The Nets are anticipating getting All-Star Kevin Durant back for Sunday’s home tilt against the Thunder, according to head coach Steve Nash.
“Kevin, I believe, is still on track for Sunday,” Nash said, per Nets Daily. “So we just have to hope his tests continue to be negative and everything stays as is, and it appears everything will be good to go Sunday.”
It was reported earlier this week that Durant would miss multiple games due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Durant was exposed to someone with COVID-19 and therefore faced a seven-day quarantine and a string of negative tests before he could return.
Durant tested positive for coronavirus in March in the early stages of the pandemic. The Nets’ prime acquisition from the 2019 offseason told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated he did not experience symptoms.
As for his All-Star teammate, Kyrie Irving, it’s unclear when he will return to the court. Anthony Puccio of The Association reported that Irving’s recent two-game absence is due to frustration with the recent riots in Washington, DC as well as the ruling in the Breonna Taylor case.
Nash said he has spoken to the point guard but that his status moving forward is unclear.
“I messaged with Kai [yesterday] but I want to keep all that stuff private,” Nash said. “We do not have any decision on Sunday yet but we will deal with that and figure it out before we go on Sunday.”
Irving is a laughable tool.
You test negative and you can’t play. So stupid
I know, right?
The madness of this “so-called pandemic”, SMH!!!
sure it is. it wus just contract tracing i think
Are the Nets going to pay Kyrie and pretend like nothing is wrong? He went AWOL and left them all wondering where he was.
He pulled a Yoenis Cespedes
Trade Kyrie for Harden. Irving has to know he’s not bigger than the team and the game
If I am Houston, or any other club, I’ll take Kyrie at 75 cents on the dollar but really wouldn’t want him. At least Harden shows up for games.
In all seriousness, Kyrie has mental issues. He’s also a poster child for his generation’s complete lack of intestinal fortitude.
I wonder how much time he’ll miss when he realizes the earth is round?
He knows the earth is round now, he’s a poster child for how easily it is to follow for conspiracy theories
wdym conspiracy theories? these are true events
Dude can ball but he’s a head case. KD left one of the most humble and team-based PGs for him SMH.
Kyrie (frustrated) being listed as day to day
Kyrie is super talented but he literally DGAF.
It’s cool to be upset about what’s going on in the world, not so cool to blow off people who are depending on you.
He has athletic skills but he is a fool all around. There is nothing “cool” about him being disingenuous regarding being concerned about issues in society, it’s just pathetic that some people are naive enough to buy it.
I do not understand Kyrie. Sure it is fine to take a stand on what you feel is right. But you also have to keep your commitments. Kyrie wants it both ways. He wants the money, fame, and easy life that comes with being a star athlete. And he wants the privacy, and compassion with being an unstable emotional human. Pick a side and go with it. Give up bbll and become an activist. But don’t crap on your teammates and company that helped you gain ease in life.
Dude, you really think he cares about these issues? He just uses them as excuses. Be realistic. The fool said the Earth was flat. Whether or not he believed it, he is a fool for saying it. He isn’t about social issues, he is just a moron.
Humans have known for almost 3,000 years that the earth is round… but 500 years ago people were still getting burned for saying the earth was round… so go figure!
Burn some indian sticks too cool it down broooo namaste
When is the last time Irving made it through a season without missing games for “personal reasons.” He sure seems to have some issues of various kinds. He is a problem/distraction to his team with his attention seeking behavior. Tired of hearing about him and his latest drama!
Look out Kyrie here comes the men in white suits!