Nick Wright Fires Back At Kyrie Irving After Being Called A ‘Puppet’ Over Trade Report

When FS1’s Nick Wright came out with a report that Kyrie Irving was nixing any efforts by the Nets to trade him by saying that he was willing to retire, Irving was quick to react.

Kyrie took to social media to bash Nick Wright, calling him a “puppet” over the report.

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But after Kyrie Irving has reportedly put his playing time in jeopardy by refusing the COVID vaccine, he also opted against speaking on the matter during his IG live media day availability on Monday.

Kyrie Irving on if he expects to play in home games this season:

"Everything will be released at a due date once we get this cleared up. As of right now, please respect my privacy." pic.twitter.com/W7fqrFkWY5

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After a fan wrote to Nick Wright that he was likely right about his Kyrie Irving report, Wright saw the perfect opportunity to bash the Nets point guard.

I appreciate you @DragonflyJonez, but this didn't even need to be said. I *obviously and clearly* was 100% right, and Kyrie knew it, which is why he never actually disputed anything I said… Just called me a puppet. A fully vaxxed puppet, but still a puppet. 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/ETqjqjzqvE

— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 27, 2021

Kyrie, who is incredibly dedicated to his personal privacy and wants everyone to respect it, is still on IG: Live taking you on an impromptu walking tour of his house while he discusses Media Day.

— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 27, 2021

While the beef between Nick Wright and Kyrie Irving feels weirdly personal, it is starting the look like there was truth behind the trade report.

It’s still unclear if Kyrie will be allowed to play in home games this season due to a vaccine mandate in New York. But if the Nets want to remain championship favorites, they’ll hope their point guard has this whole situation worked out.

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