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NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy is the latest person to add fuel to the flame to the whole issue behind Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s COVID-19 vaccine stand. Irving has been under fire these past few weeks due to his firm stand on opting out of getting vaccinated ahead of the 2021-2022 NBA season. According […]

The strict vaccination laws in New York City could potentially be stricter, and that is bad news for the unvaccinated NBA players right now. Currently, New York laws mandate that employees in New York must be vaccinated to enter their premises. That includes the NBA teams in the Big Apple, the Knicks and the Brooklyn […]

Kyrie Irving’s status in the league is no secret to anyone. Unless Irving changes his stance about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the Brooklyn Nets guard will miss all of the Nets’ home games this season. It’s a big blow to a team with legitimate championship aspirations this season. At least one segment in the Nets […]

The inevitable is happening. Multiple reports have confirmed that Kyrie Irving is now set to miss his first game for the Brooklyn Nets because of his decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. New York is part of a growing list of cities that have issued vaccination mandates. As such, Irving will not be allowed […]

The Kyrie Irving COVID-19 vaccine saga is hanging over the Brooklyn Nets as the 2021-22 season approaches. Irving hasn’t been vaccinated yet, so as of right now, he can’t practice or play when the Nets are at home. Nets star Kevin Durant weighed in on the situation Wednesday, expressing his optimism that Irving will be […]

As the drama continues to build with the NBA regular season approaching and no new word on Kyrie Irving and his vaccination stance, Brooklyn Nets head coach isn’t paying attention to it. Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving now potentially missing 45 games with the new vaccine mandate for indoor events in Los Angeles: “I’m not […]

A local mandate in Canada has now put unvaccinated NBA players under threat of criminal charges if quarantine protocols are breached in Toronto. This means players like Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards will have to strictly follow quarantine protocols when their respective teams visit the Toronto Raptors […]

The NBPA has offered their support for Kyrie Irving, Bradley Beal, and all other players from around the league that are standing against the COVID-19 vaccine. NBPA executive director Michelle Roberts has sounded off on reports that the Players Association is getting behind the NBA’s decision to withhold pay from players who miss games because […]

There had been some optimism that Kyrie Irving would ultimately get his COVID-19 vaccine because of Kevin Durant, but now there’s increasing uncertainty over whether that will actually happen. With the regular season rapidly approaching, the Brooklyn Nets are preparing for the possibility of not having Irving available for home games. At Nets Media Day, […]

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news about the Brooklyn Nets’ uncertainty of accommodating Kyrie Irving, who remains bullishly unvaccinated against COVID-19. Just to give a quick brief, the New York City rules state that unvaccinated players for the Brooklyn Nets or New York Knicks (they’re 100% vaccinated) cannot play in games or even […]

It seems the Brooklyn Nets are handling a lot of distractions these days, with the new NBA season opening its curtains just a few weeks from now. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, Nets star guard Kyrie Irving continues to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. He already missed their first home practice on […]

The Golden State Warriors were looking at a doomsday scenario with forward Andrew Wiggins with his resistance to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He eventually opted to get shot, avoiding further drama coming into the season. The Brooklyn Nets, however, aren’t getting as much luck with Kyrie Irving. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the mercurial Nets […]

Kyrie Irving missed the Brooklyn Nets’ practice on Tuesday due to New York’s COVID-19 vaccine protocol, but despite that, Steve Nash has no plan to move their training out of the city just to accommodate the star point guard. The Nets conducted their first practice in Brooklyn after their training camp in San Diego, where […]

Another day, another non-vaccination for Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets star has become the unofficial poster boy for NBA superstars who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite repeated pleas from peers and league officials. While Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins finally relented recently, Irving continues to stand by his controversial stance. He said […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has yet to waver on his decision to remain unvaccinated for COVID-19 despite mounting pressure from the NBA. New York City mandates require all Nets players to be vaccinated to play at Barclays Center, and if Irving does not get the jab, the league has determined he (and every other […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash had a rather cryptic response when asked about the status of the unvaccinated Kyrie Irving for training camp. The Nets have already kicked off their preseason with a 123-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A., but the second-year head coach admitted that there are still no updates […]

With the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving over concerns of him not yet being vaccinated in compliance with the state of New York’s vaccination mandate, it has left the Brooklyn Nets pondering their next move. If Irving does end up declining to get his vaccination shot, then the Nets may be forced to make a […]

With the season set to tip-off in a couple of weeks’ time, Kevin Durant and his Brooklyn Nets appear to be in the final stages of their preparation. The Nets are the heavy favorites to go all the way this season, and this recent video clip from a scrimmage session could prove just that. The […]

This isn’t your typical training camp update. If you’re following the New York Knicks, you know that Tom Thibodeau likes the chemistry Derrick Rose developed with his second unit so it sounds like he’s going to start Kemba Walker. That’s how many of these typical camp updates have sounded. You know, basketball stuff. Updates out […]

The biggest threat to the Brooklyn Nets’ title hopes is coming from in-house. Kyrie Irving has thus far stayed firm on his stance against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, which would keep him out of home games due to city regulations in New York. Shaquille O’Neal recently called him out on the decision, not for his […]

We need to talk about the anti-vaxxers in the NBA. Before anyone tries to complain: the vaccine is actually effective. A quick Google search should land you with many peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of these shots. These studies were made by actual professionals who studied viruses their entire lives and do this for a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are already one of the favorites to win it all in 2021-22, so there’s really not much of a need for the team to add more to their already stacked roster. However, as training camp opens and the season nears, perhaps they’ll try to be open-minded towards any and all possible ways […]

The NBA has a big vaccination issue. Well, it’s not big because of how many players are unvaccinated – recent reports say that 95% of players are vaccinated against COVID-19. The issue is that the 5% are loud minorities who happen to be big names in the NBA. Kyrie Irving, Bradley Beal, and Andrew Wiggins […]

Devin Booker joined the Phoenix Suns for Friday’s practice after the 24-year-old was recently cleared of COVID-19. Booker had quite a few things to say about the hot topic of vaccination, which started off with his confirmation that he is indeed fully vaccinated. The Suns announced on Sunday that Booker was set to miss the […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are as deep as any team in the Eastern Conference which is a product of their miraculous bargain-bin, void-filling NBA offseason. One of those signings fell through the cracks, however, and will have a profound impact on head coach Steve Nash’s rotation. That signing is point guard Patty Mills. […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving hasn’t yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, which is one of the biggest stories around the NBA as training camp gets underway. The way things stand right now, Irving won’t be able to play home games this season due to New York’s vaccine rules. Irving asked for privacy on the matter […]

Fact: Kevin Durant is not not good. Also fact: He will be in MVP form once again for the Brooklyn Nets this upcoming season. Durant has been among the NBA’s top five players for years now. Last season, he almost singlehandedly led the Nets to the Eastern Conference Finals, with his running mates James Harden […]

LeBron James is fully aware that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has found himself in the headlines these days because of his adamant rejection of the COVID-19 vaccine. Because of this, he was forced to skip the Nets’ media day for the second straight year. Irving, however, told reporters in a virtual press conference that […]

It’s no secret that Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has had his fair share of spats with the media. There have been numerous times when he didn’t appreciate the way he’s being portrayed, especially during his stint with the Golden State Warriors. But entering his 15th season, Durant appears to be handling things more maturely, […]

This is a tough one. Before you read what I came up with, take a moment to ask what you might have come up with here. How on earth could these Nets truly surprise us? If they were all healthy and started gunning for 70 wins would that be a shock? (Honestly, I’m confident they […]

The name of the game this season for the Brooklyn Nets is going to be “make it to the playoffs with a healthy roster.” As such, I expect Steve Nash to use a deep, ten player rotation. It’s difficult to carve out true “breakout” candidates on a team whose top-end talent has all been established […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the heavy favorites to take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. But early on, the biggest thing standing between the Nets and the NBA title is COVID-19 vaccination. Not you, Milwaukee Bucks. Sorry. It’s already widely known that Nets guard Kyrie Irving rejects vaccination the way wise people reject pineapples […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been one of the strongest proponents of the COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, the legendary big man went off on Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets star’s unwillingness to get vaccinated. This time around, Kareem has set his sights on Washington Wizards stud Bradley Beal and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Aside […]

The Brooklyn Nets just signed on all-time shooting legend Kyle Korver to join their team as an assistant coach in August. It hasn’t taken long for him to make an impact on the roster. The sharpshooter is obviously going to put in the work with the the wings on the team to improve their outside […]

As of today, the Brooklyn Nets are the favorites to win the NBA championship. But who poses the biggest threat to their supposed supremacy? We’re going to look at a handful of teams who might be able to go toe-to-toe with the Big Three of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Assuming Irving can […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is making all the NBA headlines for his will-he, won’t-he Covid-19 vaccination saga. Given the city mandate in Brooklyn, he would be barred from playing in any home games should he refuse to take the shot. With the Nets seen as one of the biggest favorites for the NBA championship, […]

Kyrie Irving has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and it’s creating a PR nightmare for the Brooklyn Nets. In fact, according to the latest rumors, it has even affected how Irving is valued and perceived around the NBA. As Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports indicated in his The Crossover NBA Show podcast, […]

Brooklyn Nets headlines are being dominated by Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status, the NBA’s biggest bombshell story of the season so far. However, there are obviously other big storylines surrounding the 2021-22 title favorite, including another one involving Irving. That would be contract extensions. Kevin Durant has already signed his extension. Will the Big Three stay together […]

NBA spokesman Mike Bass announced Wednesday that “any player who elects not to comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games that he misses.” New York and San Francisco have local COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors players to participate in home games. The Knicks are […]