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Kyrie wants to stay away? Let him, Nets

Kyrie wants to stay away? Let him, Nets

Brooklyn is uniquely positioned to withstand Kyrie Irving's absence because of James Harden's presence. My unsolicited free advice to the deep-pocketed Joe Tsai: Move on without him

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Kyrie Irving attended Sunday’s Nets game in Los Angeles, but is unavailable to the team when they are playing or practicing in Brooklyn. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)



We are closing in on nine months since the Brooklyn Nets won the James Harden trade sweepstakes. Injuries have conspired to limit Harden to playing alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irvin…

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