Category: Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving could be back for Wednesday game against Cavaliers

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From nba.com: NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving rejoined the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, saying he took a leave of absence because he “just needed a pause.” Irving practiced with the team and could play Wednesday in Cleveland. He has missed the last seven games, five while away from the team and two more while regaining his conditioning after he was eligible to return. Nets coach Steve Nash told reporters he expects Irving will return to the court against the Cavs. Per Nash, Irving returned to the team and practiced on Tuesday.…

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Kyrie Irving could practice Tuesday, may play Wednesday

Brandon King

From Rob Goldberg of B/R: Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will missMonday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucksas he continues working himself back into basketball condition.    Irving stepped away from the team because of personal reasons on Jan. 7 and will be missing his seventh consecutive game.  Prior to the game, Nash told reporters he expects Irving to practice on Tuesday ahead of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Nash told reporters on Jan. 7 that he did not know why the guard was away, and Joe Vardonof The Athletic reported that night that Irving…

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Kyrie Irving listed as questionable for Monday game against Bucks

Brandon King

We may get to see the new-look Brooklyn Nets sooner rather than later. Brian Lewis of the New York Times reports that Kyrie Irving is now listed as questionable for the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday. Irving was last seen on an NBA court January 5 and has been away from the team for “personal reasons.” As we all know James Harden has been acquired in the interim and made quite the debut, registering and 32-point triple and looking quite good with Kevin Durant, who, by the way…

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NBA fines Kyrie Irving for violating Heath and Safety Protocols

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from the NBA: NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for violating the league’s Health and Safety Protocols, which among other things prohibit attending indoor social gatherings of 15 or more people or entering bars, lounges, clubs or similar establishments, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations. The violation occurred when he attended a private indoor party last weekend. Irving will forfeit salary for any games he misses due to his five-day quarantine period, which will allow him to return to team activities…

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Kyrie Irving pays tuition of nine Lincoln University students

Brandon King

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving made a difference for nine students at Lincoln University, an HBCU near Oxford, Pennsylvania founded April 29, 1854 that was the nation’s first degree granting Historically Black College and University. Irving paid for the tuition of the nine students as part of his foundation’s “11 days of giving.” To the garbage sports media out there , I issue a challenge that will question your objectivity and integrity, if you are not completely bereft of either. Let us see if this Kyrie Irving story with…

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“Sisterhood” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

Brandon King

This colourway of the Nike Kyrie 7 makes use of a hyper royal, black , melon tint and white colour palette. Its hyper blue upper features an all-over print that is seen throughout the brand’s “Sisterhood” collection to go along with melon tint bordered Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same melon tint also shows up for the sun and moon that are on the back of the shoe. Below this upper sits a white midsole and a melon tint rubber outsole. The “Sisterhood” Kyrie 7 is schedule…

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“Soundware “Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

Brandon King

The” Soundwave” iteration of the Nike Kyrie 7 draws its inspiration from Kyrie’s love of music and how its vibrations influences his game. Like the other “Pre-Heat” colourways, the” Soundwave ” is scheduled to release November 11 and will do so in mystery box format, meaning the buyers will be ignorant of what pair they have unlocked until a pair has been secured and subsequently unboxed. They will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-002 $140 November 11,2020

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“Special FX” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

Brandon King

One of the “Pre-Heat” colours that will be a “mystery box ” release, this Kyrie 7 is inspired by Irving’s love of filmmaking and how it can bring life to imagination. The “Special Fx” Nike Kyrie 7 is scheduled to release November 11 and will do so in mystery box fashion, meaning it will be unknown to the buyer which of the four colours they have unlocked until a pair is secured and subsequently unboxed. It will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-400 $140 November 11,2020 

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“Icons of Sport” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Icons of Sport” is another mystery box release of the Kyrie 7..  It pays respect to Kyrie’s inspirational hardwood heroes, mentors and muses, which includes his father Drederick, who was his favorite player when he was a child. As is the case with the other “Pre Heat” colourways, the “Icons of Sport” will release in mystery box fashion on November 11. They will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-600 $140 November 11,2020

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