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Brooklyn Nets lose patience with Kyrie Irving, embroiled in another mess of his own making

Even after his initial misstep, Kyrie Irving had plenty of chances to calm things down, but his refusal to do so until after his team was forced to suspend him has put his once legendary NBA career in jeopardy, writes Jon Healy.

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Kyrie Irving’s $500K Donation Won’t Be Accepted, ADL CEO Says

The Nets star received a suspension Thursday amid recent backlash related to his promotion of an antisemitic film and book on social media.

Sports Illustrated

Nets Release Strong Statement Admonishing Irving’s Antisemitic Post

The guard was suspended for “no less than five games” since he has yet to apologize for his actions.

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Nets suspend guard Kyrie Irving at least 5 games for antisemitic comments

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay after his antisemitic remarks.

Tribune News Service

NBA star Kyrie Irving banned for at least five games after sharing link to anti-Semitic documentary

The Brooklyn Nets suspend NBA star Kyrie Irving a week after he shared a link to a movie that espouses anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

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Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay for boosting antisemitic movie

NBA team took action a week after Irving tweeted about controversial movie

The Independent UK

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

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Kyrie Irving apologizes after Nets suspend him over antisemitic film post

"Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film," Nets said.

Axios

Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving Without Pay in Wake of Antisemitic Post

Brooklyn suspended the star guard in the aftermath of fallout stemming from his recent promotion of an antisemitic film and book on social media.

Sports Illustrated

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving after NBA star fails to apologise for antisemitic post

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets after his silence after being roundly criticised for sharing the link to an antisemitic film on social media

Daily Mirror

LeBron James has perfect chance to help Kyrie Irving correct ultimate regret

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be on the hunt for a new point guard next year, and could look to reunite Kyrie Irving with LeBron James, as the former might well leave the Brooklyn Nets

Daily Mirror

Kanye West's controversial Twitter return sparks new accusations of anti-Semitism

Kanye West has returned to Twitter after having his account restricted following a slew of vile anti-Semitic comments, but the rapper has now sparked a fresh controversy

Daily Mirror

Kyrie Irving Did This to Himself

On Thursday, the Nets suspended their star guard after he declined to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film.

Sports Illustrated

Kristian Winfield: It’s time for the Nets to put Ben Simmons in rice

NEW YORK — It’s time for the Nets to put Ben Simmons in rice. Like a smartphone with water damage, Simmons is malfunctioning, and this is the franchise’s last option before trading it in for a new one.

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Kyrie Irving was asked if he has antisemitic beliefs. He could have just said no.

"The answer to the question 'Do you have any antisemitic beliefs' is always 'NO' without equivocation."

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Kyrie Irving: ‘I cannot be antisemitic if I know where I come from’

NEW YORK — After the backlash he faced for posting a documentary laced with heavily antisemitic rhetoric on his social media channels, Nets’ star Kyrie Irving said he’s not standing down from his beliefs — and that those beliefs are not intended to demean the Jewish community but are part…

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Ben Simmons to Miss at Least Two More Games With Knee Soreness

The Nets star has dealt with lingering injuries in the early part of the season.

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LeBron James Cites Tom Brady After Playing Through Illness Wednesday

The Lakers star compared himself to the seven-time Super Bowl winner when it comes to playing through adversity.

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Irving Declines to Apologize for Sharing Antisemitic Film

He was directly asked whether he is sorry for his actions and the pain they caused.

Daily Mirror

Kyrie Irving fails to apologise for anti-semitic posts as press conference cut short

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has broken his silence after being roundly criticised for sharing the link to an anti-semetic film on his social media page - but Irving failed to say "I apologise"

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Given what we know (and what we don’t), why do the Brooklyn Nets want to hire Ime Udoka?

Are the Nets so desperate to make their team work that they care even less than they have about the optics of their actions?

Sports Illustrated

Adam Silver Releases Statement on Kyrie Irving, Antisemitism

The NBA commissioner said he was disappointed in Irving for not apologizing for his actions yet.

Daily Mirror

Kanye West 'defends' Kyrie Irving's 'anti-semitic' post with cryptic message

Kanye West appeared to show his support towards NBA star Kyrie Irving, who recently shared a link to an anti-semitic film online which caused an angry backlash from fans and his Brooklyn Nets team

Wales Online

Kanye West returns to Twitter with photo of Kyrie Irving after antisemitism lockout

Brooklyn Nets star Irving has himself been embroiled in an antisemitism controversy

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls’ first-quarter defense, fourth-quarter offense might be coming around

Through the first seven games of the season, the Bulls’ first-quarter defense and fourth-quarter offense have struggled. Against the Nets, the story was different.

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