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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is slated to miss Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Shenzhen, China with a facial contusion, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Nets teammate Caris LeVert, who was poked in the eye during Thursday’s game, is questionable to play in the second of two games against the purple […]

New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris has responded to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s claim that the Knicks aren’t cool anymore. Morris took to Twitter to express how he’s feeling: Never was a fan of doing what was cool! I love being a Knick!!! Feeling right at home — Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) October 10, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly not overly concerned with the injury new point guard Kyrie Irving suffered Thursday, lasting merely a minute of preseason action after taking a shot to the face from Rajon Rondo. Irving was diagnosed with a facial contusion, an injury that comes on the heels of a facial fracture, which he […]

The preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets in Shanghai, China will go on as initially scheduled, but not without a catch. The corporate logos have been removed from the floor after many had pulled out their support for the NBA and the media availability before and after the game has […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of the rest of Monday’s preseason game against the Lakers in Shanghai, China. The All-Star floor general took a shot to the face from Rajon Rondo after just one minute of action, re-aggravating a facial fracture he sustained during a pickup game earlier in the […]

As of now, all indications are the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets game in China on Thursday will go on as scheduled, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. As a result, the NBA’s relationship with […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale says he is “flattered” that Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and others keep talking about the franchise. Durant recently said the Knicks aren’t cool anymore and that’s why big-time free agents don’t sign with them. Fizdale, entering his second season as the head coach of the Knicks, is […]

Though there is still tension from Daryl Morey’s now-deleted tweet, China is not planning on cancelling the NBA’s preseason matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. As of now, NBA preseason games in China between Nets and Lakers are still scheduled to be […]

Caris LeVert will get the chance to co-star alongside Kyrie Irving now that Kevin Durant has been ruled out for the 2019-20 season. The Brooklyn Nets forward was on an upward trajectory before suffering an injury early in this past season, which limited him to only 40 games. LeVert is confident he can be a […]

The controversy between the NBA and China continues to swirl as the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets prepare for a pair of exhibition games in the country. In the latest development, the Lakers’ NBA Cares event scheduled on Wednesday was canceled, per ESPN. According to the report, the decision to cancel the event, which […]

New Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai witnessed firsthand the team’s chemistry and camaraderie outside the basketball court, and he was simply amazed by it. Tsai and the Nets had a small gathering in Shanghai right after the team arrived from the US. Tsai noticed that despite the long flight, the players still had the energy […]

The NBA is currently in the midst of some serious controversy as the league’s relationship with China, a country that closely follows professional basketball in the United States. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted some thoughts in support of Hong Kong protestors — a sensitive topic in China — over the weekend, which has […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has nothing but high praise for Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard. Durant says Leonard can “do everything” on the court and that the two-time Finals MVP has “the longest paragraph on the scouting report.” #Nets’ Kevin Durant on #Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard- “Players don’t [sleep on him]. He’s got […]

It’s an ordinary Tuesday for most NBA stars, but today, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had time for the people of Twitter, responding to insults and comments alike shortly after his interview with EBRO In The Morning on HOT 97 went live earlier in the day: KD was busy this morning 😅 pic.twitter.com/1QBaCVshnw — Bleacher […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant recently joined Hot 97 FM in New York for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former No. 2 overall pick was asked to comment on the Knicks’ inability to attract star players. Simply put, Durant feels that the Knicks “aren’t cool enough” right now: “It’s hard to get the […]

Kevin Durant has faith in the LA Clippers edging the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the Western Conference, now that he’s made his move to the East to join the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time Finals MVP appeared on EBRO In The Morning on Hot97 FM, giving the Clips the ultimate vote of […]

Kevin Durant was blunt and forthcoming speaking about his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors to link up with Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan with the Brooklyn Nets. During an appearance on EBRO In The Morning on HOT 97, the two-time Finals MVP was asked of the difference between his departure from the Oklahoma […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant admitted he thought about joining the New York Knicks, but never quite seriously considered making a move to Jim Dolan’s franchise. The two-time Finals MVP went on EBRO In The Morning on HOT 97 to set the record straight: “I thought about it, yeah,” said Durant. “Just a thought, but […]

Kevin Durant sent a clear message to Brooklyn Nets fans through the airwaves: don’t expect to see him suit up during this 2019-20 season. The new Nets signing was forthcoming about his decision to sit out the season, recently appearing on EBRO In The Morning on HOT 97 and telling the fans just that: “I’m […]

In the midst of China’s feud with the Houston Rockets, it turns out that the Chinese government appears to be prepared to engage in an all-out battle against the entire league. Just recently, the government abruptly canceled an NBA Cares event that should have been attended by players of the Brooklyn Nets. What makes matters […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving was among the players who trained with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at an invite-only camp in August. Bryant hosted the Mamba Pro Invitational, a multi-day performance and basketball camp for some of the best players in the NBA. Attendees did strength training, on-court training and video […]

Daryl Morey is currently embroiled in hot water after the Houston Rockets GM voiced his support for the Hong Kong protesters. This time, an NBA owner lashed out at Morey. Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai penned a lengthy letter on his Facebook page about the GM’s support for the Hong Kong protesters. The Alibaba co-founder […]

For years, Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been described as a 7-footer. Despite being listed at 6’9″ in most media guides, Durant’s height and absurd reach seemed to indicate otherwise. The NBA just instituted a new rule mandating that all teams provide accurate height and weight measurements for all of their players prior to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are joining in the LaMelo Ball bandwagon. By way of Nets Daily, Forbes writer Adam Zagoria reports that the Nets are among the teams keeping a close eye on the youngest brother of New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball. The 6-foot-6 guard recently made his professional debut for the Illawara Hawks of […]

Kyrie Irving will make his Brooklyn Nets debut on Oct. 10 against the Los Angeles Lakers in China. Irving, who suffered a facial fracture after taking an elbow to the head in a scrimmage, will wear a mask. Kenny Atkinson confirmed that Kyrie Irving will be ready to play when the #Nets go to China. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly showing early interest in LaMelo Ball, who is the younger brother of Lonzo Ball, according to Adam Zagoria of Forbes. LaMelo Ball’s NBA Draft stock is steadily rising and there are some who believe he can be the No. […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says Kevin Durant will not join the team on its trip to China for two exhibition games against the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise determined it would be best for Durant’s recovery to rehabilitate at home. Nets Coach Kenny Atkinson said Kevin Durant will not join the team on […]

Earlier this offseason, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie made waves around the NBA when he announced that he would be selling shares of his three-year, 34.4 million dollar contract with the Nets. Unfortunately for Dinwiddie, he was quickly shut down by the California Board of Accountancy. Even though he pursued his entrepreneurial brainchild, the CBA […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is planning to convert his $34.4 million contract into a digital investment vehicle. This has caused a bit of an issue, as the NBA initially rejected the plan. The two sides met earlier this week to discuss legal matters, but the issue remains without resolution. Shams Charania laid out […]

Having spent the past few weeks with new team recruit Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris appears to already have quite an admiration for his new teammate. Harris had nothing but good things to say about Irving, even going as far as comparing him to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. “He’s sort […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson believes that the center spot is their ‘biggest strength’ coming into the 2019-20 season. DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen will likely play back up for one another in the upcoming season. With that said, the Nets have two of the most athletic centers in the league who can play […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving will be held out of Friday’s preseason opener against SESI/Franca Basketball Club of Brazil as he continues to recover from facial fractures, according to a report from Brian Lewis of the New York Post. It doesn’t sound like Irving’s injury is severe, which means he’ll likely be good to go […]

Kyrie Irving recently made one of his first appearances wearing the colors of the Brooklyn Nets, with six-time All-Star opting to come to practice with a protective face mask on. #11 for the @BrooklynNets, @KyrieIrving! #NetsAllAccess#WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/bvpOv5mIZz — NBA (@NBA) October 1, 2019 Irving sat out Day 1 of the Nets training camp due to […]

New Boston Celtics recruit Enes Kanter is back to his trolling ways yet again. This time around, the 6-foot-11 big man set his sights on former C’s All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who Kanter recently referred to as “a guy who shall not be named.” Kanter went into the discussion when he was asked about […]

With Kevin Durant out for the entire 2019-20 season, the Brooklyn Nets will look to the duo of Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert to lift the offense. From head coach Kenny Atkinson’s perspective, this newly formed partnership will work. Irving is known as one of the most potent scorers in the league. He gets his […]

After recently signing with the Brooklyn Nets to round out the team’s training camp roster, 31-year-old forward Lance Thomas was brutally honest about how he feels with his new team’s cross-town rivals, the New York Knicks. Himself a Brooklyn, New York resident and a lifelong Knicks fan, Thomas admitted that despite the new uniform he […]

The Brooklyn Nets scored one of the biggest coups of the offseason when they agreed to terms with former Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving, along with Kevin Durant. As it turns out, Nets shooting guard Joe Harris had his role to play in what was actually a long courtship between Irving and the […]

New Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving missed Sunday’s practice as he continues to recover from a facial fracture suffered when he took an inadvertent elbow to the face earlier in the week: Kyrie Irving did not practice today for the #Nets. — Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) September 29, 2019 Irving was listed as day-to-day after the […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled a heist on the rest of the NBA this summer. While most of the focus centered around whether or not the New York Knicks would be able to sign one or even two max-level free agents, the Nets signed both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to become one of the more imposing teams […]