Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving might be on his way out. With rumblings that the relationship between Irving and the organization is damaged beyond repair, it's no longer a foregone conclusion that the All-Star will exercise his $36.9 million player option. Instead, he may test his luck in free agency, although Brooklyn still has the ability to pay him more than any other club. Perhaps a sign and trade could be in the works, with the Lakers and Knicks emerging as potential landing spots for the veteran. Without a doubt, the 30-year-old is one of the most impactful offensive options in the NBA, averaging 23.1 points throughout his career. However, constant on and off-the-court drama continues to follow him, and he's also had a tough time staying healthy over the years. As a result, managers in all formats should proceed with caution if he's available during fantasy drafts heading into 2022-23.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could turn down a $36.5 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Yet, if that happens, teams throughout the league believe a sign-and-trade scenario could become a possibility. Irving averaged 27.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals this season. However, his unwillingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine kept him off the floor for most of the year. Nonetheless, there will surely be more to come involving this situation. While Irving has proven to be one of the best players in the league, his inability to remain on the court over the years significantly reduces his fantasy outlook moving ahead.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive game working during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as he finished with a game-best 39 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including knocking down six triples. While playing a whopping 42 minutes, Irving was able to pack his stat line with six assists, five rebounds, and four steals, a performance reminiscent of his 39-point outing in Game 4 of last year's first-round matchup between the two teams. With Kevin Durant shooting 9-for-24 overall, Irving stepped into lead offensive duties, with Goran Dragic being the only other member of Brooklyn to log double-digit shot attempts. Irving is likely to shoulder as much of the offensive load as he can handle during the series, which picks up again Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving led the team to a 115-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Tuesday night's play-in game. He shot 12-for-15 from the field and 7-for-7 from the line on the way to a team-high 34 points. He hit three three-pointers and also had 12 assists, three rebounds and one steal. He has now topped 30 points in four of his last six games. The Nets will now advance to take on the Irving's former team, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the playoffs.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive arsenal working during Tuesday's win over Houston, as he finished with 42 points on 13-for-24 shooting, including going 8-for-16 from behind the arc. The scoring output marked his highest for a regular-season game at Barclays Center since Jan. 31, 2020. In addition to the scoring, he added six assists, three rebounds, and two steals to tie the knot on his performance. Irving has scuffled on the second leg of back-to-backs thus far in '21-22, shooting a combined 29.7% on two occasions. He gets a chance to flip the script on that production Wednesday vs. the Knicks, whom he has averaged 33.3 PPG since joining the Nets.

Following a change to vaccine policies in New York City, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving will be eligible to play in home games going forward. He will make his 2021-22 home debut on Sunday when the team hosts the Charlotte Hornets. This is great news for the Nets and for Irving's fantasy managers The 29-year-old has been red hot when he's been able to play this month. Over four games in March, he's averaging 37.8 points and 6.0 three-pointers per game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is ineligible to participate during Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks. It's a home game, so the veteran will need to sit out while adhering to New York City's mandate surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Irving will get to suit up against Orlando on Tuesday. However, in the meantime, Goran Dragic and Patty Mills will likely split the ball-handling duties, although both men aren't consistent from a fantasy standpoint.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was virtually unguardable during Tuesday's victory over the Hornets, dropping a season-high 50 points on a mesmerizing 15-for-19 shooting overall. Irving's production was a glimpse into the elite fantasy asset that he remains, even with his confounding status over the season's final month. In addition to the enormous scoring output, he knocked down nine triples, dished out six assists, and secured three rebounds for the premier fantasy performance of the slate. Irving has knocked down multiple threes in 14 straight outings, with his next matchup coming Thursday against Philadelphia, his first time facing off with James Harden since the Trade Deadline blockbuster.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) won't be available for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Irving is ineligible to play home games due to his vaccination status. There are rumors that Irving could become a full-time player soon, but who knows when that will happen. Until then, James Harden and Kevin Durant will run the show while Irving is sidelined. Also, Patty Mills should see a boost in value with Irving unavailable for Saturday. Both Harden and Durant should be popular DFS options for Saturday's slate.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) will play during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He suffered a left ankle sprain during Monday's contest, which made his status for this contest uncertain. However, the Nets play two straight home games after this game, so Irving won't be available for those contests. It sounds like he'll tough it out here and take a few days off after Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should make sure Irving is back in their lineups on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (knee) and point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Harden missed Monday's game, but there is optimism around a potential return to action, while Irving is facing a two-game absence after Wednesday due to his inability to play home games. If one or the other misses the matchup with Chicago, Kevin Durant's already enormous DFS appeal would increase, while Patty Mills and Cameron Thomas would become upside plays as well. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on Harden and Irving's respective statuses.

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving will make his season debut during Wednesday's matchup vs. the Pacers, with the seven-time All-Star expected to play around 30 minutes. Brooklyn will have its triumvirate of Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant all active for the first time all year, although the group has consistently proven to still be able to deliver elite fantasy production when playing together. Irving has delivered the two best scoring seasons of his career during his Nets tenure, combining for 27 PPG while shooting at a 49.8 percent clip overall, including 40 percent from behind the arc. Irving is primarily a DFS play at this stage, as he remains unavailable to complete during Nets home games due to his vaccination status. Patty Mills and Cam Thomas are likely to see their backcourt roles reduced when Irving plays, although both figure to factor heavily into Brooklyn's second unit.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is unlikely to return to the court anytime soon. He is currently sidelined alongside teammate Kevin Durant due to safety protocols. However, head coach Steve Nash mentioned Irving would likely need a week or two to ramp up activities once clearing protocols. The organization is hopeful to have Durant back on Thursday, but Irving we might not see until mid-January. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Irving because he's going to make a significant impact once he finally gets back on the court.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has entered health and safety protocols. The veteran, who is notably unvaccinated, reportedly returned a positive or inconclusive COVID-19 test. This is undoubtedly a chaotic turn of events, mainly after the team announced on Friday that it would allow the star to return and play in games where able. Nonetheless, Irving wasn't expected to suit up anytime soon, and he will need to return five consecutive negative tests before rejoining the club for activities.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is going to suit up this season without being vaccinated after all. After the Nets' organization was originally resistant to the idea of Irving playing in only road games due to New York's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, it appears they have shifted their thought process as Irving will ramp up to return to game action. Irving delivered stellar production in his second season with Brooklyn last year, averaging 26.9 points and 6.0 assists per contest, while shooting a career-high 50.4 percent overall; even in the case that he can replicate those numbers, his season-long fantasy stock will be more complicated. Eligible only to play when the Nets are on the road, he'll face stretches -- such as Dec. 28-Jan. 16 where Brooklyn plays just two road contests -- where he won't be available to suit up. There is no clear timetable yet on when Irving may return, but he stands to be a significant DFS commodity out of the gate when he does.

We've finally attained some clarity as to why Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. According to a report in The Athletic, Irving has chosen not to get vaccinated because he is "upset that people are losing their jobs due to vaccine mandates." The report claims that Irving is "not anti-vaccine" and that he instead wants to provide a "voice for the voiceless." On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets publicly announced that Irving wouldn't be a part of their team until he was cleared to fully participate in all activities. As it currently stands, Irving is not eligible to play in home games due to New York City COVID-19 policies, but he is technically eligible to practice and play in road games. Something will have to give at some point in order for Irving to take the court for the Nets this year.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was cleared to practice with the team at their home facility last week. However, the Nets have decided to keep Irving out of all team games and practices until he is eligible to be a full participant. Nets general manager Sean Marks issued a full statement on the team's decision on Tuesday, saying that the organization respected Irving's individual rights, but that they would "not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability." Irving is unvaccinated and he is not able to play in home games as a result of New York City's COVID-19 policies. Before Tuesday's decision, Irving was going to be utilized only in road games, but now he essentially won't be a part of the team at all unless something gives.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to practice at the team's home facilities, according to a City Hall official. Shams Charania, who reported the news, explained that New York City has labeled the team's practice facility as a private office building. Irving is unvaccinated and as a result of New York City's COVID-19 policies, he is ineligible to play in the team's home games. The strange scenario makes Irving a scary player to take a chance on in season-long fantasy leagues this year. However, he could still be a DFS gem as he'll be routinely rested prior to many road games.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could be next in line to score an extension, according to general manager Sean Marks. A new James Harden agreement is also being orchestrated, with the hope that both players receive new contracts before the start of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The 29-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.8 rebounds while shooting over 40 percent from deep last year. However, he was again unable to log an entire season, appearing in only 54 regular-season games. Nonetheless, regardless of where his next deal comes from, Irving should remain a top fantasy option for years to come, although managers will likely have to deal with injuries and personal absences from time to time moving ahead.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — This could have been the offseason in which Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the free-agent market and perhaps teamed up with another superstar to try winning multiple NBA titles together. Antetokounmpo instead will spend the summer celebrating a championship he won with the team that picked him. Leading the Bucks to their first NBA crown in half century rewarded Antetokounmpo for his December decision to sign a supermax extension with Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo averaged 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5 assists to help the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the NBA Finals. “I could go to a superteam and just do my part and win a championship,’’ Antetokounmpo said Tuesday as he was flanked by the Larry O’Brien trophy and his NBA Finals MVP trophy. “But this is the hard way to do it and this is the way to do it. And we did it.” Antetokounmpo, 26, stuck with the franchise that had taken a chance on him eight years ago by selecting him with the 15th overall pick in the draft. He... [More]