Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving out vs. Philadelphia 76ers due to personal reasons

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will miss Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of personal reasons, the team announced.

Irving was added to the team's official injury report Thursday afternoon. Nash told reporters he hasn't talked to Irving and didn't know the reason for his absence.

With Irving ruled out, the Nets will be without both of their superstars against the Sixers. All-Star forward Kevin Durant was already out due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Nets head coach Steve Nash said Durant would be allowed to return Sunday if he continues to test negative for COVID-19.

Durant ranks fourth in the league with 28.2 points per game, while Irving has averaged 27.1 points and 6.1 assists per game this season.

Brooklyn also will be missing guards Spencer Dinwiddie and Tyler Johnson and forwards Nicolas Claxton and Reggie Perry.

76ers guard Seth Curry is sitting out because of left ankle soreness.