Nets Give Update on Kyrie Irving's Return From Suspension

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving still has 'work to do' before return

Joey Linn | Nov 12, 2022

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While it once seemed unlikely that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving would rejoin the team soon after serving his five-game suspension, some increased optimism has surfaced lately, starting with Irving's positive meeting with Adam Silver. The NBA Commissioner believes Irving holds no hate in his heart for anyone, and the two sides reportedly had a productive meeting.

There has been no official word on if the Nets are still forcing Irving to complete their list of requirements before his return, but according to Joe Tsai, the star guard still has work to do before rejoining the team.

Speaking with New York Post, Tsai said, "[Kyrie Irving] has to show people that he's sorry. What’s important — and what people miss — is he only apologized after he was suspended."

It is unclear if this means completing the list of requirements, which included an apology and condemnation of the movie, a $500K donation to anti-hate causes, sensitivity training, a meeting with ADL and Jewish leaders, and a meeting with Joe Tsai to demonstrate an understanding of his actions.

Some of those requirements have been checked off, but according to Tsai, Irving still has work to do. In the meantime, the Nets have been winning games without Irving, primarily due to the heroics of Kevin Durant. That said, they could definitely use their star guard back, but it is unclear when that will be.

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Published Nov 12, 2022

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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