Nets general manager Sean Marks said the franchise never considered releasing Kyrie Irving during the events of the last week that stemmed from the guard’s recent promotion of an antisemitic book and film on social media.
Speaking to reporters Friday morning, hours after Irving apologized for his actions for the first time, Marks called the apology “a step” in making amends, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. He explained that the organization wants Irving to take additional steps, which includes meeting with Jewish leaders, before playing again for Brooklyn.