Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup for the Nets.
Sort of.
The seven-time All Star and NBA Champion will make his season debut for Brooklyn Wednesday night on the road against the Pacers.
Due to Irving’s vaccination status, he is unable to play in Nets home games as well as a select few other arenas. A bout of injuries and COVID-19 issues in mid-December prompted Brooklyn to balk on its original decision to not allow Irving to play part-time.
The Nets, with MVP candidate Kevin Durant and James Harden are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and remain the odds-on favorite on SI Sportsbook to win the NBA title (+250).