ESPN.com · Nov 3, 2022
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay
The Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, the team said in a statement Thursday.
"Over the last several days, we have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions, which began with him publicizing a film containing deeply disturbing antisemitic hate," the team said in the statement.
"We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film. This was not the first time he had the opportunity - but failed - to clarify.