Kyrie Irving is not yet ready to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
Irving, who missed out on the Nets games on Thursday and Friday, missed Sunday’s 129-116 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder at the Barclays Center due to “personal reasons”, the team announced Sunday morning.
It is not yet clear why Irving is out.
“Ky is still on personal leave and all communication with Ky, between the organization, I will keep it confidential and I am sure you will hear from him at some point,” said Nets coach Steve Nash, before the game, via USA today .
Although neither he nor Nash explain why he was absent, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported that Irving’s “personal reasons” are a response to the attack on the United States Capitol on Wednesday.
He is “physically well,” according to the report, but “was upset” after Wednesday’s riots and attacks in Washington, DC Many in the sports world spoke out and condemned President Donald Trump and the violent armed crowd that broke into the Capitol – five as a result, people were killed, and the House of Representatives could vote on an article on impeachment on Tuesday – including Lakers star LeBron James, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, WNBA Sue star Bird and more.
Kevin Durant, who was out last week due to the league’s health and safety protocols, came back on Sunday and talked about Irving after the game.
“I am not going to talk about Kyrie. I will let you do this alone, ”said Durant. “I’m sure you will see him soon, when he returns. We support you 100 percent and pray for the best. “
Irving, 28, has averaged 27.1 points and 6.1 assists per game so far this season, his 10th in the league and his second in Brooklyn. It is unclear when he will return or explain his free time. The Nets are set to host the Nuggets on Tuesday and then face the Knicks on Wednesday.
“I don’t care about Kyrie missing a beat,” said Nash, via USA Today. “He is a brilliant basketball player. When he comes back, I’m sure it won’t be long before he becomes himself. “
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