Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 116

So much has been made this season about James Harden’s slow start, so his exploding for 39 points, five rebounds and 12 assists on top of 6-of-10 from beyond the arc and 11-of-15 from the line must have made the Brooklyn Nets’ win against the New Orleans Pelicans extra sweet. Oh baby, James Harden is […]

It has been seven full seasons since Kevin Durant was named regular season MVP. Of course, the 2014 MVP also boasts two NBA Finals MVPs in back-to-back seasons in 2017 and 2018. With 12 games under his belt, it appears KD has a realistic shot at some more hardware in his trophy collection next spring. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will face off with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Pelicans prediction and pick. This is one of the most one-sided games of Friday night’s slate. The Nets came into this season with sky-high expectations, and they aren’t falling short […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a few pleasant surprises so far this season. You’re probably already familiar with the former San Antonio Spurs duo of Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge. Both have impressed through the season’s early portion. But there is another offseason addition who hasn’t been on the mainstream radar quite as often: DeAndre’ […]

When the Brooklyn Nets (8-4) first acquired LaMarcus Aldridge via buyout market last season, they probably didn’t expect this level of play from the 36-year-old. The seven-time All-Star abruptly retired after appearing in just five games for Brooklyn because of concerns related to an irregular heartbeat last season. At that point the possibility he might become […]

LaMarcus Aldridge came up big for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday in a 123-90 blowout win over the Orlando Magic. Aldridge’s strong performance off the bench earned the praise of teammate Kevin Durant, who may have just revealed his true feelings on Kyrie Irving. KD had nothing but praise for Aldridge, who logged 21 points, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant continues to double down on his chase for his fifth scoring title with another explosive performance. And, it didn’t take a lot for the former MVP to get his 30-piece on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic as Durant made franchise history with one of the most efficient scoring evenings […]

Kyrie Irving’s status with the Brooklyn Nets remains in limbo, and it doesn’t look like he is returning to the team any time soon. Despite the issue, though, Kevin Durant is focusing on the positive as they continue to grow together as a team even without a key piece of their Big 3. Speaking with […]

The Brooklyn Nets are not here to complain. But Steve Nash admitted something pretty intriguing about the impact Kyrie Irving‘s absence has had on his squad. Now of course, Brooklyn knows that they have a better roster than most teams in the NBA. But they also know that since assembling what many (accurately) labeled as […]

There is no Kyrie Irving around. James Harden has had significant struggles with his return to play from an injury and the new rules targeting non-basketball moves. But with those two seismic hurdles, the Brooklyn Nets cannot afford to slack in other departments. There’s one area where the Nets are really really slacking, and it […]

There’s no denying that Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving isn’t the most popular player in the NBA right now. As a matter of fact, in some ways, Kyrie has been painted as somewhat of a villain for many years now. The fact that he’s been very vocal about standing against the COVID-19 vaccine has only […]

It has been a rough go for 2018 NBA MVP James Harden so far in the 2021-22 season. While the biggest story in Nets Land this year has been the absence of Kyrie Irving, things have not gone especially well for Harden. Some people are even beginning to wonder about a few nightmare scenarios, a […]

Following a recent Brooklyn Nets win in Canada against the Toronto Raptors, Nets superstar Kevin Durant was asked about returning to Scotiabank Arena, home of the Raptors, where he suffered his fateful torn Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals. The NBA’s leading scorer was asked to compare the player he is now to the player […]

What would the world be without another Kyrie Irving story? Much has been said about the polarizing situation of the Brooklyn Nets star and his adamant refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But the fact that he still can’t suit up because of his stubborn stance hasn’t been warmly welcomed by many fans. Nets coach […]

Is Kevin Durant somehow better now? The Brooklyn Nets star is now 33-years-old, but is putting up one of the best seasons of his career. Steve Nash, however, doesn’t want to overdo it. Nash was adamant that working Kevin Durant too hard goes against what the team is hoping to build in Brooklyn – and […]

Brooklyn Nets Superstar point guard Kyrie Irving has not played a game yet this season. Irving has been out because he is not vaccinated. He cannot play in New York City without being vaccinated. The Nets decided that they’re not going to let Kyrie play any away games either until he is vaccinated. When Kyrie […]

As any basketball fan knows, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant loves his social media. Especially, Twitter. But, he’s also known to be controversial at times when it comes to mingling with fans. Durant recently spoke with Charles Barkley about how his view of social media has changed over the years. Via NBA on TNT: The […]

The Bulls’ victory over Brooklyn Monday snapped a five-game winning streak for the Nets. Sitting now at 7-4 overall, in a three-way tie for 5th place in the East (along with the Cavaliers and Knicks) it’s still early but we’re learning some things about this team. Nets Takeaways From Loss To Bulls 1) The Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Chicago Bulls, 118-95 on Monday. The final score makes it look a little less competitive than it really was. The big story in this one was the Nets’ abysmal fourth quarter where they were outscored, 42-17. It was the team’s second of a back-to-back, following Sunday’s big road victory […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden has been hit hard by the NBA’s recent rule change on foul-baiting. As a matter of fact, you could actually make a case that among all the players in the league, it’s Harden that has been most affected by the league clamping down on foul-fishing plays. Despite his struggles, however, […]

The Brooklyn Nets were on the brink of what would have been their second win in two nights on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately for them, the Nets suffered a monumental collapse in the fourth period as they let Chicago outscore them 42-17 in the final frame. The game ended with a final score […]

Much has been made of the NBA’s recent rule change on foul baiting. Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden has been one of, if not the adversely affected player of this shift in the rules. As such, the former league MVP just had to thank the heavens on Monday night the moment he finally got a […]

Brooklyn Nets Superstar James Harden was not too happy about a foul call. The Superstar was driving against Lonzo Ball and hooked his left arm and was called for the offensive foul. The Chicago Bulls and the Nets are facing off. This could be a potential playoff series in the Eastern Conference. Harden coudn't believe […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran big man LaMarcus Aldridge abruptly retired last season due to a health scare involving his heart, but he was medically cleared to return to the NBA in the offseason and decided to rejoin the Nets. Aldridge is feeling good now and thinks he has a good amount left in the tank. The […]

The NBA season continues on Monday night. The Brooklyn Nets will hit the road and face off against the Chicago Bulls. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Bulls prediction and pick. Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will clash on Monday. The Nets are 7-3 and coming […]

The Brooklyn Nets improved to 7-3 with a hard-fought 116-1103 road win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. They now sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. James Harden came in struggling but dropped 16 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Harden had that burst again […]

The polarizing situation concerning Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving won’t end soon, especially after the NBA announced on Sunday a new recommendation on COVID-19 protocols. Irving has yet to see a millisecond of action this season due to his stubborn refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. While he can play in cities without strict inoculation […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant reacted to Scottie Barnes’ blazing start to his career with the Toronto Raptors. Durant and the Nets took care of business, defeating the Raptors early Sunday. After the game, Durant was asked on his thoughts of the young Raptor, Scottie Barnes. He responded with a great sign of respect, […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Raptors prediction and pick. The Nets and Raptors will battle on Sunday afternoon, with each team coming in hot. Brooklyn has won four straight games, while Toronto has […]

At this point in the season, the Brooklyn Nets haven’t exactly lived up to the lofty expectations many had on them before the start of the campaign. They just haven’t looked like the juggernauts many of us believed they would be, and there’s no denying that Kyrie Irving’s absence has had a lot to do […]

Kyrie Irving has yet to play a single game for the Brooklyn Nets this season. It also doesn’t look like his situation is going to change anytime soon, with no less than New York City’s new mayor making it abundantly clear that the city has no intention of easing up on its current COVID-19 vaccine […]

Remember way back before the Brooklyn Nets’ training camp in September? Fans might have reasonably expected Steve Nash and Co. to field the best Big 3 in the game. They also may have guessed the team would struggle defensively, but blow the doors off teams on offense. Things don’t always go according to plan, do […]

Ja Morant has a massive KD IV collection that could go up against any sneaker afficionado’s stash. So much so, that even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant himself had to shout out the Grizzlies stud for his eye-popping stack. Durant took to Twitter to give his four-word reaction to a bunch of photos showcasing Morant’s […]

While a lot of star players have complained about the NBA’s new Wilson ball and how it is affecting the game, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is different. In fact, according to him, it’s not affecting his performance at all. On Friday, Durant was asked whether the new Wilson balls are affecting his scoring, much […]

Cade Cunningham hasn’t had the dream start that you’d hope for when entering the NBA. But the Pistons star got something most rookies don’t get very easily – a ringing endorsement from Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets star was all praise for Cade Cunningham after the closer-than-expected battle he had against the Pistons. Via Omari […]

Because of the pandemic, fans were not allowed back into Toronto’s home arenas until recently. Due to this, the next trip for the Brooklyn Nets will be the first in a long time for Kevin Durant, who missed significant time before the pandemic due to injury. Durant, who has always been held in affection by […]

In an extremely tense moment on the court, the Nets and Pistons were involved in an altercation that could have ended up much worse than it did. With roughly two and a half minutes remaining in a two-point game, Nets big-man Blake griffin got tangles up with young Pistons center Isaiah Stewart. What ensued was […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is off to yet another terrific start in the 2021/22 season, leading his team to a 5-3 record. While it hasn’t been easy adjusting without Kyrie Irving, KD is definitely putting up the numbers that will be needed to make a Finals run in 2022. Following a 29-point performance on […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden had the worst turnover of the season, and he did it against the hapless Detroit Pistons of all teams. Late in the third quarter of Friday’s contest against the Pistons, Harden accidentally lost the ball and was unable to recover it since he would commit a backcourt violation. However, what […]