Nets’ Kyrie Irving out vs. Wizards with damage day after All-Star requests commerce

Kyrie Irving won’t be on the courtroom with the Nets Saturday evening as Brooklyn faces off with the Washington Wizards. 

Irving was listed by the workforce as out with proper calf soreness Saturday afternoon. 

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles throughout the second half in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center Jan. 30, 2023, within the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets gained 121-104. 
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The information comes at some point after Irving knowledgeable the group he want to be traded forward of the NBA’s Feb. 9 commerce deadline or he’ll depart when he turns into a free agent this summer time. 

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Irving has had a implausible yr with the Nets, averaging 27.1 factors, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per sport whereas being chosen to his eighth All-Star Game. 

After beginning the yr 2-5, Brooklyn gained 16 of 18 video games from Nov. 27 to Jan. 4. 

They at present sit at 31-20 and in fourth place within the Eastern Conference as they await Kevin Durant’s return from a sprained MCL.

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But it now seems the Nets will enter the second half of the season with out the second of its two stars following Irving’s commerce demand. 

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is launched earlier than the primary half in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center Jan. 30, 2023, within the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 
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The commerce request happened after Irving and the Nets failed to succeed in a contract extension. Irving is reportedly looking for someplace within the space of 4 years, $198.5 million, in keeping with ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat have been talked about as potential locations for Irving. 

Irving’s request is simply the most recent in a drama-filled yr for the Nets. 

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets throughout the first quarter of a sport in opposition to the New York Knicks at Barclays Center Jan. 28, 2023, in New York City.  
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During the offseason, Durant demanded a commerce earlier than the 2 sides have been capable of reconcile their relationship. 

Just seven video games into the season, head coach Steve Nash and the group parted methods, handing the reins over to Jacque Vaughn. 

Ben Simmons may even miss his fourth straight sport with knee soreness Saturday.