Nets’ Kyrie Irving speaks out on James Harden joining Sixers: ‘I respect his decision’

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers will sq. off for the primary time on Thursday because the blockbuster commerce involving James Harden and Ben Simmons.

Nets star Kyrie Irving lately spoke out concerning the commerce, saying he is at peace along with his former teammate’s resolution to request a commerce from Brooklyn.

“If that is what James needed, then I respect his resolution, and that is simply what it’s. I want him nothing however peace and love. We have now an ideal friendship, but it surely did not work out,” Irving mentioned following his 50-point efficiency over the Charlotte Hornets, through ESPN.com.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden (1) calls out to a teammate throughout the first half towards the New York Knicks Feb. 27, 2022, in New York.
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Previous to the Nets buying and selling Harden, he reportedly made his displeasure with Irving clear. Irving may solely play in highway video games this season as a result of he was unvaccinated. Irving mentioned he wished Harden gave a particular purpose for why he needed to depart the Nets,

“I want issues may have been communicated higher for all of us as males. However hey, no onerous emotions right here with me or anybody else,” Irving mentioned.

The Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden (13) tries to drive previous the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons (25) Feb. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. 
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For the reason that Harden commerce, the Nets have a 4-7 file in 11 video games, and they’re the eighth seed within the Japanese Convention. The Sixers are 5-0 with Harden within the lineup and 8-2 total because the commerce.

Simmons reportedly received’t play in Thursday’s sport towards the 76ers.