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The close game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets had a controversial finish. Down by two points, Kawhi Leonard was called for an offensive foul for warding off James Harden on the Clippers’ final possession. The Clippers didn’t have a challenge left so they had no choice but to live with the […]

An unlikely hero saved the day for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, as DeAndre Jordan completed a game-winning tip-in to beat the Los Angles Clippers, 112-108, at Barclays Center. The score was even with under 15 seconds left in regulation when Nets superstar Kyrie Irving tried to deliver the go-ahead bucket from downtown. His attempt […]

Uncle Drew, Kyrie Irving, was feeling springy on Sunday evening as he rose up high for a rare two-handed jam in the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. Kyrie Irving delivered the goods early in the third period, as he found himself alone on the break following a great […]

Kevin Durant has sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ last four games due to a strained left hamstring and there’s still no clear word on when he’ll get back on the floor. Nets fans, however, were treated with some uplifting news on Sunday when head coach Steve Nash said that the one-time NBA MVP’s road to […]

It didn’t take long for James Harden and Patrick Beverley to go at it during Sunday’s marquee matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers. Early in the game, Harden had some choice words for Beverley after what looked like an overly-physical foul from the always feisty L.A. guard. Here’s a look at […]

One of the benefits of being an NBA player is being friends with people from the entertainment industry, including rappers. Players like LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry have notable friendships with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, who are also often spotted attending NBA games. Rapper Wiz Khalifa is also […]

Two of the best teams in the NBA face off in primetime tonight, as the Los Angeles Clippers host the Brooklyn Nets for an 8:00 p.m. tip-off on ESPN. Take an in-depth look for the best prediction on the marquee matchup. The Nets have been on a five-game road trip over the last two weeks, […]

Following the news that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins were on the precipice of a breakup, the rumor mill surrounding the NBA kicked into high gear in an attempt to puzzle out where the big man could be headed to next. While Cousins’ name is a more prominent headline at this point in his […]

James Harden is no longer a member of the Houston Rockets, but he continues to do his part in the community in Houston. Amid the severe winter storm that is taking place in the South, Harden’s restaurant is doing its part to help those in need. Harden’s Houston restaurant, which is called “Thirteen” to resemble […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash stated that Kevin Durant will be unavailable for their much-anticipated matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow, Per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic. Steve Nash says Kevin Durant is out for tomorrow's game against the Clippers. — Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) February 20, 2021 The encouraging news from the same source is […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving was named a starter for the 2021 Eastern Conference All-Stars alongside his teammate Kevin Durant. As expected, Uncle Drew reacted to the recognition in a very “Kyrie way” on Friday. Per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the now seven-time All-Star had this to say. “Like I said in […]

The Houston Rockets are hopeful that guard Victor Oladipo may return to the court as early as Monday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets will host the Chicago Bulls at the Toyota Center on Feb. 22. #Rockets hopeful of a Victor Oladipo return as early as Monday vs Chicago, sources tell @TheAthletic. […]

The Brooklyn Nets can win it all even against a healthy Los Angeles Lakers squad. In their recent matchup, the Nets, without Kevin Durant, beat Los Angeles, who did not have Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder, 109-98. This will sound like a knee-jerk reaction, but Brooklyn is a team that turns it up a notch […]

There were definitely a ton of storylines heading into the marquee match-up between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, wherein the Nets came out as 11-point victors. Aside from the obvious potential NBA Finals preview this game brought, it also marked another clash between former teammates Kyrie Irving and LeBron […]

Based on the way they played at Staples Center on Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets clearly looked forward to facing the Los Angeles Lakers. Nets guard Kyrie Irving admitted as much after their 109-98 win over the Lakers but added that they wanted to face LeBron James and the defending champions at full strength. He also […]

It was back to the drawing board immediately for LeBron James and Anthony Davis after the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 109-98 at Staples Center on Thursday. With the game already decided with three minutes still left in the game, cameras caught LeBron and AD talking shop about a possible strategy against […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed that superstar big Anthony Davis was re-evaluated by team doctors on Thursday night and will be out for “four weeks.” Notably — or optically, as to lessen the blow of the news — Vogel referred to Davis’ injury as a “calf strain” rather than an Achilles injury […]

In his first season back from an Achilles tear, Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets is expected to be a “key role player” by an analytic sports website. The analysts were probably on something as Durant is nowhere near a role player. In fact, he’s still considered one of the best talents in the NBA […]

Kyrie Irving had LeBron James looking for a map on Thursday. The Brooklyn Nets superstar bamboozled the hell out of his former teammate after a ball fake that had ‘The King’ spinning in confusion. Irving then spun around again and made a sweet fadeaway jumper as the Nets blew out the defending champions at home. […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a grand time as they continue to roll with their new big three. Kevin Durant, who had to watch the Nets’ big game against the Los Angeles Lakers on the sidelines, was having a ball cheering for his team as the Nets got almost everything they wanted in their game against […]

Kyrie Irving had the perfect response to LeBron James missing a technical free throw in the opening quarter of the Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Thursday. Irving, who was upgraded to available just before tip-off, dished out some classic trash talk against his buddy who stepped up to the charity stripe for […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso just inked a multi-year shoe deal with Anta. In fact, he debuted his partnership with the brand by wearing the KT Light 4 against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Caruso of the Lakers has now joined the likes of Klay Thompson, Gordon Hayward, Rajon Rondo, and Kevon Looney as […]

February hasn’t been a very good month for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. He’s been in and out of the lineup for the most part, and just recently, the former league MVP has been out of action due to a hamstring problem — something that Nets coach Steve Nash spoke about in a recent interview. […]

The basketball world will be focused on Staples Center on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers (22-7) host the Brooklyn Nets (18-12) in one of the marquee matchups of the 2020-21 NBA season (1o p.m. ET on TNT). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Lakers prediction and pick. Despite the unfortunate […]

Kyrie Irving was unable to suit up for the Brooklyn Nets in their last game due to a back ailment. But after a one-game absence from the lineup, Irving is available to play for the Nets on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, via Brooklyn’s official Twitter account. Updates to the Status Report for […]

Several contenders and pretenders have already emerged as we near the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. No doubt the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are currently pegged as favorites to win their division and be the last two remaining teams vying for the Larry O’Brien trophy come July. While neither team […]

The highly anticipated matchup of the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets is set for Thursday night in a potential 2021 NBA Finals preview. Unfortunately for everybody involved, Kevin Durant won’t be playing in the game (via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated). Nets say Kyrie Irving (lower back tightness) is probable versus the Lakers […]

James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. After going down 21 points at halftime, the 128-124 win marked the largest halftime comeback win for the Nets since they debuted in the NBA 45 years ago. They pulled this off with Kevin Durant and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking a “next-man-up” approach to the extended absence of Anthony Davis, and they’ll be heavily relying on off-season acquisitions to carry the load. Davis will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks after an MRI on Monday thankfully revealed that the All-Star avoided the dreaded rupture of the Achilles tendon. On Tuesday, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have not had the best of luck with having James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving all available at the same time since the trade. Despite this, they have racked up a pretty impressive win-loss statistic against the better teams in the league. Per Marc J. Spears of ESPN, with the Nets’ […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant had to rise up from their seats after James Harden knocked down the clutch 3-pointer in the Brooklyn Nets’ win over the Phoenix Suns. Durant was out due to a hamstring injury while Kyrie Irving was experiencing some lower back tightness. But their injuries did not stop them from celebrating […]

James Harden is a good basketball player. Even without fellow superstar teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving due to injuries, Harden led the Brooklyn Nets to a hard-earned 128-124 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Harden finished with spectacular numbers of team-high 38 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. He took charge in […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden drained the go-ahead 3-pointer against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns to complete a massive 24-point comeback. Without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, Harden carried the entire Nets on his shoulder by erasing a 24-point deficit. He capped off the comeback with his dreaded step-back 3-pointer near the 30-second mark […]

The Brooklyn Nets superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden was whittled down to one on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, as Durant and Irving missed the game due to hamstring and lower back injuries, respectively. That didn’t mean they weren’t on the bench though, and Irving—always an interesting character—showed up in […]

Kyrie Irving did not suit up in the Brooklyn Nets’ duel against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. While this alarmed Nets fans, coach Steve Nash believes there shouldn’t be any cause of concern. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Nash believes that Irving won’t be out for long. He added that […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the star-studded Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, only the Nets won’t be so star-studded. We already knew Kevin Durant was going to be out, but the Nets just announced that Kyrie Irving won’t play because of a back injury. With this in mind, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving hung 40 points on the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, but he will not play in the second leg of the team’s back-to-back Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. The Nets announced Irving would be out with lower back tightness. Kyrie Irving (lower back tightness) will miss tonight's game […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving had another masterclass performance for his team when they visited the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. His production from the field definitely made life easier for his squad and left James Harden in awe as he heaped praise on his All-Star teammate after the win, via Michael Scotto. James Harden […]

Amid the team’s injury woes and clear lack of bench depth, the Brooklyn Nets have reached a deal to sign free agent swingman Andre Roberson. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, Roberson is joining the Nets after the Oklahoma City Thunder opted not to re-sign him in the past offseason. Terms of the deal, […]