On February 7, Beijing time, the Nets lost to the Nuggets and suffered 8 consecutive defeats. Durant and Harden continued to be absent due to injury, Irving single-handedly played, with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, after the game, he was asked about Harden's trading rumors, Irving also made his own response.
First, he was asked if Harden would play for the Nets for a long time, and Irving said that this question should be better answered by Harden himself. "I really don't care about the rumors spread by the media, but in the few exchanges we've had, I think Harden's attitude (staying with the Nets) is very firm, and we can only hope that he keeps his word." But who knows what will happen? ”
Irving has changed teams a few times, and he has said that he will always play for so-and-so team, so he understands that with the change of time and circumstances, it is not easy for a player to keep his promise. In Irving's eyes, Harden's current attitude to staying in the team is very firm, but who can pack tickets in the future?
Irving failed to help the Nets end their losing streak and he still refuses to be vaccinated, meaning that once back at home, no matter when Harden and Durant return, Irving will not be able to play for the Nets at home. Former NBA star O'Neal has also criticized Irving. O'Neill O'Neill said: "If you're on my team and you can't play at home, I don't want you to stay here. Well, we have a chance to win and you can't play, so go somewhere else. That's it. ”
The Nets, 29-24, have fallen to seventh in the East and are in playoff range. They will return to the home game next and Irving will not be able to play the next game.