NBA News Today: Kyrie Irving might not play in the NBA again, Kevin Durant and Paul George named Players of the Week, and more | November 8, 2022

Kyrie Irving continues to be the talk of the entire NBA.

Following his most recent antics, "Uncle Drew's" future might be in doubt. An anonymous general manager thinks that Irving might not play in the league again. The star guard, who is currently on a five-game suspension, needs to complete several steps before he gets reinstated by the Brooklyn Nets.

Meanwhile, Kevin Durant and Paul George were named Players of the Week after impressing for their respective teams. Durant helped the Brooklyn Nets improve their record to 4-7 without help from the suspended Irving. George, meanwhile, led the LA Clippers to several wins without the injured Kawhi Leonard.

Here is the latest NBA news today, Nov. 8, brought to you by Sportskeeda.

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Steph Curry explodes for 47 points to snap Golden State Warriors' losing streak

Steph Curry carried the Golden State Warriors on his back to victory over the Sacramento Kings

Steph Curry put on a show against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Curry exploded for 47 points to help the Golden State Warriors end their five-game losing streak. The two-time MVP carried the struggling Warriors to a 116-113 win at the Chase Center.

Curry also had eight rebounds and eight assists, while Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and 10 rebounds. The Warriors starters did a great job to finally end their skid, but their bench was nowhere to be found. Golden State's second unit combined for just 15 points.

Meanwhile, De'Aaron Fox had 28 points and six assists for the Kings. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, while Malik Monk had 24 points off the bench.

Next up, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Friday night.

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Kyrie Irving might not play in the NBA again

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is embroiled in yet another controversy

Kyrie Irving caused a lot of controversy after posting a link to an anti-Semitic film on social media.

Irving has apologized after refusing to do so multiple times. However, the Brooklyn Nets had no choice but to suspend the 30-year-old guard for at least five games. The Nets also laid down several steps for Irving to complete before he gets reinstated by the team.

An anonymous general manager recently told Sam Amick of The Athletic that Irving might have played his last game for the Nets and the league.

"I think Kyrie might not play in the NBA again," said another general manager.

Irving last featured for Brooklyn in their 108-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 1.

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Jaylen Brown says NBPA will appeal Kyrie Irving's reinstatement requirements

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets goes up against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics

Kyrie Irving needs to complete six steps before the Brooklyn Nets lift his suspension for his antisemitic issues.

Irving has already apologized for his actions and pledged to donate $500,000 to anti-hate cause. The one-time champ still needs to undergo sensitivity training and complete antisemitism training.

He also needs to meet with Anti-Defamation League and Jewish leaders, and finally discuss everything he learned with Nets owner Joe Tsai.

However, Boston Celtics star and NBPA executive committee member Jaylen Brown said that the union will appeal Irving's suspension. Brown told the Boston Globe on Monday that he thinks Irving is not anti-Semitic and hopes the league sees him the same way.

"I don't believe Kyrie Irving is anti-Semitic," Brown said.

"I don't think people in our governing bodies think he's antisemitic. He made a mistake. ... We don't want to stand up for somebody in order to not condemn hate speech, but I don't believe Kyrie Irving is anti-Semitic. And hopefully the NBA feels the same way."

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Kevin Durant and Paul George named NBA Players of the Week

Kevin Durant has been the lone consistent performer for the Brooklyn Nets so far this season

The NBA has named Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and Paul George of the LA Clippers as its Players of the Week.

Durant led the Nets to a 3-1 record last week, while averaging an impressive 30.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists. The Nets improved their record to 4-6 by the end of Week 3 after a terrible 1-5 start to the season.

Meawhile, Paul George averaged of 33.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists last week. The Clippers also went 3-1 to improve their record to 5-5 to start Week 4. George has been forced to carry the team as Kawhi Leonard continues to recover from his knee injury.

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Full NBA results on Nov. 7, 2022

Anthony Davis of the LA Lakers reacts during his team's loss against the Utah Jazz on Monday

All 30 teams were in action on Monday as the NBA will take a day off on Tuesday, Election Day.

The Atlanta Hawks handed the Milwaukee Bucks, who had won their first nine games, their first loss of the season. Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors snapped their losing skid with a win over the Sacramento Kings.

Meanwhile, the LA Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz for the second time in a span of less than a week. The LA Clippers, on the other hand, ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak.

Lastly, Kevin Durant missed two crucial free throws as the Brooklyn Nets fell to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

Here are the complete results from Nov. 7:

• Washington Wizards def. Charlotte Hornets 108-100.
• Houston Rockets def. Orlanod Magic 134-127.
• Detroit Pistons def. OKC Thunder 112-103.
• Indiana Pacers def. New Orleans Pelicans 129-122.
• Philadelphia 76ers def. Phoenix Suns 100-88.
• Atlanta Hawks def. Milwaukee Bucks 117-98.
• Portland Trail Blazers def. Miami Heat 110-107.
• Chicago Bulls def. Toronto Raptors 111-97.
• Boston Celtics def. Memphis Grizzlies 109-106.
• New York Knicks def. Minnesota Timberwolves 120-107.
• Denver Nuggets def. San Antonio Spurs 115-109.
• Dallas Mavericks def. Brooklyn Nets 96-94.
• Golden State Warriors def. Sacramento Kings 116-113.
• Utah Jazz def. LA Lakers 139-116.
• LA Clippers def. Cleveland Cavaliers 119-117.