Shams Charania Gets Real On The Brooklyn Nets Without Kyrie Irving And Ben Simmons: “That’s $70 Million Out Of Your Lineup…”

NBA insider drops major truth bomb on the Brooklyn Nets

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In the aftermath of a rough start, Kevin Durant is doing his best to lead the Nets out of their slump. With averages of 30.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game on 52.4% shooting, it’s fair to say Durant has done as good of a job as he could have done.

But without Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving at full strength, the Nets haven’t been winning at the rate they have liked.

Speaking on FanDuelTV on Monday, Shams Charania, dropped a revealing truth bomb on the current state of the Nets without several key players:

“For the Nets, they’r ewihtout Ben Simmons lats night, Kyrie Irving still remains out, he still has to complete the tasks they set out for him. The fact that they’re going to be without him (Kyrie Irving) for an indefinite period of time, no Ben Simmons – that’s $70 million out of your lineup. That’s, to me, what jumps out in a very significant way. They need both of those guys back on the court and playing at a high level if this team wants to get anywhere close to what they want to accomplish.”


No Timetable For Kyrie Irving’s Return Amid Suspension From Nets

While the Nets were rolling without Kyrie for a while, it’s clear that they miss his presence on the court, which was missed during their loss to the Lakers on Sunday.

Despite sitting for more than five games, Irving’s return date remains a mystery and the Nets said he still has more work to do before he can come back.

“He still has work to do,” Nets owner Joe Tsai told The Post on Saturday.

Irving was handed an indefinite suspension, which the Nets said would be at least five games, for promoting an anti-Semitic movie. The All-Star guard reached that five-game threshold Saturday, when the Nets played the Clippers. He also will sit out Sunday against the Lakers — and for as long as it takes for him to complete a set of remedial tasks mandated by the Nets.

“He has to show people that he’s sorry,” Tsai told The Post during the game against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. “What’s important — and what people miss — is he only apologized after he was suspended.” 

It remains to be seen what comes next for Uncle Drew. While a path for his return still exists, there are many who feel he won’t be coming back at all.

Either way, the status of his playing future will have big implications on what kind of season the Nets are going to have.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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