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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, drives around Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) as Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) watches during the second quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kyrie Irving hoping to avoid ‘subtle racism’ in return to Boston

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after sinking a three-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Dallas, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic, Mavs hold on to beat Irving, Nets 113-109 for sweep

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots around Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Offense winning in NBA, Nets want to prove it in playoffs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) embraces guard Kyrie Irving (11) after Irving scored on a play during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets rout Magic 129-92, run NBA-leading win streak to eight

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, drives downcourt against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Irving scores 40, Harden triple-double as Nets thump Kings

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond (3) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) and DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton scores 25, Cavaliers beat Durant-less Nets 125-113

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) steals a pass intended for Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving returns, but new-look Nets beaten by Cavs in 2 OTs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) defens Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kyrie Irving rejoins Nets, says he ‘just needed a pause’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Irving sits out seventh straight game as Nets host Bucks

Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) defens Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NBA fines Irving $50,000 for health, safety violations

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Nets GM: Superstars will sacrifice to make Harden trade work

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

James Harden of the Houston Rockets reacts to a basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

Analysis: Nets have pieces, now they need to fit together

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in four-team deal

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden leaves the court following a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

James Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multiteam deal

By BRIAN MAHONEY and KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) defens Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets, NBA reviewing Irving’s actions after video of party

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) goes for a layup as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) defend during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Durant scores 34, Nets charge back from 18 down, top Nuggets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale, right, defends Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

No word on Irving’s return to Nets after he misses 3 games

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Allen (31) shoots between Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) and Tobias Harris (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets, without Irving and Durant, beat NBA-leading 76ers

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, greets former teammate Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown as Celtics' Daniel Theis, right, looks on before an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Kyrie Irving burns sage in Boston return

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Kyrie Irving cleanses court in return to Boston

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press