According to a report from multiple sources, New York City’s private sector vaccine mandate could (and will) be lifted later this week, which would pave the way for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving (among other unvaccinated New York-based professional athletes) to suit up in home games moving forward.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Adrian Wojnarowski described the development as “cautious optimism.” Sally Goldenberg of Politico wrote that NYC mayor Eric Adams is “expected to declare his decision to reverse the private-sector vaccine mandate specifically for performers and athletes in local venues, including Barclays Center.