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Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets sent highly offensive and ugly messages to actor Michael Rapaport. The NBA has fined Durant $50,000 for sending those messages. NBA is fining Kevin Durant $50,000 for social exchange with actor, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 2, 2021 NBA announces Kevin Durant has been fined $50,000 […]

When big man LaMarcus Aldridge signed with the Brooklyn Nets, opinions were divided. Some considered him another gem in the Brooklyn Infinity Gauntlet, while others thought of him as a washed veteran chasing after a ring. Only time will tell, what narrative is correct, but for now, we can evaluate his first game in a […]

In case you missed it, the highly anticipated monster film Godzilla vs. King Kong was released earlier this week and has met positive reviews so far. It is the fourth film in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, featuring perhaps the two biggest titans in pop culture going at it to determine who really in on the top of […]

The beef between Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and actor Michael Rapaport is the gift that keeps on giving. Now that the controversy continues to unfold, more and more people are giving their own take on the issue and that includes Milwaukee Bucks vet PJ Tucker. On Thursday, the TMZ crew caught in with PJ […]

LaMarcus Aldridge finally donned the Brooklyn Nets’ electric blue threads on Thursday as the 35-year-old finally made his much-awaited Barclays Center debut. The seven-time All-Star is the newest superstar addition to head coach Steve Nash’s squad in Brooklyn and Aldridge was obviously excited to show everyone in the Eastern Conference what he’s capable of. “I’m […]

Hot take: Kyrie Irving has the best handles and layup package in NBA history. Allen Iverson and George Gervin fans will be furious at this call, but think about it this way: they walked so he could run. After all, he’s so good that plays like this are becoming ordinary for the Brooklyn Nets point […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green still has major hops even at 34. The 6-foot-8 scorer showed everyone, including Kyrie Irving, that he still has some spring in those old legs, punching a one-handed hammer against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on Thursday. After receiving a beautiful dime from Irving, a cutting Green took it […]

Brooklyn Nets’ latest acquisition LaMarcus Aldridge debuted on Thursday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Without James Harden, Blake Griffin, and Kevin Durant on the lineup, Aldridge is expected to get multiple touches on the paint. His first touch as a Net? A kick-out pass to forward Jeff Green for a made three-pointer.  Aldridge made headlines last […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has only played in 19 games this season. However, after suffering a torn Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals, he is taking his current hamstring injury as seriously as possible.  On Thursday, The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer reported that Durant’s hamstring injury was indeed more serious than he once thought. […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was faced with a tough, non-basketball question during Thursday’s pre-game press conference and the former league MVP took it like a champ. KD has been in a heap of controversy for his involvement in a heated and NSFW DM’s exchange with actor Michael Rapaport, and as it turns out, Durant […]

The post-NBA trade deadline moves were almost as intriguing as some of the actual trades that were made throughout the league. The Brooklyn Nets started the season with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving headlining their lineup. They then traded for James Harden and scooped up both LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin on the buyout market. […]

LaMarcus Aldridge is set to make his Nets debut on Thursday. Malika Andrews of ESPN reported the veteran big man is available for the team’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. James Harden, meanwhile, has been ruled out after leaving Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets with a hamstring issue. The good news for Brooklyn: LaMarcus […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dominated the media with their recent signings of LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin, creating a super team in their push for a championship. However, the team has been without Kevin Durant for quite some time, and James Harden recently suffered a hamstring injury as well. However, according to Stadium, Harden is […]

The Charlotte Hornets head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets at the Barclays Center on Thursday. The Nets currently lead the way in the Eastern Conference despite so many injuries of late. They are a dominant championship contender that is a threat to win every night. On the other side is a surprisingly good […]

It has been a long time coming for the Brooklyn Nets. Not since 2003 had the Nets been alone in first place in the Eastern Conference, a mark that was snapped on Wednesday after their come from behind win against the Houston Rockets. With the win, the Nets leapfrogged in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have greatly benefited from the development of their young 6-foot-11 big in Nicolas Claxton. On Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, Claxton was once again the preferred guy at the five spot by head coach Steve Nash, as the Nets rolled past the visitors with a 120-108 win. The first-year Nets head coach […]

James Harden will be back in a Brooklyn Nets uniform in no time, as far as head coach Steve Nash is concerned. The Beard had to exit the Nets’ home game against his old team Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on Wednesday after complaining about hamstring tightness. While the Nets will still evaluate the extent […]

The rumor that Blake Griffin is washed up and cannot dunk has to be put asleep. Against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets forward unleashed an impressive putback dunk which showcased his strength and impeccable timing. Peep Griffin’s dunk below to see and believe. Little by little, the doubters are hushing up. Griffin […]

The Brooklyn Nets won’t have superstar James Harden to finish their game against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on Wednesday. The Beard prematurely left the match against his former team in the second half due to tightness in his right hamstring, per the New York Times’ Mark Stein. The Nets say James Harden is […]

The Brooklyn Nets were hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and the event presented itself as an opportunity for James Harden to rekindle some old flames with his former team. Prior to tip-off, Harden made his way to the Rockets bench to share a brief moment with former coach Stephen Silas and the rest […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been dominating the league thus far. They currently rank first in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 32-15 record. However, in their last five games, the Sixers have been on the road, going 3-2 during their time away from home. The Sixers have lost two straight, and head to Ohio to […]

The Houston Rockets head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets at the Barclay’s Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Nets prediction and pick. This game features two teams on complete opposite sides of the spectrum. We see a championship contender in the Nets take on a first overall […]

NBA legend, two-time MVP, Hall of Famer and current Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash added another award to his collection on Tuesday when he became the first ever Canadian elected to the FIBA Hall of Fame. ⭐ Congratulations to the #FIBAHallOfFame Class of 2020 👏 🔗 https://t.co/6x7npAU7H4 pic.twitter.com/VgxHFWELBJ — FIBA (@FIBA) March 30, 2021 […]

Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining lifers in the NBA. He’s been with the Portland Trail Blazers from the get-go, and he simply has no intention of leaving. Lillard recently reiterated (again) his unwavering loyalty to Portland while also taking a shot at the current state of the NBA (h/t Blazers Nation on […]

It’s hard to deny that right now, the Brooklyn Nets are looking like the heavy favorite to lift the title at the end of this season. Their mid-season moves all but guarantees that at the very least, this team is going to be competing in the Finals this term. If you ask Nets head coach […]

One of the biggest developments that came out of last week’s trade deadline was the Brooklyn Nets signing former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge to a one-year deal. This move further bolstered the Nets’ championship hopes this season, as they added another key piece in what has become a true powerhouse side. When asked why […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant may be on the sidelines right now due to injury, but he sure is taking his spot in the limelight. It’s not exactly the type of good publicity he would prefer though, as KD is now involved in another bit of controversy on social media. Just recently, actor and outspoken […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been a busy team on the buyout market in recent weeks and they almost manufactured a trade ahead of the league’s trade deadline. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Nets nearly completed a trade for Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Golden State Warriors. Oubre’s name continued to […]

They say an elevator pitch is one of the most effective ways to sell an idea or product, due to its conciseness and simplicity. This is exactly what Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant gave LaMarcus Aldridge, according to Alex Schiffer. LaMarcus Aldridge said he quickly heard from Kevin Durant when he became a free agent […]

Since LeBron James’ infamous Decision back in the summer of 2010, player movement in the NBA has erupted, both as an action and a talking point among pundits and fans alike. Between that, Kevin Durant going to the Golden State Warriors, and now to this season’s Brooklyn Nets, the concept of the player-generated superteam has […]

The Brooklyn Nets just bolstered their title aspirations this season after swooping in on former San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge. Nets star Kyrie Irving has spoken out about his team’s latest addition, and it’s safe to say that Kyrie is pretty happy about their latest mid-season recruit. Irving had nothing but praise towards […]

New Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin is fitting in just fine, as he showed off his passing abilities against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In true Steve Nash-esque fashion, he threw a no-look dime to teammate Tyler Johnson for a sweet 3-pointer. Blake Griffin channeling his inner Steve Nash with a sweet no-look dish to Tyler Johnson […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers serving as the defending NBA Champions, every other franchise from around the league has been set on attempting to dethrone superstar forward LeBron James, All-Star big man Anthony Davis and company. With the new-look Brooklyn Nets probably doing the best job of putting together a roster that can keep up […]

The Brooklyn Nets have formed a roster that is loaded with talent, with their latest signing of LaMarcus Aldridge sending fans in an uproar. While speaking about the outlook of the current roster, Steve Nash shared his reaction to his team being dubbed as the NBA’s new “villains.” A good laugh to end pregame media […]

The rich just get richer. This is exactly the case for the Brooklyn Nets, who themselves recently acquired the services of former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge after he agreed to a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge has been out of action for an extended period, and according to Nets head coach Steve […]

It turns out that superstars have very sensitive ears. Since acquiring former All-Stars Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge off of waivers, the Brooklyn Nets have come under fire for being a little too overwhelming talent-wise. Well, it just so happens that Blake Griffin himself heard the noise, and he is none too happy with it. ESPN‘s Malika […]

The dust has settled from the most recent battles in the buyout market, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious in their respective pursuits. Both teams beefed up their frontcourts, with the Nets adding seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and the Lakers acquiring four-time rebounding champion Andre Drummond. With the two teams making […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be available to return to the court on Monday after missing the past three contests due to a family issue, according to a report by Malika Andrews of ESPN. While the team has not revealed the exact nature of the family issue, reports have indicated that Irving and his […]

The Miami Heat made an improbable run as the 5-seed out of the Eastern Conference last year, getting all the way to the NBA Finals before falling prey to the Los Angeles Lakers. En route to the Finals, the Heat took out the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Boston Celtics. This year, the Eastern […]