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Fans are used to seeing Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving drop defenders on the court with his ankle-breaking crossovers. Turns out, Uncle Drew can also spit some bars, as he teased some content from his never-before-heard mixtapes in an Instagram Live on Friday. Irving dropped some of the verses of his self-recorded rap songs, much […]

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving after “Uncle Drew” refused to speak to the media earlier this week. Irving, who always seems to have some sort of sage wisdom to lend to others, had a rather strange response during which he appeared to refer to the media as “pawns.” That categorization has […]

The offseason would not have been complete without a typically strange Kyrie Irving moment. Well, the Brooklyn Nets superstar gifted all of us with just that in his latest rant on social media. Irving dropped some of his familiar philosophical message in what appears to be a response to the criticism he has been receiving […]

For many former NBA players like Steve Nash, the transition to coaching can be difficult. The inability to directly affect the game can often lead to frustration that’s usually expressed through vocal and aggressive complaints to the referees. But for Nash, he has high hopes that he’ll be able to control himself. Speaking with reporters […]

Armed with a new coach in Steve Nash and the return of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Brooklyn Nets will enter the 2020-21 NBA season with high expectations. This could make or break any team. But Durant reveals that veteran center DeAndre Jordan is the one holding the team together. In a recent interview, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been listed as a preferred destination for James Harden, but there is a massive roadblock preventing a deal from taking place. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Rockets are reluctant to move Harden to the Nets unless Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant is involved. Ever since Houston cleaned house of […]

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets attempted to avoid any interactions with the media recently and the NBA is making it clear they won’t allow him to do so moving forward. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and the Nets were both fined $25,000 for not speaking to the media. Irving and the Nets […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has added the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat to a trade wishlist that already features the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It was recently reported that the Sixers had joined Harden’s list and other contenders could be in play as well, and now the […]

The Brooklyn Nets franchise has been so engulfed by the hiring of Steve Nash and James Harden trade rumors, it is almost hard to remember one of the best players on the planet in Kevin Durant is returning to the hardwood. Durant is fully healthy after close to 18 months without game action following his […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is keeping his focus on a return to the hardwood. Durant’s name had been circulated as part of the James Harden-to-Brooklyn rumors. But Durant said Wednesday he isn’t thinking about Harden’s situation in Houston: “I don’t think about James Harden at all,” Durant said, via Kristian Winfield of the New York […]

James Harden would reportedly prefer to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets above all else. Presumably, it’s so he can reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. Brooklyn has a few interesting pieces but it’s unclear if they are willing to package everything in an attempt to pair Harden with Durant and Kyrie […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant will take advantage of the booming sports card market by joining in the $1.3 million raise for card marketplace StarStock. StarStock, described as a “marketplace for sports card hobbyists to buy, sell, and invest in their favorite sports players,” will receive a $1.3 million investment from the Nets forward, as well […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played a big role in Nike developing a signature shoe for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving back in the day. James, who signed a lifetime contract with Nike in 2015, told Allie Clifton and Richard Jefferson on the “Road Trippin’” podcast that he made sure the sports apparel […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden previously posited a preference to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets. But Harden appears open to joining other contenders as it becomes more clear that a trade to the Nets might not be in the cards. Tim MacMahon and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN now report Harden is interested in a […]

The discussions between the Houston Rockets and the Brooklyn Nets regarding a blockbuster trade involving James Harden have reportedly reached a stalemate as of late. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets wanted a young player plus multiple picks in exchange for the 2018 NBA MVP. Per @wojespn, the Rockets and Nets have had no […]

The main theme for the Brooklyn Nets over the past few seasons has been problem solving, and incoming head coach Steve Nash is fully aware of this. Now that the Nets training camp for the 2020-2021 season is in full swing, there seems to be another beard-shaped cloud looming over Brooklyn as rumors relating the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admits he was “hurt” when Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving said Kevin Durant is the first teammate he’s had who can hit clutch shots. James and Irving were teammates for three seasons on the Cleveland Cavaliers and played in three NBA Finals. The duo led the Cavs […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving recently returned to another hobby of his and sought inspiration from one of his idols in the late Kobe Bryant. He used the lyrics of his unreleased rap original piece to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter Gianna, via Heavy. “We’re rocking with the ancestors, […]

The 2020 NBA offseason has churned out its fair share of surprises, from intriguing free agent signings to blockbuster trades. But the one move that had plenty of jaws drop on the floor was the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards deal that sent Russell Westbrook to the Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a […]

Newly installed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is certainly loving what he’s seeing from his two superstars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, at the start of their training camp for the 2020-21 season. The two perennial All-Stars joined the Nets’ fold last year but did not share the court at all. KD sat out […]

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving made waves by declining to meet with members of the media over Zoom during the team’s Media Week. Irving released a statement explaining the rationale behind the decision: Kyrie Irving issued a statement that says, in part: “My goal this season is to let my work on and off […]

LeBron James sent out a couple of shout outs to Jay-Z as the rap mogul celebrated his 51st birthday on Friday. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to his Instagram Stories to send his birthday greetings to Jay-Z, which also came complete with LeBron’s own rendition of some of the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s most popular […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may not be able to blink during the upcoming season since head coach Steve Nash sees the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving-led offense playing like the “seven seconds or less” Phoenix Suns teams from back in the day. Nash, who was the point guard of that famed Suns squad, said the Nets are […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving issued a statement on Friday instead of speaking to reporters on Zoom before the start of training camp. Irving said he’s ready to let his work on and off the court speak for himself this season (via ESPN’s Malika Andrews). Kyrie Irving issued a statement that says, in part: […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie envisions a rather interesting role change for himself this season. Dinwiddie was often the team’s primary scorer, playmaker and shot creator with Kyrie Irving out for chunks of the season. However, with Irving and a healthy Kevin Durant rejoining the rotation, Dinwiddie is prepared to adapt. The 27-year-old suggested […]

It’s been more than a year since Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors to join the Brooklyn Nets in a move that was as stunning as his decision to join the Warriors three seasons earlier. The Achilles injury he suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors prevented him from playing for […]

NBA fans are extremely thrilled that Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is finally 100 percent healthy and ready to go for the 2020-21 campaign. His teammate Caris LeVert recently shared his excitement upon the opportunity to share the floor with the one-time league MVP. In a clip shared by SNY (via Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer), […]

With the new season just a few weeks away, preparations for the new campaign have been on full swing for most teams. The same can be said for the Brooklyn Nets, and if you ask veteran big man DeAndre Jordan, the rest of the league better be ready for the return of Kevin Durant and […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will take on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets to open the 2020-21 season on Dec. 22. The game will take place in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. Curry, who won two championships in 2017 and 2018 with Durant on the Warriors, is looking forward to facing his old […]

The last time we saw Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant he was attempting to hobble through an NBA Finals game against the Toronto Raptors. The 10-time All-Star didn’t have to play, he could have played it safe and put his own health before the team but Durant went out there to play. Now it’s been […]

The NBA is starting the 2020-2021 regular season with a bang, headlined by the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Los Angeles Clippers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The upcoming proceedings will commence on Dec. 22 and will tip off a 72-game season. The […]

The NBA has released its 2020 Christmas Day schedule with five games planned for the holiday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted out the slate of games to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 A loaded schedule with marquee matchups, the NBA plans […]

NBA 2K just announced that it has forged a partnership with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant to be the face of the game for many years to come. The former league MVP opened up about this revolutionary deal, and Durant could not help but get a little bit emotional as he looked back at his […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving really value Caris LeVert, so much so that the Brooklyn Nets stars didn’t want general manager Sean Marks to trade the youngster to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jrue Holiday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant and Irving view LeVert “as a very significant part” of the Nets. […]

The 2020-2021 NBA season is scheduled to tip off on December 22, with the league starting in time to conduct games on Christmas Day. With Christmas Day just a few weeks away, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski released the tentative slate of games. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 5 of the 2019 Finals as a member of the Golden State Warriors. Durant, who met with Nets reporters on Tuesday via Zoom, talked about just how challenging his Achilles recovery was. “It was […]

It looks like James Harden may start the season on the Houston Rockets and not on the Brooklyn Nets, the team he reportedly wants to get traded to. According to Anthony Puccio of SNYTV, the Rockets are in no rush to trade Harden and any verbal agreement in place has been taken off the table. […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant worked out with each other this offseason since they were both recovering from Achilles tears. The two All-Stars are also close friends off the court. During his media session with Nets reporters on Tuesday, Durant had some comments that will make Wizards […]

On a conference call with the media on Tuesday, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash acknowledged that while both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are fully healthy, it’s “probably unlikely” to expect either star to attempt to play the full 72-game season. Steve Nash says both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving look healthy and in-shape. […]