There’s a certain amount of cynicism around here.
Personally, I’ve got sympathy for him, and don’t blame anyone for the confusing messages coming from the Nets and Irving - except for reporters.
It’s the job of reporters to ask questions and make things clear, and there’s frankly a lack of journalists in this field who take the trouble to understand the medical issues.
It does appear that he has shoulder joint bursitis, which possibly led to a muscle impingement.
I’m skeptical that cortisone will put the problem behind him.