The NBA is making Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets pay for the point guard's silence. The league fined Irving and the team $25,000 apiece Thursday because he has refused to speak to the media thus far during the preseason. In announcing the fines, the NBA said Irving has refused on several occasions this week to participate in team media availability. This time, Irving has not spoken during any of the Nets' press sessions, all being held via Zoom because of the coronavirus pandemic. My goal this season is to let my work on and off the court speak for itself,” Irving said.

Source: Fox News December 11, 2020 00:45 UTC