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Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert won’t play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. LeVert it out with a left thumb sprain: https://twitter.com/GregLogan1/status/1193994871247265792?s=20 LeVert took a hard fall on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The Nets swingman had his finger examined after the game. On the season, LeVert is averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and […]

Brooklyn Nets’ center DeAndre Jordan made it clear that he is not a fan of Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr.’s antics. The 11-year NBA vet took offense of the young forward’s extracurricular gestures in the Nets’ game versus the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. With under a minute left until the half, Oubre drove hard […]

DeAndre Jordan could make his return to the Brooklyn Nets lineup when they play the Phoenix Suns this Sunday. Jordan missed the Nets’ showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday due to the left ankle sprain he sustained against the New Orleans Pelicans last Monday. #Nets center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) is probable tomorrow vs […]

It was a memorable evening for Portland Trail Blazers cornerstone superstar Damian Lillard, as he produced an historic performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The 6-foot-2 point guard torched the Nets for a career-high 60-point performance (19-of-33 from the floor, 15-of-15 from the line, along with seven treys, for rebounds, and five assists), […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard put forth one of, if not the best offensive performances of his entire career on Friday, as he torched the Brooklyn Nets for a career-high 60 points. Unfortunately for Lillard, his heroics were invalidated by the Nets, who still emerged victorious in the tightly-contested matchup, 119-115. Following […]

Kyrie Irving signed a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets this summer, spurning the New York Knicks for the other team in New York City. All last season, the prevailing thought was Irving and Kevin Durant were going to sign with the Knicks and save the franchise. Instead, both superstars chose the Nets, who made […]

Brooklyn Nets big man DeAndre Jordan will not play in his team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night due to a sprained ankle, according to Greg Logan of Newsday. Jordan suffered the injury during the Nets’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. In seven games and three starts this season, […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star center DeAndre Jordan is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Jordan sprained his right ankle on Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He was limited at Thursday’s practice: DeAndre Jordan is questionable for tomorrow in Portland. #Nets #Blazers — Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) November 7, 2019 If Jordan doesn’t play […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran big man DeAndre Jordan suffered a sprained left ankle on Monday night in the team’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, but by the looks of things, it appears the 31-year-old center won’t be missing too much time. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says Jordan’s injury is “not really that bad,” and […]

The Houston Rockets poured it on against a shorthanded Golden State Warriors side on Wednesday, with the lopsided contest ending with a final score of 129-112. James Harden led the way for the Rockets once again, accounting for a game-high 36 points (on 10-of-23 shooting), six 3-pointers, four rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, and three […]

Kevin Durant was at Brooklyn Nets practice on Wednesday getting some shots up, a scene which made head coach Kenny Atkinson and guard Spencer Dinwiddie happy. Although Durant is going to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, Atkinson and Dinwiddie think Durant’s presence on the court and with the Nets is […]

The Brooklyn Nets have seen their share of up and downs through this young season, quickly finding themselves battling to stay in the playoff picture. While they’ve gotten off to a less-than-desirable 3-4 start to the season, Kyrie Irving is hoping this upcoming five-game road trip will help him build stronger bonds with his teammates […]

Tuesday evening marks the official start of the 2019-20 college basketball season. At least two NBA superstars are definitely excited as Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was seen in attendance at the world-famous Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening as some of the top collegiate teams in the […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is featured on a new billboard on the corner of Madison Square Garden, according to a report from TickPick. The billboard from Nike features Irving gripping a basketball with a focused look on his face, as well as a message that reflects his decision to join his hometown team: […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant certainly had some fun at the expense of Garrett Temple’s lack of hops on Monday night. In the first quarter of the Nets’ 135-125 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Temple had a wide-open lane without a defender in sight – which usually leads to a flashy dunk for […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball sprained his ankle twice in a span of three seconds while bringing up the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. As he was bringing up the rock, Ball stumbled twice — apparently tripping on his own feet. On his second stumble, notice how Ball grimaced in pain. Lonzo […]

During Monday’s duel between the Brooklyn Nets and the New Orleans Pelicans, Nets fans chanted “LeBron didn’t want you” at Brandon Ingram while the forward was on the free-throw line. Per Michael Lee of The Athletic, Ingram was not fazed by the chants and casually drained both free throws and scored on the next offensive […]

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan suffered a left ankle sprain against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The Nets announced that Jordan is out for the remainder of the game: UPDATE: DeAndre Jordan will not return to tonight’s game due to a sprained left ankle. — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 5, 2019 DeAndre Jordan entered […]

Sometimes there just isn’t anything a defender can do when Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving has the ball. Even if that defender is two-time All Defense guard Jrue Holiday. In their match up against the New Orleans Pelicans, Irving drilled a mid-range jumper after hitting a stunning crossover on Holiday. The Pelicans’ guard did […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving privately expressed frustration with ESPN’s report about his “mood swings,” according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. ESPN reported Nets officials have an “unspoken concern” about Irving’s “infamous mood swings.” Sources close to Irving expressed frustration with the report, especially since he is trying to not make the focus […]

Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans has been cleared to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. To recall, Ingram did not finish their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday due to a head injury. He left the game with seven points in 13 minutes. He was then evaluated for a concussion […]

The Brooklyn Nets are struggling to begin the 2019-20 NBA season. However, Kyrie Irving is showing why he was in such high demand this offseason. But still, what seems to be hurting the Nets’ chances of winning? And can they right the ship before it’s too late? One of the main issues for the Nets […]

When Kyrie Irving made his exodus out of Cleveland just over two years ago, many championed the idea as a young player looking to spread his wings. Just over two years later, it’s looking like Irving probably should have never even left. Irving, now a Brooklyn Net, has never had his talent questioned or his […]

Andre Drummond kept it going for the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, as he notched another monster double-double with 25 points and 20 rebounds, along with six assists, three steals, and five blocks in 39 minutes of action. The Pistons came from behind to beat the Brooklyn Nets, 113-109. This was Drummond’s fourth 20-20 game of […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their fourth defeat in their first six games of the season on Saturday, as they fell to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons side, 113-109. Following another disappointing loss, Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving shared his two cents on his team’s rather lackluster start to the new campaign: “We were going to […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is questionable to face Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Rose is dealing with right hamstring tightness: #Pistons injury report for #Nets game bears more bad news. Derrick Rose is questionable with right hamstring tightness, although I wonder if it's a possible maintenance day. Tim Frazier is […]

The Kyrie Irving-era with the Brooklyn Nets is off to a flying start for Uncle Drew. Irving’s 163 points are the most ever scored by a Nets player through the team’s first five games of a season, breaking the record which was previously held by Vince Carter, per Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily: Kyrie Irving’s […]

Kyrie Irving has come scorching out of the gate after signing with the Brooklyn Nets along with his good friends DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Durant – the latter of whom will likely miss all of the 2019-20 season after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon. Despite no Durant, as well as a lackluster defense leading to a […]

Kyrie Irving made history last night when he officially averaged 32.6 points and 7.0 assists through his first five games with the Brooklyn Nets. No other player in the history of the NBA had averaged at least 30 points and 5 assists in his first five games with a new team until Irving notched the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are looking for ways to get back on the right track after an atrocious start to the season. It seemed like Kenny Atkinson found a solution to their woes as his team managed to stifle James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and the rest of the Houston Rockets to the tune of 123-116. However, […]

During the Brooklyn Nets’ 123-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving converted on a tough pull-up jumper from the corner to ensure his team a victory. The Nets were facing a 114-108 lead over the Rockets before Irving’s big play. With single-coverage being used by the Rockets, Irving was able to side-step his way […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on primetime television, being broadcast nationally in their much-anticipated matchup with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and the Houston Rockets. After Kyrie Irving was crossed up by Harden, Nets wing Caris LeVert provided his own highlight with a nice-looking no-look pass to center Jarrett Allen in the fast break for the slam. […]

Former NBA MVP guard James Harden turned the tables on Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving in the Houston Rockets’ road matchup in Brooklyn. Nobody liked Harden’s crossover more than his reunited Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and teammate Russell Westbrook. Russ reacting to Harden crossing Kyrie 😂 (via @espn)pic.twitter.com/jrZ3QAX5wJ — Ball Don’t Lie […]

During a matchup between the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets, James Harden put Kyrie Irving on skates with a sick crossover. The move was set up by Harden’s signature repeated between the legs size-up, which was followed by a crossover after reading that Irving was making an aggressive play for the ball. The end result […]

Third-year center Jarrett Allen will start for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening at home against the visiting Houston Rockets. So far, the 21-year-old big man has split the starting duties for the Nets through four games with veteran DeAndre Jordan. Your BK starting 5️⃣ (@newyorklottery) 1️⃣1️⃣ @KyrieIrving2️⃣2️⃣ @CarisLeVert1️⃣2️⃣ Joe Harris2️⃣ @taureanprince3️⃣1️⃣ @_bigjayy_ #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/qRr5pHHGxM […]

With veteran forward Wilson Chandler facing a 25-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs by the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets will choose to move the 32-year-old to the suspended list, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks, thus clearing a roster spot. Brooklyn will move Wilson Chandler to the suspended list after the game tonight vs. Houston. The […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has recently brought forth a pretty valid argument with regards to the long-term injury of his team’s superstar, John Wall. According to the 62-year-old billionaire, he is baffled by how people are so optimistic about the situation of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, while these are the very same folks […]

Boston Celtics president for basketball operations Danny Ainge has recently shed some more light on the nature of Kyrie Irving’s departure over the summer. Much has been made about Irving’s decision to jump ship after just two rather uneventful seasons with the C’s, and for his part, Ainge cleared the air. According to the high-ranking […]

The Brooklyn Nets weren’t expected to play top-notch basketball right out of the gate due to Kevin Durant’s absence. However, nobody expected a team led by Kyrie Irving and supported by outstanding role players like Joe Harris, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen struggle to win basketball games. The more frustrating fact for Nets fans is […]