December 30, 2021 Kyrie Irving admits he wasn't prepared for 'consequences' regarding vaccine status Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving returned to practice on Wednesday after the team decided to activate him back on the team despite his unvaccinated status and New York City mandates barring him from the Barclays Center over it.
December 18, 2021 Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving make 9 Nets in health and safety protocols Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets is starting with a trip to the NBA's health and safety protocols — and Kevin Durant is joining him.
December 18, 2021 Nets owner Joe Tsai talks Kyrie Irving decision, says he never wanted to make it a 'political issue' The Brooklyn Nets announced the return of Kyrie Irving on Friday after keeping him off the court due to his COVID-19 vaccination status.
December 18, 2021 Nets relent, allow Kyrie Irving to return for road games only Kyrie Irving is rejoining the Brooklyn Nets, who need help and will settle for it on a part-time basis
December 14, 2021 Nets' Kyrie Irving posts cryptic video signaling a possible return to the court A day after there was "renewed optimism" that Kyrie Irving could make his return to the Brooklyn Nets, the superstar point guard posted a cryptic video signaling that he may lace up his sneakers sometime this season.
December 11, 2021 John Stockton expresses support for Kyrie Irving over vaccination stance Nets unvaccinated guard Kyrie Irving has a big supporter in the form of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton.
November 12, 2021 Kyrie Irving fires off three-word tweet as he remains sidelined over COVID vax refusal Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving fired off his first tweet in more than a month as he remains sidelined from playing in any games because of his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 1, 2021 Nets' Joe Tsai 'patient' with Kyrie Irving but says Brooklyn can 'be a contending team' with current roster Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai says he has “all the patience” regarding Kyrie Irving’s absence from the team over his vaccination status, but he believes the Nets are still playoff contenders, with or without him.
October 30, 2021 Nets owner on when Kyrie Irving will play again: ‘I don’t know’ As Kyrie Irving sits out of games due to being unvaccinated, Nets owner Joseph Tsai doesn’t sound confident the all-star guard will return to the team anytime soon.
October 26, 2021 Floyd Mayweather backs Nets' Kyrie Irving amid vaccine fallout: 'America is the land of the free' Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. strongly voiced his support for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on social media Monday amid his absence from the team over his vaccine status, commending him for “having some integrity and being your own man.”
