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LeBron James on Kyrie Irving – screenshot *(CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says former teammate Kyrie Irving “caused some harm to a lot of people.” Irving missed the first of several Brooklyn Nets games Friday after he was suspended for comments regarding his tweet linking to an antisemitic documentary. Speaking to reporters […]

Kyrie Irving / via Zenger *(By Moke Hamilton – When it’s all said and done, ironically, the biggest winner of the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade might be neither James Harden nor Ben Simmons. The Beard will make his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, while Kevin Durant prepares to return from […]

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) *Several NBA executives as well as current and former players are speaking out in defense of Nets player Kyrie Irving amid accusations that he is antisemitic. As we reported previously, Irving has been temporarily suspended from the Brooklyn Nets for sharing a […]

*(CNN) — The Brooklyn Nets announced Thursday the suspension of Kyrie Irving, days after he tweeted a link to a documentary that has been criticized as antisemitic and then defended his decision to do so. In a statement on Twitter, the team said they made repeated attempts to help Irving “understand the harm and danger […]

*(CNN) — Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was asked on Thursday if he was apologizing when he said he didn’t mean to cause any offense after tweeting a link to the 2018 movie “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.” “I didn’t mean to cause any harm,” Irving replied. “I’m not the one that made […]

Kyrie Irving (Getty) *Kyrie Irving spoke with SNY’s Ian Begley on Saturday and once again apologized to the Jewish community for posting a link to a documentary that unpacks Biblical genealogy and the genetic origins of Hebrew Israelites.  “I don’t have hate in my heart for the Jewish people or anyone that identifies as […]

Kyrie Irving / via Zenger *NBA star Kyrie Irving was suspended from the Brooklyn Nets for the last eight games after he “refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” On Saturday, Nov. 19, he changed his mind. Then, on Sunday, he rejoined his team in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. MORE […]

Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks congratulates Luka Doncic #77 during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on March 24, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) *Four Rabbis kicked off the new year in petty mode when they taunted Kyrie Irving with pro-Jewish signs during […]

Kyrie Irving (Al Bello-Getty Images) *The Chinese shoe company ANTA has signed a 5-year deal with Kyrie Irving. In an Instagram post on Tuesday (July 11), the company said the Dallas Mavericks star will serve in a “unique” role as an ambassador for the corporation. Irving is also the brand’s Chief Creative Officer, Vibe […]

Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 NBA Championship victory parade and rally on June 22, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. *Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving has written a lengthy Facebook post in response to social media accusations that his recent post-NBA Championship yacht party must’ve had a “no […]

*Nick Cannon has shared his thoughts about Kyrie Irving’s suspension and compared it to the buck-breaking done to Black men during slavery.  “I can wholeheartedly say I know Kyrie Irving is not anti-Semitic,” said Cannon on 2 Hate or Not 2 Hate Podcast on Tuesday (Nov. 8). The show was cohosted by Cannon and Anti-Defamation […]

Kyrie Irving at Sports Illustrated 2017 Fashionable 50 Celebration at Avenue on July 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. *Kyrie Irving is ready to move on from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Citing league sources, ESPN reports that the guard is desperate for a bigger role and has asked the Cavs for a trade. Irving’s agent […]

*(CNN) — Nike cut ties with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving Monday. The move comes after Irving posted a Twitter link to a documentary containing antisemitic messages in October and initially refused to issue an apology. “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete,” Nike tells CNN. Irving’s agent and stepmother Shetellia Riley painted the […]

Kyrie Irving (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) *Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is back as a part-time player for the first time in a while since he was curbed over his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Irving was back in action on Wednesday, a return made possible by the Nets’ decision to allow […]

Getty *We previously reported that Kyrie Irving will not play with the Brooklyn Nets because a New York mandate requires athletes on the city’s pro teams to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and he refuses to get one.   Irving, a seven-time NBA All-Star, is not eligible to play in NBA games in New York, San Francisco […]