Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving can't play or practice until he's vaccinated

Kyrie Irving
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The Brooklyn Nets has announced that Kyrie Irving will not be able to play or practice until he's eligible to become a "full-time member of the team" following his "personal" COVID-19 vaccination decision.

Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks said in a statement Tuesday that Irving "has made a personal choice," which "restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team," and "we will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability." As a result, Irving will not play or practice until he can be a full participant, Marks said.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.