Kevin Durant said he's still envisioning Kyrie Irving being a part of the Nets' championship pursuit but he also acknowledges that it will be "hard to duplicate what he brings" if he can't play home games in Brooklyn.
Irving missed his second straight day of practice in Brooklyn as New York City's COVID-19 protocols only allow players with at least one vaccination shot to practice and play. As uncertainty increases each day surrounding the All-Star guard's vaccination status and whether he will be able to practice and play at home with the Nets, Durant said the Nets "are anxious to be a whole team" but that he also respects Irving's personal decision.