Still no vax, Kyrie’s back: Nets look to star guard for help
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving might be just the jolt the Brooklyn Nets need to escape a midseason slump. After refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, Irving has been unable to play at home, and for much of the season was unwelcome on the road. The Nets didn’t want a part-time player, so sent him away during the preseason. But they reversed their decision last month, deciding they would take whatever Irving could provide, when he could provide it. He started Wednesday night at Indiana.