Big Update on Nets' Kyrie Irving

The Brooklyn Nets are going to look awfully different tomorrow night vs the Orlando Magic as the team is expected to welcome point-guard Kyrie Irving back to their lineup along with newly acquired James Harden.

Kyrie Irving has been fined $50K for breaking health and safety protocols when he attended a private indoor party last weekend.

He will also forfeit salary for any missed games during the quarantine period and can return to the team Saturday if he continues to test negative. pic.twitter.com/8KwRzFqQrB

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 15, 2021

The NBA has hit Irving's pocket book for his irresponsible decision making lately, not adhering to the safety protocols set out by the league.

This past week has been an absolute circus around the NBA and the Nets are dead smack in the middle of it. Media members calling for Irving to retire, Nets GM Bobby Marks saying he hopes Irving has a good excuse for needing so much personal time during the season, and a weekend matchup between the Nets and Magic which could be setting itself up for the most anticipated game of the season.

What a time to be alive for BBall fans.

How Kyrie showing up to Harden meeting with Steve Nash pic.twitter.com/uZK4Otaou2

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) January 15, 2021

Whatever Kyrie Irving is going through, I wish him the best. I hope everything is well, but there’s a level of disrespect he’s displaying that’s very, very unprofessional.

He’s actually turned into Kanye. He’s Kanye Irving. pic.twitter.com/QIoIrHgn8n

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 13, 2021

.@stephenasmith is calling for Kyrie Irving to retire. pic.twitter.com/04zqsudeNG

— First Take (@FirstTake) January 13, 2021

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