Nets say Kyrie Irving can't play or practice with team while unvaccinated
The Brooklyn Nets have barred Kyrie Irving from playing and practicing with the team due to his ineligibility as an unvaccinated player. The team announced the decision in a statement today:
Nets GM Sean Marks statement on Brooklyn's decision to sit Kyrie Irving until he fulfills NYC vaccination rules: pic.twitter.com/4LBIQXt7al
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 12, 2021
Irving is not allowed to play in Nets' home games due to a New York City mandate. It is unclear if the superstar guard plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.