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NEW YORK — Yuta Watanabe’s midrange jumper caromed off the back of the rim as Kyrie Irving sped in from the left elbow, leapt and delivered the one-handed slam that electrified Barclays Center. Watanabe giddily put his hands on his head. Kevin Durant erupted from the bench. Nic Claxton appeared…

A reputed hate group came to support the Nets star outside Barclays Center on Sunday during his return from an eight-game suspension.

It’s been 293 days. That long, since Kyrie Irving stepped on the court at Barclays Center, played with his teammates on his home turf, got to salute the fans who buy his jersey and chant his name.

Shams Charania: The Brooklyn Nets organization has been fined $50,000 for violating local New York City law and league health and safety protocols against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center for allowing Kyrie Irving to enter the team's locker ...

Irving, who remains unvaccinated, has not played in Brooklyn this season.

Malika Andrews: As reported on ABC: Kyrie Irving is expected to be in Barclays Center today but he will not be on the bench with the team. He will be sitting in his purchased, courtside seats. Source: Twitter @malika_andrews What's the buzz on ...

NEW YORK — Even before the Nets’ first superstar got injured and their second superstar forced a trade, home games in Barclays Center were a civic embarrassment. Rowdy local teenagers rained M-V-P chants on Steph Curry in November; a half-full arena worshipped LeBron James’ every move when the Lakers visited…

Irving, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, cannot play in home games due to New York City's vaccine mandate. But that mandate could soon be lifted.