Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets fined for violating league media access rules

Kyrie Irving declined to conduct interviews with members of the media after the Nets reconvened for the 2020-21 season.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and the Nets organization have each been fined $25,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access, the NBA announced, Thursday.  The fines result from Irving’s refusal on several occasions this week to participate in team media availability.