The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving until he’s “eligible to be a full participant” in practices or games. The Nets cornerstone, who’s unvaccinated, is no longer allowed to practice or even enter Barclays Center until his status or New York’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate changes which will likely depend how the city succeeds in its fight against the pandemic.
The decision, announced Tuesday morning by the Nets organization, was made by Nets GM, Sean Marks and Nets Governor, Joe Tsai, according to Marks. One day following the decision, the Nets were back at HSS Training Center practicing and preparing for the final preseason game Thursday night against the Timberwolves.