The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a> managed to survive a rocky offseason, but they still weren't in the clear. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-no-one-wants-to-trade-for-ben-simmons-20221109-0012.html" target="_blank">Ben Simmons</a> was a big question mark, Kevin Durant may still want to leave, and it was just a matter of time before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nike-ends-relationship-with-kyrie-irving-20221111-0008.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a> did Kyrie Irving things. 
Kyrie's irresponsible actions have once again driven him off the court. Nonetheless, his sanction has reached a point that seems a little more of a witch hunt than an actual way of holding him accountable. 
Whatever the case, the fact that Kyrie isn't even playing has only made a tough season even more complicated. And according to Shams Charania, it may have even cost them a chance to sign Ime Udoka, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-frustrated-with-ben-simmons-20221108-0008.html" target="_blank">Kevin Durant's</a> preferred choice as coach. 
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving's Uncertainty Kept The Nets Away From Ime Udoka</h2> 
&ldquo;There is an uncertainty as to whether and when he&rsquo;ll come back and I think that has created some short and long-term question marks around their ability," Charania said. &ldquo;And so, if you&rsquo;re looking at Ime Udoka, the win-now coach, if Kyrie Irving had been playing last week and everything was 100% fine and A-Okay with Kyrie Irving, you&rsquo;re seeing Ime Udoka likely sliding in there, pretty quickly as head coach.&nbsp;But the fact that there&rsquo;s a lot of uncertainty right now on Kyrie Irving." 
 
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<h2>Charles Barkley Says They're Not Even Close To Being Contenders</h2> 
The Nets just couldn't handle two PR disasters at the same time, which is why they didn't pursue Udoka, and the worst part is that it's always been like that with this core. They've made more headlines than wins, which is why Charles Barkley urged them to just pull the plug already: 
"This team's been together for four years. When they went there four years ago, we were like 'They're going to win a couple championships.' They ain't even close," Chuck said on Inside the NBA.&nbsp;"When you have a good team, you have to take advantage of it. This is a wasted four years for these guys." 
The Nets swung for the fences and missed. Sometimes, it goes way beyond just stacking up talent. Their huge egos, flawed characters, and lack of accountability dug them into a hole they may never get out of. 
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Report: How Kyrie Irving's uncertain status hurt Kevin Durant and the Nets

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Once again, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-and-stars-that-could-be-traded-soon-20221110-0012.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving's</a> actions&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash; or lack thereof have fueled controversy and debate around social media. Some believe he's got every right to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank">spread anti-semitic information;</a> some think he's crossed the line and should be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank">held accountable</a> for it. 
Maybe, the truth is somewhere in between. People shouldn't mistake freedom of speech with a green light to spread hatred and misinformation. But&nbsp;maybe establishing conditions for him to come back is a bit dehumanizing. 
Whatever the case, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-dont-want-kyrie-irving-anymore-20221108-0005.html" target="_blank">Irving's paying the price</a> after refusing to share a timely apology for his... not-so-smart actions&nbsp;and has now lost his biggest endorsement. In an interview with CNBC, Nike co-founder Phil Knight confirmed the brand would end its partnership with Irving. 
<h2>NBA News: Phil Knight Confirms Nike Is Done With Kyrie Irving</h2> 
(via The Athletic) 
&ldquo;Kyrie stepped over the line,&rdquo; Knight said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s kind of that simple, so he made some statements that we just can&rsquo;t abide by and that&rsquo;s why we ended the relationship. And yeah, I was fine with that.&rdquo; 
The Nets said they suspended Irving for &ldquo;no less than five games&rdquo; because Irving refused to &ldquo;unequivocally say he has no antisemitic views.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Same situation,&rdquo; Knight said. &ldquo;He was dug in.&rdquo; 
Knight also discussed Nike&rsquo;s process of partnering with athletes. 
&ldquo;We look at who we sign and how much we pay, and we look at not only how good the athlete is, but how his or her character (is), so it&rsquo;s not an exact science, but it&rsquo;s a process that we go through with a lot of intensity, with a lot of people sticking their hand in it, and that&rsquo;s one that goes all the way to the CEO because some of the numbers (athletes) are paid are pretty big,&rdquo; he said. 
 
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Of course, Nike has been directly tangled up in multiple controversies over the years, including child labor. So, it's not like they've set the standard for ethics or anything like that. On the other hand, Irving really left them no choice. 
Don't get me wrong. I, for one, think athletes shouldn't stay in their lanes or just 'shut up and dribble.' I condone and support their rights to speak their minds and share their views on delicate subjects. 
However, that 'critical thinking' doesn't give them&nbsp;&mdash; or anybody by any means&nbsp;&mdash; a green light to share fake and dangerous information, let alone attack the Jewish&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash; or any other&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash; community. It just doesn't work that way.

NBA News: Nike ends relationship with Kyrie Irving

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-may-never-play-for-the-nets-again-20221104-0011.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a> has again mistaken freedom of speech for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank">spreading hatred and misinformation</a>. But regardless of how dangerous his post was, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-analysis-making-a-case-for-the-nets-to-trade-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-and-ben-simmons-20221104-0015.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a>, the NBA, and the few fans that still stood by him gave him multiple chances to right his wrong. 
It was evident that Kyrie felt no remorse. It was also evident that either he never watched the documentary or that he didn't get it. There's also the chance that's how he really feels, and while he has every right to feel that way&nbsp;&mdash; he doesn't&nbsp;&mdash; there's no room for that in sports. 
So, after years of throwing teammates and franchises under the bus and getting away with virtually everything, it seems like someone is finally <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank">holding Kyrie accountable</a>. Moreover, that could be the end of the line for him, as there's not much of a market for his services. 
<h2>Not Even The Lakers Want Kyrie Irving Anymore</h2> 
According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, not even the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for him or signing him. That's quite remarkable, considering they've only won two games this season: 
"When Irving strongly considered opting out of the final season of his deal worth $37 million in late June, there were rumblings that he might be willing to sign a taxpayer midlevel deal with the Lakers ($6.4 million) as a way of getting where he reportedly wanted to go," Amick wrote.&nbsp;"Yet as we reported in early October and a sentiment that still exists, sources say the Lakers have significant concerns about the prospect of adding Irving at any price and have not been focused on that scenario all season long." 
 
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<h2>Kyrie Might Never Play In The NBA Again</h2> 
Multiple executives also think Kyrie will have trouble finding another team, and some believe he may have already played his final game for the Nets, as he's not likely to agree with the terms they set for his reinstation: 
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&ldquo;He&rsquo;s the opposite of a commodity, which is what you want a player who&rsquo;s getting paid that much to be,&rdquo; one general manager said. 
&ldquo;I think Kyrie might not play in the NBA again,&rdquo; said another general manager. 
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s gonna be one-year deals from here on out (for Irving),&rdquo; a front office executive said. 
&ldquo;With Nike pulling away, that makes it even tougher for him,&rdquo; one owner said of the shoe company&rsquo;s decision to suspend its longstanding relationship with Irving. 
&ldquo;He will not be on (our team), but someone will (want him). They always do for his talent.&rdquo; 
I, for one, believe that everybody's entitled to their views, as wrong as they could be. But you have to be careful and be held accountable when you have such a big platform. You just reap what you sow. 
 
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NBA Rumors: Lakers don't want Kyrie Irving anymore

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-may-never-play-for-the-nets-again-20221104-0011.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving's</a> off-court actions have been in discussion for the past two seasons now. Mainly because the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> think that he's not the ideal role model for their product. WIth this new situation in place, there's been reports about him being suspended to play with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-analysis-making-a-case-for-the-nets-to-trade-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-and-ben-simmons-20221104-0015.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a>. However, this isn't&nbsp;a punishment imposed by NBA comissioner Adam Silver.&nbsp; 
This sanction is directly coming from Brooklyn Nets' owner&nbsp;Joe Tsai&nbsp;office. In fact, Tsai posted his thoughts about this situation.&nbsp;"I&rsquo;m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation. I want to sit down and make sure he understands this is hurtful to all of us, and as a man of faith, it is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion."&nbsp;he posted on his Twitter.Then, the NBA issued an statement in which mentions Adam Silver's thoughts on this issue. 
"I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicize. I will be meeting with Kyrie (Irving) in person in the next week to discuss this situation."&nbsp;&nbsp;Finally,&nbsp;Irving posted his apology on his social media. However, the Nets made public Irving's unpaid suspension "until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures".&nbsp; 
<h2>What does Kyrie Irving&nbsp;need to do to play again with the Brooklyn Nets?</h2> 
According to the Athletic reporter Shams Charania, the Brooklyn Nets&nbsp;"series of objective remedial measures"&nbsp;are a six-action&nbsp;list, which Kyrie Irving needs to complete in order to return to play for the Brooklyn Nets.&nbsp;This list contains activities related with awareness of antisemitism, which means&nbsp;hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people. 
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However, it remains&nbsp;unclear whether Irving agreed to complete this six-action list in order to return. As well as a different sanction from the National Basketball Association. Especially after Adam Silver meets with Kyrie Irving some time this week. In fact, even NBPA president CJ McCollum&nbsp;revealed his thougths about the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
"I don't think he understood the magnitude of the movie because he didn't watch it. I don't think he understood the magnitude of the people that were affected, how they were impacted &amp; how fast hate can spread &amp; how this can snowball."&nbsp; Also, the Nets won their first two of five games without Irving,&nbsp;raising Kyrie's retirement as a concern to be aware of. 
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Kyrie Irving's suspended: What does the Brooklyn Nets' star need to do to return to play?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-why-did-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-and-for-how-long-20221103-0043.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a> have dug themselves into a hole that not even winning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-gets-real-on-losing-the-nba-finals-20220822-0011.html" target="_blank">an NBA championship</a> could take them out of. Jay Williams claims they've become the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-nets-should-trade-kevin-durant-before-another-kyrie-irving-sabbatical-20221103-0009.html" target="_blank">least likable team</a> in NBA history, and he could be on to something. 
Hiring Ime Udoka is only another step in the wrong direction. Their desire to compete has created another PR disaster, as Udoka was rightfully suspended from the Boston Celtics just six weeks ago. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving's anti-Semitic remarks</a> made him even more of a controversial figure in the league. And it's not like Ben Simmons has done much to help their winning cause through the first stretch of the season. 
Right now, Kevin Durant is all alone on an island. An island he chose to put himself in over and over. And truth be told, people just don't want to see these guys succeed. If anything, they're tuning in to watch their downfall. 
<h2>NBA: This Is Why The Nets Should Trade All Their Stars</h2> 
So, it seems like the only way the Nets can ever recover from this disaster is by just giving up and hitting the drawing board. They don't control their own picks, so that could mean being stuck in basketball hell for years. 
But how will they ever compete for the fan's love when they share the city with the New York Knicks and have three of the most hated players in the NBA? How could people be empathetic to them ever again? They should trade their Big 3, and here's why: 
<h3>Ben Simmons - A Shell Of Himself</h3> 
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Ben Simmons doesn't want to play basketball anymore. His trade value is at an all-time low, but multiple desperate teams could still throw in several role players that could actually fix the Nets' defense. 
Even if he wants to play, can they really afford to keep on waiting for him to be back to his old self? And even if he is, will that be enough to get past their shortcomings? The guy literally refuses to shoot. 
<h3>Kyrie Irving - Untrustworthy And Volatile</h3> 
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Kyrie Irving cannot be trusted. He's proven that over and over, going AWOL and putting everything but basketball first. He didn't want to stay, and they didn't want him there, so why delay the inevitable? 
As talented as he is, most teams don't want anything to do with Irving, and understandably so. But would it be so bad to send him to the Lakers for Russell Westbrook, spare parts, and, hopefully, a pick? 
<h3>Kevin Durant - He's Over His Head</h3> 
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Kevin Durant found out the hard way that his leverage around the league is close to zero. He's not as coveted as he thought he was, which is a byproduct of his huge ego and his proneness to get hurt at this point in his career. 
But as trouble-making as he is, Durant is still one of the greatest to ever do it. Someone will give up more than enough value in return to at least stay competitive for years to come. He wanted to leave, so let's grant him his wish.

NBA Analysis: Making a case for the Nets to trade Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-nets-should-trade-kevin-durant-before-another-kyrie-irving-sabbatical-20221103-0009.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a> are a hot mess right now. They've done everything they could to become the least likable team in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-why-did-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-and-for-how-long-20221103-0043.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> history, according to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-should-trade-lebron-james-or-anthony-davis-per-jay-williams-20221026-0009.html" target="_blank">Jay Williams</a>, and that statement may not be that far off. 
Ben Simmons is a rare sight on the court. Kevin Durant has spent more time defending himself and his teammates than leading them to wins. Kyrie Irving can't seem to shut his mouth, and hiring Ime Udoka sure is something else. 
But the Kyrie situation seems to be the most complicated of them all. The team didn't want him there or trust him anymore, and his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank">anti-Semitic remarks</a> may have been just too much to handle. That's why ESPN's Nick Friedell believes he may have played his last game for the organization. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Don't Trust Kyrie Irving Anymore</h2> 
&ldquo;There are so many people within the [Nets] organization who are so tired of the stuff off the floor," Friedell said. "Day by day, Kyrie has eroded the trust within the organization. So, as we sit here right now with the suspension ahead, there is a good chance he&rsquo;s played his last game there.&rdquo; 
 
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<h2>Another Sabbatical Is Coming, Claims Analyst</h2> 
Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill also urged the Nets to just pull the plug on this experiment. He predicts Kyrie will take some time off again, and it's a shame to see Kevin Durant waste more years of his career in Brooklyn: 
"The Irving sabbatical is coming. Set a watch to it. He&rsquo;s due for an absence and maybe, just maybe, he&rsquo;ll let the team know this time. Or maybe not," Goodwill wrote. "And that&rsquo;s the reason the Nets should do the right thing here, start recouping draft picks and young players by sending Durant to a place where he can be best maximized." 
"The Nets aren&rsquo;t winning games or selling tickets or selling hope, so it&rsquo;s time to end this joke of an experiment. But they won&rsquo;t, they&rsquo;ll dig themselves into another public relations hole with this Udoka explanation &mdash; because unlike Irving, he&rsquo;ll have to answer some uncomfortable questions when it&rsquo;s official, and even then a large segment of fans in Brooklyn and beyond will feel unseen," the report added. 
 
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But truth be told, KD actually asked for this. He could've stayed as the centerpiece of a winning organization&nbsp;but he could never handle the fact that the Warriors were Stephen Curry's team. So, you reap what you sow.

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving may never play for the Nets again

Shaquille O'Neal, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-fire-back-at-charles-barkley-20221028-0039.html" target="_blank">Charles Barkley,</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-Curry-was-lucky-not-to-match-up-with-this-defender-says-indiana-pacers-legend-reggie-miller-20220625-0032.html" target="_blank">Reggie Miller</a> are just a few of the former athletes to stand out against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerr-gets-brutally-honest-on-kyrie-irving-antisemitic-comments-20221103-0037.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving's</a> dangerous, ignorant, and unapologetic&nbsp;remarks. Once again, he's mistaken freedom of speech with spreading hatred, disinformation, and already-debunked theories. 
&ldquo;When you&rsquo;re as great at basketball as he is, people listen to you," Shaq said. "It hurts me that we have to sit up here and talk about stuff that divides us. We have to sit up here and answer for what this idiot has done. I stand for equality of all people.&rdquo; 
Irving refused to acknowledge his mistake over and over. The Brooklyn Nets had no choice but to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-why-did-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-and-for-how-long-20221103-0043.html" target="_blank">suspend him without pay</a> for at least five games, and that's when the PR team took over and released a vague, empty apology full of clichés. It was too little, too late. 
<h2>NBA News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Explains Why 'Idiot' Kyrie Irving Will Never Change</h2> 
That's why NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't waste another chance to take a big shot at Irving, one of his favorite targets as of late. The Lakers great and well-known activist claims there's just no hope for Irving anymore: 
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"Irving has been defiant about his postings. You can read his long, rambling, at times contradictory defense here. Mostly he reveals his lack of awareness of how history works. It&rsquo;s not an all-you-can-eat buffet from which you can pluck just the dishes you like without any understanding of the context. 
The Nets finally forced Irving to acknowledge the damage he&rsquo;s done and donate $500,000 to groups opposing hate speech. In his statement you can almost hear his arm being twisted: &ldquo;I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day. I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility." But there was no explicit apology&mdash;which tells us everything about what he really believes. 
Honestly, there&rsquo;s little hope that he will change because he&rsquo;s insulated by fame and money and surrounded by yes-people. There is no motivation to learn how to distinguish propaganda from facts. All that&rsquo;s left is for the world to decide how it should respond to him." 
 
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Irving's desire to be the smartest man in the room has ostracized him, and not in the way he claims. He handles himself like a martyr, a misunderstood genius whose words are always twisted and taken out of context. 
The truth is that Kyrie was exposed as a faux intellectual yet again. Either he DID watch that poorly-produced, anti-Semitic movie and thought the facts vomited there were true&nbsp;&mdash; and didn't even bother fact-checking, or he DIDN'T watch the movie and just promoted a hatred-filled 3-and-a-half flick with fabricated Hitler quotes without even knowing what he was promoting. 
But that's not even the bigger problem here. It's not like one can have different thoughts or ideas &mdash; as wrong and hatefuul as they could be. The issue here is Kyrie constantly trying to outsmart people who are clearly smarter and more prepared than him just for the sake of being&nbsp;a guy with views. 
Enough of playing victim, running in circles, and claiming the media is trying to dehumanize you. You're not innocent, you don't get to play this card here. At least be courageous enough to own your hateful, wrong views instead of constantly backpedaling when it hurts your pocket.

NBA News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slams 'idiot' Kyrie Irving

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-nets-should-trade-kevin-durant-before-another-kyrie-irving-sabbatical-20221103-0009.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a> is probably one of the most controversial players in the NBA right now. Recently, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-admits-he-has-regrets-about-last-season-20221018-0004.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets superstar</a> published some antisemitic comments that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerr-addresses-the-warriors-biggest-issue-this-season-20221025-0029.html" target="_blank">Steve Kerr</a>, Golden State Warriors coach, rejected with brutal honesty. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-gets-real-on-being-swept-by-the-celtics-20220920-0008.html" target="_blank">Nets point guard</a> has been under the spotlight in the last couple of years, but not exactly for what he has done in the court. Unfortunately, he has not been able to live up to the expectations with Brooklyn and have failed to succeed since he arrived in 2019. 
On the complete other side is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-coach-steve-kerr-explains-why-klay-thompson-is-frustrated-20221026-0054.html" target="_blank">Steve Kerr</a>. The Golden State Warriors coach does not like controversy, but whenever there's a sociocultural or political issue, he addresses it. Unfortunately for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-takes-a-massive-shot-at-the-nets-gm-claps-back-at-him-20220927-0013.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a>, he has received rough comments by Kerr regarding his antisemitic thoughts. 
<h2>Steve Kerr adresses Kyrie Irving's antisemitic comments with brutal honesty</h2> 
Warriors' press conferences are always followed by everyone after a non-NBA related issue comes up. It is known that Steve Kerr's voice is always heard if something happens outside the court thanks to his knowledge in politics, society and cultural topics. 
Now, it was Kyrie Irving's turn to receive Steve Kerr's comments. The Nets point guard recently tweeted a link to 2018&nbsp;film&nbsp;Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, directed by Ronald Dalton Jr. This movie talks about a secret cabal of Jewish people that control global society and that the Holocaust didn't happen. Of course, he was severely judged for it. 
"Words matter. Words really, really matter," Kerr said about Irving's tweet. "And in modern society with social media, the way things can sort of fan across the globe exponentially and get a million hits immediately, every comment matters, everything you say matters." 
Even though Irving didn't apologize for his words, the Nets addressed the problem immediately. Brooklyn announced this November 3 the suspension of the point guard for at least five games, days in which he won't receive his salary. 
 
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NBA News: Steve Kerr gets brutally honest on Kyrie Irving's antisemitic comments

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dennis-schroder-and-the-most-notable-absences-for-the-2022-2023-nba-season-opening-week-20221017-0033.html" target="_blank">NBA season</a> is a grind. It's full of ebbs and flows; teams get hot and cold left and right, and GMs are constantly trying to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-dwight-howard-and-former-superstars-still-unsigned-20221017-0005.html" target="_blank">improve their rosters</a>. That's why several players could be<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-know-when-they-might-trade-russell-westbrook-20221017-0004.html" target="_blank"> on the move</a> sooner rather than later. 
Notably, this means that not even All-Stars or former All-Stars are safe or untouchable at any point. This is a business, and executives handle their franchises as such, so players are assets more than they are people, at least in their eyes. 
With that in mind, let's take a look at three players who may have already overstayed their welcome on their respective teams. These three <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-kemba-walker-and-former-all-stars-forced-to-stop-playing-ahead-of-the-2022-23-season-20221009-0032.html" target="_blank">All-Stars</a> may not finish the season on the same team they started it. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 All-Stars That Could Be Traded Soon</h2> 
<h3>3. Russell Westbrook</h3> 
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Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers were destined for failure from day one. They weren't a good fit altogether, and Darvin Ham can only do so much to try and hide that. This isn't going to work. 
Westbrook has reportedly agreed to come off the bench every now and then, and the Lakers have too much depth at both guard spots. He's been linked to multiple teams over the past two seasons, and that won't change soon. 
<h3>2. Draymond Green</h3> 
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Draymond Green was already walking on thin ice with the Golden State Warriors. He demanded a contract extension he was never going to get, and some believe his altercation with Jordan Poole was just a way to force a trade. 
Whatever the case, the reality is that the Dubs can't afford to sign Green to an extension. He may have lost the locker room's respect&nbsp;and isn't getting any younger, so the timing for a trade couldn't be more perfect. 
<h3>1. Kyrie Irving</h3> 
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Kyrie Irving has repeatedly stated that he's fully committed to the Brooklyn Nets, but we've seen and heard that story before with him. Simply put, he cannot be trusted, as you don't even know when or if he'll suit up to play. 
The Nets were willing to let Kyrie walk away as a free agent, and he's clearly not a fan of Steve Nash or Sean Marks. So, if things don't go as planned early in the season, they would be wise to at least explore the trade market for him.

NBA Rumors: Draymond Green and All-Stars that could be traded soon

For the past couple of years, Kyrie Irving has earned a reputation <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nets-star-kyrie-irving-shares-ig-story-about-new-world-order-20220916-0030.html" target="_blank">around the NBA</a>&nbsp;for being a bit of a troublemaker.&nbsp;His views on conspiracy theories&nbsp;and vaccination made Kareem Abdul-Jabbar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-rips-comical-buffoon-kyrie-irving-20221003-0008.html" target="_blank">call him a buffoon</a>, and he's often a subject of controversy. 
Irving protested NYC's COVID-19 vaccine mandate last season. He refused to get vaccinated, even though that decision would prevent him from getting on the court to play with the Brooklyn Nets. 
And even though he stood by his word and his decision throughout the whole campaign, Uncle Drew recently admitted that he's got some regrets about how that decision <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-gets-real-on-being-swept-by-the-celtics-20220920-0008.html" target="_blank">impacted the franchise.</a> 
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving Reveals He Has Regrets About Last Season</h2> 
(via ESPN) 
"Do you have any regrets as you look back on last year -- about anything? 
Irving: I'd be lying to you as a human being [if I said I didn't]. I think we all think about times we could have made better decisions, and times we wish we could have done things differently and I feel the same way at times throughout my life. ... I legitimately just want to play the long game and not put too much pressure on myself or the people that I'm around. 
This is something that I get to do every day. We say it as a cliché sometimes, but nah, we just let the play handle [itself] -- enjoy the season, and then after that, we'll go back and look at some of this reflection time and talk about these things in deeper detail, but as of right now that can't be my focus." 
 
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<h2>Irving Thinks Nets Needed To Be Humbled</h2> 
It's not the first time that Kyrie looks back on the season, how things went down, and how the Nets needed that wake-up call. That's why getting swept by the Celtics was a blessing in disguise, at least to him: 
"Since we got 4-0'd, my G, we got 4-0'd... It was meant to happen like that," Kyrie said a couple of months ago. "Motivation, bro. We needed that humbling experience, especially going against the Celtics. You know, it was already built in to be that matchup." 
"We gonna see them again," Irving continued. "We gonna have to. They gonna be where they gonna be but those youngins over there in Boston bro, I got to see them grow up. So to see them doing what they did last year, on the Finals stage, making it that far, I'm glad they had to go through us." 
 
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Irving picked up his player option for this season and is now playing for a new contract, so he better be focused on basketball and basketball alone. The Nets are still the team to beat on paper, but paper doesn't win championships.

NBA News: Kyrie Irving admits he has regrets about last season

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-gets-real-on-being-swept-by-the-celtics-20220920-0008.html" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a> is as talented as he is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-takes-a-massive-shot-at-the-nets-gm-claps-back-at-him-20220927-0013.html" target="_blank">controversial</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-takes-a-massive-shot-at-the-nets-gm-claps-back-at-him-20220927-0013.html" target="_blank">.</a> He's made the rounds over and over for his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-analyst-puts-kyrie-irving-on-blast-for-getting-his-hands-on-someone-elses-money-20220908-0005.html" target="_blank">views and comments</a> on nearly every subject, even more often than he's made the highlight reels with his handles and shot-making. 
Irving's views have often driven him off the basketball court. His NBA career may not be at the top of his priority list right now&nbsp;&mdash; which is perfectly fine&nbsp;&mdash; so teams could be hesitant to sign him to a big deal once his current contract expires. 
Still, his thoughts and actions have also granted him plenty of criticism. More recently, Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was ruthless about him after Irving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nets-star-kyrie-irving-shares-ig-story-about-new-world-order-20220916-0030.html" target="_blank">shared a clip</a> of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on his Instagram account. 
<h2>NBA News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Puts Kyrie Irving On Blast</h2> 
(via Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 
"There is some irony in this news item coming right after the previous one about the miseducation of American youth. Because Kyrie Irving&rsquo;s thought process is an example of what happens when the education system fails. 
Last October, I wrote a piece about Kyrie Irving&rsquo;s refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19 (&ldquo;Should We Just &lsquo;Leave Kyrie Alone?&rdquo;) and why this reckless choice was destructive to the country and especially the Black community where he would be an influential role model. The facts proved that accusation to be true. Irving didn&rsquo;t care. He continued to promote his anti-vax sentiments&mdash;regardless of the cost in lives and health to others&mdash;proclaiming himself a 'martyr.' Not kidding. 
We might have just left him alone to stew in his own gelatinous ignorance. Rich and famous people get away with saying dumb things all the time because their money isolates them from consequences. They surround themselves with Yes-people whose job is to confirm whatever hare-brained ideas they have. Yes, sir, Mr. Irving, the Earth has never been flatter. 
But now Irving is back and more destructive, insensitive, and just plain silly than before. He decided it would be a good idea to post a 2002 video clip from Infowars founder Alex Jones. Yeah, the guy who has been on trial for denying the Sandy Hook shootings and who previously admitted in open court that he&rsquo;s a performer and his onscreen persona is just a character (that bilks millions of dollars from unaware viewers). The main gist of the clip is a warning about a cabal of international leaders who are secretly releasing plagues on the world from which they can profit. (Of course, we know who really profits from making this claim.) 
Alex Jones is one of the most despicable human beings alive and to associate with him means you share his stench. 
Kyrie Irving would be dismissed as a comical buffoon if it weren&rsquo;t for his influence over young people who look up to athletes. When I look at some of the athletes who have used their status to actually improve society&mdash;Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, and more&mdash;it becomes clear how much Irving has tarnished the reputations of all athletes who strive to be seen as more than dumb jocks." 
 
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Kareem isn't the one to mince his words when he doesn't like something, and Irving has been on the wrong end of his wrath far too often now. It'll be interesting to see if Uncle Drew has anything to say about Kareem's comments.

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