Kyrie Irving could soon be licensed to play at Barclays Center. According to Sams Harania The Athletic The Brooklyn Nets star player will be allowed to play home games as New York lifts the private sector vaccination requirement on Thursday, allowing exceptions for athletes and entertainers in the workplace.

The 30-year-old Irving is still unvaccinated and has only played 19 games this season, as he was limited to playing only road races as long as the order was valid.

In his 19 games this season, Irving averaged 27.7 points, 5.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.

The Nets are currently eighth in the standings in the East with a record of 38-34. The Nets are 8-11 with Irving on the roster this season. With Kevin Durand and Irving in the lineup, the Nets are 5-2 this season.

The exception will also apply to unvaccinated Yankees and New York Mets players.