Irving will not travel with Nets in advance of video game in Memphis

Brooklyn Nets position guard Kyrie Irving is not going to be part of the crew on its flight for Friday’s street match against the Memphis Grizzlies, a group spokesperson explained to ESPN’s Malika Andrews.

It truly is unclear whether or not Irving will organize different travel lodging to sign up for his workforce.

Irving was a late scratch from Thursday’s video game vs . the Philadelphia 76ers due to what the team referred to as “particular explanations.”

Nets head coach Steve Nash stated pregame he hadn’t heard from his star guard and learned of the absence only various hours prior to the contest started off, in accordance to The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer.

With Kevin Durant also sidelined thanks to COVID-19 protocols, the Nets still held on for a 122-109 acquire more than the league-primary Sixers.

“I haven’t spoke to him yet,” Nash mentioned postgame. “I are unable to genuinely remark because I have not spoke to him – and it can be private good reasons, so it’d have to arrive from Kyrie.”

“But I you should not believe that that to be the situation,” Nash added, referring to a report that Irving simply failed to want to enjoy on Thursday.

Following Friday’s game in Memphis, the Nets return to Brooklyn for a two-recreation homestand commencing Jan. 10 versus the Oklahoma Town Thunder. Nash was optimistic that Durant could be cleared to return for that tilt if he carries on to check unfavorable for COVID-19.

“Won’t be able to wait for Sunday to appear,” Nash stated, according to Andrews.