| Nets General Manager Sean Marks announced the decision in a statement Tuesday morning, citing the all-star guard's "personal choice" and its impact on his availability amid New York City's vaccine mandate. Irving has hinted that he is unvaccinated against the coronavirus, and city regulations would make him ineligible to play in home games if he is not vaccinated. "Our championship goals for the season have not changed, and to achieve these goals each member of our organization must pull in the same direction," Marks's statement read. | 
