NBA: Kyrie Irving skips Brooklyn Nets game, Steve Nash unaware

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving did not show up in their game against the Philadephia 76ers on Thursday night according to several reports.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Irving skipped the game due to personal reasons.

Nets star Kyrie Irving will miss tonight's game against the 76ers due to personal reasons.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 7, 2021

Joe Vardon added head coach Steve Nash tried to reach out to Irving as he was not informed of the all-star guard’s decision to skip the game.

Steve Nash said he does not know why Kyrie Irving won't play tonight against the Sixers, as in, he is unaware of what KI's personal issue is. Nash said he reached out to Kyrie and did not hear back

— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) January 7, 2021

It was not clear to Nash why Irving opted not to suit up in the game.

The Nets are already without Kevin Durant, who is still under quarantine but is expected to return anytime next week.

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Levi Joshua Jr. Verora is a sportswriter, announcer, and commentator in the Philippines. He has covered national and international events like the FIBA Olympic and World Cup Qualifiers, AmeriCup, Asia Cup, and 3x3, Asian Volleyball Championship, ASEAN Basketball League, Southeast Asian Games, and AFF Championship. Nowadays, you'll hear his voice in the Philippines Football League and other local sports leagues.

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