Covid Omicron variant spreads around the world Dec. 18, 2021
3 years ago

Covid Omicron variant spreads around the world Dec. 18, 2021

CNN  

Kevin Durant, left, and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets look on during a game at Barclays Center on June 1, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been placed on the NBA’s health and safety protocol, the team confirmed to CNN on Saturday. Since Monday, Nets star guard James Harden, along with forwards Paul Millsap, LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre’ Bembry, James Johnson and guards Jevon Carter and Bruce Bowen, were also placed on the list. Some context: The news comes one day after the team announced Irving would re-join to practice and play in games outside New York.

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Covid Omicron variant spreads around the world Dec. 18, 2021
3 years ago

Covid Omicron variant spreads around the world Dec. 18, 2021

CNN  

Kevin Durant, left, and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets look on during a game at Barclays Center on June 1, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been placed on the NBA’s health and safety protocol, the team confirmed to CNN on Saturday. Since Monday, Nets star guard James …

Nets owner Tsai unsure when unvaccinated Kryrie Irving will play again
3 years, 1 month ago

Nets owner Tsai unsure when unvaccinated Kryrie Irving will play again

The Hindu  

Brooklyn Nets owner Joseph Tsai said he is not sure when Kyrie Irving will play for his team again, with the guard unable to join the team having chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA does not require players to be inoculated but Irving is not eligible to play in home games because a New York mandate requires …

Brooklyn Nets owner calls on Kyrie Irving to get his Covid jab
3 years, 1 month ago

Brooklyn Nets owner calls on Kyrie Irving to get his Covid jab

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn Nets owner Joseph Tsai has urged Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, but has admitted that the decision remains out of his hands amid the NBA star's stand off. Irving stands to lose around half of his $35million salary this season because of New York's vaccine mandate, which prevents him from playing home games at Brooklyn's Barclays Center without being …

Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement
3 years, 2 months ago

Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving can keep refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “Kyrie’s made it clear that he has a choice in this matter and it’s ultimately going to be up to him what he decides,” general manager Sean Marks said. I think that’s probably pretty clear.” Marks said he and owner Joe Tsai together made the decision, adding …

Kevin Durant still sees Kyrie Irving playing for Nets despite vaccine stance
3 years, 2 months ago

Kevin Durant still sees Kyrie Irving playing for Nets despite vaccine stance

The Hindu  

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant said he still envisions Kyrie Irving playing a role for the team this season despite uncertainty over the seven-time All Star's COVID-19 vaccination status. The season begins on Oct. 19 and unvaccinated players must comply with a long list of restrictions to play in games and take part in team activities such as practice. Irving …

Irving misses 1st practice after Nets return to New York
3 years, 2 months ago

Irving misses 1st practice after Nets return to New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving didn’t practice with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, again remaining away from the team amid questions about his availability to play in New York because of the city’s vaccine mandate. Nash said he wasn’t concerned about not being able to have his full team together, two weeks before the Nets play the NBA’s season-opening game …

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses Brooklyn Nets' media day, declines to reveal vaccination status
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses Brooklyn Nets' media day, declines to reveal vaccination status

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Kyrie Irving joins a growing list of NBA players, which also includes Bradley Beal, Jonathan Isaac and Andrew Wiggins, who firmly said no, or have expressed great hesitancy, about getting the vaccine. Los Angeles: NBA star Kyrie Irving skipped the Brooklyn Nets media day on Monday because of COVID-19 protocols and declined to discuss his vaccination status, which could prevent …

Irving asks for privacy about vaccine, availability for Nets
3 years, 2 months ago

Irving asks for privacy about vaccine, availability for Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Unable to attend the Brooklyn Nets’ media day, Kyrie Irving asked for privacy Monday when pressed about his vaccination status and availability for home games. “As of right now, please just respect my privacy regarding anything — home games, what’s happening with vaccination.” The players who were asked about Irving said they weren’t concerned. “I still the …

NBA All-Star Game: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may miss game after barber tests positive for COVID
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA All-Star Game: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may miss game after barber tests positive for COVID

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Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may be unable to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta because of a coronavirus contact tracing issue Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may be unable to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta because of a coronavirus contact tracing issue, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. A person with knowledge of the situation …

NBA: One player COVID positive in the past week - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

NBA: One player COVID positive in the past week - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The NBA said one player tested positive for coronavirus in the past week, meaning only two have got that diagnosis in the last three weeks. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns — who has missed 13 games — tested positive last month and his recovery is complete. https://t.co/1fZHSTWnEt — Karl-Anthony Towns February 10, 2021 The NBA does not reveal which players test positive …

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19 with less than a week before resumption
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19 with less than a week before resumption

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A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on 23 June, the NBA confirmed in a statement on Thursday. New York: Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets duo DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie test positive for COVID-19
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets duo DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie test positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

The NBA had previously reported 16 positives out of 302 players tested on 23 June Brooklyn Nets duo DeAndre Jordan and Spencer Dinwiddie said on Monday they have tested positive for COVID-19, the news coming as the NBA prepares to resume the 2020 season next month. Jordan confirmed his positive test on Twitter and said he would not return to …

Spencer Dinwiddie tests positive for COVID-19, his NBA restart status in doubt
4 years, 5 months ago

Spencer Dinwiddie tests positive for COVID-19, his NBA restart status in doubt

New York Times  

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie told The Athletic he has tested positive for coronavirus, creating doubt over his status for the NBA restart. I flew private to return to New York, passed multiple COVID-19 tests over my first several days in New York and was able to participate in a couple practices within the first week. In 64 games this …

Coronavirus Outbreak: 16 NBA players test positive for COVID-19 as league nears restart
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: 16 NBA players test positive for COVID-19 as league nears restart

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The NBA did not announce results of coronavirus testing on staffers and other members of team travel parties, all of whom are also part of the mandatory testing program. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season. …

As NBA pushes to restart, 11 players positive in three days
4 years, 5 months ago

As NBA pushes to restart, 11 players positive in three days

Hindustan Times  

Professional sport has resumed in a ‘bio-secure bubble’ amid the Covid-19 pandemic. NBA’s plans could make the bio bubble resemble a Mumbai suburban train in peak hour. NBA has made no comments while moving the pieces for the restart at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, where it plans to set up a ‘bio bubble’ for players and support staff …

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