The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so little joy in watching them?
Category: Irving, Kyrie
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Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:
Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
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Kyrie Irving’s Suspension is Lifted, Expected to Return to Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
In his first news conference since his suspension began, Irving said he doesn’t stand for “anything close to hate speech or antisemitism.”
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Kyrie Irving Apologizes, Saying He Doesn’t ‘Condone’ Hate Speech
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets have listed Irving as questionable for Sunday’s game, indicating his suspension from the team may have been lifted.
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Kyrie Irving Could Return to the Nets Soon. A Top Jewish Leader Still Hopes to Meet.
The New York Times – Sports:
Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the Anti-Defamation League, was contacted by the Nets after Irving was suspended after highlighting an antisemitic film. On Thursday, Greenblatt said he had yet to speak with Irving directly.
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What’s Next for Kyrie Irving’s Career?
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving’s antisemitic movie post is his biggest controversy yet. But the potential fallout could affect not just his basketball career but the N.B.A. itself.
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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Vaughn, an assistant coach, was filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.