Execs around the league 'won't touch' Kyrie Irving?
Steve Popper: As long as the Nets are making moves, maybe it’s time to part ways with the expiring contract that they will never extend. Talked to a few execs around the league who would not touch Kyrie Irving. I can think of one who might take the chance – if not, pull the bandaid off.
Source: Twitter @StevePopper
Source: Twitter @StevePopper
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets aren’t having Kyrie Irving talk right now because they don’t want to cause “a fuss.” – 5:19 PM
#Nets aren’t having Kyrie Irving talk right now because they don’t want to cause “a fuss.” – 5:19 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Kyrie Irving won’t talk to the media today after not speaking to the media after last night’s Nets game. Sean Marks said it’s because he wants to let Irving “simmer down” and not create more “fuss.” He said Irving’s last media session “didn’t go well.” – 5:18 PM
Kyrie Irving won’t talk to the media today after not speaking to the media after last night’s Nets game. Sean Marks said it’s because he wants to let Irving “simmer down” and not create more “fuss.” He said Irving’s last media session “didn’t go well.” – 5:18 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
What a hollow, insincere statement… It’s been five days since Kyrie (who is a VP of the Players Association) posted a link to a film which quoted Hitler and this statement fails to even mention Irving by name. pic.twitter.com/bLUd7cicwy – 5:17 PM
What a hollow, insincere statement… It’s been five days since Kyrie (who is a VP of the Players Association) posted a link to a film which quoted Hitler and this statement fails to even mention Irving by name. pic.twitter.com/bLUd7cicwy – 5:17 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t do media again tonight.
“At some point he will do media again…We don’t want to create more of a fuss right now.” – 5:16 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t do media again tonight.
“At some point he will do media again…We don’t want to create more of a fuss right now.” – 5:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on why Irving is still playing: “He didn’t do media last night, he’s not going to do it tonight … we don’t want to cause more fuss right now … let’s let him simmer down and let cooler minds prevail … and get some direction, seek from the experts” – 5:16 PM
Marks on why Irving is still playing: “He didn’t do media last night, he’s not going to do it tonight … we don’t want to cause more fuss right now … let’s let him simmer down and let cooler minds prevail … and get some direction, seek from the experts” – 5:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Sounds from Sean Marks like Kyrie Irving has no backdown whatsoever – 5:15 PM
Sounds from Sean Marks like Kyrie Irving has no backdown whatsoever – 5:15 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be talking to media today: “We don’t want to cause more fuss right now with more interaction with people.” – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be talking to media today: “We don’t want to cause more fuss right now with more interaction with people.” – 5:15 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be doing media again tonight. Wanting to lower the temperature at the moment. – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving won’t be doing media again tonight. Wanting to lower the temperature at the moment. – 5:15 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Marks said Kyrie will not do media tonight. “At this point we dont want to cause more fuss.” pic.twitter.com/Zavh4k1jxS – 5:15 PM
Marks said Kyrie will not do media tonight. “At this point we dont want to cause more fuss.” pic.twitter.com/Zavh4k1jxS – 5:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not be made available to the media tonight.
“We don’t want to cause more fuss right now. We decided to let him simmer down.” – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not be made available to the media tonight.
“We don’t want to cause more fuss right now. We decided to let him simmer down.” – 5:15 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not speak to the media later tonight. – 5:15 PM
Sean Marks says Kyrie Irving will not speak to the media later tonight. – 5:15 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Kyrie will not speak to the media tonight. He did not speak to the media last night. – 5:14 PM
Kyrie will not speak to the media tonight. He did not speak to the media last night. – 5:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks tell us Kyrie Irving will not address the media tonight. – 5:14 PM
Sean Marks tell us Kyrie Irving will not address the media tonight. – 5:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks said the Irving situation wasn’t why Nets and Nash parted ways. – 5:14 PM
Marks said the Irving situation wasn’t why Nets and Nash parted ways. – 5:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says the team has had discussions with Kyrie behind the scenes and has been working with the ADL as the situation as unfolded. – 5:13 PM
Sean Marks says the team has had discussions with Kyrie behind the scenes and has been working with the ADL as the situation as unfolded. – 5:13 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Marks dodges question about why team has not fined Kyrie, saying they have had internal discussions. pic.twitter.com/XD8Tjo7mDx – 5:12 PM
Marks dodges question about why team has not fined Kyrie, saying they have had internal discussions. pic.twitter.com/XD8Tjo7mDx – 5:12 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Sean Marks said Nets have talked to the ADL and continue to talk with Kyrie Irving. Said there’s no place for hate speech.
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in,” Marks said. “I’d like to turn ESPN or the TV not find you talking about us in that manner.” – 5:11 PM
Sean Marks said Nets have talked to the ADL and continue to talk with Kyrie Irving. Said there’s no place for hate speech.
“I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in,” Marks said. “I’d like to turn ESPN or the TV not find you talking about us in that manner.” – 5:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks said Nets are weighing best course of action with ownership re: a Kyrie punishment. – 5:11 PM
Marks said Nets are weighing best course of action with ownership re: a Kyrie punishment. – 5:11 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: “As it pertains to, Kyrie I mean, we are having discussions – some internal, some external discussions – from the highest levels. We are involved with the #ADL and getting and getting their advice and and just hopefully they can advise us.” #Nets – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks: “As it pertains to, Kyrie I mean, we are having discussions – some internal, some external discussions – from the highest levels. We are involved with the #ADL and getting and getting their advice and and just hopefully they can advise us.” #Nets – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said there’s conversations about Kyrie Irving behind the scenes. Doesn’t want to get into the specifics. – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks said there’s conversations about Kyrie Irving behind the scenes. Doesn’t want to get into the specifics. – 5:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on skepticism toward Nets: “I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in … as it pertains to Kyrie, we’re having discussions.”
“There’s no tolerance in here for any hate speech.” – 5:10 PM
Marks on skepticism toward Nets: “I’m certainly not proud of the situation we find ourselves in … as it pertains to Kyrie, we’re having discussions.”
“There’s no tolerance in here for any hate speech.” – 5:10 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Says he is “not proud of situation team finds themselves in” when asked about Kyrie Irving situation. pic.twitter.com/Mf60Pi9esg – 5:10 PM
Says he is “not proud of situation team finds themselves in” when asked about Kyrie Irving situation. pic.twitter.com/Mf60Pi9esg – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the ADL is advising the Nets in regards to the Kyrie Irving situation. – 5:10 PM
Sean Marks said the ADL is advising the Nets in regards to the Kyrie Irving situation. – 5:10 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said he didn’t seek input on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the decision to part ways with Nash. – 5:04 PM
Sean Marks said he didn’t seek input on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the decision to part ways with Nash. – 5:04 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks said there was “zero” input from KD & Kyrie on parting ways with Steve Nash. #Nets – 5:03 PM
Sean Marks said there was “zero” input from KD & Kyrie on parting ways with Steve Nash. #Nets – 5:03 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The #NBPA responded to Kyrie’s tweet without naming him
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:46 PM
The #NBPA responded to Kyrie’s tweet without naming him
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:46 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
My bad, Joe Tsai did mention Kyrie by name in his statement. The NBA and NBPA (where Kyrie is a VP) did not. – 4:19 PM
My bad, Joe Tsai did mention Kyrie by name in his statement. The NBA and NBPA (where Kyrie is a VP) did not. – 4:19 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The NBPA released a statement condemning anti-Semitism though it doesn’t name Kyrie Irving, a VP there and ostensibly the reason why this statement was made. Says it is “committed to helping players fully understand that certain words can lead to hateful ideologies being spread.” pic.twitter.com/fEWztRMi4Z – 4:14 PM
The NBPA released a statement condemning anti-Semitism though it doesn’t name Kyrie Irving, a VP there and ostensibly the reason why this statement was made. Says it is “committed to helping players fully understand that certain words can lead to hateful ideologies being spread.” pic.twitter.com/fEWztRMi4Z – 4:14 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
From the NBA Players Association. Not enough. No reason not to be specific here — this is about Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/4EjVnyFFsj – 4:12 PM
From the NBA Players Association. Not enough. No reason not to be specific here — this is about Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/4EjVnyFFsj – 4:12 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The NBPA issued the following statement condemning antisemitism.
It does not mention Kyrie Irving, who is a VP and recently shared the link to a movie containing antisemitic rhetoric, by name. pic.twitter.com/DPKdvzH1yQ – 4:11 PM
The NBPA issued the following statement condemning antisemitism.
It does not mention Kyrie Irving, who is a VP and recently shared the link to a movie containing antisemitic rhetoric, by name. pic.twitter.com/DPKdvzH1yQ – 4:11 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The players association @TheNBPA has just issued the following statement — presumably in response to (NBPA VP) Kyrie Irving’s recent posting of an antisemitic film. pic.twitter.com/ROD4PhOs7F – 4:10 PM
The players association @TheNBPA has just issued the following statement — presumably in response to (NBPA VP) Kyrie Irving’s recent posting of an antisemitic film. pic.twitter.com/ROD4PhOs7F – 4:10 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Steve Nash ahora que no tiene que contestar preguntas acerca de Kyrie o lo que suceda en Brooklyn… pic.twitter.com/Q1Obz7Z6In – 4:05 PM
Steve Nash ahora que no tiene que contestar preguntas acerca de Kyrie o lo que suceda en Brooklyn… pic.twitter.com/Q1Obz7Z6In – 4:05 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Udoka in Brooklyn is clearly more baggage at an already teetering organization. But I see it from the Nets side, too: He coached there, he is an excellent coach with a track record of success, & KD/Kyrie know him and surely singed off. This is, as always, about them. – 2:52 PM
Udoka in Brooklyn is clearly more baggage at an already teetering organization. But I see it from the Nets side, too: He coached there, he is an excellent coach with a track record of success, & KD/Kyrie know him and surely singed off. This is, as always, about them. – 2:52 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
KD and Kyrie unlearning all of Nash’s schemes pic.twitter.com/SQCgiBqpZW – 2:35 PM
KD and Kyrie unlearning all of Nash’s schemes pic.twitter.com/SQCgiBqpZW – 2:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Steve Nash fired for not being able to get Kyrie Irving to care about anyone other than himself or make Ben Simmons give a toss about improving his game, to be replaced by someone who will obviously do these completely doable things immediately. – 2:24 PM
Steve Nash fired for not being able to get Kyrie Irving to care about anyone other than himself or make Ben Simmons give a toss about improving his game, to be replaced by someone who will obviously do these completely doable things immediately. – 2:24 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash part ways amid uninspired start, Kyrie Irving controversy @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 1:35 PM
Story: Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash part ways amid uninspired start, Kyrie Irving controversy @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 1:35 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Getting @Nick Friedell in studio next on @BartAndHahn to discuss #Nets, Nash and Kyrie. @ESPNNY98_7FM @ESPNRadio
Watch on the ESPN app or listen here: v7player.wostreaming.net/9456 – 1:26 PM
Getting @Nick Friedell in studio next on @BartAndHahn to discuss #Nets, Nash and Kyrie. @ESPNNY98_7FM @ESPNRadio
Watch on the ESPN app or listen here: v7player.wostreaming.net/9456 – 1:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact — This is what Kyrie and KD said in 2020 after Steve Nash was named head coach.
Kyrie: “I don’t really see us having a head coach… KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
KD: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day.” pic.twitter.com/OhVElKsE1h – 1:24 PM
Fun fact — This is what Kyrie and KD said in 2020 after Steve Nash was named head coach.
Kyrie: “I don’t really see us having a head coach… KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
KD: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day.” pic.twitter.com/OhVElKsE1h – 1:24 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets fire Steve Nash amid Kyrie Irving controversy nypost.com/2022/11/01/net… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:20 PM
#Nets fire Steve Nash amid Kyrie Irving controversy nypost.com/2022/11/01/net… via @nypostsports teammate @ethan_sears – 1:20 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
As long as the Nets are making moves, maybe it’s time to part ways with the expiring contract that they will never extend. Talked to a few execs around the league who would not touch Kyrie. I can think of one who might take the chance – if not, pull the bandaid off. – 1:14 PM
As long as the Nets are making moves, maybe it’s time to part ways with the expiring contract that they will never extend. Talked to a few execs around the league who would not touch Kyrie. I can think of one who might take the chance – if not, pull the bandaid off. – 1:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie Irving career:
— 12 seasons
— 9 different head coaches
@PointsBetUSA pic.twitter.com/QOLpCP5kzn – 1:13 PM
Kyrie Irving career:
— 12 seasons
— 9 different head coaches
@PointsBetUSA pic.twitter.com/QOLpCP5kzn – 1:13 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A month after Nash was hired, Kyrie Irving proclaimed: “I don’t really see us having a head coach. You know what I mean? KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
Durant then added: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day. It’s a collaborative effort, I think, on our part.” – 1:09 PM
A month after Nash was hired, Kyrie Irving proclaimed: “I don’t really see us having a head coach. You know what I mean? KD could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.”
Durant then added: “Jacque Vaughn could do it one day. It’s a collaborative effort, I think, on our part.” – 1:09 PM
Tom Lorenzo @TomLorenzo
Reading into the situation for the “but after a win” crowd…the “mutual” agreement to “part ways” is important. Don’t think Nash wanted to be here. The summer strife, the Kyrie stuff, the awful start…best take a page out of J Kidd’s book and find a fresh start elsewhere. – 1:07 PM
Reading into the situation for the “but after a win” crowd…the “mutual” agreement to “part ways” is important. Don’t think Nash wanted to be here. The summer strife, the Kyrie stuff, the awful start…best take a page out of J Kidd’s book and find a fresh start elsewhere. – 1:07 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kenny Atkinson gone.
Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen and James Harden and first-round draft picks all gone.
Steve Nash gone.
Kyrie Irving … still there. – 12:57 PM
Kenny Atkinson gone.
Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen and James Harden and first-round draft picks all gone.
Steve Nash gone.
Kyrie Irving … still there. – 12:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets under Steve Nash:
— 94-67 record
— Won 1 playoff round
— KD/Kyrie played only 64 games together
— KD/Kyrie/Harden played only 16 games together pic.twitter.com/DMYiByvmws – 12:57 PM
Nets under Steve Nash:
— 94-67 record
— Won 1 playoff round
— KD/Kyrie played only 64 games together
— KD/Kyrie/Harden played only 16 games together pic.twitter.com/DMYiByvmws – 12:57 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
On the Kyrie Irving front, our @Eric Koreen does a wonderful job detailing why the Nets star needs to be held accountable for promoting anti-Semitism
“Let’s be real: He isn’t that far away from saying Hitler had some good ideas”
More here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 12:14 PM
On the Kyrie Irving front, our @Eric Koreen does a wonderful job detailing why the Nets star needs to be held accountable for promoting anti-Semitism
“Let’s be real: He isn’t that far away from saying Hitler had some good ideas”
More here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 12:14 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Here are some questions for Kyrie he might want to use his free speech and leadership to answer.
1) Has he sought the counsel of anyone to help him understand why his actions are hurtful?
2) If there are more important issues we could be discussing, why did he raise that one? – 11:35 AM
Here are some questions for Kyrie he might want to use his free speech and leadership to answer.
1) Has he sought the counsel of anyone to help him understand why his actions are hurtful?
2) If there are more important issues we could be discussing, why did he raise that one? – 11:35 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
On Saturday, in less than six minutes, Kyrie Irving contradicted himself repeatedly.
On Monday, he hid from the media and the controversy he created.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/calling-out-… – 11:18 AM
On Saturday, in less than six minutes, Kyrie Irving contradicted himself repeatedly.
On Monday, he hid from the media and the controversy he created.
tommybeer.substack.com/p/calling-out-… – 11:18 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Rabbi connected to Kyrie Irving’s old school condemns anti-Semitism, says athletes have a ‘greater responsibility’ to speak out nj.com/nets/2022/11/r…
@tps_hsbb – 11:03 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Rabbi connected to Kyrie Irving’s old school condemns anti-Semitism, says athletes have a ‘greater responsibility’ to speak out nj.com/nets/2022/11/r…
@tps_hsbb – 11:03 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Nets, the NBA, the NBPA, Nike — they’ve got to have something other than toothless statements to combat the anti-Semitism Kyrie Irving is promoting.
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 10:28 AM
The Nets, the NBA, the NBPA, Nike — they’ve got to have something other than toothless statements to combat the anti-Semitism Kyrie Irving is promoting.
theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 10:28 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Good column by @Eric Koreen. It can’t be okay in the context of the NBA workplace for Kyrie Irving to post links to material that quotes Adolf Hitler about Jews, or Alex Jones about anything. It just can’t: theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 9:58 AM
Good column by @Eric Koreen. It can’t be okay in the context of the NBA workplace for Kyrie Irving to post links to material that quotes Adolf Hitler about Jews, or Alex Jones about anything. It just can’t: theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1… – 9:58 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving greeted with fans wearing ‘Fight antisemitism’ T-shirts, strong criticism at Nets game nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 9:12 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving greeted with fans wearing ‘Fight antisemitism’ T-shirts, strong criticism at Nets game nj.com/nets/2022/11/k… – 9:12 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Here’s 20 minutes on what the Nets do with Kyrie, and more importantly how we got here, friends we’ve lost because of it, and how incredibly sad and scared it all makes me. youtu.be/AiPLhY5Rk1s – 8:59 AM
Here’s 20 minutes on what the Nets do with Kyrie, and more importantly how we got here, friends we’ve lost because of it, and how incredibly sad and scared it all makes me. youtu.be/AiPLhY5Rk1s – 8:59 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
#SmallSampleBut Kyrie Irving is averaging career highs in points (30.1 ppg) and steals (1.7 spg). – 7:18 AM
#SmallSampleBut Kyrie Irving is averaging career highs in points (30.1 ppg) and steals (1.7 spg). – 7:18 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving skips out on media as courtside fans hope to send #Nets message. #NBA nypost.com/2022/11/01/kyr… via @nypostsports – 12:13 AM
Kyrie Irving skips out on media as courtside fans hope to send #Nets message. #NBA nypost.com/2022/11/01/kyr… via @nypostsports – 12:13 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant leads #Nets to bounce-back win over #Pacers amid Kyrie Irving drama nypost.com/2022/10/31/kev… via @nypostsports – 11:53 PM
Kevin Durant leads #Nets to bounce-back win over #Pacers amid Kyrie Irving drama nypost.com/2022/10/31/kev… via @nypostsports – 11:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are not making Kyrie Irving available to the media after tonight’s game. – 10:46 PM
Nets are not making Kyrie Irving available to the media after tonight’s game. – 10:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving was not made available to the media after tonight’s victory against the Pacers. – 10:45 PM
Kyrie Irving was not made available to the media after tonight’s victory against the Pacers. – 10:45 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets are not making Kyrie Irving available to the media tonight. – 10:45 PM
The Nets are not making Kyrie Irving available to the media tonight. – 10:45 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Talked to Aaron Jungreis, one of the Jewish fans wearing a “Fight anti-Semitism” t-shirt courtside. Asked him what they talked to Kyrie Irving about when he walked over to them: “We told him we love him anyway…even though we know he hates us.” #nets – 10:38 PM
Talked to Aaron Jungreis, one of the Jewish fans wearing a “Fight anti-Semitism” t-shirt courtside. Asked him what they talked to Kyrie Irving about when he walked over to them: “We told him we love him anyway…even though we know he hates us.” #nets – 10:38 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Mike Dube was among group of fans wearing ‘Fight Antisemitism’ shirts courtside at BKN-IND game. Dube told SNY that Kyrie Irving greeted group during a timeout, saying that he appreciated them. By wearing shirt, Dube said he hoped to be a ‘positive light’ Photo via @Michael Lee pic.twitter.com/Pwc7iYLIqP – 10:37 PM
Mike Dube was among group of fans wearing ‘Fight Antisemitism’ shirts courtside at BKN-IND game. Dube told SNY that Kyrie Irving greeted group during a timeout, saying that he appreciated them. By wearing shirt, Dube said he hoped to be a ‘positive light’ Photo via @Michael Lee pic.twitter.com/Pwc7iYLIqP – 10:37 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 116, Pacers 109
Durant: 36 pts, 13/22 shooting
Irving: 28 pts, 4/11 from three
Claxton: 19 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
Brooklyn avoids a late scare to grab their 2nd win of the season. Improved effort from Saturday’s performance. – 10:04 PM
Final: Nets 116, Pacers 109
Durant: 36 pts, 13/22 shooting
Irving: 28 pts, 4/11 from three
Claxton: 19 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
Brooklyn avoids a late scare to grab their 2nd win of the season. Improved effort from Saturday’s performance. – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD tonight: Kyrie tonight:
34 PTS 28 PTS
9 REB 6 AST
7 AST 4 STL
Win. pic.twitter.com/NJMqlciXDm – 10:02 PM
KD tonight: Kyrie tonight:
34 PTS 28 PTS
9 REB 6 AST
7 AST 4 STL
Win. pic.twitter.com/NJMqlciXDm – 10:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Pacers 116-109. Kevin Durant finished with 34, Kyrie Irving had 28. Nic Claxton had one of the best games of his NBA career, in my opinion. The Bulls come to town tomorrow. Can they keep it going? Happy Halloween. – 10:02 PM
Final: Nets beat the Pacers 116-109. Kevin Durant finished with 34, Kyrie Irving had 28. Nic Claxton had one of the best games of his NBA career, in my opinion. The Bulls come to town tomorrow. Can they keep it going? Happy Halloween. – 10:02 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets get a win they badly needed — snap a four game losing streak. 116-109 win over the Pacers. KD finishes with 34 points. Kyrie had 28. – 10:01 PM
Nets get a win they badly needed — snap a four game losing streak. 116-109 win over the Pacers. KD finishes with 34 points. Kyrie had 28. – 10:01 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
After going up by as many as 24, the Nets are on the verge of another collapse here — the Pacers have cut it down to 4 with 9:58 left in regulation. Aside from KD and Kyrie not much going on for the Nets offensively. – 9:35 PM
After going up by as many as 24, the Nets are on the verge of another collapse here — the Pacers have cut it down to 4 with 9:58 left in regulation. Aside from KD and Kyrie not much going on for the Nets offensively. – 9:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Chris Duarte beats the buzzer with a 35-foot runner. The #Nets lead the #Pacers 92-85 going into the fourth. Kevin Durant and Duarte sharing game-high honors with 28, but Kyrie’s 24 and three steals are the difference. – 9:30 PM
Chris Duarte beats the buzzer with a 35-foot runner. The #Nets lead the #Pacers 92-85 going into the fourth. Kevin Durant and Duarte sharing game-high honors with 28, but Kyrie’s 24 and three steals are the difference. – 9:30 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Holy Chris Duarte. Dude just hit from Steph range to beat the buzzer. Nets lead 92-85. Durant has 28, Irving 25. Nic Claxton with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. – 9:30 PM
End of the third quarter: Holy Chris Duarte. Dude just hit from Steph range to beat the buzzer. Nets lead 92-85. Durant has 28, Irving 25. Nic Claxton with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. – 9:30 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Fans wearing ‘Fight anti-Semitism’ shirts heckle #Nets‘ Kyrie Irving nypost.com/2022/10/31/fan… via @nypostsports – 9:11 PM
Fans wearing ‘Fight anti-Semitism’ shirts heckle #Nets‘ Kyrie Irving nypost.com/2022/10/31/fan… via @nypostsports – 9:11 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets just drained three-straight triples to push the lead to 15
KD, Kyrie, Royce. – 8:58 PM
Nets just drained three-straight triples to push the lead to 15
KD, Kyrie, Royce. – 8:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Pacers 61-54. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving each have 15 points. Nic Claxton has 12 on 6-for-8 shooting. Nets are hitting 3s, which is a good thing, but were up 24 and have seen the lead go back to seven. Can they hold it? – 8:40 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Pacers 61-54. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving each have 15 points. Nic Claxton has 12 on 6-for-8 shooting. Nets are hitting 3s, which is a good thing, but were up 24 and have seen the lead go back to seven. Can they hold it? – 8:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers closed the half on a 23-8 run, trimming the deficit to just seven, 61-54.
KD and Irving both have 15pts.
Chris Duarte is the one Pacer who is on target. He’s made three 3s and has a season-high 13pts. Hield has 14.
Pacers are 6/24 from 3; and 14 TOs. – 8:39 PM
Pacers closed the half on a 23-8 run, trimming the deficit to just seven, 61-54.
KD and Irving both have 15pts.
Chris Duarte is the one Pacer who is on target. He’s made three 3s and has a season-high 13pts. Hield has 14.
Pacers are 6/24 from 3; and 14 TOs. – 8:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Igor Kokoskov got off the bench and signaled to Steve Nash before Brooklyn’s last play.
Turned into a KD-Kyrie pick-and-roll that ended in a Claxton dunk. – 8:36 PM
Igor Kokoskov got off the bench and signaled to Steve Nash before Brooklyn’s last play.
Turned into a KD-Kyrie pick-and-roll that ended in a Claxton dunk. – 8:36 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie is up to 15 points already in 17 minutes. He’s 6-for-10 from the field and he’s done a nice job of setting up the offense. Nets getting some clean looks all over the floor. – 8:31 PM
Kyrie is up to 15 points already in 17 minutes. He’s 6-for-10 from the field and he’s done a nice job of setting up the offense. Nets getting some clean looks all over the floor. – 8:31 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
3 players in double figures for the Nets and there is 8:30 left to play in the 2nd qtr.
Durant: 13pts
Claxton: 10pts
Irving: 13pts – 8:24 PM
3 players in double figures for the Nets and there is 8:30 left to play in the 2nd qtr.
Durant: 13pts
Claxton: 10pts
Irving: 13pts – 8:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving hit a pair of threes and just scored in transition off an O’Neale steal to open the 2nd.
Nets lead up to 19. – 8:18 PM
Kyrie Irving hit a pair of threes and just scored in transition off an O’Neale steal to open the 2nd.
Nets lead up to 19. – 8:18 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Royce O’Neale taps the ball away to Kyrie Irving, whose transition finger roll puts the #Nets up 43-24 with 10:06 left in the half. Brooklyn is shooting 60% and 5-of-8 from deep, with clearly better spacing. #Pacers just 37% and 1-of-14. – 8:17 PM
Royce O’Neale taps the ball away to Kyrie Irving, whose transition finger roll puts the #Nets up 43-24 with 10:06 left in the half. Brooklyn is shooting 60% and 5-of-8 from deep, with clearly better spacing. #Pacers just 37% and 1-of-14. – 8:17 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Here’s a genuine question. Who would Kyrie have to disparage before even his own fans boo’d him? Will he get jeers on the road? Would other players get treated differently because they are not seen as “off” as Kyrie? Just seems weird to me to hear fans cheer this guy. – 7:45 PM
Here’s a genuine question. Who would Kyrie have to disparage before even his own fans boo’d him? Will he get jeers on the road? Would other players get treated differently because they are not seen as “off” as Kyrie? Just seems weird to me to hear fans cheer this guy. – 7:45 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: More Kyrie drama, Nets issues, Westbrook thrives in new role and is Portland’s start sustainable? Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 7:20 PM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: More Kyrie drama, Nets issues, Westbrook thrives in new role and is Portland’s start sustainable? Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 7:20 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. Indiana: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:12 PM
Nets starters vs. Indiana: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:12 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets starters: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton. Joe Harris back in the lineup, replacing the injured Ben Simmons. #Pacers – 7:01 PM
#Nets starters: Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton. Joe Harris back in the lineup, replacing the injured Ben Simmons. #Pacers – 7:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters tonight:
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Nets starters tonight:
Irving, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash said he had no involvement in the organization’s handling of the Kyrie situation.
“I know there was a process in place, so I allowed that to take place.”
Said Kyrie deleting the tweet certainly helped things and he hopes they can grow through the situation together. – 5:57 PM
Steve Nash said he had no involvement in the organization’s handling of the Kyrie situation.
“I know there was a process in place, so I allowed that to take place.”
Said Kyrie deleting the tweet certainly helped things and he hopes they can grow through the situation together. – 5:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash said “it certainly helps” that Kyrie Irving deleted his tweet today, but says he hasn’t been part of any conversations involving disciplinary action. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 5:55 PM
Steve Nash said “it certainly helps” that Kyrie Irving deleted his tweet today, but says he hasn’t been part of any conversations involving disciplinary action. #Nets #NBA #NetsWorld – 5:55 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked Steve Nash if the #Nets talked about any Kyrie Irving discipline, and if Irving taking the tweet down played a role in that calculus. “I think it certainly helps.” #NBA – 5:54 PM
I asked Steve Nash if the #Nets talked about any Kyrie Irving discipline, and if Irving taking the tweet down played a role in that calculus. “I think it certainly helps.” #NBA – 5:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash asked if the Kyrie Irving situation is settled, “I just hope we all grow through this together.” – 5:50 PM
Steve Nash asked if the Kyrie Irving situation is settled, “I just hope we all grow through this together.” – 5:50 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: The irony of Kyrie Irving, the “leader” who wants influence but can’t stand to be challenged—or accountable sports.yahoo.com/the-irony-of-k… – 5:40 PM
New for @YahooSports: The irony of Kyrie Irving, the “leader” who wants influence but can’t stand to be challenged—or accountable sports.yahoo.com/the-irony-of-k… – 5:40 PM
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