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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially cleared the way for unvaccinated athletes like Kyrie Irving. With nine games to go in the regular season, the first on the road in Miami, Irving can suit up for his 2022 Barclays Center debut on Sunday to battle LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. On Thursday, […]

It’s been a pretty wild season for the 2021-2022 Brooklyn Nets. Just a couple of days ago, the team’s alpha Kevin Durant made some intriguing comments. He talked about how he wants to contend for a title for years to come in Brooklyn, even if they don’t win it this season. Per Mark Sanchez of The […]

On Kyrie Irving’s 30th birthday, the Brooklyn Nets All-Star got one present he has been hoping for all season long–even if he’s not ready to celebrate it for fear of jinxing anything. Multiple sources have reported that local athletes who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants will be able to play sports in […]

On Thursday, New York athletes will be able to compete at home regardless of vaccination status. This breaking news obviously stood out for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets since he has only been able to play on the road this season. However, it is a major factor for the Mets and Yankees as well. […]

The Brooklyn Nets got a major boost on Wednesday after it was revealed that Kyrie Irving will be available to play in all of their remaining games–including home tilts. With that, sportsbooks were also quick to adjust the team’s title odds. There were increasing doubts that anything would change in New York’s vaccine mandates for […]

New York will officially relax their vaccine mandate this week. This means that athletes as well as entertainers will be allowed to perform in the state regardless of vaccination status, per Shams Charania. The update comes at a critical time for the Nets, Yankees, and Mets. Brooklyn will have Kyrie Irving eligible for games during […]

Kyrie Irving was only eligible to appear in three more road games as of Wednesday morning. But it’s possible that his odds of suiting up to play in Brooklyn Nets home games just saw a major major boost. Shams Charania of The Athletic suggested he can play as soon as Sunday versus the Charlotte Hornets. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fighting tooth and nail to sneak into the top-six in the East and avoid the play-in tournament. But, it’s tough when Kyrie Irving can only play in away games due to New York City’s vaccine mandates. Rules were recently changed, however, stating that unvaccinated people can go into certain venues in […]

There are just 10 games remaining in the 2021-22 regular season, and the Brooklyn Nets may be down but they’re not out. Part of every opponent’s game plan will be trying to limit Kevin Durant in order to keep this team from making a big push and gain critical momentum. Remember, the longer this Nets […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is struggling to hide his frustrations over his inability to take part in Nets’ home games due to the current COVID-19 regulations in New York. Via ESPN’s Nick Friedell, Kevin Durant confirmed that Irving was “frustrated” that he isn’t able to suit up at the Barclays Center, but KD had […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving has been playing at an elite level of late. He’s dropped a mind-boggling 132 points over his last three games, including a career-high 60-point performance against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. There’s no doubt that Kyrie is one of the best point guards in the game today. This is exactly […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fighting for not just their playoff lives, but their Play-In lives as well. With just 12 regular season games remaining, only three of which Kyrie Irving is eligible to play in, things can occasionally look pretty bleak in Brooklyn–even with all of the 50 and 60 point games we’re seeing. Adding […]

Less than 24 hours after the Brooklyn Nets went bonkers over Kyrie Irving’s 60-point explosion, Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie sent them crashing back to earth on Wednesday night. Dinwiddie buried the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Mavericks the 113-111 victory, shutting up the entire Barclays Center (via Bally Sports Southwest). SPENCER […]

Kendrick Perkins has built quite a reputation as a broadcaster over the past few years. Big Perk has been known for his hot takes and rather controversial views but this time, it appears that the former NBA champ has taken it to the next level with his extremely lofty praise for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving put up the second 60-point performance in the NBA in as many nights, matching Karl-Anthony Towns’ 60-point outburst with his own against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Irving put up very similar shooting stats, going 20-of-31 from the field, 8-of-12 from 3-point range and 12-of-13 from the foul line. Late […]

Brooklyn Nets superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have been in some kind of groove lately. Irving drops 50 on LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. Then Kevin Durant puts up 53 against RJ Barrett and the New York Knicks. Now Kyrie comes back and puts up a 60-burger on the poor Orlando Magic. The […]

Kyrie Irving will probably be in the dream of every Orlando Magic player when they sleep on Tuesday night. The Brooklyn Nets guard dropped a cool 60-piece on the Magic, scoring on a cocktail of moves from every corner of the floor. Irving got cooking early, pouring in 41 points in the first half en […]

What a time to be an NBA fan these days. There’s no lack of jaw-dropping performances recently from the league’s biggest stars. Just a few hours after Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dropped a career-high 60 points, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving matched the feat on Tuesday. Of course, they are coming off the heels […]

Kyrie Irving put on a show on Tuesday night as he set a new Brooklyn Nets franchise record for the most points scored in a single game. The seven-time All-Star caught fire against the Orlando Magic early on and he did not take his foot off the pedal. Irving dropped a career-high 60 points all […]

The basketball world was left in awe after Kyrie Irving came out with a 60-point masterpiece against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Irving led the Brooklyn Nets to a 150-108 blowout win behind an epic career-high performance. Even Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson could not help but react to Irving’s jaw-dropping performance. Johnson […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving put on an absolute show, scoring a career-high 60 points in a 150-108 beat down of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. With Irving allowed to play just road games, he sure did make the most of it. Uncle Drew’s career night definitely had the NBA world buzzing. The 6-foot-2 […]

Kevin Durant came into the defense of his Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving once again as the fiery guard continues to refuse getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Irving exploded for 60 points on Tuesday to lead the Nets to a 150-108 victory over the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Of course the game only further highlighted […]

Just a day after Karl-Anthony Towns set the season-high mark of 60 points, Kyrie Irving came in and did the exact same thing in a 150-108 Brooklyn Nets win. The two players synced up for spectacular scoring nights on back-to-back days, with KAT lighting up the San Antonio Spurs in a 149-139 win. The combined […]

Steve Nash had the best seat in Amway Center for the Kyrie Irving show that ensued on Tuesday. Irving exploded for 60 points in the contest, leaving the Brooklyn Nets head coach in awe of what he just witnessed. Irving was masterful as he led the Nets to a 150-108 demolition of the Magic in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns set the record for the highest-scoring output this season after dropping 60 points on Monday. Well, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving woke up on Tuesday and said: Hold my beer. Irving also exploded for 60 points to lead the Nets over the hapless Orlando Magic, 150-108. Irving finished with 20-of-31 […]

Brooklyn Nets tandem Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are making a case as the best duo in NBA history…at least in terms of scoring. After Kyrie Irving’s explosion on Tuesday that saw him reach 60 points early in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic, he and Durant have become the first teammates in NBA […]

Kyrie Irving, take a bow. The mercurial point guard for the Brooklyn Nets just reminded us he’s still one of the most potent scorers in the game. Kyrie Irving poured in 60 points against the Orlando Magic, breaking the Nets franchise record of 57 set by Deron Williams back in 2012. KYRIE 60 PTS. NETS […]

The Brooklyn Nets were on the road Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. That means Kyrie Irving was allowed to play, and play he did. Irving was on fire early, helping the Nets build a massive lead at halftime. In the first half, Irving dropped 41 points on 14-of-19 shooting from the floor. That’s a […]

While MLB is officially back and Spring Training is underway, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were issued a harsh reality check on Tuesday. According to Stefan Bondy, a City Hall spokesperson informed him that the Yankees and Mets will be treated in the same regard as the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving […]

It has been about five weeks since Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets sent shockwaves around the NBA by trading away James Harden, just 13 months after ponying up to get him. The story dominated headlines and the entire saga came to a boil on March 10 when the Nets visited the Sixers, winning in […]

After the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks 110-107 behind Kevin Durant’s 53-point explosion on Sunday, KD had some pointed words for NYC Mayor Eric Adams. They were motivated by the bizarre scene of Kyrie Irving in the stands at Barclays Center as a spectator, yet not able to suit up and play for […]

The NBA slapped the Brooklyn Nets with a massive fine for violating New York City mandates and the league’s health and safety protocols during Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks. Apparently, the team let Kyrie Irving in the locker room, which should not have happened. Due to the violation, the Nets have been fined […]

The drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets and the city of New York has reached new heights recently. Despite some of the current vaccination rules being loosened, star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in home games for the team. It’s led some of his teammates (most notably, Kevin Durant) to call out the city’s […]

Kevin Durant put on a show on Sunday for the Brooklyn Nets. The player many feel is the best in the world came into a matinee vs. Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, and the New York Knicks and put on his own personal fireworks display. There was no Kyrie Irving in the game, although bizarrely he […]

Just like all other NBA fans, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is confused as hell on the Kyrie Irving situation with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving was able to attend the Nets’ game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on Sunday after previously being restricted due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. However, he was […]

Kevin Durant was his own spectacle on Sunday, dropping 53 points, six rebounds and nine assists in the Brooklyn Nets’ showdown with the New York Knicks. KD dominating isn’t the weird part though. It’s that Kyrie Irving was in the stands watching the game as a fan, even though he’s not allowed to play. That […]

For the first time this wild NBA season we’re expecting Kyrie Irving to be in attendance for a Brooklyn Nets home game. Just not while available to play. You know, kind of like like how Ben Simmons made his epic return to Philadelphia, but just on the team’s bench. A “sort of but not really” […]

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is still not allowed to play unvaccinated against COVID-19 in New York, but he can enjoy games at Barclays Center as a fan. On Saturday night, Irving was among the thousands in attendance to watch the Duke Blue Devils and the Virginia Tech Hokies go at it in the […]

Ever since the blockbuster James Harden-Ben Simmons trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers, fans have had March 10 circled on their calendars. The date marked the first time the two teams would face one another since the transaction on February 10. Prices for the regular-season matchup in Philadelphia skyrocketed because of the […]