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LOS ANGELES, Sept 28, 2023 (AFP) – Eight-time NBA All-Star guard Kyrie Irving said Thursday it was a relatively easy decision to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks after briefly exploring free agency. Irving, speaking to reporters for the first time since the final week of last season, said Dallas just felt like a good fit, despite the fact that he and teammate Luka Doncic didn’t immediately gel when he arrived via a mid-season trade […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 41-point display from Kyrie Irving to leave the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination from playoff contention on Sunday as the New York Knicks sealed their place in the NBA postseason with victory over the Washington Wizards. A thrilling duel in Atlanta saw the Hawks squeeze home 132-130 in overtime after Irving gave up a costly foul with 1.8 seconds remaining to hand […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Luka Doncic scored 42 points and Kyrie Irving added 40 as the Dallas Mavericks thwarted the Philadelphia 76ers’ late comeback bid Thursday in a wild 133-126 NBA victory. Offensive fireworks were expected in a game featuring the top two scorers in the league in Doncic and 76ers center Joel Embiid. But the seamless blend of Doncic and Irving was a revelation after the Mavs had gone 1-4 with the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets marked Kyrie Irving’s return from an eight-game suspension with a 127-115 victory over Memphis on Sunday as the NBA champion Golden State Warriors finally earned their first road win of the season. Irving, who was suspended by the Nets after his social media post linking to a movie condemned as anti-semitic sparked a furor, scored 14 points in 26 minutes on the floor. Kevin Durant led […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games on Thursday, saying they were “dismayed” by the NBA star’s response after he was criticized for posting a link to anti-semitic material. The Nets said in a statement they had made repeated efforts over the past several days to work with Irving on the issue to “help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions, […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Brooklyn star guard Kyrie Irving says he will opt into a $37 million player contract option for next season to remain with the NBA Nets, The Athletic reported Monday. The report comes two days before a deadline for the 30-year-old American to decide about fulfilling his four-year commitment to the Nets and star big man Kevin Durant. “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving erupted for 50 points as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 132-121 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The fifth 50-point game of Irving’s career came courtesy of a superb shooting performance, with the seven-time All-Star shooting 15 of 19 attempts from the field including nine from outside the arc. The Nets improved to 33-33 with the victory, which keeps them […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Star Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving scored 22 points in an NBA season debut delayed by his unvaccinated status, helping the Nets rally for a 129-121 victory over the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday. Irving’s first appearance was just one highlight on a night that featured the Dallas Mavericks’ 99-82 triumph over the league-leading Golden State Warriors. The victory in Dallas set the scene perfectly for a post-game ceremony to […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets are ready to welcome Covid vaccine holdout Kyrie Irving for the team’s away NBA games, multiple US media outlets reported Friday. As long as he remains unvaccinated, Irving can’t play games at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center because of New York vaccine mandates. In October, the Nets said they would not welcome him back until he was able to be a full-time player, even though he would have […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving says he’s “doing what’s best for me” in declining a Covid-19 vaccine, a move that will see him sidelined from NBA play. Irving addressed the issue on Instagram Live on Wednesday, confirming that he hoped to be back on the floor with teammates eventually. But he said he would not bow to pressure to be vaccinated, while insisting he was neither anti- nor pro-vaccines. […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said the NBA team understands that star guard Kyrie Irving won’t be unavailable for home games because he remains unvaccinated for Covid-19. A vaccination mandate by New York City means Irving may not play in home games unless he receives the injection. Similar regulations would keep the seven-time All-Star out in road games at San Francisco, Los Angeles and against the New York Knicks […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Brooklyn point guard Kyrie Irving, who has been staunchly against getting vaccinated for the coronavirus, missed the Nets’ practice on Tuesday. Irving practised with his teammates last week in San Diego but did not attend the team’s first practice in New York City as a result of the city’s strict Covid-19 protocols. Because of the ongoing global pandemic, New York has implemented new health and safety regulations which do […]
