Nets' Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge clear protocols

Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant, guard Kyrie Irving and center/forward LaMarcus Aldridge have cleared the NBA's health and safety protocols, the team announced Tuesday.

Durant, the NBA's leading scorer, and Aldridge would be eligible to play in Brooklyn's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

Irving, however, will not be able to play because he hasn't met New York City's COVID-19 vacci