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Nets fined $50,000 for Kyrie Irving entering locker room at halftime; Kevin Durant clarifies remarks

If you’re looking for good news on Kyrie Irving joining the Nets full-time, this is not the place to look.

The NBA has fined the Brooklyn Nets organization $50,000 for violating New York City law and the league’s own health and safety protocols during the team’s March 13 game against the New York Knicks by permitting Kyrie Irving to enter the Nets locker room at Barclays Center during halftime.

At roughly the same time, Kevin Durant issued clarifications of his remarks Sunday criticizing New York’s mayor, Eric Adams.

Here’s the official release from the NBA announcing the fine.