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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie took to Twitter to provide fans with an update as he recovers from a bout with COVID-19. Dinwiddie said some of his headaches have diminished, though he is still suffering from some dizziness and weakness. Most notably, however, Dinwiddie reported he will be back on the court Tuesday if he […]

A rather out-of-this-world rumor made its rounds of late, involving San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich being linked to a shock move to the Brooklyn Nets. There appears to be no truth to this rumor, with Nets general manager Sean Marks outwardly denying such claims. According to Marks, Brooklyn has no intention to pursue […]

It was recently revealed that Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has tested positive for COVID-19. The 27-year-old, who will not be taking part in the Florida bubble, came across and responded to a message on Twitter that looks to remind everyone that above anything else, Dinwiddie is a human being too. Dinwiddie seems to agree […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in quite a conundrum. Aside from the fact that their two superstars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, aren’t expected to suit up for the remainder of the season, they were also hit with some unfortunate news after two key players, Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan, recently tested positive for the coronavirus. […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers has claimed that multiple All-Star players shared his view and reached out in support after he rebuffed Kyrie Irving’s stance about the NBA restart. On a conference call with the media on Friday, Rivers emphasized that he understands Irving’s stance and that there was no right or wrong between them. […]

Breaking news: NBA superstar Kevin Durant has logged on. On the fourth anniversary of Durant opting to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors, the now-Brooklyn Nets forward spent some of his July 4th on social media, including clapping back at a post comparing Dirk Nowitzki’s 2011 championship ring to […]

Brooklyn Nets interim head coach Jacque Vaughn says his relationship with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is only going to get better moving forward. Jacque Vaughn says his relationship with KD and Kyrie is good and growing. — NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) July 4, 2020 Multiple reports stated Durant and Irving didn’t have the best rapport […]

Some Oklahoma City Thunder fans are still upset at Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant for his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2016. It’s the four-year anniversary of Durant sending shockwaves throughout the sports world when he decided to join the 73-9 Warriors. When the Nets star saw […]

It was earlier revealed that DeAndre Jordan has decided not to join the Brooklyn Nets for the season restart in Orlando after testing positive for the coronavirus. According to reports, the Nets are currently in search of a potential replacement for the 6-foot-11 big man. Nets team insider Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports that […]

Being the two most prominent players on the Brooklyn Nets roster, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are heavily involved in the team’s search for their next head coach. According to no less than Nets general manager Sean Marks, the front office has been in constant communication with both guys asking for their inputs on the […]

Are the Brooklyn Nets preparing to lure Gregg Popovich away from the San Antonio Spurs? Gerald Brown of Let’s Get Technical — a podcast starring former NBA forwards Rasheed Wallace and Bonzi Wells — said “there’s a story going around that the Brooklyn Nets are looking to make a Godfather offer to Gregg Popovich.” "There's […]

Kevin Durant might not be heading to Orlando to cheer on his teammates at the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season, but he will have some say into how they will look next season. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks assured Durant would be one of the main voices that help shape the team this […]

Kevin Durant tragically tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the 2019 Finals against the Toronto Raptors with the Golden State Warriors. It was the only game he appeared in during the Finals, as Durant missed Games 1 through 4 because of the right calf strain he suffered in the second round of […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski believes Jacque Vaughn is under serious consideration to be the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2020-21. While the Nets are expected to conduct a coaching search, Woj is taking Vaughn “against the field.” “He’s the head coach. They didn’t make him interim coach. I think the Nets are considering the […]

Wednesdays officially marks a year since the 2019 free agency started. There were some good deals made, but we’re going to look at the worst 2019 NBA free agency contracts, decisions and moves. After winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard went home to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers. Meanwhile, Kevin […]

The Brooklyn Nets will take part in the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season. After that, however, they will start their search for a new coach after firing Kenny Atkinson in early March. According to a recent report from The Athletic, the Nets “have every intention of giving Vaughn a true shot at getting the […]

Following reports that Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan won’t play in Orlando after testing positive for COVID-19, Spencer Dinwiddie made it clear that he has yet to make a decision regarding his status for the continuation of the season. The 6-foot-5 combo guard re-tweeted Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday, following the NBA insider’s claim that he […]

Brooklyn Nets big man DeAndre Jordan has tested positive for the coronavirus. His mom, Kimberly Jordan, reacted to the diagnosis and possibly hinting where his son contracted the virus. Via Twitter, Kimberly Jordan drew the attention of the NBA community and Nets fans by expressing her confusion as to why Jordan had to go back […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star center DeAndre Jordan has tested positive for COVID-19. The high-flyer took to Twitter to announce he won’t be joining the Nets in Orlando for the resumption of the 2019-20 season. Found out last night and confirmed again today that I’ve tested positive for Covid while being back in market. As a result […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has tested positive for COVID-19, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Dinwiddie may not play in the “bubble” games now. “Over the past few months, I have been diligent about protecting myself and others from COVID-19 by following all designated protocol and quarantining,” Spencer Dinwiddie told The Athletic. “I was […]

Details have recently emerged about how Grammy-winning hip-hop artist and former Brooklyn Nets part owner Jay-Z pitched LeBron James on joining the Nets back in 2010. Part of the narrative comes from Avery Johnson, who was the newly appointed head coach of the Nets in 2010. According to Johnson, he was very impressed with how […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie drew ire from social media once he revealed the word of choice that he would like to replace his last name on the back of his jersey once the NBA 2019-20 season returns. The NBA and NBPA are discussing the possibility of having players highlight social justice causes on their […]

Brooklyn Nets swingman Wilson Chandler announced on Sunday his intentions to also sit out the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA regular season at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. With superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving also confirming that they will not return from their respective injuries, the Nets are now scrambling to find another body […]

The Brooklyn Nets have signed swingman Justin Anderson ahead of the NBA restart, per ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent Justin Anderson is signing with the Nets, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2020 The signing comes after Nets forward Wilson Chandler elected not to participate in […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler is opting out of the NBA’s restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, according to ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Chandler gave Andrews a statement about his decision: “As difficult as it will be to not be with my teammates, the health and well-being of my family has to come first,” […]

Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins have quite the history. The two former NBA teammates have been beefing and exchanging heated words on social media over the past few weeks. Interestingly, when asked to choose between the Brooklyn Nets star and Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard, Perkins still gave the nod to KD. In fact, […]

Over 12 months have passed since Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Durant resumed basketball activities months go, and much has been made about a potential return to the hardwood in the event the NBA finalized a return-to-play plan. At the same time, […]

Jason Kidd and Vince Carter were a lethal dynamic duo on the New Jersey Nets. And while they never won a title together, Kidd and Carter forged a long-lasting bond. On Thursday, Kidd took to Twitter to congratulate Carter on his retirement from basketball. The legendary point guard is ready to see Carter join him […]

Vince Carter just announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 seasons, with his last bucket officially a 3-pointer on the night the season was suspended on March 11, 2020. The 43-year-old enjoyed an illustrious career that’s hard to encompass with mere words — sometimes only pictures and video can do the man justice. From […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 years in the league. The longtime NBA superstar did so in his own podcast: Wingin’ It as the Hawks were eliminated from further contention once the league decided to restart the season with 22 teams in Orlando. The Florida native played […]

Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets is one of the 22 teams set to return to action in the bubble location in Orlando. Free agent guard Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. — […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving found himself an ally in teammate Wilson Chandler. Kyrie has come under fire recently over his controversial comments on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. While fans and pundits were quick to criticize Uncle Drew for trying to urge others to sit out the season, Chandler claimed that there […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant, who has been sidelined during the 2019-20 NBA season with an Achilles injury, possesses many accolades during his decade-plus distinguished playing career. Among Durant’s achievements are two gold medals at Summer Olympic Games with the U.S. men’s national team and a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup […]

Love him or hate him, the slim reaper is deeply missed on the hardwood floor. However, there’s no reason not to admire the jerseys that Kevin Durant has worn over the years. Take a look at the five best jerseys ever ranked from worst to best. 5. 2001-2008 Seattle SuperSonics Away jersey This is more […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie had a thought-provoking response to Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans becoming the first NBA player to formally decide to sit out the remainder of the season. Players have until Wednesday, June 24 to make an official decision whether or not to take part in the Walt Disney World restart of […]

Unlike most of his basketball contemporaries, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant chooses to have his tattoos on inconspicuous parts of his body. Durant has opted to keep his arms completely free from ink but had a lot of work done on other areas. The former MVP usually keeps his artwork under wraps and is often […]

Kevin Durant is not exactly the most likable player in the NBA. He sort of has that love-him-or-hate him vibe going for him, and is certainly one of the most polarizing superstars in the league. This wasn’t always the case for Durant, though. During his younger years, he once held an image of being a […]

Wayne Pratt knows that Kevin Durant’s mom is one of the best-known moms in professional sports. Wanda Durant is seen in attendance at most of Kevin’s games and even made a movie with Lifetime about raising two sons as a single mom. Because of this well-known story, it is assumed by some that Kevin Durant […]

Since entering the NBA in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-10 scoring machine has compiled averages of 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 849 regular-season games with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors. As all superstars do, Durant takes his […]