Dec 17, 2021, 05:44pm
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, who has yet to play a game for his team this season due to his refusal to be vaccine against Covid-19, will return to the Nets on a part-time basis, playing exclusively in away games in order to comply with local vaccine mandates, according
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The Nets decided to bring Irving back because of the injuries and players under Covid-19 protocols, according to sources.
New York City requires residents to show proof of having received a vaccine to enter a gym.
The Nets decided to sideline Irving entirely at the start of the 2020-21 season, rather than having him play in away games.
Irving will begin practicing with the team in the next few days.
The Nets only had eight healthy players to play against the Raptors. James Harden entered health and safety protocols an hour before the game. The team is lacking in off-the-dribble creation without Harden.
