Nets’ Kyrie Irving misses win over 76ers because of personal reasons

Kyrie Irving will not fly with the Nets to Memphis tonight after skipping the match against Philadelphia 76ers last night.

Irving has been in contact with several members of the Nets organization.

«I sent him a message in the last half-hour and haven’t heard back yet» Steve Nash said to ESPN. «But obviously thinking about him and hope that all is well. It’s a private matter».

Kyrie Irving will not fly with the Nets to Memphis tonight, a team spokesperson says.

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) January 8, 2021

Irving is citing personal reasons for his absence. https://t.co/0U1IZFWKkG

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 8, 2021