Nets forward Kevin Durant didn't want to use Kyrie Irving's absence as an excuse for a 121-109 loss to the Bucks on Friday, but the star did say he wants Irving to play in every game.
Irving played in his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Pacers, where he recorded 22 points and four assists in 32 minutes. But the vaccination mandate in New York City means that Irving is not able to play in Nets' home games, including Friday's loss to Milwaukee.
However, while Durant said that the pair have had conversations about playing full-time, he said he won't force Irving to get vaccinated.