ByJayKing
“I think it left a lot of people just like, ‘What the hell is going on here?’”
Marcus Smart spoke to our @Jason Lloyd about what Smart called a “confusing” Ime Udoka situation.
Here’s the story: theathletic.com/3756245/2022/1…3:11 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka roundtable: Why would Nets hire the suspended Celtics coach?
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3753794/2022/1…2:33 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
This quote from Marcus Smart to @Adam Himmelsbach on Ime Udoka: “His name got slandered and slaughtered and it was ‘He’ll probably never coach again.’ And a couple of months later, now he’s possibly going to be the coach of one of our biggest rivals?” – 2:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Some thoughts on the eye-opening quotes from Marcus Smart to @Adam Himmelsbach about Ime Udoka’s imminent exit to the Nets masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…2:16 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Talked to @emacSNY last night about how and why Ime Udoka could turn the season around in BKN, the questions BKN will need to answer if/when they finalize the Udoka & BKN’s cursory trade talks before the Nash decision: pic.twitter.com/sKB6omAgft1:17 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Brooklyn Nets could reach a formal agreement with Ime Udoka as early as today per @Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Ime Udoka could be on the Nets bench as soon as this road trip this weekend.” – 12:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
New roundtable on Ime Udoka on the verge of becoming the Nets head coach with @Alex Schiffer @Jay King theathletic.com/3753794/2022/1…12:19 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Random question that popped into my head. If Brooklyn does hire Ime Udoka, will the Celtics do a “Thank You, Ime.” video when the Nets play in Boston? Or just acknowledge a previously suspended coach who took them to the Finals during his one season in any tangible way? AK – 12:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story from yesterday’s craziness is up. The Nets know their contention window is rapidly closing. It’s why Steve Nash is gone, Ime Udoka is reportedly in, optics aside. On a wild three years and the attempt to capitalize despite more of it in year four : theathletic.com/3754437/2022/1…10:58 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
What would Ime Udoka be stepping into with the Nets?
Source: “The basketball part is tough enough. When you add the Kyrie drama — and there always seems to be one with him — how do you ever get to the point where you can just focus on the game?”
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ10:17 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets fire head coach Steve Nash, Ime Udoka will reportedly replace him nj.com/nets/2022/11/n…9:49 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Another day, another scandal for the Nets, from Kyrie Irving’s tweet to his defiant objection to accountability, to seemingly Ime Udoka’s impending arrival. This, too, will quiet down at some point. But the storm will not pass.
theathletic.com/3753764/2022/1…9:12 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
On Ime Udoka reportedly leaving the Celtics to become the Nets coach, as one franchise passes its scandal on to another team already rife with them.
Can Udoka be Brooklyn’s savior? He’ll have to face his own music before he can make his team do the same. theathletic.com/3752912/2022/1…9:00 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Celtics vs Cavaliers Breakdown and Nets Hire Ime Udoka audioboom.com/posts/8186501-… via @Audioboom3:33 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks denied that Brooklyn has agreed to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach.
But the GM did speak about the team’s sense of urgency and a thorough process to identify the right person for the job. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-sean…1:03 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
On Ime Udoka reportedly leaving the Celtics to become the Nets coach, as one franchise passes its scandal on to another team already rife with them.
Can Udoka be Brooklyn’s savior? He’ll have to face his own music before he can make his team do the same. theathletic.com/3752912/2022/1…11:59 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Mañana hablamos de @BrooklyNets, el despido de @Steve Nash y su futuro con Ime Udoka. Hablamos del resto de la Gran Manzana con @New York Knicks y cómo @Los Angeles Clippers toma las cosas DES-PA-CI-TO, en las plataformas de @RitmoNBA a las 6AM CDMX/8AM ESTE/09:00 BsAs/14:00 Madrid y Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/ifkpf10BRB11:13 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/3i6IVKEHBq11:10 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Hiring Ime Udoka could turn into another #Nets landmine nypost.com/2022/11/01/hir… via @nypostsports10:23 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The Celtics appear more than ready to let Ime Udoka walk. boston.com/sports/boston-…9:47 PM

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While Quin Snyder, the former Utah Jazz play-caller, had been widely mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Nash, there was no substantial contact about Snyder’s interest in the position, sources said. Marks wanted to hire Ime Udoka, in what may amount to Brooklyn’s final attempt at winning with Durant and Irving headlining this roster — and Marks orchestrating the franchise’s basketball operations. -via Yahoo! Sports / November 2, 2022
According to league sources, Udoka was suspended because of an improper relationship with a subordinate team employee. He was replaced by interim coach Joe Mazzulla. “His name got slandered and slaughtered and it was ‘He’ll probably never coach again,’ ” Marcus Smart said. “And a couple of months later, now he’s possibly going to be the coach of one of our biggest rivals? “It’s tough. It makes no sense. But we can’t control that. We have to control what we can, and I love the team here. I love the coaching staff. I love Joe.” -via Boston Globe / November 2, 2022

In late 2020, as coronavirus infections …

In late 2020, as coronavirus infections surged and cultural institutions shuttered, the fate of the long-delayed renovation of David Geffen Hall, the home of the New York Philharmonic, was uncertain. Then came a $50 million gift from Joseph Tsai, a Taiwanese-born billionaire co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, and his wife, Clara Wu Tsai, a philanthropist. The donation moved the project forward, accelerating construction so the hall could reopen in October, a year and a half ahead of schedule.

Ben Simmons walks red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai

As the Nets prepare for the upcoming season after suffering an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Celtics, Simmons was spotted walking the red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai for the premiere of the WNBA film Unfinished Business. Amid rumors of the Nets front office being livid at Simmons, Mrs. Wu Tsai, GM Sean Marks, and head coach Steve Nash posed with Simmons at a recent red carpet appearance. By the looks of it, Simmons and the Nets management wanted to demonstrate a sign of unity.

Ben Simmons walks red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai

As the Nets prepare for the upcoming season after suffering an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Celtics, Simmons was spotted walking the red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai for the premiere of the WNBA film Unfinished …

As the Nets prepare for the upcoming season after suffering an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Celtics, Simmons was spotted walking the red carpet with Nets co-owner Clara Wu Tsai for the premiere of the WNBA film Unfinished Business. Amid rumors of the Nets front office being livid at Simmons, Mrs. Wu Tsai, GM Sean Marks, and head coach Steve Nash posed with Simmons at a recent red carpet appearance. By the looks of it, Simmons and the Nets management wanted to demonstrate a sign of unity.

Source: Arjun Julka @ The Sports Rush

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The Social Justice Fund for Brooklyn, …

With Kyrie Irving on the verge of …

With Kyrie Irving on the verge of making his 2021-22 season debut, Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty owners Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai are looking forward to the star point guard joining the team on the court. “I’m glad that we were able to reach a decision together,” Wu Tsai told ESPN about Irving returning as a part-time player; New York City’s vaccine mandate precludes him from playing in home games. “I’m excited to see him bring his artistry back to the court.”