Kyrie Irving has a $36.5 million player option with the Nets that he can decline this summer to become a free agent.
Kevin Durant had 37 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Utah Jazz 114-106.
Kevin Durant discussed the situation with reporters and gave some insight into how Kyrie Irving is feeling about the situation.
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant became the first teammates in NBA history to post 50-point performances in consecutive games.
Kyrie Irving, who is still not allowed to play in home games at Barclays Center, was in attendance for the first time all season.
Kyrie Irving shot a supremely efficient 78.9 percent from the field, and 75 percent from three-point territory.
Kyrie Irving was playing just his 15th game of the season. He still can't play in home games because of New York City's vaccine requirement.