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It took Blake Griffin some time to score his first official basket as a member of the Brooklyn Nets, but boy was it special. After hearing all naysayers questioning if he can even dunk the basketball at this stage of his career, BG looked like his old self with this vintage move against the Washington […]

There was some concern surrounding James Harden after the Brooklyn Nets superstar appeared to have sustained a head injury in a collision with Garrison Mathews during Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. Harden took a hard hit to the head as Mathews dove for a loose ball, which resulted in the former MVP staying on […]

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook was called for traveling in a play where he was dribbling versus Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris. After the whistle was blown, the nine-time All-Star wasn’t happy with the call, even mimicking the referee with an animated three steps to reference the violation.  There’s no question that this is on-brand […]

Blake Griffin finally made his long-anticipated debut for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night after signing with the team as a free agent a couple of weeks back. Griffin instantly made his mark for the Nets in his first game as he emphatically rejected a lay-up attempt by Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Here’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have worked in stealth mode so far this season. While the Brooklyn Nets have made the flashy moves, trading for James Harden, adding Blake Griffin, the Bucks have gone about their business by adding a veteran “three and D” guy in P.J. Tucker. While the Philadelphia 76ers have been at the top […]

Brooklyn Nets big man Blake Griffin will finally make his debut against the Washington Wizards on Sunday night after joining the Nets two weeks ago. According to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, the six-time All-Star didn’t get a good night’s sleep because he’s so excited to return to the court: Blake Griffin, who is expected to play […]

The Brooklyn Nets‘ new acquisition, Blake Griffin, will most likely make his debut for the team on Sunday versus the Washington Wizards. Blake Griffin is probable to make his Nets debut tomorrow against the Wizards 💪 pic.twitter.com/bti8g2oIXT — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 20, 2021 Blake Griffin will likely make his debut with the Brookyln Nets on […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will reportedly miss at least a couple more weeks before ramping up his on-court activity. Durant has been out since Feb. 13 due to a nagging hamstring injury. According to Brian Lewis of The New York Post, a medical expert weighed in on Durant’s ailment and confirmed that his injury […]

While the nation was busy watching March Madness, the NBA hosted a few games itself. One of those being a surprise loss for the Brooklyn Nets, as they couldn’t get it together to defeat a struggling Orlando Magic team. Kyrie Irving led the game with 43 points, however, it seemed to be a waste, as […]

In an unlikely turn of events on Friday, the reeling Orlando Magic broke the Brooklyn Nets’ six-game winning street. Orlando, who also ended their own nine-game slide with the victory, was aided by the efficient 38 points scored by forward Aaron Gordon. Gordon, not well-known for his shooting as career 32.2 percent shooter from three, […]

James Harden’s elite passing has been in full display since he joined the Brooklyn Nets, and he showed it once again on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Early in the fourth quarter as the Magic defense is just setting up, Harden caught Orlando off guard with an incredible full-court alley-oop to second year big man […]

Blake Griffin is still unavailable to play for the Brooklyn Nets, but the long wait could be over soon. According to Steve Nash,  per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Griffin is getting closer to making his debut for the Nets. The first-year coach also noted that the  former Detroit Pistons forward is looking “really, really good” […]

P.J. Tucker finally got his wish, being traded away from the Houston Rockets after opting along with the team to have him not play until a deal was worked out. That goal was finally achieved, with Tucker being sent to Milwaukee to team up with the Bucks. The frustrations in Houston had boiled over for […]

The Brooklyn Nets are definitely looking good after pulling off the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2020-21 campaign so far. Their major heist in acquiring James Harden back in January has elevated the already powerhouse Nets from strong contenders to scary title favorites this season. Even with superstar Kevin Durant sidelined by that bothersome hamstring […]

Outside of the Houston Rockets, there may not be a team in the association playing worse basketball lately than the Orlando Magic. The Magic enter tonight having lost 8 straight, and half of those games weren’t even competitive. The New York Knicks continue to hover around .500 and their schedule in the second half is […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, as the final day for trading is March 25th. Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets has been swimming around the rumor mill as a potential trade target for a while now. Even though he’s been sidelined with an injury this season, he’s still a solid player who can […]

Remember the time when haters were saying that signing James Harden will be the end of the Brooklyn Nets? I wonder what they’re saying now that the former MVP has been quite unstoppable in his first 27 games donning Brooklyn’s black and white threads. On Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, the reigning three-time scoring champ […]

If there are two words to describe Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, they are: Galaxy. Brain. To recap: when then-owner Mikhail Prokhorov hired him in 2016, Sean Marks was saddled with a, to put it lightly, less than stellar roster. Who could have predicted that in under five years, Marks would turn Anthony Bennett, […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash gave a status update on superstar Kevin Durant’s hamstring injury. According to Nash, per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Durant has shown improvement in his recovery. However, the Nets star is still a couple of weeks away before even being considered to be ready to play. Kevin Durant had another […]

Caris LeVert will be playing his former team for the first time tonight as the Indiana Pacers face-off with the Brooklyn Nets for the second time this regular season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nets have won nine of their last 10 games and are […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has spoken multiple times about wanting less of an offensive burden and how that was one of the factors driving his demand for a trade from the Houston Rockets. Well, Wednesday night could be a bit of a throwback. Harden will be the lone Nets superstar available for the team’s […]

Kyrie Irving did not exactly have the best of spells with the Boston Celtics. Nevertheless, the Brooklyn Nets star seems to have left quite an impression on his teammates during his time in Boston. Just ask Jayson Tatum. In his mind, Tatum believes that in spite of all the controversy surrounding Kyrie’s stint with the […]

There was a controversial call at the end of Monday’s back-and-forth contest between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. Less than 24 hours since the play occurred, the NBA has confirmed that the right call was made on Julius Randle versus the Nets, per SNY’s Ian Begley. In Last Two Minute Report, NBA […]

If you have been keeping track of the NBA since December, chances are your head is filled to the brim with all the developments in the league. You have James Harden forcing his way out of the Houston Rockets, Joel Embiid’s MVP-worthy performance before going down with an injury, and the Utah Jazz winning 11 straight […]

Brooklyn native Bobby Shmurda continues to enjoy his freedom as he watched his hometown Nets team take on the New York Knicks on Monday night. After seeing good basketball action from a Barclays Center VIP suite, the rapper eventually got his hands on a signed, game-worn jersey from Nets star James Harden, per TMZ Sports. […]

The Monday night matchup between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets came to a controversial end as the referees made a questionable traveling call on Julius Randle in the dying seconds. And Damian Lillard gave his two cents. Lillard, who’s having an incredible year, chimed in on Twitter, voicing his confusion with the […]

NBA referee Scott Foster is standing by his controversial call on All-Star forward Julius Randle in the New York Knicks’ final possession against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Foster blew his whistle for a traveling violation after Randle landed on his feet with the ball still in his hands. The crucial call ultimately caused the […]

The Brooklyn Nets came out on top against the New York Knicks in the Battle for New York, 117-112 on Monday. Knicks big man Julius Randle was visibly disappointed during an interview because of the outcome of the game. Randle was called for a crucial traveling violation in the final seconds of the game, which […]

Kyrie Irving can’t wait to join Caris LeVert on the floor again. The two former teammates are set to face each other on Wednesday as the Brooklyn Nets visit the Indiana Pacers. It will be the first time that Irving will get to step foot on the same court again with LeVert after the latter […]

Julius Randle was beside himself after their tough loss on the other side of the city as the New York Knicks visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The first-time All-Star was fuming on what seemed to be a bad traveling call on him on the Knicks’ final possession which ultimately sealed the 117-112 win […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden stuffed the stat sheet once again on Monday against the New York Knicks, forging a new record in the franchise’s history. Harden dropped 21 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists, making him the first player in Nets history to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in […]

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley got the first start of his young career. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving made sure to keep the young gun on his toes with a series of dribbling moves. Peep the clip below to witness Irving’s incredible handles. Props to Quickley for doing his best to stay in front […]

Blake Griffin might not be the same explosive leaper he once was. But as Griffin prepares for his Brooklyn Nets debut, he is promising Nets fans he is still capable of bringing the thunder. The six-time All-Star said during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews–which will air later Monday night ahead of Nets-Knicks–he hopes to […]

For the second time this season, the New York Knicks will take on the Brooklyn Nets in the battle of New York.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Nets prediction and pick. The Nets hold an overall record of 26-13, and they are 21-18 against the spread. The Nets are […]

The Orlando Magic are listening on trade offers for athletic forward Aaron Gordon, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania reports the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers as trade suitors, while  Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report has more details on suitors and a pair of deals that fell through earlier this season. Fischer reports the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets are expected to be the top candidates for acquiring center Andre Drummond should he be bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. However, the Cavaliers are fighting hard to find a trade partner for Drummond and get an asset in return, such […]

Two crosstown rivals clash Monday night on ESPN as the New York Knicks travel to the Barclay’s Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets. This eastern conference showdown sees the league’s best offense up against the league’s best defense. The battle for the big apple always features a lot of grit and never disappoints. Randle […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have to wait a couple more weeks before they get to have Kevin Durant back on the floor. Durant is currently nursing a left hamstring strain and is set to have another scan regarding his injury before the Nets bring him back on track for his return to action. Via Shams […]

While the Brooklyn Nets continue to rack up wins, James Harden is continuing his assault on the league’s all-time scoring record. Not only did the perennial All-Star score 24 points to pace the Nets to a five-point victory over the Detroit Pistons Saturday night, but he passed Celtics legend Larry Bird for 34th place on […]