Kyrie Irving could make his return on Sunday vs. Memphis Grizzlies.
Suspended Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is nearing his return to the court, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The earliest estimated day for Irving's return is Sunday when the Nets will face the Memphis Grizzlies.
Irving already missed eight consecutive games after being suspended by the team for promoting an antisemitic movie and refusing to admit his fault and apologize.
"Kyrie is continuing his journey of dialogue and education," National Basketball Players Association executive director Tamika Tremaglio told ESPN. "He has been grappling with the full weight of the impact of his voice and actions, particularly in the Jewish community."
"Kyrie rejects antisemitism in any form, and he's dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding. He plans to continue this journey well into the future to ensure that his words and actions align with his pursuit of truth and knowledge," Tremaglio added.
Tremaglio and the union have worked closely with Irving, the Nets, and the NBA in helping him to author his own remedies to end the suspension. What might have started out as a rigid list of prerequisites evolved into Irving himself taking ownership of the process, which is what the Nets and the league hoped would be the case, Wojnarowski reports.
This season, Irving averages 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists for the Nets.
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