BREAKING: Major Update on Kyrie Irving that Might Alter the Course of NBA 2021-22

Ahead of the 2021-22 edition of the league, the Brooklyn Nets start as strong favorites. However, a recent fallout has left their chances in jeopardy. Now, a key figure in their setup – Kyrie Irving may be on his way out. Due to some personal issues, the player and the team have had some mismatch in their equation, and things are at a standstill. In the latest addition to the saga, the Nets have released an official statement on the situation.

29-year-old Kyrie Irving is a proven match-winner. With a fit trio of superstars in Durant, Irving and Harden, the Nets looked deadlier than ever. However, owing to an internal dispute, the franchise took a late call that they wish to trade the 29-year-old. This would leave the team fending for themselves, if they cannot find a replacement soon. The former NBA champion however, has reportedly contemplated retirement if he makes an exit from the franchise. And the latest statement will not please him either.

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the game slipping away against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 101-93 win on Thursday, November 14, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets release official statement on Kyrie Irving saga

A couple of days ago, Kyrie returned to the Nets training camp. With regards to his personal decisions, he has received full support from his teammates. Yet, the team has taken the call not to allow the former Celtics player to take part in their sessions. Although things seemed to have calmed down over the past couple of days, this shock revelation could potentially be the nail in the coffin.

Here is the Nets’ official statement on Kyrie Irving from GM Sean Marks on Irving being held out while his vaccination “choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team” based on New York City’s COVID-19 policies. https://t.co/eCCPu1rN2x pic.twitter.com/WoAZVk1BN0

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 12, 2021

As released by GM Sean Marks, the press release reads, “Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant. Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently the choice 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.” In the statement that follows, Marks details the goals of the team for the upcoming campaign.

What is the next chapter in the ongoing issue? Will we ever see Kyrie in Nets colors again? With just about a week to go for the commencement of the league, we will get our answers very soon. All we can hope for is that all the parties come out of it in a better frame of mind.

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