After being absent for the Brooklyn Nets’ first 35 games of the season, Kyrie Irving will have his season debut on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, according to reporter Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is expected to make his season debut Wednesday on the road against the Indiana Pacers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. After missing the Nets’ first 35 games of the season, Irving has targeted Wednesday for his return.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 3, 2022
Before the season started, the Nets separated Irving from the team because he wasn’t going to be available for home games due to his vaccination status. This decision was reversed a couple of weeks ago when the team had several injuries and players in health and safety protocols.
However, Irving tested positive in his return and remained on the injury report for the Nets.
Last season, the big three in Brooklyn barely played together and in those minutes, the team had a +7.2 net rating. Irving’s addition will give the Nets an extra option to resolve games, at least on the road.
Currently, the Nets hold the second seed of the Eastern Conference with a 23-11 record.
