Nets’ Steve Nash says Kyrie Irving’s return is ‘getting close’The earliest Irving can play is Jan. 5 against the Pacers1/2/2022, 12:46 AMPhillip MartinezEditorial ProducerMay 30, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half of game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports / © Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports