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Jaylen Brown on Kyrie Irving’s tweet: ‘I don’t think he meant any harm by posting it’

Jared Weiss: Asked Jaylen Brown if the Nets’ process with Kyrie Irving is fair: “I think you are asking for a need to satisfy the common public & I’m not sure if that is something that Kyrie is looking to do. I don’t think he meant any harm by …

Jared Weiss: Asked Jaylen Brown if the Nets’ process with Kyrie Irving is fair: “I think you are asking for a need to satisfy the common public & I’m not sure if that is something that Kyrie is looking to do. I don’t think he meant any harm by posting it. But the comment that Joe Tsai made which I feel like bothered a lot of people was like, ‘He has more work to do.’ Like, what does that mean? Our society has more work to do, including Joe Tsai. So I’m curious to know what that is, what that means, and everybody is tuned in.”

Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Asked Jaylen Brown if the Nets’ process with Kyrie Irving is fair: “I think you are asking for a need to satisfy the common public & I’m not sure if that is something that Kyrie is looking to do. I don’t think he meant any harm by posting it.” [1/2] – 11:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown: “I don’t think (Irving) meant any harm by posting it.”
Says Tsai and Silver both affirmed Irving isn’t antisemitic, and that he’s apologized.
“He has more work to do? What does that mean? … I’m curious.” – 10:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown was alarmed #nets owner Joe Tsai didn’t say they’re working toward getting Kyrie Irving back on the court, but that he has more work to do. Brown said Tsai, Nike and business owners have more work to do, and that he’s trying to protect Irving’s legal rights as VP. – 10:44 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown on changing the momentum tonight:
Once we got the crowd in the game, we started guarding our yard a little better – 10:41 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jaylen Brown: “Tonight was a resilient win, a tough game to win.”
Said the Celtics got “a great performance from our point guard, Marcus Smart.” said the game wasn’t pretty but they found a way to win. – 10:41 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown said he had a knee contusion in the game before last and then the game before that he had a slight right ankle sprain, so that’s why he sat out the second night of a back-to-back. – 10:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown on missing the game the other day:
Had a little knee contusion…they advised me to sit out during a back to back – 10:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Nets:
Status Report for tomorrow’s game at SAC:
PROBABLE: Claxton (left eye contusion) and Curry (left ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: Simmons (left knee soreness) and Watanabe (lower back contusion)
OUT: Irving (team suspension), Warren (left foot), Williams (G League) – 10:18 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets say Kyrie Irving still out Tuesday; Grizzlies Jackson expected to play vs. Pelicans nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/14/net… – 10:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
26 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
11-21 FG
Career highs in PPG and RPG this season. pic.twitter.com/B0u0YvbbcS – 9:57 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings & Nets on Tuesday on TNT: Brooklyn will be without Kyrie Irving (suspension) & TJ Warren (foot). Ben Simmons (left knee) & Yuta Watanabe (back) questionable. Seth Curry (ankle) & Nic Claxton (eye) probable.
TNT crew: Brian Anderson, Stan Van Gundy & Jared Greenberg – 8:51 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown has 18 points, but this hasn’t been a great game for him. OKC is going at him defensive. It’s either directly, like with SGA a few times or off-ball by back cutting him over and over. – 8:46 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Celtics defense has made so many mistakes guarding OKC’s cuts out on the weak side, targeting Jaylen Brown several times when he had the low man position on the baseline. Poku is jumping over Grant for boards and OKC’s length driving the lane has been a problem. – 8:41 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kyrie Irving remains listed as out with his suspension for the Nets at Sacramento on Tuesday. Ben Simmons questionable with his left knee soreness. – 8:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Wow. That is a rough call on Jaylen Brown. – 8:19 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets say Kyrie Irving will remain out Tuesday at Sacramento for the seventh game of his team-issued suspension. Nic Claxton (left eye contusion) and Seth Curry (left ankle injury management) are probable to play and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable. – 8:11 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
So, this happened when I was on plane without wireless….Kyrie out for seventh straight tomorrow in Sacramento (suspension), Seth Curry probable, Nic probable, Ben questionable and Yuta (questionable) – 8:09 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets Status Report for tomorrow’s game at SAC:
PROBABLE: Claxton (left eye contusion) and Curry (left ankle – injury management)
QUESTIONABLE: Simmons (left knee soreness) and Watanabe (lower back contusion)
OUT: Irving (suspension), Warren (left foot), Williams (G League) – 8:08 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Status Report for tomorrow’s Nets game at SAC:
PROBABLE: Claxton (left eye contusion) and Curry (left ankle – injury management)
QUESTIONABLE: Simmons (left knee soreness) and Watanabe (lower back contusion)
OUT: Irving (team suspension), Warren (left foot), Williams (G League) – 8:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets status for tomorrow’s game against SAC
PROBABLE: Claxton (left eye contusion) and Curry (left ankle – injury management)
QUESTIONABLE: Simmons (left knee soreness) and Watanabe (lower back contusion)
OUT: Irving (team suspension), Warren (left foot), Williams (G League) – 8:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Brooklyn Nets have ruled Kyrie Irving out for tomorrow’s game at Sacramento. – 8:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Thunder starters:
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jalen Williams
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:15 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Jaylen Brown is loosening up for tonight’s game vs @Oklahoma City Thunder. pic.twitter.com/Qunz6Xy6qE – 6:31 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Despite “productive” meetings with Adam Silver and Joe Tsai last week, Kyrie Irving remained suspended for his 6th consecutive game Sunday.
And reports today say the NBPA could take action if Irving and the Nets don’t reach a resolution soon. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-nbpa… – 5:43 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @Cleveland Cavaliers Darius Garland became the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 50 points with 10 3P made in a game (age in years-days):
22-291 – Darius Garland (11/13/22)
22-311 – Kyrie Irving (1/2815)
22-342 – Saddiq Bey (3/17/22)
Much more here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 11:39 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Nets are 4-2 w/out Kyrie Irving since he was suspended. It’s not an aberration since he got to Brooklyn.
Nets are 60-51 with Irving (.541 win%)
Nets are 73-56 without Irving (.566 win%)
Nets had NBA’s worst defense with him this year, and have had NBA’s best defense without him – 10:57 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s arrival in Brooklyn came weeks after the Lakers traded for Anthony Davis. It also coincided with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers. All three teams went all in to win now. The Nets see the parallels. Story: theathletic.com/3882003/2022/1… – 10:54 AM

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Nick Friedell: Nets say Kyrie Irving (team suspension) will remain out Tuesday night vs. Kings. Seth Curry (ankle) and Nic Claxton (eye contusion) are probable. Ben Simmons (knee soreness) and Yuta Watanabe (lower back contusion) are questionable. -via Twitter @NickFriedell / November 14, 2022
Jason Anderson: Kyrie Irving out and Ben Simmons questionable for Nets vs. Kings on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/UJnNyujuIr -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / November 14, 2022
Kemba Walker said he helped Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown stick together amid constant trade rumors. The former Celtics guard discussed the situation with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on The Woj Pod (h/t Conor Roche of Boston.com): “I remember me telling those guys, because they’ve always seen the talks and everybody saying they can’t play with each other, I always told them just block that out. I always told them, this organization isn’t going nowhere without you two, literally. My main thing to those guys was that they have to love each other. Jayson and Jaylen, you two guys have to come together as much as you can and lead this team to the promised land. They can’t go anywhere without those two guys.” -via Bleacher Report / November 14, 2022

Joe Tsai on when Kyrie Irving will return: He still has work to do

Brian Lewis: Asked #Nets owner Joe Tsai if Kyrie Irving would be back on this road trip: “He still has work to do.” #NBA Source: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What’s the buzz on Twitter? Barbara Barker @ meanbarb Nets owner Joe Tsai just walked by at …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Nets owner Joe Tsai just walked by at Clippers game. When asked by @Brian Lewis if Kyrie Irving could be back on this road trip, Tsai said “he still has work to do.” – 5:42 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Asked #Nets owner Joe Tsai if Kyrie Irving would be back on this road trip: “He still has work to do.” #NBA – 5:35 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Asked around about whether or not the Nets can keep this up when Kyrie Irving returns to the rotation. Nic Claxton said Irving will “break the game wide-open.” Jacque Vaughn said the team will cross that bridge when Irving clears his suspension. More: trib.al/mF49AeY – 4:44 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kyrie won’t play tomorrow vs the Lakers which would be his 6th game out
Status Report for tomorrow’s game at L.A. Clippers:
Irving (team suspension) – OUT
Warren (left foot – injury recovery) – OUT
Watanabe (left ankle sprain) – OUT
Williams (G League – two-way) – OUT – 4:23 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie will not return for tomorrow’s game against Lakers. beyond that, he doesn’t know. pic.twitter.com/Gq1o4zr0Pp – 2:42 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kyrie Irving will not be available tomorrow against the Lakers, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says. Today’s game is the fifth game Kyrie has missed as part of his suspension. – 2:41 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kyrie Irving won’t be available to play in tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says there’s no clarity on timetables beyond that pic.twitter.com/4KfqrYaHf9 – 2:40 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn says that Kyrie Irving will not play in Los Angeles tomorrow. It will be his 6th missed game in a row – 2:40 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie, who is out vs Clippers, will NOT be available tomorrow either – 2:40 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving NOT playing tomorrow vs the #Lakers. #Nets #NBA – 2:40 PM
Austin Burton @Amaar_206
NBA League Pass Game of the Day: Nets at Clippers
No Kawhi, no Kyrie, but still a star-studded matchup featuring Paul George and Kevin Durant — who seems to have some extra bounce ever since Brooklyn’s new head coach Jacque Vaughn took over. pic.twitter.com/RPlUcpm1RJ – 2:31 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai: “It’s clear to me that Kyrie does not have any beliefs of hate towards Jewish people or any group” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:16 AM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
A dive into Kyrie world with ⁦@Jonathan Abrams⁩: nytimes.com/2022/11/11/spo… – 9:43 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Don’t try to get 30 every night”
@Eddie Johnson gives some sound advice for Kyrie Irving when he returns to Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/HbI5IkRyFc – 6:16 PM

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Kendrick Perkins clearly agrees with LeBron, and the ESPN analyst appreciates his decision to speak out on this matter. However, Big Perk is adamant that this statement from James just won’t cut it (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): “I appreciate LeBron James speaking out on his platform and using his voice,” Perkins said. “But that’s just a step. When you think about Lebron James, he’s one of the most powerful, iconic, individuals in the world. Not just in the sports world — in the world. “So, if he really want to go forward with this, and he really want to take action, that’s just the first step. Now, make those phone calls. Use your sources. Use your power to actually get it done. So that Kyrie Irving don’t have to go through that whole entire list that they put out there that he has to do before he’s able to return to the game.” -via Clutch Points / November 12, 2022

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/36W54WImmn – 1:01 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/JeKgBDNjFr – 12:34 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:
Apple: apple.co/3UF2CTM
Spotify: spoti.fi/3UuIpQV – 12:18 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Updates on the Kyrie situation, from Nets owner @Joe Tsai: pic.twitter.com/H8wMGWLTDR – 12:18 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/NYmhJVhhWk – 12:07 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/wXAlb0H3Km – 11:41 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 @NHLBlinn – 8:39 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/m2tFnSkEvP – 8:53 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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Joe Tsai: I met with Kyrie Irving yesterday, it’s clear he does not have hate towards Jewish people

Joe Tsai: Clara and I met with Kyrie Irving and his family yesterday. We spent quality time to understand each other and it’s clear to me that Kyrie does not have any beliefs of hate towards Jewish people or any group. Source: Twitter @joetsai1999 …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

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:
Apple: apple.co/3UF2CTM
Spotify: spoti.fi/3UuIpQV – 12:18 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Updates on the Kyrie situation, from Nets owner @Joe Tsai: pic.twitter.com/H8wMGWLTDR – 12:18 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/NYmhJVhhWk – 12:07 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
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/wXAlb0H3Km – 11:41 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 @NHLBlinn – 8:39 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/m2tFnSkEvP – 8:53 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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Erik Slater: 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. -via Twitter @erikslater_ / November 11, 2022

‘Strong voices’ urge Nets owner Joe Tsai to not hire Ime Udoka?

Marc Stein: League sources say there have been some “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off the Nets’ intent to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as Steve Nash’s successor given the considerable turmoil Brooklyn has already faced this …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Initial reports of Ime Udoka to Brooklyn were strong. Woj said a deal could be finalized Thursday.
It’s been quiet since and Marc Stein just reported there have been “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off.
Should gain clarity over next few days with Nets returning home. – 9:15 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
League sources say there have been some “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off the Nets’ intent to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as Steve Nash’s successor given the considerable turmoil Brooklyn has already faced this season.
More to come: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:09 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Marcus Smart said he won’t answer any questions about Ime Udoka or Kyrie Irving tonight. – 10:33 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This is Brooklyn saying…they feel like they still have an opportunity to salvage their season”
According to multiple reports, the Nets are planning to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash. Antonio Daniels reacts to the news pic.twitter.com/ey1CBKDGj0 – 12:10 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more : basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 11:34 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 8:55 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 7:55 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Joe Mazzulla said he has had no conversations with the franchise about his title changing if Ime Udoka gets a new job: “I’m still the interim.” – 5:49 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla asked if he’s talked to the team about his position now that Ime Udoka is expected to join the Nets: “No. Still the interim.” – 5:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Joe Mazzulla on his standing with Ime Udoka’s departure: “Still the interim.” – 5:48 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 4:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are still working through the final stages of vetting Ime Udoka for their head coaching job per @Adrian Wojnarowski. – 3:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Al Horford: Celtics happy for Ime Udoka and moving on after reported Nets hire.
“Our group, we’re moving ahead. We have to focus.” https://t.co/f2nx6tbQYs pic.twitter.com/uzIFigFjfU – 2:32 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford spoke with reporters about the impact of Ime Udoka’s potential move to the Nets for the first time today masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 12:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford on moving past frustration, confusion Smart, Brown, others may feel regarding Ime Udoka departure: “That’s something that’s there. It’s a real thing, but at the end of the day we have a job we have to do.”
⚡️@betonline_ag @AthleticGreens @calm pic.twitter.com/V1ddRZPqV2 – 10:58 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Al Horford on Ime Udoka potentially taking Nets job: “Right now, our focus is on our group, continuing to move forward. If that materializes for him, of course we’ll be happy for him. We’ve already moved forward and we’re trying to focus on what we need to.” – 10:58 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
um … has anyone else noticed that Ime Udoka isn’t the Nets’ coach yet? – 10:56 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
8 thoughts about the Ime Udoka situation and other Celtics matters: bostonglobe.com/2022/11/03/spo… – 10:26 PM

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The Nets’ season-ticket base dropped over the offseason to the lowest in the NBA. Season ticket sales dropped 30 percent, from between 8,000 and 9,000 to a league-worst 5,500, sources told the Post. And the team has been getting lambasted by the press and on social media, whether they sign Udoka or not. -via New York Post / November 5, 2022
Towards the end of the NBA Countdown pregame show, Rose wanted to know why the woman’s name is not known to the public, given that Udoka’s is. “We know his (Udoka’s) name. Maybe I’m missing something as it relates to the law but why don’t we know her name? It’s not like she’s a minor. I feel like we should know her name publicly, as well. -via Awful Announcing / November 5, 2022
Then at halftime of the game between the Chicago Bulls and Celtics, ESPN aired a statement from Rose apologizing for his commentary. “I would like to apologize for a comment I made earlier on NBA Countdown. I question why a woman’s name, who had an alleged affair with Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, was not made public. After an internal investigation and it was discovered that she was a subordinate to the head coach, I now understand fully why her name should not be released to the public.” -via Awful Announcing / November 5, 2022

‘Strong voices’ urge Joe Tsai to not hire Ime Udoka?

Marc Stein: League sources say there have been some “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off the Nets’ intent to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as Steve Nash’s successor given the considerable turmoil Brooklyn has already faced this …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Initial reports of Ime Udoka to Brooklyn were strong. Woj said a deal could be finalized Thursday.
It’s been quiet since and Marc Stein just reported there have been “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off.
Should gain clarity over next few days with Nets returning home. – 9:15 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
League sources say there have been some “strong voices” urging Joe Tsai to back off the Nets’ intent to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka as Steve Nash’s successor given the considerable turmoil Brooklyn has already faced this season.
More to come: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:09 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Marcus Smart said he won’t answer any questions about Ime Udoka or Kyrie Irving tonight. – 10:33 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This is Brooklyn saying…they feel like they still have an opportunity to salvage their season”
According to multiple reports, the Nets are planning to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash. Antonio Daniels reacts to the news pic.twitter.com/ey1CBKDGj0 – 12:10 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more : basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 11:34 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 8:55 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 7:55 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Joe Mazzulla said he has had no conversations with the franchise about his title changing if Ime Udoka gets a new job: “I’m still the interim.” – 5:49 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla asked if he’s talked to the team about his position now that Ime Udoka is expected to join the Nets: “No. Still the interim.” – 5:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Joe Mazzulla on his standing with Ime Udoka’s departure: “Still the interim.” – 5:48 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @Jared Weiss and I talk about Ime Udoka potentially coaching the Nets, the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s big start, their starting/closing five and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269276… – 4:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are still working through the final stages of vetting Ime Udoka for their head coaching job per @Adrian Wojnarowski. – 3:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Al Horford: Celtics happy for Ime Udoka and moving on after reported Nets hire.
“Our group, we’re moving ahead. We have to focus.” https://t.co/f2nx6tbQYs pic.twitter.com/uzIFigFjfU – 2:32 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford spoke with reporters about the impact of Ime Udoka’s potential move to the Nets for the first time today masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 12:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford on moving past frustration, confusion Smart, Brown, others may feel regarding Ime Udoka departure: “That’s something that’s there. It’s a real thing, but at the end of the day we have a job we have to do.”
⚡️@betonline_ag @AthleticGreens @calm pic.twitter.com/V1ddRZPqV2 – 10:58 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Al Horford on Ime Udoka potentially taking Nets job: “Right now, our focus is on our group, continuing to move forward. If that materializes for him, of course we’ll be happy for him. We’ve already moved forward and we’re trying to focus on what we need to.” – 10:58 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
um … has anyone else noticed that Ime Udoka isn’t the Nets’ coach yet? – 10:56 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
8 thoughts about the Ime Udoka situation and other Celtics matters: bostonglobe.com/2022/11/03/spo… – 10:26 PM

More on this storyline

The Nets’ season-ticket base dropped over the offseason to the lowest in the NBA. Season ticket sales dropped 30 percent, from between 8,000 and 9,000 to a league-worst 5,500, sources told the Post. And the team has been getting lambasted by the press and on social media, whether they sign Udoka or not. -via New York Post / November 5, 2022
Towards the end of the NBA Countdown pregame show, Rose wanted to know why the woman’s name is not known to the public, given that Udoka’s is. “We know his (Udoka’s) name. Maybe I’m missing something as it relates to the law but why don’t we know her name? It’s not like she’s a minor. I feel like we should know her name publicly, as well. -via Awful Announcing / November 5, 2022
Then at halftime of the game between the Chicago Bulls and Celtics, ESPN aired a statement from Rose apologizing for his commentary. “I would like to apologize for a comment I made earlier on NBA Countdown. I question why a woman’s name, who had an alleged affair with Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, was not made public. After an internal investigation and it was discovered that she was a subordinate to the head coach, I now understand fully why her name should not be released to the public.” -via Awful Announcing / November 5, 2022

Tsai gave Kyrie Irving time to right things but Irving didn’t return a single one of his text messages for week

As it turned out, the redemptive arc that Tsai had imagined for his star had devolved into what the owner had felt was a repetitive exercise in Irving’s betrayal of good faith, sources said. For nearly a week, Tsai kept extending the clock to give …

As it turned out, the redemptive arc that Tsai had imagined for his star had devolved into what the owner had felt was a repetitive exercise in Irving’s betrayal of good faith, sources said. For nearly a week, Tsai kept extending the clock to give Kyrie Irving a chance to get this right for himself, the franchise and the Jewish community — and Irving never returned a single of his text messages, sources said. Almost a week later, Irving had shown no inclination to deliver an apology, nor a disassociation of the movie’s contents – nor a willingness to answer “No,” when asked if he held antisemitic beliefs.

Source: Ramona Shelburne, Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving + Ime Udoka to Brooklyn | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast Powered by @AthleticGreens & @HireOnLinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:31 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
This week, I was repeatedly asked why Kyrie Irving apologizing mattered, especially if it was insincere. In the wake of his Instagram apology, I wrote why it mattered to me: theathletic.com/3763040/2022/1… – 3:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Woj: “Irving had become an albatross around his team, too. He had played a listless game on Tuesday in a loss to the Chicago Bulls, leaving his teammates and opponents to privately describe him as disengaged and seemingly ‘in another world.’” – 3:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Joe Tsai and Kyrie Irving had no direct contact prior to their release of a joint statement with the ADL per @Adrian Wojnarowski.
Woj adds Adam Silver cautioned Tsai that issuing a statement with the ADL without dealing with Irving directly was not acceptable in resolving the situation. – 3:14 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @Chris Vernon on all the latest happening around the NBA from Kyrie Irving to James Harden’s injury to the Lakers winning two in a row, plus SGA, Cavs-Celtics, Pelicans, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/62Hjla… – 3:10 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Will Kyrie Irving play for the Nets again?
Kyrie’s former coach, Jim Boylan, weighs in on his future in Brooklyn #NetsWorld
@Rick Kamla | @adaniels33 pic.twitter.com/i7GBF4Ejom – 3:09 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
From @Adrian Wojnarowski on Kyrie:
“Tsai kept extending the clock to give Irving a chance to get this right for himself, the franchise and the Jewish community — and Irving never returned a single of his text messages, sources said.” – 3:09 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN reporting with @RamonaShelburne inside the tumult of the Kyrie Irving crisis: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:02 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving’s behavior has cost him more than $300 million and ‘Nobody is going to trust him for an extension’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 12:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
new for @ringer: kyrie irving can’t blame anyone except himself, which is why this fork-in-the-road moment might be the last one he confronts as an nba player: theringer.com/nba/2022/11/4/… – 12:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving’s suspension coupled with Ben Simmons’ injury puts the Nets on Kevin Durant’s back and adds uncertainty to the future of the organization. Both were concerns to KD this summer. On the Nets current reality and what it means for the future: theathletic.com/3762746/2022/1… – 12:34 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie’s suspension + apology — what’s next for the Nets, the revised Kevin Durant trade landscape, more. Plus a deep dive on the 6-1 Cavs, thoughts on the Raps, more:
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK – 12:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/net… – 12:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
News News: Sean Marks addresses Kyrie Irving’s apology, possibility of release clutchpoints.com/nets-news-sean… – 12:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks lays outs steps for a Kyrie Irving return to #Nets. #nba nypost.com/2022/11/04/sea… via @nypostsports – 11:58 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets’ Kevin Durant on Kyrie Irving antisemitism scandal: ‘I just didn’t like anything that went on’
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:47 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards went from a 2-point underdog to a 3-point favorite vs. Nets overnight after Kyrie Irving’s suspension was announced. – 11:46 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant blasts handling of #Nets‘ Kyrie Irving mess: ‘All unnecessary’ nypost.com/2022/11/04/kev… via @nypostsports – 11:40 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving’s Instagram post was ‘a step’ toward return; team didn’t consider waiving him
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:38 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford pretty short on the Irving suspension. Said Nets as an organization had to do what they felt was best. – 11:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant on Irving: It just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it
sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 11:28 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kevin Durant spoke about the distraction Kyrie Irving has caused this week at Nets shootaround: “I just didn’t like anything that went on. I felt like it was all unnecessary, I wish we could have just kept playing basketball.”
The Wizards play the Nets tonight on @NBCSWashington pic.twitter.com/8cwc9DRIiK – 11:13 AM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
kD says he hasn’t talked to Kyrie since suspension. When asked if he thought suspension was fair, He said: “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s fair.” pic.twitter.com/1JMBFtR9Mu – 10:54 AM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks Friday morning in D.C. on Kyrie Irving: “The apology is a step in the right direction. It’s certainly not enough.” pic.twitter.com/H1Jtle5FAL – 10:54 AM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
‘From what I’ve been told, Joe Tsai is completely done with him (Kyrie).’ Stephen A. Smith – 10:51 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kd on kyrie: I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on nobody for how they feel, their views or anything. It’s just…I didn’t like anything that went on. I felt it was unnecessary. I felt like we could have just kept playing basketball and kept quiet as an organization.” pic.twitter.com/Zb4kVuhWBC – 10:50 AM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie since his apology last night. Does he think the suspension is unfair? “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s right.” – 10:45 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD on Kyrie suspension: “It’s an unfortunate situation … it just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it.” – 10:35 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie’s apology last night was a good first step but the organization wants him to take some more steps — including meeting with Jewish leaders — before playing for the Nets again.
Marks said the organization never considered releasing Kyrie. – 10:29 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the Nets did not consider waiving Kyrie. Called his apology “a step.” – 10:27 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks calls Kyrie Irving’s apology “a step.” The star will still have to meet with the #Nets and with a group of Jewish leaders in order to bring reinstated. #nba – 10:22 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks just addressed us at shootaround. Essentially said there wasn’t enough dialogue between Irving and the organization throughout all of this. Said it’s up to Irving if he wants to go through the remedial steps they’ve outlined for him to return. – 10:21 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says Kyrie Irving’s apology from last night is “an encouraging step.” Greenblatt says in a statement that the ADL is still not going to accept funds from Irving, they are open to direct dialogue with him. Full statement below: – 10:17 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Gut tells me Kyrie is out longer than 5 games, perhaps much longer. Question you have to ask is what’s possible to address in the coming weeks when he’s been so steadfast in his position (until IG post gave up some ground). When can #Nets and him return to normalcy? – 9:56 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
This @JerryBrewer column on the latest mess Kyrie Irving has made is loaded with BARS but I had to stop & chuckle when he wrote Kyrie “must have done his own research about playing successful basketball because the Nets are terrible.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 9:47 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Depressing times in the NBA … notes on the Spurs, Kyrie and more. https://t.co/D8EhqNczov pic.twitter.com/zpgNngBQue – 9:42 AM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Woj on Kyrie:
“Certainly his future in Brooklyn is very much in question.” – 9:38 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Financial impact of Kyrie’s 5 game suspension (if it remains at only 5):
Lost salary for Kyrie: $1,258,734
Team Tax Relief: $0
Since it’s a team issued suspension and not a league issued suspension, there’s no luxury tax relief for the Brooklyn Nets. – 9:00 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @MG_Schindler is here! We talk about the NBA’s best lineups, and what it says about the Cavs, Bucks, Suns, Wizards, OKC, and more. But first, we talk Kyrie/Primo.
Also, The Caleb Love interview!
APPLE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gam…
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 8:30 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Too little, too late: Kyrie finally apologizes
nj.com/sports/2022/11… – 7:00 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay roanoke.com/news/national/… via @roanoketimes – 6:52 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – Players become really isolated as their star rises, less and less real information gets to them. Too many yes-men, very few rules that apply to them. Bitterness from living their life under a microscope. It’s sad to see what grows from it. (Pt 2) – 6:45 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – I have met and been friendly with a lot of NBA players over my career – there is an unfortunate trend, that as players gain more wealth and security, their bubble and reality change – a lot of that is the environment they exist in. (Pt 1) – 6:41 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
A comment on Kyrie Irving situation – In the US, you have freedom of speech. However, you are not free from the consequences of your speech. This is something most people tend to overlook when they believe they can say anything they want — you can, but there may be consequences. – 6:39 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kyrie Irving issues an apology on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/79cAqg4RvZ – 5:18 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kyrie Irving apologizes to all Jewish families and Communities hurt and affected from his post sportando.basketball/en/kyrie-irvin… – 4:28 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games sportando.basketball/en/nets-suspen… – 4:06 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram “I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/kyr… – 3:01 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Translation of a Kyrie apology: I will do it or something like it again, but can I play now? – 12:44 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Updated story about the suspension of Kyrie Irving after he issues an apology on Instagram.
apnews.com/article/brookl… – 12:35 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Hours after being suspended by the Nets for apologizing, Kyrie apologizes.
See this Instagram photo by @kyrieirving instagram.com/p/Ckhj8iIu0HN/… – 12:02 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
In an Instagram post, Kyrie Irving says he is “deeply sorry” for his offending the Jewish community. He says he reacted emotionally for being unjustly labeled anti-semetic. Said Irving, “I apologize.” – 12:00 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kyrie Irving writes a post on Instagram that says, in part, “To all Jewish families & communities that are hurt & affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain & I apologize.” Irving initially reacted ‘emotionaly’ to those labeling him Anti-Semitic. Full post: pic.twitter.com/INh8YEgmcf – 12:00 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It’s hard not to feel like Kyrie Irving only apologized because he recognized the alternative was the possible end of his NBA career. – 11:58 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Coming to the difficult realization that I fight with my wife the way Kyrie fights with the media – 1) receive an extremely valid criticism 2) lash out 3) wait an hour, then apologize and agree with everything she said. – 11:55 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving statement on Instagram. #nets #nba 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/IAy1kIbxFa – 11:55 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Kyrie Irving posted this statement on Instagram a few minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/fgXmDPS3EU – 11:55 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kyrie Irving apologizes on Instagram. No image, just a king caption with his apology. pic.twitter.com/mA1UXvvMzR – 11:54 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on Instagram: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have cause you pain and I apologize.” #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/X0PzekAz2H – 11:54 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Kyrie Irving statement: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/3dYRHXnIEm – 11:54 PM

Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram that he’s “deeply sorry” pic.twitter.com/j6XVYp3i4m – 11:53 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kyrie Irving issues an apology over Instagram: pic.twitter.com/xoeJEUQVls – 11:52 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving posts an apology on Instagram.
“To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize…I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all.” pic.twitter.com/BuJkBOna4K – 11:51 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspension by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/QUXt1WtK2g – 11:50 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspicion by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/Q3pvp6wbtb – 11:49 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Kyrie Irving apologies on IG: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/9RrqpDAVzD – 11:49 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving apologizes in an Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/KULFKCN34e – 11:48 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kyrie Irving just posted the following on Instagram pic.twitter.com/KgVqW8L5PS – 11:47 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie and JJ Redick! Are we sure Rex Chapman didn’t attend Duke? – 11:35 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie is prime example why high school players should be allowed to go straight to the NBA… – 11:28 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Pasen por @ritmonba en Instagram ahora para desmenuzar la situación de Kyrie Irving con @Brooklyn Nets y la @NBA en un Instagram Live. – 10:08 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
A serious question: If Kyrie refuses to apologize, does that mean he’ll never play another game for the Nets? – 9:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling moves of all time. – 9:54 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Conspiracy theories about Jews lead to dead Jews. For @FOXSports, I wrote about the dangers of Kyrie’s actions and how it’s past due for the NBA community to show that it understands this and cares:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/su… – 9:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling decisions of all time. – 9:52 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Kyrie Irving left the Nets no choice. They gave him multiple chances to apologize & bury the distraction. But he dug deeper into his position, failed to show any remorse for the pain he caused, almost daring to be held accountable. This whole saga was unnecessary & avoidable. – 9:42 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Brittney Griner incarcerated, Draymond Green decked Jordan Poole, Miles Bridges plead no contest to felony domestic violence, Josh Primo fired from the Spurs and accused of exposing himself to his therapist, Kyrie can’t fully apologize for anti-Semitism … what did I miss? – 9:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kyrie Irving’s legacy at Brooklyn Nets is probably the weirdest thing in the recent history of the NBA. So gifted guy, an elite hooper, but at the same time so many off the floor issues to deal with. Irving’s stint at Nets is one of the biggest “what ifs” in the NBA. #NetsWorld – 9:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KD and Kyrie (and DJ) package deal to Nets in 2019 offseason. Here’s what the Nets have gotten so far pic.twitter.com/93xlpoU4oA – 9:13 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving is suspended
Steve Nash got fired
& Ben Simmons is injured
We aren’t even 10 games into the season… – 9:05 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Why did Nets suspend Kyrie, not the NBA, you wonder? Because as soon as he’s traded, Irving will be allowed to play. Had NBA did it, he must serve whole suspension.
Same applies to Udoka. Coaching Nets will end year suspension.
Even permit him to coach a game in Boston! – 9:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/bro… – 8:53 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The ADL is no longer accepting the $500,000 from Kyrie Irving, per the organization’s CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
“After watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. ADL cannot in good conscience accept his donation.” – 8:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says ADL is not accepting Kyrie Irving’s $500K donation: ‘We were optimistic but after watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. @ADL cannot in good conscience accept (the donation).’ 1/2 – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Remember when people were furious at Rob Pelinka because he didn’t beg the Nets to take two firsts for Kyrie, which would have necessitated an extension to justify the deal? What a fun era of basketball the Lakers missed out on! AK – 8:48 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Kyrie suspended at least 5 games – too bad it wasn’t 50. – 8:44 PM
Darren Heitner @DarrenHeitner
Will the NBPA challenge Kyrie Irving’s suspension?
He currently sits on the 9 member executive committee in the role of Vice President.
Awkward situation for the union.. pic.twitter.com/FfXSUjW46Y – 8:33 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Nets Statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. pic.twitter.com/73RK9sLqNf – 8:25 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Nets dropped the hammer on Kyrie Irving, saying he’s unfit to be a part of the organization.
He’s suspended at least five games and Irving will only return if “he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 8:17 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Seems not only is Kyrie Irving suspended at least 5 games but he may not be allowed back until he shows some kind of understanding of the pain he has caused. Irving has obviously been unwilling to bend in the past. Laudable that Nets are including that as a condition of return. pic.twitter.com/hiUVOAUVPb – 8:17 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
What I found especially disturbing during Kyrie’s pressers was his tone. These are real issues that have consequences (six million deaths during the Holocaust) and he seemed annoyed that reporters were questioning him. His dismissiveness of the gravity of the subject was shocking – 8:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie Irving has been suspended at least five games…but will be allowed to play on the road… – 8:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
if you’re still wondering how Kyrie feels about Jewish people, “How can I be anti-semitic if I know where I came from?” is the answer. And it’s harmful. And it explains why the Nets (finally) suspended him. – 8:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets issued this statement after suspending Kyrie Irving.
(via @Brooklyn Nets) pic.twitter.com/qIsjeS2G9L – 8:10 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to ‘unequivocally’ disavow antisemitic beliefs @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 8:08 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
I’m sure we all have someone in our lives who’s fallen prey to the kind of stupid shit Kyrie was reading/watching on the internet. – 8:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD really left this for Kyrie. pic.twitter.com/9KVNlqLpXW – 8:08 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
kyrie, josh primo, ime udoka, miles bridges. the nba almost feels like a basketball league this week. – 8:07 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
What are the odds Kyrie Irving’s NBA career is over because of this?
It’s not zero. – 8:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, the team said in a statement Thursday. es.pn/3FHoLfS – 8:00 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games after he fails to apologize; future remains ‘unclear’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 8:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie Irving is suspended and Ben Simmons is hurt. Maybe #Nets think Ime Udoka can buy them time, but it’s perfectly reasonable to think this era in Brooklyn is already beginning to end. I didn’t think it would last much longer. – 7:58 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kyrie Irving suspended by the Nets for at least five games
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:55 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
I feel like this situation ends with Kyrie Irving and Kanye West starting the worst podcast of all-time. – 7:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets announce at least a five-game suspension for Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/94EyKatoDo – 7:54 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Based on Kyrie’s demeanor today and now this suspension, it feels like it may be a wrap for him in Brooklyn.
Where the Nets go from there is unclear. Irving has zero trade value and they would be dealing from a position of weakness in any Kevin Durant trade.
Very bad spot. – 7:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie Nets career:
111 games played
128 games missed pic.twitter.com/zGFmnt1X7T – 7:53 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NEW YORK (AP) _ Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay over “the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The Brooklyn #Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:50 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie suspended. In statement Nets say he is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/ALfRPvpQ7I – 7:50 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving indefinitely without pay pic.twitter.com/WwdCF9ohSW – 7:49 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets announce that Kyrie Irving’s suspension is “no less than five games.” pic.twitter.com/SuocefTuKB – 7:49 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
What’s happening to Kyrie is entirely self inflicted. He posted the link to the film. He initially refused to take it down. And Irving, as the Nets say, given repeated opportunities to apologize and denounce anti-semitism today, declined to do it. – 7:49 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay for a minimum of five games by the Brooklyn Nets. Below is the full statement from the team. pic.twitter.com/U5KuHMJ8kA – 7:49 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/7DmzVsnY8U – 7:49 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
The Brooklyn Nets released this statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/2sQzXwwoRK – 7:49 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
I don’t think my local team the Manchester Giants would even sign Kyrie Irving right now, absolutely radioactive. It wouldn’t surprise me if he has played the last game for the Nets, maybe even the NBA. – 7:49 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Nets suspend Kyrie for at least five games. pic.twitter.com/WQg5KrPNR3 – 7:48 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving just doesn’t get it. His suspension means he’ll miss rematch against Mavs. – 7:48 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/dojNiz9ohz – 7:48 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Statement from the Brooklyn #Nets on Kyrie Irving suspension: pic.twitter.com/6RXUw0LWHS – 7:47 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s suspension is at least five games, without pay. #nets #nba – 7:47 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Nets have announced that they have suspended Kyrie Irving:
“Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team.” pic.twitter.com/vXKSc1c39A – 7:47 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Here is the Nets’ statement announcing that they have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/teoWGwK7gq – 7:47 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Brooklyn Nets statement on suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/WTqbRvr4td – 7:47 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are of the view that he is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets. We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures…” pic.twitter.com/Mp682Sck23 – 7:47 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“We have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions,” the Nets say in a statement released. pic.twitter.com/U2A8l1IFMT – 7:47 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Statement on Nets suspending Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay: pic.twitter.com/3q1CxBSFIq – 7:46 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Statement from the Nets:
“We are of the view that Kyrie is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/HGs3BbV0K7 – 7:46 PM

Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
The @Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games pic.twitter.com/0FyvLUgAEQ – 7:46 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Kyrie Irving will be suspended for, at minimum, five games.
“We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/2dh2WZNnFO – 7:46 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Statement: pic.twitter.com/uRZSboRo6W – 7:46 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least the next five games, per team. pic.twitter.com/yIFBPvo01b – 7:46 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
No Kyrie Irving in DC on Friday night against the Wizards.
Deni Avdija probably would have guarded him for some stretches. – 7:46 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets announce they are suspending Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. – 7:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
“We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games.” – 7:45 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets say Kyrie Irving will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games. pic.twitter.com/RpuITg7Qoe – 7:45 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/vzCmzs1VyH – 7:45 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/alOvcBAZWD – 7:45 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/EtooCEyere – 7:45 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay. – 7:45 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets announce the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/pS0lEeFAzU – 7:45 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
The Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving of at least five games. – 7:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
So Woj says the Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. No details on length yet.
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this is the beginning of the end for Brooklyn. – 7:45 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/BD8W6tD7Vt – 7:45 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:43 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Steve Kerr declined to specifically discuss the Kyrie Irving situation. But the Warriors coach said “words matter” when pressed further on the importance of the NBA taking a stand against antisemitism, racism and other discriminatory language. mercurynews.com/2022/11/03/wor… – 7:24 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MG_Schindler and I are about to go live on the podcast.
We have a plan to talk about actual basketball and some of the exciting teams we’ve seen so far (Cavs! Bucks! Suns! WIZARDS?!)
but first we have to talk about Kyrie/Primo.
youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 6:05 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr when asked about the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn: “Yeah, I’m going to sit that one out.” – 5:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Among the complicating factors with creating repercussions for Kyrie – talent, accrued generational wealth, narcissism – the biggest, IMO, is he clearly isn’t invested in basketball as a full-time career, which lessens the threat of it getting taken away from him. AK – 5:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving addressed the media Thursday at Nets practice for the first time since a heated postgame press conference.
And once again, he did not offer an apology for his posts linking to an antisemitic film. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-i-ca… – 5:04 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Adam Silver ‘disappointed’ in Kyrie Irving’s non-apology, ADL says Irving has ‘a lot of work to do’
cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-… – 4:58 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I shared some thoughts about Kyrie Irving.
bit.ly/3DzTbOv – 4:52 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Robin Lopez just retweeted Kareem’s substack post about Kyrie, which I believe makes him the first active player to post something disagreeing with what Kyrie posted, even if it’s a RT and not his own tweet. – 4:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on the Kyrie Irving situation: “I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” – 4:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” Devin Booker on Kyrie Irving situation. #Suns – 4:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story on Kyrie Irving’s latest comments today is up as Adam Silver seeks a meeting with him: theathletic.com/3759694/2022/1… – 3:44 PM

More on this storyline

For several agonizing days, the pleas had grown into a crescendo for Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai to punish star guard Kyrie Irving. The most important and invested voices in his orbit — including NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Nets general manager Sean Marks – had sided with a broad swath of the public in believing that Irving’s refusal to condemn the contents of an antisemitic film he shared to his social media had left the Nets no choice but to suspend him, sources told ESPN. -via ESPN / November 4, 2022
Against the backdrop of calls for swift action, sources said Tsai had resisted and insisted on taking time to educate Irving on the horrors of antisemitism. He’d enlisted the counsel of the Anti-Defamation League, watched the full three and a half hours of the hate-filled movie Irving had shared, “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” — complete with its Holocaust denialism and quoting of antisemites such as Adolf Hitler and Henry Ford – and researched the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, whose beliefs Irving frequently references in public settings. -via ESPN / November 4, 2022
After a combative news conference on Saturday night when Irving refused to “stand down,” there had emerged stronger calls within Nets’ leadership and the commissioner’s office to level a suspension, sources said. For the franchise and league, embarrassment grew and patience waned. For most, this had portrayed a familiar Irving, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2011 – defiant, undeterred and crusading with misinformation. -via ESPN / November 4, 2022

Nets’ management, league office pushed Joe Tsai to be more punitive on Kyrie Irving?

Irving was given multiple chances to apologize for the action, but he didn’t do so until after the suspension. “This is amid, I think both Nets’ management and the league office pushing Joe Tsai to be more punitive,” said Adrian Wojnarowski. “A …

Irving was given multiple chances to apologize for the action, but he didn’t do so until after the suspension.  “This is amid, I think both Nets’ management and the league office pushing Joe Tsai to be more punitive,” said Adrian Wojnarowski. “A suspension, a punishment. As the days wore on and Kyrie Irving had a chance on Saturday night and then again yesterday publicly with the media to disavow and condemn the contents of that movie, to say that he was not antisemitic. Those two public appearances and then a joint statement with the Nets a couple of days ago that still fell short.”

Source: RealGM

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving’s behavior has cost him more than $300 million and ‘Nobody is going to trust him for an extension’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 12:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
new for @ringer: kyrie irving can’t blame anyone except himself, which is why this fork-in-the-road moment might be the last one he confronts as an nba player: theringer.com/nba/2022/11/4/… – 12:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving’s suspension coupled with Ben Simmons’ injury puts the Nets on Kevin Durant’s back and adds uncertainty to the future of the organization. Both were concerns to KD this summer. On the Nets current reality and what it means for the future: theathletic.com/3762746/2022/1… – 12:34 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @Bobby Marks + I on Kyrie’s suspension + apology — what’s next for the Nets, the revised Kevin Durant trade landscape, more. Plus a deep dive on the 6-1 Cavs, thoughts on the Raps, more:
Apple: apple.co/3zJVYDv
Spotify: spoti.fi/3FMlsUK – 12:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/net… – 12:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
News News: Sean Marks addresses Kyrie Irving’s apology, possibility of release clutchpoints.com/nets-news-sean… – 12:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks lays outs steps for a Kyrie Irving return to #Nets. #nba nypost.com/2022/11/04/sea… via @nypostsports – 11:58 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets’ Kevin Durant on Kyrie Irving antisemitism scandal: ‘I just didn’t like anything that went on’
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:47 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards went from a 2-point underdog to a 3-point favorite vs. Nets overnight after Kyrie Irving’s suspension was announced. – 11:46 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant blasts handling of #Nets‘ Kyrie Irving mess: ‘All unnecessary’ nypost.com/2022/11/04/kev… via @nypostsports – 11:40 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving’s Instagram post was ‘a step’ toward return; team didn’t consider waiving him
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:38 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford pretty short on the Irving suspension. Said Nets as an organization had to do what they felt was best. – 11:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant on Irving: It just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it
sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 11:28 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kevin Durant spoke about the distraction Kyrie Irving has caused this week at Nets shootaround: “I just didn’t like anything that went on. I felt like it was all unnecessary, I wish we could have just kept playing basketball.”
The Wizards play the Nets tonight on @NBCSWashington pic.twitter.com/8cwc9DRIiK – 11:13 AM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
kD says he hasn’t talked to Kyrie since suspension. When asked if he thought suspension was fair, He said: “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s fair.” pic.twitter.com/1JMBFtR9Mu – 10:54 AM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks Friday morning in D.C. on Kyrie Irving: “The apology is a step in the right direction. It’s certainly not enough.” pic.twitter.com/H1Jtle5FAL – 10:54 AM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kd on kyrie: I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on nobody for how they feel, their views or anything. It’s just…I didn’t like anything that went on. I felt it was unnecessary. I felt like we could have just kept playing basketball and kept quiet as an organization.” pic.twitter.com/Zb4kVuhWBC – 10:50 AM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie since his apology last night. Does he think the suspension is unfair? “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s right.” – 10:45 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD on Kyrie suspension: “It’s an unfortunate situation … it just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it.” – 10:35 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie’s apology last night was a good first step but the organization wants him to take some more steps — including meeting with Jewish leaders — before playing for the Nets again.
Marks said the organization never considered releasing Kyrie. – 10:29 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the Nets did not consider waiving Kyrie. Called his apology “a step.” – 10:27 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks calls Kyrie Irving’s apology “a step.” The star will still have to meet with the #Nets and with a group of Jewish leaders in order to bring reinstated. #nba – 10:22 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks just addressed us at shootaround. Essentially said there wasn’t enough dialogue between Irving and the organization throughout all of this. Said it’s up to Irving if he wants to go through the remedial steps they’ve outlined for him to return. – 10:21 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says Kyrie Irving’s apology from last night is “an encouraging step.” Greenblatt says in a statement that the ADL is still not going to accept funds from Irving, they are open to direct dialogue with him. Full statement below: – 10:17 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Gut tells me Kyrie is out longer than 5 games, perhaps much longer. Question you have to ask is what’s possible to address in the coming weeks when he’s been so steadfast in his position (until IG post gave up some ground). When can #Nets and him return to normalcy? – 9:56 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
This @JerryBrewer column on the latest mess Kyrie Irving has made is loaded with BARS but I had to stop & chuckle when he wrote Kyrie “must have done his own research about playing successful basketball because the Nets are terrible.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 9:47 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Depressing times in the NBA … notes on the Spurs, Kyrie and more. https://t.co/D8EhqNczov pic.twitter.com/zpgNngBQue – 9:42 AM

Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Financial impact of Kyrie’s 5 game suspension (if it remains at only 5):
Lost salary for Kyrie: $1,258,734
Team Tax Relief: $0
Since it’s a team issued suspension and not a league issued suspension, there’s no luxury tax relief for the Brooklyn Nets. – 9:00 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @MG_Schindler is here! We talk about the NBA’s best lineups, and what it says about the Cavs, Bucks, Suns, Wizards, OKC, and more. But first, we talk Kyrie/Primo.
Also, The Caleb Love interview!
APPLE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gam…
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 8:30 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Too little, too late: Kyrie finally apologizes
nj.com/sports/2022/11… – 7:00 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay roanoke.com/news/national/… via @roanoketimes – 6:52 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – Players become really isolated as their star rises, less and less real information gets to them. Too many yes-men, very few rules that apply to them. Bitterness from living their life under a microscope. It’s sad to see what grows from it. (Pt 2) – 6:45 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – I have met and been friendly with a lot of NBA players over my career – there is an unfortunate trend, that as players gain more wealth and security, their bubble and reality change – a lot of that is the environment they exist in. (Pt 1) – 6:41 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
A comment on Kyrie Irving situation – In the US, you have freedom of speech. However, you are not free from the consequences of your speech. This is something most people tend to overlook when they believe they can say anything they want — you can, but there may be consequences. – 6:39 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kyrie Irving issues an apology on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/79cAqg4RvZ – 5:18 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kyrie Irving apologizes to all Jewish families and Communities hurt and affected from his post sportando.basketball/en/kyrie-irvin… – 4:28 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games sportando.basketball/en/nets-suspen… – 4:06 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram “I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/kyr… – 3:01 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Translation of a Kyrie apology: I will do it or something like it again, but can I play now? – 12:44 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Updated story about the suspension of Kyrie Irving after he issues an apology on Instagram.
apnews.com/article/brookl… – 12:35 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Hours after being suspended by the Nets for apologizing, Kyrie apologizes.
See this Instagram photo by @kyrieirving instagram.com/p/Ckhj8iIu0HN/… – 12:02 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
In an Instagram post, Kyrie Irving says he is “deeply sorry” for his offending the Jewish community. He says he reacted emotionally for being unjustly labeled anti-semetic. Said Irving, “I apologize.” – 12:00 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kyrie Irving writes a post on Instagram that says, in part, “To all Jewish families & communities that are hurt & affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain & I apologize.” Irving initially reacted ‘emotionaly’ to those labeling him Anti-Semitic. Full post: pic.twitter.com/INh8YEgmcf – 12:00 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It’s hard not to feel like Kyrie Irving only apologized because he recognized the alternative was the possible end of his NBA career. – 11:58 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Coming to the difficult realization that I fight with my wife the way Kyrie fights with the media – 1) receive an extremely valid criticism 2) lash out 3) wait an hour, then apologize and agree with everything she said. – 11:55 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving statement on Instagram. #nets #nba 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/IAy1kIbxFa – 11:55 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Kyrie Irving posted this statement on Instagram a few minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/fgXmDPS3EU – 11:55 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kyrie Irving apologizes on Instagram. No image, just a king caption with his apology. pic.twitter.com/mA1UXvvMzR – 11:54 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on Instagram: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have cause you pain and I apologize.” #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/X0PzekAz2H – 11:54 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Kyrie Irving statement: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/3dYRHXnIEm – 11:54 PM

Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram that he’s “deeply sorry” pic.twitter.com/j6XVYp3i4m – 11:53 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kyrie Irving issues an apology over Instagram: pic.twitter.com/xoeJEUQVls – 11:52 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving posts an apology on Instagram.
“To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize…I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all.” pic.twitter.com/BuJkBOna4K – 11:51 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspension by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/QUXt1WtK2g – 11:50 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspicion by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/Q3pvp6wbtb – 11:49 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Kyrie Irving apologies on IG: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/9RrqpDAVzD – 11:49 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving apologizes in an Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/KULFKCN34e – 11:48 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kyrie Irving just posted the following on Instagram pic.twitter.com/KgVqW8L5PS – 11:47 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie and JJ Redick! Are we sure Rex Chapman didn’t attend Duke? – 11:35 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie is prime example why high school players should be allowed to go straight to the NBA… – 11:28 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Pasen por @ritmonba en Instagram ahora para desmenuzar la situación de Kyrie Irving con @Brooklyn Nets y la @NBA en un Instagram Live. – 10:08 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
A serious question: If Kyrie refuses to apologize, does that mean he’ll never play another game for the Nets? – 9:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling moves of all time. – 9:54 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Conspiracy theories about Jews lead to dead Jews. For @FOXSports, I wrote about the dangers of Kyrie’s actions and how it’s past due for the NBA community to show that it understands this and cares:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/su… – 9:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling decisions of all time. – 9:52 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Kyrie Irving left the Nets no choice. They gave him multiple chances to apologize & bury the distraction. But he dug deeper into his position, failed to show any remorse for the pain he caused, almost daring to be held accountable. This whole saga was unnecessary & avoidable. – 9:42 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Brittney Griner incarcerated, Draymond Green decked Jordan Poole, Miles Bridges plead no contest to felony domestic violence, Josh Primo fired from the Spurs and accused of exposing himself to his therapist, Kyrie can’t fully apologize for anti-Semitism … what did I miss? – 9:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kyrie Irving’s legacy at Brooklyn Nets is probably the weirdest thing in the recent history of the NBA. So gifted guy, an elite hooper, but at the same time so many off the floor issues to deal with. Irving’s stint at Nets is one of the biggest “what ifs” in the NBA. #NetsWorld – 9:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KD and Kyrie (and DJ) package deal to Nets in 2019 offseason. Here’s what the Nets have gotten so far pic.twitter.com/93xlpoU4oA – 9:13 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving is suspended
Steve Nash got fired
& Ben Simmons is injured
We aren’t even 10 games into the season… – 9:05 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Why did Nets suspend Kyrie, not the NBA, you wonder? Because as soon as he’s traded, Irving will be allowed to play. Had NBA did it, he must serve whole suspension.
Same applies to Udoka. Coaching Nets will end year suspension.
Even permit him to coach a game in Boston! – 9:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/bro… – 8:53 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The ADL is no longer accepting the $500,000 from Kyrie Irving, per the organization’s CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
“After watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. ADL cannot in good conscience accept his donation.” – 8:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says ADL is not accepting Kyrie Irving’s $500K donation: ‘We were optimistic but after watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. @ADL cannot in good conscience accept (the donation).’ 1/2 – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Remember when people were furious at Rob Pelinka because he didn’t beg the Nets to take two firsts for Kyrie, which would have necessitated an extension to justify the deal? What a fun era of basketball the Lakers missed out on! AK – 8:48 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Kyrie suspended at least 5 games – too bad it wasn’t 50. – 8:44 PM
Darren Heitner @DarrenHeitner
Will the NBPA challenge Kyrie Irving’s suspension?
He currently sits on the 9 member executive committee in the role of Vice President.
Awkward situation for the union.. pic.twitter.com/FfXSUjW46Y – 8:33 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Nets Statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. pic.twitter.com/73RK9sLqNf – 8:25 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Nets dropped the hammer on Kyrie Irving, saying he’s unfit to be a part of the organization.
He’s suspended at least five games and Irving will only return if “he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 8:17 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Seems not only is Kyrie Irving suspended at least 5 games but he may not be allowed back until he shows some kind of understanding of the pain he has caused. Irving has obviously been unwilling to bend in the past. Laudable that Nets are including that as a condition of return. pic.twitter.com/hiUVOAUVPb – 8:17 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
What I found especially disturbing during Kyrie’s pressers was his tone. These are real issues that have consequences (six million deaths during the Holocaust) and he seemed annoyed that reporters were questioning him. His dismissiveness of the gravity of the subject was shocking – 8:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie Irving has been suspended at least five games…but will be allowed to play on the road… – 8:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
if you’re still wondering how Kyrie feels about Jewish people, “How can I be anti-semitic if I know where I came from?” is the answer. And it’s harmful. And it explains why the Nets (finally) suspended him. – 8:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets issued this statement after suspending Kyrie Irving.
(via @Brooklyn Nets) pic.twitter.com/qIsjeS2G9L – 8:10 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to ‘unequivocally’ disavow antisemitic beliefs @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 8:08 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
I’m sure we all have someone in our lives who’s fallen prey to the kind of stupid shit Kyrie was reading/watching on the internet. – 8:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD really left this for Kyrie. pic.twitter.com/9KVNlqLpXW – 8:08 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
kyrie, josh primo, ime udoka, miles bridges. the nba almost feels like a basketball league this week. – 8:07 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
What are the odds Kyrie Irving’s NBA career is over because of this?
It’s not zero. – 8:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, the team said in a statement Thursday. es.pn/3FHoLfS – 8:00 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games after he fails to apologize; future remains ‘unclear’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 8:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie Irving is suspended and Ben Simmons is hurt. Maybe #Nets think Ime Udoka can buy them time, but it’s perfectly reasonable to think this era in Brooklyn is already beginning to end. I didn’t think it would last much longer. – 7:58 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kyrie Irving suspended by the Nets for at least five games
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:55 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
I feel like this situation ends with Kyrie Irving and Kanye West starting the worst podcast of all-time. – 7:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets announce at least a five-game suspension for Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/94EyKatoDo – 7:54 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Based on Kyrie’s demeanor today and now this suspension, it feels like it may be a wrap for him in Brooklyn.
Where the Nets go from there is unclear. Irving has zero trade value and they would be dealing from a position of weakness in any Kevin Durant trade.
Very bad spot. – 7:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie Nets career:
111 games played
128 games missed pic.twitter.com/zGFmnt1X7T – 7:53 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NEW YORK (AP) _ Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay over “the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The Brooklyn #Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:50 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie suspended. In statement Nets say he is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/ALfRPvpQ7I – 7:50 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving indefinitely without pay pic.twitter.com/WwdCF9ohSW – 7:49 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets announce that Kyrie Irving’s suspension is “no less than five games.” pic.twitter.com/SuocefTuKB – 7:49 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
What’s happening to Kyrie is entirely self inflicted. He posted the link to the film. He initially refused to take it down. And Irving, as the Nets say, given repeated opportunities to apologize and denounce anti-semitism today, declined to do it. – 7:49 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay for a minimum of five games by the Brooklyn Nets. Below is the full statement from the team. pic.twitter.com/U5KuHMJ8kA – 7:49 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/7DmzVsnY8U – 7:49 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
The Brooklyn Nets released this statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/2sQzXwwoRK – 7:49 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
I don’t think my local team the Manchester Giants would even sign Kyrie Irving right now, absolutely radioactive. It wouldn’t surprise me if he has played the last game for the Nets, maybe even the NBA. – 7:49 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Nets suspend Kyrie for at least five games. pic.twitter.com/WQg5KrPNR3 – 7:48 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving just doesn’t get it. His suspension means he’ll miss rematch against Mavs. – 7:48 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/dojNiz9ohz – 7:48 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Statement from the Brooklyn #Nets on Kyrie Irving suspension: pic.twitter.com/6RXUw0LWHS – 7:47 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s suspension is at least five games, without pay. #nets #nba – 7:47 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Nets have announced that they have suspended Kyrie Irving:
“Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team.” pic.twitter.com/vXKSc1c39A – 7:47 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Here is the Nets’ statement announcing that they have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/teoWGwK7gq – 7:47 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Brooklyn Nets statement on suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/WTqbRvr4td – 7:47 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are of the view that he is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets. We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures…” pic.twitter.com/Mp682Sck23 – 7:47 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“We have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions,” the Nets say in a statement released. pic.twitter.com/U2A8l1IFMT – 7:47 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Statement on Nets suspending Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay: pic.twitter.com/3q1CxBSFIq – 7:46 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Statement from the Nets:
“We are of the view that Kyrie is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/HGs3BbV0K7 – 7:46 PM

Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
The @Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games pic.twitter.com/0FyvLUgAEQ – 7:46 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Kyrie Irving will be suspended for, at minimum, five games.
“We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/2dh2WZNnFO – 7:46 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Statement: pic.twitter.com/uRZSboRo6W – 7:46 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least the next five games, per team. pic.twitter.com/yIFBPvo01b – 7:46 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
No Kyrie Irving in DC on Friday night against the Wizards.
Deni Avdija probably would have guarded him for some stretches. – 7:46 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets announce they are suspending Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. – 7:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
“We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games.” – 7:45 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets say Kyrie Irving will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games. pic.twitter.com/RpuITg7Qoe – 7:45 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/vzCmzs1VyH – 7:45 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/alOvcBAZWD – 7:45 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/EtooCEyere – 7:45 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay. – 7:45 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets announce the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/pS0lEeFAzU – 7:45 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
The Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving of at least five games. – 7:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
So Woj says the Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. No details on length yet.
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this is the beginning of the end for Brooklyn. – 7:45 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/BD8W6tD7Vt – 7:45 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:43 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Steve Kerr declined to specifically discuss the Kyrie Irving situation. But the Warriors coach said “words matter” when pressed further on the importance of the NBA taking a stand against antisemitism, racism and other discriminatory language. mercurynews.com/2022/11/03/wor… – 7:24 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MG_Schindler and I are about to go live on the podcast.
We have a plan to talk about actual basketball and some of the exciting teams we’ve seen so far (Cavs! Bucks! Suns! WIZARDS?!)
but first we have to talk about Kyrie/Primo.
youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 6:05 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr when asked about the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn: “Yeah, I’m going to sit that one out.” – 5:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Among the complicating factors with creating repercussions for Kyrie – talent, accrued generational wealth, narcissism – the biggest, IMO, is he clearly isn’t invested in basketball as a full-time career, which lessens the threat of it getting taken away from him. AK – 5:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving addressed the media Thursday at Nets practice for the first time since a heated postgame press conference.
And once again, he did not offer an apology for his posts linking to an antisemitic film. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-i-ca… – 5:04 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Adam Silver ‘disappointed’ in Kyrie Irving’s non-apology, ADL says Irving has ‘a lot of work to do’
cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-… – 4:58 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I shared some thoughts about Kyrie Irving.
bit.ly/3DzTbOv – 4:52 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Robin Lopez just retweeted Kareem’s substack post about Kyrie, which I believe makes him the first active player to post something disagreeing with what Kyrie posted, even if it’s a RT and not his own tweet. – 4:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on the Kyrie Irving situation: “I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” – 4:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” Devin Booker on Kyrie Irving situation. #Suns – 4:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story on Kyrie Irving’s latest comments today is up as Adam Silver seeks a meeting with him: theathletic.com/3759694/2022/1… – 3:44 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie Irving: ‘I’m not the one that made the documentary’ newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 3:22 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Kyrie spoke Thursday. It’s well past time for someone in the NBA to act. Column for @CBS NBA urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https… – 3:13 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving ‘takes responsibility’ for controversial post, but doesn’t apologize: ‘I cannot be anti-Semitic’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 3:08 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW POD with @sportsrapport ($): Kyrie/Kanye and The Jews + Ryan does a victory lap on being right about Udoka’s job prospects houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/hos-pod-ryan… – 2:55 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt expresses dismay at Kyrie Irving’s response to a question today about whether he has antisemitic beliefs. He also supports Adam Silver’s demand that Irving issue an unqualified apology. ADL partnered w/Nets & Irving yesterday to eradicate hate (1/2) pic.twitter.com/IMXEkMn2Dq – 2:52 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Inevitable story: Kyrie’s career will end sooner than it should b/c teams dont want the headache. He’ll claim he’s “blackballed.” A bunch of media will run w/this angle b/c it’ll get clicks. The actual truth will be, which is far more simple, is no one likes working w/an a-hole🤷🏾‍♂️ – 2:38 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Lost in all the Kyrie drama is the news about Simmons’ swollen knee — that’s a really bad sign for the Nets. Saturday’s game will mark the fourth straight one he’s missed. This is a player who still has a lot of rust in his game and needs all the reps he can get. – 2:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Kyrie tweeted out a link to an antisemitic film and it took the league 8 days to say they *might* punish him
The Thunder were a bit relaxed with its injury report on Josh Giddey and it took the league less than 2 days to fine them – 1:55 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Silver wants apology for ‘reckless’ post; Irving offers none (from @AP) apnews.com/article/9967fe… – 1:53 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving speaks publicly, does not apologize, ‘I didn’t mean to cause any harm’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/kyr… – 1:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I would pay Kyrie his money and send him on his way. Keeping him playing in a Nets uniform is frankly abhorrent
@Joe Tsai – 1:21 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving still won’t apologize: ‘I cannot be anti-Semitic’ #nets nypost.com/2022/11/03/kyr… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:17 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Many around the league and within the Nets organization were hoping that Kyrie would say at least these two things today:
1. “I’m sorry.”
2. “I don’t have anti-Semitic beliefs.”
That did not happen. – 1:07 PM

More on this storyline

Adrian Wojnarowski: “I think finally Joe Tsai realized even after Adam Silver didn’t want to wait for Joe Tsai anymore to figure this out with Kyrie Irving… he put his own statement out and wasn’t going to just allow the Nets to handle this, let Joe Tsai handle it. Adrian Wojnarowski: “You come to a situation yesterday where the Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games and come out with a strongly worded statement that certainly many would have liked to have seen days ago.” -via RealGM / November 4, 2022

Kyrie Irving’s future in Brooklyn very much in question?

Erik Slater: Woj on Kyrie: “Certainly his future in Brooklyn is very much in question.” Source: Twitter @erikslater_ What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ basketballtalk Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nets GM Marks calls Irving apology “a step” to return, Durant reacts as well nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/net… – 12:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
News News: Sean Marks addresses Kyrie Irving’s apology, possibility of release clutchpoints.com/nets-news-sean… – 12:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks lays outs steps for a Kyrie Irving return to #Nets. #nba nypost.com/2022/11/04/sea… via @nypostsports – 11:58 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets’ Kevin Durant on Kyrie Irving antisemitism scandal: ‘I just didn’t like anything that went on’
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:47 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards went from a 2-point underdog to a 3-point favorite vs. Nets overnight after Kyrie Irving’s suspension was announced. – 11:46 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant blasts handling of #Nets‘ Kyrie Irving mess: ‘All unnecessary’ nypost.com/2022/11/04/kev… via @nypostsports – 11:40 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets GM Sean Marks: Kyrie Irving’s Instagram post was ‘a step’ toward return; team didn’t consider waiving him
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-… – 11:38 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford pretty short on the Irving suspension. Said Nets as an organization had to do what they felt was best. – 11:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant on Irving: It just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it
sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 11:28 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kevin Durant spoke about the distraction Kyrie Irving has caused this week at Nets shootaround: “I just didn’t like anything that went on. I felt like it was all unnecessary, I wish we could have just kept playing basketball.”
The Wizards play the Nets tonight on @NBCSWashington pic.twitter.com/8cwc9DRIiK – 11:13 AM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
kD says he hasn’t talked to Kyrie since suspension. When asked if he thought suspension was fair, He said: “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s fair.” pic.twitter.com/1JMBFtR9Mu – 10:54 AM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks Friday morning in D.C. on Kyrie Irving: “The apology is a step in the right direction. It’s certainly not enough.” pic.twitter.com/H1Jtle5FAL – 10:54 AM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kd on kyrie: I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on nobody for how they feel, their views or anything. It’s just…I didn’t like anything that went on. I felt it was unnecessary. I felt like we could have just kept playing basketball and kept quiet as an organization.” pic.twitter.com/Zb4kVuhWBC – 10:50 AM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie since his apology last night. Does he think the suspension is unfair? “I believe and trust in the organization to do what’s right.” – 10:45 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD on Kyrie suspension: “It’s an unfortunate situation … it just sucks all around for everybody. Hopefully we can move past it.” – 10:35 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie’s apology last night was a good first step but the organization wants him to take some more steps — including meeting with Jewish leaders — before playing for the Nets again.
Marks said the organization never considered releasing Kyrie. – 10:29 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the Nets did not consider waiving Kyrie. Called his apology “a step.” – 10:27 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks calls Kyrie Irving’s apology “a step.” The star will still have to meet with the #Nets and with a group of Jewish leaders in order to bring reinstated. #nba – 10:22 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks just addressed us at shootaround. Essentially said there wasn’t enough dialogue between Irving and the organization throughout all of this. Said it’s up to Irving if he wants to go through the remedial steps they’ve outlined for him to return. – 10:21 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says Kyrie Irving’s apology from last night is “an encouraging step.” Greenblatt says in a statement that the ADL is still not going to accept funds from Irving, they are open to direct dialogue with him. Full statement below: – 10:17 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Gut tells me Kyrie is out longer than 5 games, perhaps much longer. Question you have to ask is what’s possible to address in the coming weeks when he’s been so steadfast in his position (until IG post gave up some ground). When can #Nets and him return to normalcy? – 9:56 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
This @JerryBrewer column on the latest mess Kyrie Irving has made is loaded with BARS but I had to stop & chuckle when he wrote Kyrie “must have done his own research about playing successful basketball because the Nets are terrible.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 9:47 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Depressing times in the NBA … notes on the Spurs, Kyrie and more. https://t.co/D8EhqNczov pic.twitter.com/zpgNngBQue – 9:42 AM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Woj on Kyrie:
“Certainly his future in Brooklyn is very much in question.” – 9:38 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Financial impact of Kyrie’s 5 game suspension (if it remains at only 5):
Lost salary for Kyrie: $1,258,734
Team Tax Relief: $0
Since it’s a team issued suspension and not a league issued suspension, there’s no luxury tax relief for the Brooklyn Nets. – 9:00 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @MG_Schindler is here! We talk about the NBA’s best lineups, and what it says about the Cavs, Bucks, Suns, Wizards, OKC, and more. But first, we talk Kyrie/Primo.
Also, The Caleb Love interview!
APPLE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gam…
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 8:30 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Too little, too late: Kyrie finally apologizes
nj.com/sports/2022/11… – 7:00 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay roanoke.com/news/national/… via @roanoketimes – 6:52 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – Players become really isolated as their star rises, less and less real information gets to them. Too many yes-men, very few rules that apply to them. Bitterness from living their life under a microscope. It’s sad to see what grows from it. (Pt 2) – 6:45 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
One more on Kyrie situation – I have met and been friendly with a lot of NBA players over my career – there is an unfortunate trend, that as players gain more wealth and security, their bubble and reality change – a lot of that is the environment they exist in. (Pt 1) – 6:41 AM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
A comment on Kyrie Irving situation – In the US, you have freedom of speech. However, you are not free from the consequences of your speech. This is something most people tend to overlook when they believe they can say anything they want — you can, but there may be consequences. – 6:39 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kyrie Irving issues an apology on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/79cAqg4RvZ – 5:18 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kyrie Irving apologizes to all Jewish families and Communities hurt and affected from his post sportando.basketball/en/kyrie-irvin… – 4:28 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games sportando.basketball/en/nets-suspen… – 4:06 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram “I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/04/kyr… – 3:01 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Translation of a Kyrie apology: I will do it or something like it again, but can I play now? – 12:44 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Updated story about the suspension of Kyrie Irving after he issues an apology on Instagram.
apnews.com/article/brookl… – 12:35 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Hours after being suspended by the Nets for apologizing, Kyrie apologizes.
See this Instagram photo by @kyrieirving instagram.com/p/Ckhj8iIu0HN/… – 12:02 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
In an Instagram post, Kyrie Irving says he is “deeply sorry” for his offending the Jewish community. He says he reacted emotionally for being unjustly labeled anti-semetic. Said Irving, “I apologize.” – 12:00 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kyrie Irving writes a post on Instagram that says, in part, “To all Jewish families & communities that are hurt & affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain & I apologize.” Irving initially reacted ‘emotionaly’ to those labeling him Anti-Semitic. Full post: pic.twitter.com/INh8YEgmcf – 12:00 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It’s hard not to feel like Kyrie Irving only apologized because he recognized the alternative was the possible end of his NBA career. – 11:58 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Coming to the difficult realization that I fight with my wife the way Kyrie fights with the media – 1) receive an extremely valid criticism 2) lash out 3) wait an hour, then apologize and agree with everything she said. – 11:55 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving statement on Instagram. #nets #nba 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/IAy1kIbxFa – 11:55 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Kyrie Irving posted this statement on Instagram a few minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/fgXmDPS3EU – 11:55 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kyrie Irving apologizes on Instagram. No image, just a king caption with his apology. pic.twitter.com/mA1UXvvMzR – 11:54 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on Instagram: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have cause you pain and I apologize.” #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/X0PzekAz2H – 11:54 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Kyrie Irving statement: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/3dYRHXnIEm – 11:54 PM

Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Kyrie Irving posts on Instagram that he’s “deeply sorry” pic.twitter.com/j6XVYp3i4m – 11:53 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kyrie Irving issues an apology over Instagram: pic.twitter.com/xoeJEUQVls – 11:52 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving posts an apology on Instagram.
“To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize…I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all.” pic.twitter.com/BuJkBOna4K – 11:51 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspension by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/QUXt1WtK2g – 11:50 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Kyrie Irving issues an apology amid antisemitism controversy that led to his suspicion by Nets: “To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/Q3pvp6wbtb – 11:49 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Kyrie Irving apologies on IG: “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.” pic.twitter.com/9RrqpDAVzD – 11:49 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving apologizes in an Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/KULFKCN34e – 11:48 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kyrie Irving just posted the following on Instagram pic.twitter.com/KgVqW8L5PS – 11:47 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie and JJ Redick! Are we sure Rex Chapman didn’t attend Duke? – 11:35 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie is prime example why high school players should be allowed to go straight to the NBA… – 11:28 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Pasen por @ritmonba en Instagram ahora para desmenuzar la situación de Kyrie Irving con @Brooklyn Nets y la @NBA en un Instagram Live. – 10:08 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
A serious question: If Kyrie refuses to apologize, does that mean he’ll never play another game for the Nets? – 9:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling moves of all time. – 9:54 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Conspiracy theories about Jews lead to dead Jews. For @FOXSports, I wrote about the dangers of Kyrie’s actions and how it’s past due for the NBA community to show that it understands this and cares:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/su… – 9:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant played his heart out every time he has put on a Nets uniform. No questioning that.
But KD’s decision to hitch his wagon to Kyrie and stand by him throughout his Brooklyn tenure is one of the most baffling decisions of all time. – 9:52 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Kyrie Irving left the Nets no choice. They gave him multiple chances to apologize & bury the distraction. But he dug deeper into his position, failed to show any remorse for the pain he caused, almost daring to be held accountable. This whole saga was unnecessary & avoidable. – 9:42 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Brittney Griner incarcerated, Draymond Green decked Jordan Poole, Miles Bridges plead no contest to felony domestic violence, Josh Primo fired from the Spurs and accused of exposing himself to his therapist, Kyrie can’t fully apologize for anti-Semitism … what did I miss? – 9:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kyrie Irving’s legacy at Brooklyn Nets is probably the weirdest thing in the recent history of the NBA. So gifted guy, an elite hooper, but at the same time so many off the floor issues to deal with. Irving’s stint at Nets is one of the biggest “what ifs” in the NBA. #NetsWorld – 9:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KD and Kyrie (and DJ) package deal to Nets in 2019 offseason. Here’s what the Nets have gotten so far pic.twitter.com/93xlpoU4oA – 9:13 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving is suspended
Steve Nash got fired
& Ben Simmons is injured
We aren’t even 10 games into the season… – 9:05 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Why did Nets suspend Kyrie, not the NBA, you wonder? Because as soon as he’s traded, Irving will be allowed to play. Had NBA did it, he must serve whole suspension.
Same applies to Udoka. Coaching Nets will end year suspension.
Even permit him to coach a game in Boston! – 9:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/bro… – 8:53 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The ADL is no longer accepting the $500,000 from Kyrie Irving, per the organization’s CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
“After watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. ADL cannot in good conscience accept his donation.” – 8:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says ADL is not accepting Kyrie Irving’s $500K donation: ‘We were optimistic but after watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions. @ADL cannot in good conscience accept (the donation).’ 1/2 – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Remember when people were furious at Rob Pelinka because he didn’t beg the Nets to take two firsts for Kyrie, which would have necessitated an extension to justify the deal? What a fun era of basketball the Lakers missed out on! AK – 8:48 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Kyrie suspended at least 5 games – too bad it wasn’t 50. – 8:44 PM
Darren Heitner @DarrenHeitner
Will the NBPA challenge Kyrie Irving’s suspension?
He currently sits on the 9 member executive committee in the role of Vice President.
Awkward situation for the union.. pic.twitter.com/FfXSUjW46Y – 8:33 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Nets Statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. pic.twitter.com/73RK9sLqNf – 8:25 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Nets dropped the hammer on Kyrie Irving, saying he’s unfit to be a part of the organization.
He’s suspended at least five games and Irving will only return if “he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 8:17 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Seems not only is Kyrie Irving suspended at least 5 games but he may not be allowed back until he shows some kind of understanding of the pain he has caused. Irving has obviously been unwilling to bend in the past. Laudable that Nets are including that as a condition of return. pic.twitter.com/hiUVOAUVPb – 8:17 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
What I found especially disturbing during Kyrie’s pressers was his tone. These are real issues that have consequences (six million deaths during the Holocaust) and he seemed annoyed that reporters were questioning him. His dismissiveness of the gravity of the subject was shocking – 8:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Kyrie Irving has been suspended at least five games…but will be allowed to play on the road… – 8:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
if you’re still wondering how Kyrie feels about Jewish people, “How can I be anti-semitic if I know where I came from?” is the answer. And it’s harmful. And it explains why the Nets (finally) suspended him. – 8:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets issued this statement after suspending Kyrie Irving.
(via @Brooklyn Nets) pic.twitter.com/qIsjeS2G9L – 8:10 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to ‘unequivocally’ disavow antisemitic beliefs @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 8:08 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
I’m sure we all have someone in our lives who’s fallen prey to the kind of stupid shit Kyrie was reading/watching on the internet. – 8:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD really left this for Kyrie. pic.twitter.com/9KVNlqLpXW – 8:08 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
kyrie, josh primo, ime udoka, miles bridges. the nba almost feels like a basketball league this week. – 8:07 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
What are the odds Kyrie Irving’s NBA career is over because of this?
It’s not zero. – 8:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, the team said in a statement Thursday. es.pn/3FHoLfS – 8:00 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games after he fails to apologize; future remains ‘unclear’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 8:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie Irving is suspended and Ben Simmons is hurt. Maybe #Nets think Ime Udoka can buy them time, but it’s perfectly reasonable to think this era in Brooklyn is already beginning to end. I didn’t think it would last much longer. – 7:58 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kyrie Irving suspended by the Nets for at least five games
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:55 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
I feel like this situation ends with Kyrie Irving and Kanye West starting the worst podcast of all-time. – 7:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nets announce at least a five-game suspension for Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/94EyKatoDo – 7:54 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Based on Kyrie’s demeanor today and now this suspension, it feels like it may be a wrap for him in Brooklyn.
Where the Nets go from there is unclear. Irving has zero trade value and they would be dealing from a position of weakness in any Kevin Durant trade.
Very bad spot. – 7:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie Nets career:
111 games played
128 games missed pic.twitter.com/zGFmnt1X7T – 7:53 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NEW YORK (AP) _ Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay over “the harmful impact of his conduct.” – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The Brooklyn #Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:50 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie suspended. In statement Nets say he is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/ALfRPvpQ7I – 7:50 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving indefinitely without pay pic.twitter.com/WwdCF9ohSW – 7:49 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets announce that Kyrie Irving’s suspension is “no less than five games.” pic.twitter.com/SuocefTuKB – 7:49 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
What’s happening to Kyrie is entirely self inflicted. He posted the link to the film. He initially refused to take it down. And Irving, as the Nets say, given repeated opportunities to apologize and denounce anti-semitism today, declined to do it. – 7:49 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay for a minimum of five games by the Brooklyn Nets. Below is the full statement from the team. pic.twitter.com/U5KuHMJ8kA – 7:49 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/7DmzVsnY8U – 7:49 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
The Brooklyn Nets released this statement on the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/2sQzXwwoRK – 7:49 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
I don’t think my local team the Manchester Giants would even sign Kyrie Irving right now, absolutely radioactive. It wouldn’t surprise me if he has played the last game for the Nets, maybe even the NBA. – 7:49 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Nets suspend Kyrie for at least five games. pic.twitter.com/WQg5KrPNR3 – 7:48 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving just doesn’t get it. His suspension means he’ll miss rematch against Mavs. – 7:48 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/dojNiz9ohz – 7:48 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Statement from the Brooklyn #Nets on Kyrie Irving suspension: pic.twitter.com/6RXUw0LWHS – 7:47 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving’s suspension is at least five games, without pay. #nets #nba – 7:47 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Nets have announced that they have suspended Kyrie Irving:
“Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team.” pic.twitter.com/vXKSc1c39A – 7:47 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Here is the Nets’ statement announcing that they have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/teoWGwK7gq – 7:47 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Brooklyn Nets statement on suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/WTqbRvr4td – 7:47 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets statement on Kyrie Irving: “We are of the view that he is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets. We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures…” pic.twitter.com/Mp682Sck23 – 7:47 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“We have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions,” the Nets say in a statement released. pic.twitter.com/U2A8l1IFMT – 7:47 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Statement on Nets suspending Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay: pic.twitter.com/3q1CxBSFIq – 7:46 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Statement from the Nets:
“We are of the view that Kyrie is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” pic.twitter.com/HGs3BbV0K7 – 7:46 PM

Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
The @Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than 5 games pic.twitter.com/0FyvLUgAEQ – 7:46 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Kyrie Irving will be suspended for, at minimum, five games.
“We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film.” pic.twitter.com/2dh2WZNnFO – 7:46 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Statement: pic.twitter.com/uRZSboRo6W – 7:46 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least the next five games, per team. pic.twitter.com/yIFBPvo01b – 7:46 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
No Kyrie Irving in DC on Friday night against the Wizards.
Deni Avdija probably would have guarded him for some stretches. – 7:46 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets announce they are suspending Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games. – 7:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
“We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games.” – 7:45 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nets say Kyrie Irving will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games. pic.twitter.com/RpuITg7Qoe – 7:45 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/vzCmzs1VyH – 7:45 PM

Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/alOvcBAZWD – 7:45 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for no less than five games. Team statement: pic.twitter.com/EtooCEyere – 7:45 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay. – 7:45 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets announce the suspension of Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/pS0lEeFAzU – 7:45 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
The Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving of at least five games. – 7:45 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
So Woj says the Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. No details on length yet.
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this is the beginning of the end for Brooklyn. – 7:45 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving: pic.twitter.com/BD8W6tD7Vt – 7:45 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving. – 7:43 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Steve Kerr declined to specifically discuss the Kyrie Irving situation. But the Warriors coach said “words matter” when pressed further on the importance of the NBA taking a stand against antisemitism, racism and other discriminatory language. mercurynews.com/2022/11/03/wor… – 7:24 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MG_Schindler and I are about to go live on the podcast.
We have a plan to talk about actual basketball and some of the exciting teams we’ve seen so far (Cavs! Bucks! Suns! WIZARDS?!)
but first we have to talk about Kyrie/Primo.
youtube.com/watch?v=POIDjI… – 6:05 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr when asked about the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn: “Yeah, I’m going to sit that one out.” – 5:36 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Among the complicating factors with creating repercussions for Kyrie – talent, accrued generational wealth, narcissism – the biggest, IMO, is he clearly isn’t invested in basketball as a full-time career, which lessens the threat of it getting taken away from him. AK – 5:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving addressed the media Thursday at Nets practice for the first time since a heated postgame press conference.
And once again, he did not offer an apology for his posts linking to an antisemitic film. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-i-ca… – 5:04 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Adam Silver ‘disappointed’ in Kyrie Irving’s non-apology, ADL says Irving has ‘a lot of work to do’
cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-… – 4:58 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I shared some thoughts about Kyrie Irving.
bit.ly/3DzTbOv – 4:52 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Robin Lopez just retweeted Kareem’s substack post about Kyrie, which I believe makes him the first active player to post something disagreeing with what Kyrie posted, even if it’s a RT and not his own tweet. – 4:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on the Kyrie Irving situation: “I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” – 4:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I haven’t paid much attention to it to be completely honest.” Devin Booker on Kyrie Irving situation. #Suns – 4:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story on Kyrie Irving’s latest comments today is up as Adam Silver seeks a meeting with him: theathletic.com/3759694/2022/1… – 3:44 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie Irving: ‘I’m not the one that made the documentary’ newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 3:22 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Kyrie spoke Thursday. It’s well past time for someone in the NBA to act. Column for @CBS NBA urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https… – 3:13 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving ‘takes responsibility’ for controversial post, but doesn’t apologize: ‘I cannot be anti-Semitic’ nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 3:08 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW POD with @sportsrapport ($): Kyrie/Kanye and The Jews + Ryan does a victory lap on being right about Udoka’s job prospects houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/hos-pod-ryan… – 2:55 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt expresses dismay at Kyrie Irving’s response to a question today about whether he has antisemitic beliefs. He also supports Adam Silver’s demand that Irving issue an unqualified apology. ADL partnered w/Nets & Irving yesterday to eradicate hate (1/2) pic.twitter.com/IMXEkMn2Dq – 2:52 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Inevitable story: Kyrie’s career will end sooner than it should b/c teams dont want the headache. He’ll claim he’s “blackballed.” A bunch of media will run w/this angle b/c it’ll get clicks. The actual truth will be, which is far more simple, is no one likes working w/an a-hole🤷🏾‍♂️ – 2:38 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Lost in all the Kyrie drama is the news about Simmons’ swollen knee — that’s a really bad sign for the Nets. Saturday’s game will mark the fourth straight one he’s missed. This is a player who still has a lot of rust in his game and needs all the reps he can get. – 2:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Kyrie tweeted out a link to an antisemitic film and it took the league 8 days to say they *might* punish him
The Thunder were a bit relaxed with its injury report on Josh Giddey and it took the league less than 2 days to fine them – 1:55 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Silver wants apology for ‘reckless’ post; Irving offers none (from @AP) apnews.com/article/9967fe… – 1:53 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving speaks publicly, does not apologize, ‘I didn’t mean to cause any harm’ nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/kyr… – 1:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I would pay Kyrie his money and send him on his way. Keeping him playing in a Nets uniform is frankly abhorrent
@Joe Tsai – 1:21 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving still won’t apologize: ‘I cannot be anti-Semitic’ #nets nypost.com/2022/11/03/kyr… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:17 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Many around the league and within the Nets organization were hoping that Kyrie would say at least these two things today:
1. “I’m sorry.”
2. “I don’t have anti-Semitic beliefs.”
That did not happen. – 1:07 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The problem now is even if Kyrie is forced into issuing an apology after meeting with Silver, it’ll be empty. He doesn’t want to apologize. He has made that very clear. As he said, he didn’t make the film. (He only promoted it.) – 12:47 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I pretty nakedly advocated for the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving this offseason. I’m ashamed of that. At this point, if I were running an NBA team, I would simply refuse to employ him, regardless of contract or basketball implications. – 12:46 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Gonna go out on a limb and say that Adam Silver sitting down and talking to Kyrie Irving next week isn’t going to change Kyrie Irving. – 12:33 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I’ll say it again: thankful Kyrie isn’t on a team I care about. – 12:31 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
While Kyrie said he takes responsibility for “unfortunate criticisms of the Jewish faith” in the film he posted, the overall tone of his press conference was unapologetic.
Story coming soon. – 12:31 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Kyrie: “I do not mean to cause anyone harm. I’m not the one who made the documentary.” pic.twitter.com/eLTSfVAdMp – 12:30 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Q: With the benefit of time over the last week — are you sorry for the pain your posts caused people?
Kyrie: “I take my responsibility for posting that. Some things that were questionable in there, untrue … – 12:27 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Why hasn’t this meeting with Kyrie taken place already? – 12:26 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
So Kyrie doubled down. Can’t get much more clear than that.
He had time to “simmer down” or whatever, time to think through his actions and time to speak to others in order to learn.
He clearly did none of that. He wouldn’t even say he is not anti-Semitic. – 12:26 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I’d pay 8 bucks a month for Twitter Blue if it edited all Kyrie content out of my timeline. – 12:26 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Don’t give too much credence to public statements in legal disputes. Kyrie, Primo, everyone is trying to manipulate the media to gain support. My advise is reserve judgement until after an independent investigation has published results. – 12:23 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie just spoke for over six minutes. He said he took responsibility for his posts — but there was no formal apology like many around the league were hoping to hear. The press conference was cut short by a Nets PR staffer. – 12:18 PM

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Brian Lewis: Marks said the #Nets didn’t consider waiving him. Adds there is no progress yet in the coaching situation -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / November 4, 2022
“If he wants to participate, we’ll see where it goes,” Marks said. Marks said the team did not consider releasing Irving. “The organization has made multiple attempts to get with Kyrie and representation and have them clarify his feeling and put out a sense or remorse for this and obviously that didn’t happen,” Marks said. “He refused to disavow that until his tweet (Thursday) night. This was the best course of action as it stands right now – to suspend him. They’re not the values of our organization.” -via USA Today Sports / November 4, 2022

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/NEyUJJqVfQ – 8:18 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)
🎧 https://t.co/qztBd9E2kj
🍎 https://t.co/MdOyDxkUN5
✳️ https://t.co/io6mfHdSc6
📺 https://t.co/IXOFaNhQGN pic.twitter.com/LueAmMU1nB – 5:03 PM

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/sKB6omAgft – 1:17 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/3DkRTGQ – 10:17 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 @Audioboom – 3:33 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/ifkpf10BRB – 11:13 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/3i6IVKEHBq – 11:10 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Hiring Ime Udoka could turn into another #Nets landmine nypost.com/2022/11/01/hir… via @nypostsports – 10:23 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