Why is kyrie irving not playing

Share this —. Follow NBC News. Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving will not play until vaccination status resolved Oct. By David K. Li and Matthew Johnson. I am protected by God and so are my people. LeBron James speaks out about his decision to get vaccinated Sept. Matthew Johnson. Smith said the Nets weighed trading Irving, only for Durant to shoot down the idea. But having a superstar available for only half the season technically less, since the Nets is expected to play two "away" games against the New York Knicks somewhat defeats the purpose of going all-in for a superteam.

What would happen if the Nets played a Game 7 at home and didn't have Irving available? There is time for Irving to change his mind, of course, but it's an unknown road in the meantime. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options.

Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Scott Davis. Nets head coach Steve Nash said Irving would miss home games because the issue was unresolved.

The unusual situation throws Irving's and the Nets' future into question. Over 3 Million people read Morning Brew, you should too. Loading Something is loading. Irving, who had only made himself available to the media via Zoom during the Nets' media day on Sept.

But it is reality that in order to be in New York City, in order to be on a team, I have to be vaccinated," Irving said. Hours before Irving took to Instagram, All-Star guard James Harden answered a reporter's question regarding his absence from the team.

And individually, myself, I'm still wanting to set myself up for championship. Kyrie made his decision on what he wanted to do and he chose to do what he wanted to do, and the team did the same.

As Irving was slated to start alongside Harden in the Nets' backcourt, the team now has to reshuffle in order to shape its starting lineup. Brooklyn lost to Milwaukee by a final score of Harden, Durant and Harris have started in each of the Nets' seven regular-season games.

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