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Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant became an NBA champion after he joined the Golden State Warriors. Durant made an already dangerous Warriors team featuring an excellent core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thomspon and Draymond Green even more lethal. Durant’s feats on the basketball court are well known, as he is widely regarded as one of […]

Kyrie Irving might be only playing for the Brooklyn Nets on a part-time basis, but he’s increasingly confident the team made the correct moves at the NBA Trade Deadline. The guard hopped on Twitch on Monday night with rookie teammate Cam Thomas and sent a stern message to the haters who believe the Nets don’t […]

While it sure looks like James Harden is set to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers real soon, it remains to be seen when Ben Simmons will make his first appearance for the Brooklyn Nets. According to one report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Ben Simmons is expected to “ramp it up” this week in […]

Joel Embiid had quite a blast during the All-Star Weekend as he took in the festivities of the spectacle. One moment that has to stand out for the Sixers superstar, however, was when he met the man behind the meme he used to viscously troll ex-teammate Ben Simmons. Embiid linked up with the man photographed […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Big Three were just broken up following the James Harden trade, but they’ve now added some more backcourt depth. Goran Dragic, who was just bought out by the San Antonio Spurs, has decided to sign with the Nets. Via Shams Charania: Just in: Goran Dragic is signing with the Brooklyn Nets, sources […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant won’t be able to attend the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony during the All-Star Game on Sunday due to a death in the family. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant’s grandmother passed away Sunday morning. KD’s mother Wanda Durant confirmed the sad news, and so the Nets forward […]

The Brooklyn Nets might be in just eighth place in the Eastern Conference but they are still looking to compete for a title. Subtracting a disgruntled James Harden and adding Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond balances out their roster and gives them a new look that could propel them back up the standings. […]

While the top spots in the Western Conference have been virtually untouched for a while now, with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors atop the standings for majority of the season, the Eastern Conference seeding continues to shuffle on a daily basis. The latest blockbuster trade between two East powerhouses sending James Harden to […]

The Atlanta Hawks were seen as one of the frontrunners in the pursuit of All-Star point forward Ben Simmons. The prospect of teaming an oversized defensive juggernaut with an offensive supernova in Trae Young was certainly a tantalizing prospect. However, it was not meant to be as Simmons was shipped off the the Brooklyn Nets […]

To say that the main event of NBA All-Star Saturday was a disappointment would be an understatement, to say the least. It was one of the most forgettable Dunk Contests we’ve seen in a while and, as it turns out, even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had to chime in on the letdown. KD responded […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers executed a trade to get James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets, there were talks that Adam Silver could open an investigation about a possible tampering. After all, Daryl Morey and the Sixers have long shown interest in The Beard, and then Harden himself wanted to get out of Brooklyn amid a […]

The Brooklyn Nets signing Patty Mills was one of the best moves from this past offseason. The 2014 champion and longtime San Antonio Spurs guard has been a vital player for the Nets, both on and off the court, all season long amid quite a bit of turmoil. Mills has provided much-needed consistency for a […]

It’s rare for two NBA teams to facilitate a seismic deal at the trade deadline, but we saw one last week. After a months-long saga, Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are no longer intertwined. Daryl Morey finally found a suitable return package, acquiring James Harden in return for the disgruntled All-Star. Whenever a trade […]

James Harden hasn’t played a game for the Philadelphia 76ers just yet, but he has already been making a positive impression on his teammates. According to the latest report from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Harden has completely bought into the culture that the Sixers have built. This comes just a week after he was […]

No Kevin Durant, no Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, no win for the Brooklyn Nets. The undermanned squad bowed down to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, 117-103. After an unbelievable come-from-behind win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Nets couldn’t sustain their energy and fell to the Wizards for their 12th loss in […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Washington Wizards Thursday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are coming off a loss to the Indiana Pacers last night 133-108. Without Bradley Beal and newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis active, the Wizards don’t have much going for […]

With the 27th pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets select… Cam Thomas, guard, LSU. Apparently, Kevin Durant had something to do with that selection too. That same Bleacher Report article hints Kevin Durant, who is still out with a sprained MCL in his knee, also pushed his team not to trade Thomas […]

Well, well, well. Brooklyn Nets fans have gotten used to sharing their home floor with Knicks fans in the past. At times over the years it’s felt like there was a fairly even split at Barclays Center in terms of allegiance. It makes sense. The Knicks didn’t have to share this town for the better part […]

The Brooklyn Nets looked dead in the water against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. But somehow, some way they pulled off an astonishing 28-point comeback against their cross borough rivals. There’s probably no spectator more satisfied about the result than Kevin Durant. The Nets star had a subtle dig ready after witnessing his […]

Stephen A. Smith is a huge New York Knicks fan, and he was one of the happiest people on Earth when the ‘Bockers made it to the playoffs last season. This 2021-22 campaign with his favorite team struggling, however, Smith couldn’t help but be frustrated. On Wednesday after the Knicks blew a 28-point lead against […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant first sprained his knee back in mid January. There was some friendly fire when Bruce Brown was pushed while playing defense in a game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. Brown went flying into Durant’s leg. The collision appeared to hyperextend KD’s knee a bit. Still, fans breathed a major sigh […]

Joe Harris injured his ankle back in mid-November and hasn’t played for the Brooklyn Nets ever since. There was initial optimism that the Virginia product could be back within 4-8 weeks, but things have not gone according to plan. We have even heard reports of a setback. Last month, Chris Haynes reported for TNT that […]

The Golden State Warriors of the late-2010’s will forever be considered as one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. It’s not everyday that you have the greatest shooter of all time in Stephen Curry team up with one of the best scorers to have ever picked up a basketball in Kevin Durant. Add the […]

There are winds of change blowing in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul lifted a mask-or-vaccine mandate for indoor businesses last week. Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and New York City Mayor Eric Adams both addressed the New York City COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place, which is keeping Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving from playing in […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Ben Simmons was met with a combination of joy, shock and derision, depending on the perspective of those analyzing the deal. Many have criticized Simmons for his attitude and how he handled the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons will get a chance to rebuild his career following the debacle […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in any home games at the Barclays Center due to New York City’s vaccine mandates. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has chimed in and believes that it’s not fair Kyrie can’t suit up yet away players are allowed to. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: […]

The NBA continues Wednesday night with this New York rivalry! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Knicks prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets are miserable right now. They finally earned a win after losing 10 straight games but it was against the Sacramento Kings. The Nets are now (30-27) on the […]

Those who have invested and held their Ben Simmons rookie cards during the last year or so know a thing or two about endurance. For one, the point forward’s conflict with the Philadelphia 76ers has gone on longer than anybody expected or wanted. His refusal to play has not only cost him millions of dollars […]

It’s still hard to fathom that Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving only played together for 16 games—SIXTEEN!—with the Brooklyn Nets. The experiment worked as well as James Corden in that movie about singing cats. Now, Harden is with the Philadelphia 76ers, forming another talented trio with Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. On Tuesday, […]

The Brooklyn Nets went through a major shakeup right at the deadline after they green-lighted a blockbuster deal that saw James Harden take his talents over to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons. As it turns out, however, that wasn’t the only major deal the Nets wanted to do prior to the trade deadline. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a big move right before the trade deadline by bringing over Serge Ibaka as part of a three-team, multi-player trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers. The defending champs are not done, though, as they are now closing in on a free agent that was recently released by […]

The Boston Celtics made history Tuesday night when they hammered the Philadelphia 76ers by 48 points on the road. They won 135-87, and in the process, became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive road games by 30 or more points. With their 135-87 victory over the 76ers, The Celtics are the […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t experienced the season that they had hoped for, and there are a variety of reasons for this. Dealing with the Kyrie Irving scenario has been the most significant cause for this Nets team’s lack of success, and they’ve also had some unlucky injuries to players like Kevin Durant and others. The […]

James Harden is now officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. He hasn’t made his debut for the Sixers yet, but you can already sense from the things he’s been saying that he’s absolutely delighted to be with his new team. In the same light, Harden also decided to fire a bit of a shot […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been a huge supporter of player empowerment in the league, but after seeing the whole James Harden-Ben Simmons situation and trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, he knew they have to find a way to improve the system. Harden and Simmons basically forced their way out of the […]

Back in November, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash talked about how fast he wanted his team to play. “Some of it is trying to push in a direction where we play early,” said Nash, evoking notes of his 7 Seconds or Less Phoenix Suns. “We attack and try to get into the paint and if it’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially have a new look after James Harden departed last Thursday in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Beard spoke to the Philly media for the first time on Tuesday and was asked about Kyrie Irving and if his vaccination status affected the team. Harden kept it real with his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to welcome the two newest members of the team. James Harden and Paul Millsap joined the Sixers in their blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. During the press conference, a media member asked Harden about the hamstring injury that has been affecting him recently. […]

James Harden spoke to the media for the first time on Tuesday as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. While The Beard answered a number of different questions, perhaps the most polarizing thing he said is that he was always hoping to join the Sixers, even before the veteran was traded from the Houston Rockets […]