The Brooklyn Nets have been in the spotlight a lot recently, thanks to a recent trade between the franchise and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets acquired three players including Ben Simmons in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. There's no doubt that the team dynamic is shifting quickly, and they will likely get a familiar face back for home games soon.
That's right, Kyrie Irving could suit up for the Nets at home this season. According to NY Daily News reporter Chris Sommerfeldt, New York City is close to phasing out COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
He tweeted NYC Mayor Eric Adams' excitement to getting the dropping the vaccine mandate for indoor spaces “in the next few weeks.”
"Yes, and I can't wait to get it done," @NYCMayor says when asked if he has a plan for phasing out COVID vaccine mandates for indoor spaces in the city, adds that he foresees an announcement on something related to this "in the next few weeks."
— Chris Sommerfeldt (@C_Sommerfeldt) February 23, 2022
Since Irving is not vaccinated against COVID-19, Irving is ineligible to play for the Nets at home games. The Barclays Center is no exception to the citywide indoor vaccine mandate.
Mayor Adams said that there should be an announcement on lifting the mandate within the next few weeks. He seemed positive in his statement, meaning that Irving might be available for the last few home games of the regular season. And, if they secure a spot in the playoffs, Irving would be available for the entirety of the Nets' postseason run.
For now, Irving continues to only play road games for the Nets. He hasn't played since February 12, and won't take the game day court again until Saturday, a week and a half later.
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