The Brooklyn Nets will get Kyrie Irving back full time after all.
New York City relaxed its COVID-19 vaccine mandate Thursday, allowing exemptions for athletes and entertainers.
This change will allow Irving to play in home games for the Nets at the Barclays Center, and allows unvaccinated New York Mets and Yankees players to play in home games this season.
The NBA and NBPA released a joint statement Thursday thanking New York Mayor Eric Adams for making the decision.
The league and its players pointed out 97 percent of players have been vaccinated against COVID-19.