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The Brooklyn Nets announced Kyrie Irving would no longer play Thursday’s sport towards the Philadelphia 76ers for personal reasons earlier than their victory, and he is no longer going to play Friday’s sport towards the Memphis Grizzlies both.
A crew spokesperson suggested ESPN’s Malika Andrews the level guard is no longer going to flee with the crew to Memphis on Thursday evening.
Head coach Steve Nash used to be requested about the idea that Irving merely didn’t are looking out for to play in Thursday’s sport and said, “I assemble no longer factor in that to be the case.”
Even without Irving and Kevin Durant, the Nets handled the 76ers with relative ease in a 122-109 victory.
Joe Harris (28 functions, six rebounds and 4 assists) and Caris LeVert (22 functions, 10 assists, seven rebounds and two steals) led the manner in a balanced effort that saw five Brooklyn avid gamers gather in double figures.
LeVert said that although Irving didn’t play, he texted his teammates earlier than the sport, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
The Nets are flying to Memphis for a transient one-sport facet road outing earlier than they return residence to play the Oklahoma City State on Sunday. Whereas Irving’s put of dwelling is no longer but known, Nash suggested reporters Durant could well play towards the State if he continues to confirm unfavorable for COVID-19.
Durant has no longer played since this past Sunday in a loss to the Washington Wizards.
Brooklyn is expected to inconvenience for an Eastern Convention crown this season in neat portion thanks to the pairing of Durant and Irving. The crew is off to a 5-4 beginning and has gained two games in a row.
