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Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson feels the franchise “dodged a bullet” with Kyrie Irving’s injury diagnosis. An MRI on Irving’s right knee revealed a medial ligament sprain. The All-Star will be re-evaluated in one week: Kenny Atkinson said that he feels the team “dodged a bullet” with Kyrie Irving’s injury diagnosis. Considering the way […]

Kyrie Irving is hurt. Again. But this time, it’s not a broken bone in his face or a shoulder issue. It’s a knee sprain, and given Irving’s history, Brooklyn Nets fans have every right to hold their breath. On the bright side, Irving’s most recent injury is not in the same knee in which he […]

Kyrie Irving suffered a scary-looking knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ Saturday game against the Washington Wizards. Fortunately, the Nets revealed on Sunday that the injury to their star point guard was a sprain and not a complete tear. The 27-year-old star took to Instagram to update fans on his injury. […]

After departing Saturday’s contest against the Washington Wizards midway through the fourth quarter, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been diagnosed with a medial ligament sprain in his right knee and will miss at least the next week before being re-evaluated, the team announced Sunday. The injury occurred as Irving attempted to secure a […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will undergo an MRI on Sunday after suffering a right knee sprain in Saturday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Irving will undergo an MRI on right knee Sunday, per source. https://t.co/tqetvIGhTe — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 2, 2020 Irving sustained the injury a little […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving suffered a right knee sprain against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Nets announced Irving is out for the rest of the game: Kyrie Irving went back to the locker room after getting his leg caught underneath Bradley Beal. pic.twitter.com/6KpqXhfskJ — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 2, 2020 The Nets […]

Patrick Mahomes is arguably the biggest young star in the NFL. Ask Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson who Kyrie Irving reminds him off and he’ll tell you it’s the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback. Per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, Atkinson compared his point guard’s recent play to Mahomes. Atkinson then added that “he’s no […]

After Kyrie Irving went missing in action following the death of his friend and NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the point guard went back in uniform with an explosive dedication. On Friday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, he broke several records after leading his team to a decisive win at 133-118. His 54 points are […]

The Brooklyn Nets easily overcame the Chicago Bulls on Friday, thanks to superstar point guard Kyrie Irving who put on a fantastic show and dropped 54 points. Obviously inspired by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Irving honored Kobe and highlighted his desire to keep the “Mamba Mentality alive. YES Network asked the […]

In Friday’s 133-118 win against the Chicago Bulls, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 54 points and pointed to the sky towards NBA icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine victims that died in a helicopter crash last Sunday.   Kyrie Irving looked up to Bryant as a mentor and […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum enjoyed the two seasons he was able to play with Kyrie Irving, a fellow Duke Blue Devil. Tatum has been on record saying Irving gets too much undeserved blame for what happened last season with the Celtics, who were picked to win the East before the season started, but […]

Kobe Bryant was not only important to the Los Angeles Lakers, but to the entire NBA as a whole. His incredible ability to shoot the ball and his unrelenting determination for excellence influenced many of today’s modern stars. Without him, Kyrie Irving wouldn’t be the lethal offensive weapon he is today. After the Brooklyn Nets’ […]

After leading his team to a 10-point win on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving spoke on the tragic death of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away this weekend after a helicopter crash took his life and eight other passengers, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant. […]

The Brooklyn Nets honored the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on Wednesday, and Kyrie Irving can’t help but be emotional. Kobe and Gigi were among the nine people who died in a helicopter crash last Sunday in Calabasas, California. They were heading to the Mamba Academy at Thousand […]

When Kyrie Irving missed 26 straight games from November to January due to injury, fellow guard Spencer Dinwiddie stepped up for the Brooklyn Nets. When Irving returned from injury this month, Dinwiddie’s role was reduced. However, Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson decided to play the two-point guards together in the starting lineup and in five […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson expects star point guard Kyrie Irving to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday despite the tragic death of Irving’s idol, Kobe Bryant. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks, the day Bryant passed away. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson says Kyrie Irving is still expected to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fighting for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, but can they do that and deal with the inner-turmoil on their team? Thanks to Kyrie Irving, things may get worse before they get better. If we were to go off speculation and hearsay, then Irving can be a cancer to any […]

Kyrie Irving was emotional after hearing the news of the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers retired legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets point guard was even a late scratch in their game against the New York Knicks. Now, while still mourning, Irving is expected to play on Wednesday at home against the […]

Kyrie Irving is not listed on the Brooklyn Nets’ injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kyrie Irving is not listed on Brooklyn’s injury report for tomorrow’s game against Detroit. Kenny Atkinson […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has returned to practice after missing Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks in the wake of the death of his idol, Kobe Bryant. Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. Head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t want to speak for his star player but […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving will not play on Sunday against the rival New York Knicks. Irving, 27, a close friend to recently deceased legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant, is out for personal reasons, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Nets' Kyrie Irving will miss Sunday's game against New York due to personal reasons. […]

Kyrie Irving was absolutely cooking for the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, as he led his team to a tightly contested 121-111 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons. The one-time NBA champ logged a game-high 45 points (15-of-30 from the floor, 10-of-10 from the line), five triples, six rebounds, seven assists, and just a single turnover […]

Kyrie Irving cuts a divisive figure in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean that the Brooklyn Nets star was not going to interact with fans. He showed some love to the Nets’ younger fans after their 121-111 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons. He gave his game-worn shoes to a young boy who was asking […]

If Kyrie Irving is known for two things on the court, it’s his incredible handles and ability to make tough shots. The Brooklyn Nets point guard got to show off both aspects of his game on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. After a second-quarter Jarrett Allen screen set him free, Irving froze Detroit big man […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are really struggling right now. The Nets are just 2-8 in their last 10 games and have lost five straight. Irving, though, is preaching patience amid Brooklyn’s struggles: “Just stay patient. Really stay patient and don’t get ahead of myself, talking too soon,” Kyrie Irving said, via SNY. “I […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving talked about his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after the Nets lost to the Lakers on Thursday. Irving says he learned a lot from James during their time together on the Cleveland Cavaliers: “We do have history. I think that the magnitude of our relationship extends […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets were reunited in their respective teams’ match-up at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. The pair of superstars got reacquainted early in the first half, as Irving had some fun at the expense of James’ misfortune. Upon […]

The Brooklyn Nets will likely get All-Star guard Kyrie Irving back on Thursday when they face the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports. Irving missed Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a hamstring injury after playing in four consecutive games, returning from a two-month absence due to a shoulder ailment. The […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving has been putting up big numbers since his return from a lengthy shoulder impairment, but his team has continued to struggle as of late. Losers of their last four games and 11 of their last 13 matches, the Nets are now clinging to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving invoked the name of Martin Luther King Jr. in a recent defense of the criticism he has faced after he noted his team needed more pieces to become a championship contender. Irving had some strong words over the weekend, defending his intent — but none were as head-scratching as his […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is out for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to hamstring tightness, the team announced a few hours before tip-off. It is unfortunate for the Nets that Irving is unable to play, as he had recently returned from a shoulder injury that kept him out for 26 games. However, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on fellow Eastern Conference contenders, the Philadelphia 76ers, on Monday as part of the NBA’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day slate of games. Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving recently opened up about what it means for him to play during this nationwide holiday: Kyrie Irving explained what […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving recently opened up about his conversations with injured teammate and best friend Kevin Durant, who still constantly sits on the bench during games. The six-time All-Star said that he and the two-time Finals MVP frequently talk about what they see for the Nets in the future when they finally have […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t expected to make the playoffs due to the absence of one Kevin Durant. However, Kyrie Irving is confident that he could lead this team to the playoffs in spite of the bizarre losing streak they are experiencing at the moment. The Nets endured another hiding from the Milwaukee Bucks, but Irving […]

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen says there’s “no bad blood” between point guard Kyrie Irving and the rest of the team. After Brooklyn lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, Irving told reporters he felt it was “glaring” that the Nets “need one or two more pieces to complement” himself, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Garrett Temple, Spencer […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving recently used a Julius Erving reference when talking about leading Brooklyn to an NBA title. Dr. J had a Hall of Fame career, which Irving brought up. Michael Lee of The Athletic was in the Nets locker room to take it all in: “It’s not a coincidence that […]

The All-Star Game ballots are always an annual source of spirited discussions. Whether who deserves to start, bench warmers managing to wriggle their way into the middle of the pack simply because of their big market team affiliation — it never fails to generate debate that ever so often turns heated. Brooklyn Nets superstar forward […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving set off a media firestorm this week after he admitted his team lacked the pieces to compete with the top Eastern Conference contenders. Following a string of losses to rival teams in the east, along with an upcoming schedule featuring rematches with Atlantic Division foe Philadelphia 76ers, Irving […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving had some very strong words for his critics in the wake of his recent controversial comments, as he noted the team must get some upgrades to truly contend for a championship. Coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, his third game back since a two-month absence due to a […]