The Nets entered the season as a legitimate championship contender built around three of the most talented stars in the NBA. Unfortunately for Brooklyn, the dream of a dominant 2021-22 campaign quickly turned into a nightmare.
James Harden was sent to the 76ers as part of a blockbuster trade before the February deadline. Ben Simmons, who was the main piece of the Nets' return package, continues to deal with a back injury. Kevin Durant has also battled health issues, though he has at least been able to bounce back and perform at an All-NBA level. Oh, and then there's Kyrie Irving.
The seven-time All-Star has missed the majority of the season because of his vaccination status. Under New York's previous COVID-19 mandate, he was not allowed to participate in the Nets' home games. Now that the policy has changed, though, he has been cleared to be a full-time player.
Will Irving be available for Wednesday night's game?
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Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight vs. Knicks?
The Nets have not yet submitted their official injury report, but Irving is expected to play against the Knicks. He wasn't allowed to participate in a February game at Madison Square Garden because of the vaccine mandate, but he will be part of the starting five now that the mandate has been lifted.
In 26 games this season, Irving is averaging 27.7 points, 5.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 43.0 percent from 3-point range.
What channel is Nets vs. Knicks on?
- TV channel (USA): ESPN
- TV channel (Brooklyn): YES Network
- TV channel (New York): MSG Network
- TV channel (Canada): TSN
- Stream (USA): Sling TV
Nets vs. Knicks will air on ESPN in the United States and can be streamed via Sling TV. For Canadian fans, Nets vs. Knicks will be available to watch on TSN.
Local viewers can catch the game on either YES Network or MSG Network depending on their region.
Nets vs. Knicks start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 6
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Nets vs. Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 6. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden.
Nets remaining schedule 2021-22
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV (US) | National TV (CA) |
| April 6 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | TSN |
| April 8 | vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | — | — |
| April 10 | vs. Pacers | 3:30 p.m. | — | — |
