NBA Reportedly Investigating Video of Kyrie Irving at Maskless Birthday Party

Kyrie Irving may be forced to sit out several games after video emerged of what appears to be Irving alongside family members at a maskless gathering.

January 12, 2021
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The Brooklyn Nets may be without Kyrie Irving for the foreseeable future, after video emerged of him at a maskless birthday gathering.

Irving's sister and father both had birthdays this week.

And while the NBA is no longer in a bubble, evidence of a maskless gathering could still lead to trouble for Irving under current league protocols. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA is investigating the videos.

On Tuesday afternoon, Nets GM Sean Marks released the following statement on Irving:

The news surrounding Irving led to plenty of reactions from the NBA world, many of which dogged Irving for his casual relationship with playing in recent weeks.