Kyrie Irving

Coach Kenny Atkinson said that he hopes Kyrie Irving can return to full practice for the Brooklyn Nets within the next week or two. Irving will increase his individual workouts this week and then be integrated into full practices with the team once he receives clearance from team doctors for his shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Irving has missed the last dozen games for the Nets. It will be interesting to see how Coach Atkinson can mix in the All-Star point guard into the starting lineup, with the way Spencer Dinwiddie has been playing. Dinwiddie has done more than just fill in for Irving. He’s playing like an All-Star himself averaging 23.8 points, 7.6 assists, and one steal per game. Once Irving returns to the Nets lineup, look for both players to be solid contributors to your fantasy squads.

Malika Andrews from ESPN is reporting that Kyrie Irving will miss at least two more games for the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed that the All-Star point guard will not travel with the team for the next two games at Atlanta and at Charlotte, so that Irving can continue to rehab his shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

With Irving’s absences from the Nets starting line up, continue to insert Spencer Dinwiddie into your fantasy teams as he contributes to multiple stat categories and has not shown any signs of slowing down over the last nine games.

Michael Grady is reporting that Coach Kenny Atkinson has already ruled out Kyrie Irving for Sunday’s game versus the Miami Heat. Coach Atkinson did confirm that Irving did start some on court work today. There might be a chance that he may return to game action next week.

Fantasy Impact

During Irving’s eight game absence, Spencer Dinwiddie has taken his game to the next level, averaging 24.5 points and 7.8 assist per game. Once Irving returns to the Nets starting line up these two will form a formidable pair that will cause havoc for the rest of the NBA.

Kyrie Irving will miss Friday's matchup with Boston while dealing with a shoulder injury.

Fantasy Impact

Irving won't face his former team yet, as he'll sit out the second of a home-and-home with the C's. The absence will mark his eighth straight, and it's unclear when he'll next be available.

Kyrie Irving will miss Wednesday's matchup with Boston while dealing with a lingering shoulder injury.

Fantasy Impact

Irving has missed six games already, and he'll unfortunately sit out against the Celtics when he returns to TD Garden for the first time since his exodus from the team this past offseason. A showdown with his former team could still come this week, as Irving's next chance to take the court comes Friday in the second of a home-and-home with the Celtics.