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Kyrie Irving to miss preseason home-opener (Report)

The Kyrie Irving Saga continues.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving will miss the Nets preseason home-opener against the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks due to New York City’s vaccination requirements.

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.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 7, 2021

Irving’s vaccination status, which was something he told reporters was a private matter, had been the worst-kept secret in the league up until now.