Nets listed Kyrie Irving as out/ineligible for Friday’s preseason game vs. Bucks. It marks the first home game Irving will miss due to NYC’s vaccination requirement.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: From this report, it appears Irving is unwavering in his decision to not get vaccinated against COVID-19. It remains to be seen if this stance could shift before opening night on October 19. The Nets play the Bucks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday.