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Kyrie Irving had a night for the ages, throwing down everything but the kitchen sink at the Minnesota Timberwolves in his debut with the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star point guard poured in 50 points, but he needed two more to make his debut all the more special, unfortunately missing after a maneuver gone wrong that […]

All-Star guard Kyrie Irving just set the NBA record for most points in a team debut in his first game donning the Brooklyn Nets jersey. Irving dropped 50 markers in their first game of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which is the most points for a player in a new team. Kyrie rewrites the […]

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving trolled every Minnesota Timberwolves defender who failed to stop his layup in a fast break. In a fastbreak opportunity Irving decided to take the ball to the rack for a tough finish despite being outnumbered by the Timberwolves. Three Wolves got up and tried to block the shot, but […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving felt a wave of emotions as he addressed the home crowd ahead of the team’s opening night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kyrie got emotional while addressing Nets fans for the first time 🙏 pic.twitter.com/R4cHAQU383 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 23, 2019 Irving grew up in West Orange, NJ […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is a smart guy. He knows all the outside pressure from the media and fans is going to be on All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving this season since two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant likely won’t play. Sensing that a lot has been placed on Irving’s shoulders from an outside […]

Lonzo Ball is getting a new lifeline after being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, now able to kickstart his career after two disappointing years with the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant noted Ball has been the victim of a hype train his father LaVar built, but players don’t really have a […]

After a stellar showing last season when he posted career-highs all across the board, Joe Harris is expected to be a vital piece for the re-tooled Brooklyn Nets in the 2019-20 NBA season. The 28-year-old sharpshooter out of the University of Virginia started 76 games for the Nets and was one , if not the, […]

Kevin Durant will likely miss the entirety of the 2019-20 season after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, but he will do so for a different team after signing with the Brooklyn Nets along with his pal Kyrie Irving. In a recent interview on The Athletic’s Knuckleheads Podcast (featuring former […]

Family played a big part in Kyrie Irving’s decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency this summer. Irving grew up a Nets fan while living in New Jersey. The Nets open their 2019-20 season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. It will be on the one-year anniversary of Irving’s grandfather’s […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince signed a contract extension with the Atlantic Division club this week, inking a two-year, $29 million deal. Now, Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is reacting to the contract news, calling the “early call” on the 25-year-old a “commitment” on Brooklyn’s part. “That’s an early call. On his part too, right? […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has once again reiterated Brooklyn isn’t expecting superstar small forward Kevin Durant to play this season. Durant is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 5 of the 2019 Finals. Kenny Atkinson on @JoeandEvan discussing if Kevin Durant will play at all this season: “As of […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant has come away very impressed by the Brooklyn Nets organization without even playing a single game for them. Durant, who is likely going to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, says the Nets have “all their s**t in order” and carry a “championship mindset” with them: […]

It didn’t take long for Kyrie Irving to bounce off a few controversial comments to start off the 2019-20 season with a bang. The new Brooklyn Nets guard was quick to note after Tuesday’s practice that the landscape of New York basketball has taken a turn in recent years. “Obviously being in New York, there’s […]

When the Brooklyn Nets signed superstar forward Kevin Durant during the offseason, they knew he probably would not make his Nets debut until the 2020-21 campaign due to the torn Achilles he suffered in the NBA Finals. But the good news is that Durant seems to be doing well. According to Brian Lewis of the […]

New Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is trying to bounce back in 2019-20 after a drama-filled campaign with the Boston Celtics ended with disappointment. Irving’s reputation as a leader took a hit during his stint with the Celtics, but now he’ll be looking to lead the Nets as Kevin Durant rehabs from his torn Achilles. […]

Just before the Oct. 21 extension deadline, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they have reached a two-year, $29 million extension deal with Taurean Prince. The extension will kick in beginning in the 2020-21 season. Prince responded to the news on Twitter with a statement talking about making a “sacrifice” for the betterment of his new […]

Kevin Durant believes the Golden State Warriors would have defeated the Toronto Raptors if he was healthy. The Raptors will enter the upcoming 2019-20 regular season as the defending NBA Champions, thanks to the team’s memorable series win over the heralded Warriors. However, even with the Raptors infamously winning the franchise’s first ever NBA title […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie met with NBA officials on Monday as he seeks league approval over his plans to convert his contract into a digital investment vehicle. Dinwiddie says he left the meeting feeling good. Left the meeting just now, feeling good. Would be surprised if we don’t reach a resolution. Stay Tuned! How […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant says Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is better than Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook. Durant has played with both Curry and Westbrook. The new Nets superstar says Curry is a better player than Westbrook because he’s the greatest shooter of all time. “Who is a better player: […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant told Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka on his cooking show that he picked the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks in free agency this summer because Brooklyn was “farther along in the process of being a contender.” The Nets made the playoffs last season and have a good […]

Small forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets acquired Prince from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6. Brooklyn Nets F Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29M contract extension, CAA Sports' Steve Heumann tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been dealing with a lingering hangover since making their trip to China for a pair of preseason games against the Los Angeles Lakers in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Head coach Kenny Atkinson has noticed the fatigue and lethargy in his players, despite the team doing everything in its power to ameliorate the […]

At a Puma event in Brooklyn, Jalen Rose told Ian Begley of SNY.tv that Kevin Durant was ‘really considering’ signing with the New York Knicks in free agency. He even mentioned that Durant was almost the ‘lead recruiter’ for them. A point that Rose made was that things changed after Durant got injured and then […]

During a Puma event in Brooklyn, Jalen Rose talked about the Nets among a variety of topics. He praised the talent that the team now has on their roster between Caris LeVert’s potential and complementary skill-set alongside Kyrie Irving along with the size that De’Andre Jordan brings. With the flashy ball-handling that Irving brings to […]

With the official start of the season fast approaching, the Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of finalizing their roster for the new campaign. Unfortunately for them, two players that have turned out as victims of these final cuts are veterans Lance Thomas and C.J. Williams. This comes straight from an official Nets press release […]

The Golden State Warriors just dropped Alfonzo McKinnie to open a roster spot for former lottery pick Marquese Chriss. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Brooklyn Nets could become the front-runner for McKinnie’s services, should he go unclaimed on the waiver wire. From Marks via HoopsRumors: Expect the Nets to be “at the front of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors played their final preseason game to prepare for the coming season. However, the fans who came to watch the game live saw more than just the game as producer Andrew Duncan pulled off a brave stunt in front of the Nets ownership. Yashar Ali documented the protest that Duncan […]

To say that the Brooklyn Nets had an interesting time during their preseason games in China is an understatement. Given the Chinese government’s anger towards the league due to the tweet of Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, it’s easy to say that the words Kyrie Irving told Adam Silver during his players-only meeting with the […]

Kyrie Irving scored the opening bucket in the Brooklyn Nets’ preseason tilt with the reigning champ Toronto Raptors. The mid-range jumper breaking the deadlock was also Irving’s first unofficial basket as a member of the Nets. Kyrie Irving (@KyrieIrving) dazzles his way into his first bucket as a member of the Brooklyn Nets 🌀🔥pic.twitter.com/Zk2VUDtLYQ — […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t see any problem having two starting-caliber centers in DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen. The arrival of Jordan in the offseason brought an immediate conflict for the Nets, especially considering the development of Allen. However, Atkinson has a plan in using the two and taking advantage of the dynamic […]

The Brooklyn Nets face a tough decision with newcomer Taurean Prince, who was traded from the Atlanta Hawks in the summer for marksman Allen Crabbe. A 6-foot-7 small forward, Prince impressed with his scoring and constant hustle in early summer pickup games, and he has impressed even more during the preseason, likely even earning a […]

While Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie appreciates Trey Kirby of the No Dunks podcast picking him to win Sixth Man of the Year this season, he knows he’s not the best pick to win the award. Dinwiddie thinks Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams is a better choice. Williams has won the award […]

The Brooklyn Nets just came back from a productive but rough trip to China. With the separation of ways currently happening between the NBA and the Chinese market, the team is being extremely careful with the words they say. Joe Harris wasn’t keen on sharing details of the trip as well. The guard was one […]

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris isn’t stressing over potentially losing money over the China issue. Harris is looking at the big picture, saying he makes a lot of money to play a game and isn’t worried about players losing salary and endorsements deals as a result of a decline in revenue from China. Nets' […]

Kyrie Irving will play in the Brooklyn Nets’ final preseason game on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Irving suffered a facial fracture after taking an elbow to the head in a scrimmage and re-aggravated the injury in China against the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, Irving has only played one minute as a member […]

Before the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers played their two scheduled preseason games in China, an international controversy emerged as a result of a tweet from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. Now, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Irving expressed concern about playing the games in China amid the fallout caused by Morey’s […]

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets was having a conversation with a basketball savant via Twitter when the latter dropped some basketball statistics. Durant, seemingly caught off guard and turned off with the graphs, sent out an assertive response. Who the fuck wants to look at graphs while having a hoop convo? — Kevin Durant […]

During his rookie year with the Cleveland Cavaliers, current Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris counted Kendrick Perkins’ winnings for him on the team plane when the Cavs gambled. Perkins would win a lot of money on the team flights and he had Harris serve as his accountant. Via Adams Wells of Bleacher Report: Given […]

Brooklyn Nets injured forward Kevin Durant showed support for Chicago Bulls talent Zach LaVine’s decision to still shoot long two-point shots, despite the recent wave of advanced analytics that have drawn NBA teams to favor shots at the rim and 3-point attempts over long-range jumpers inside the arc. The Chicago Bulls star told The Chicago […]