Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 214

D’Angelo Russell seemed to be unwanted by his previous team’s front office, but the young superstar has emerged as an important piece to his current team. The Brooklyn Nets advanced to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Russell’s emergence is considered by many around the league as the main factor in Brooklyn’s […]

This was supposed to be another year of the rebuild season for the Brooklyn Nets. After missing the playoffs three years in a row, the 2018-19 season was supposed to be more of the same. Instead, the Brooklyn Nets hold the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in […]

The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers is poised to be among the most well-coached and hard-played in the postseason. If Brad Stevens’ maddeningly inconsistent team reaches a level approaching its peak, though, the absence of Victor Oladipo will probably keep that matchup from being as competitive as one would expect between […]

With the 2019 NBA Playoffs on the horizon, the Brooklyn Nets have decided to convert guard Theo Pinson’s two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced: ROSTER NEWS: The Nets have exercised the Standard NBA Contract Conversion Option on two-way guard/forward Theo Pinson’s contract. Pinson was originally signed by Brooklyn on Aug. 6, 2018, […]

Just like every basketball fan, Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell has a lot of fond memories of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Wade’s Christmas games, though, are the games Russell always remembers when someone brings up D-Wade to him. “I remember the Christmas games,” Russell told the Brooklyn media on Tuesday. “Every time they […]

To say that Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is a fan of his All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell would probably be an understatement. Recently, coach Atkinson sung the praises of his 22-year-old guard, stating that in his mind, Russell is a “winner.” “It’s another star on his résumé,” he said, via Brian Lewis of […]

Back in 2013, the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics agreed to a deal that would change both teams for forever. In the exchange, the Celtics sent Paul Peirce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry to Brooklyn for Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, Keith Bogans, Kris Joseph and three unprotected first-round draft picks. Ouch! Right then, […]

For the first time since 2015, the Brooklyn Nets will be seeing postseason action. The team has officially clinched a playoff berth on Sunday after beating the Indiana Pacers 106-98 on the road. While it is still unclear who they will be facing in the first round, Nets General Manager Sean Marks admitted that what […]

The Brooklyn Nets have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2014-15 NBA season, ending the agony of their fans who suffered from years of disappointments after engaging in bad trades and questionable roster moves. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson reacted to finally clinching a postseason spot. Atkinson said that it feels […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris believes that teammate D’Angelo Russell deserves to be an All-NBA member this season after having a breakout year for them. Russell, the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, was traded to the Nets from the Los Angeles Lakers before the previous season. There were doubts about his ability […]

The Brooklyn Nets have officially ended their playoff drought after clinching a spot in the postseason with a hard-earned 108-96 win against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The win against the Pacers was their 41st victory this season against 40 defeats. It placed them in a good position […]

Indiana Pacers fans love to troll the players of opposing teams. They have done it multiple times this season, most notably during a February game against the Los Angeles Lakers when they chanted “LeBron’s gonna trade you!” in a sequence when Brandon Ingram was shooting free throws. Well, they’re at it again. In their game […]

The Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious on Saturday night in their matchup against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson had nothing but good things to say about opposing coach Mike Budenholzer, who he happens to have worked with for three seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Speaking to Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Atksinson […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off an upset, beating the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks 133-128, to improve to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. After the game, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson had high praises for Jared Dudley, calling the veteran forward the ‘X-Factor’ in their much-needed win. 🎥 Coach on @JaredDudley619: “The X-factor” pic.twitter.com/CbG3ZdjTR1 […]

For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Brooklyn Nets have won 40 games in a season. The Nets earned their 40th win of the 2018-19 campaign on Saturday after they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks. Brooklyn is now 40-40 on the season. They are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Brooklyn has 40 […]

The Brooklyn Nets are locked in an incredibly tight playoff race for the last few spots in the Eastern Conference. Shooting guard Joe Harris will have to step up if he wants to lead his team to their first postseason appearance since 2015. But you can’t blame Harris if his mind wanders elsewhere at times […]

Remember when Mumford & Sons was one of the biggest musical acts in America? Just in you’ve forgotten, intentionally or otherwise, Saturday’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets served as a reminder of just how relevant the British folk rockers once were. Late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game, which the Nets […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie says the reason the players on the team really gravitate and love playing for head coach Kenny Atkinson is because he understands what they are going through. Atkinson played point guard in Europe, so he can relate to the Nets players very well. “I think what differentiates Kenny from different […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in his team’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday due to a sore left calf, coach Mike Budenholzer said. Coach Bud: Giannis not going to play (left calf soreness) tonight. pic.twitter.com/1wWYje7TTV — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 6, 2019 It’s easy to dismiss concerns of Antetokounmpo’s discomfort […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran small forward Jared Dudley says the franchise is in the conversation to get star free agents this summer “because they’re winning.” The Nets are projected to have around $30 million in salary cap space this summer. The franchise has been linked to Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler. Dudley says he tells players […]

The long wait is over. 86 year-old Bill Fitch, who spent almost three decades as an NBA coach, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. NBA sources: Former #Rockets, Celtics, Cavaliers, Nets and Clippers Coach Bill Fitch will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Mark […]

In Jared Dudley’s opinion, the MVP conversation ended after Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Dudley posted five emphatic words on his Twitter account on April 4. The MVP talk ended tonight! https://t.co/T9kkMmAClW — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 5, 2019 Antetokounmpo scored 45 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, recorded six assists, and blocked five […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday small forward Allen Crabbe underwent successful right knee surgery. Crabbe hasn’t played since March 13. He got his knee drained back on March 15. MEDICAL UPDATE: Allen Crabbe underwent successful right knee arthroscopy today. Updates regarding Crabbe’s return will be issued as appropriate. — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 4, 2019 […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly giving general manager Sean Marks a contract extension, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. The Nets are also on the verge of agreeing to extensions for head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff: The Nets have locked up general manager Sean Marks with a contract extension, multiple sources […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell says the team’s future is “in good hands” after the franchise extended the contract of head coach Kenny Atkinson. Barring a collapse over the final four games, the Nets are on their way to making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Atkinson and Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks are two marquee franchises that now have their doors open to a slew of free agents looking for a new place to call home. However, current and former front office executives believe their less-sparkly neighbors, the L.A. Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets, could wind up being […]

Unless you live under a rock, then you have probably heard that Kevin Durant will become a free agent after the season. The 30-year old has a chance to win his third NBA Championship along with his third Finals’ MVP award. He has done plenty of winning as a member of the Golden State Warriors […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell says the contract extensions head coach Kenny Atkinson and his assistant coaches reportedly got are “well-deserved.” Atkinson had led the Nets to 39 wins entering Tuesday. Brooklyn is on its way to making the playoffs for the first time since 2015: D'Angelo Russell shared his thoughts on ESPN's report of […]

Reports surfaced Monday evening that the Brooklyn Nets were giving contract extensions to head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff. When Atkinson met with local reporters on Tuesday, the 51-year-old declined to comment on the report and said he wants to keep the focus on his team with the end of the regular season approaching: Brooklyn Nets […]

Former Brooklyn Nets star Brook Lopez is still very much loved in his old home. Lopez, now a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, received a very warm birthday greeting, along with a cake, from staff members at the Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets all-time leading scorer Brook Lopez turned 31 today and received a special birthday […]

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 131-121 on Monday night, with Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 28 points and 11 rebounds in the win. It was actually not one of Antetokounmpo’s more efficient outings, as he shot just 9-of-23 from the floor. But after the game, Nets wing Joe Harris lauded […]

Despite their loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson singled out Caris LeVert for his stellar performance. Per Anthony Puccio of SB Nation, Atkinson tagged LeVert’s performance on Monday as his ‘best game.’ “It was his best game. From a confidence level and a physical level, that was the Caris from […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson and his assistants are on the verge of finalizing contract extensions, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Details of the contract are yet to be released to the public, but it is believed that Atkinson and his staff will sign their extensions with the franchise anytime soon. With Atkinson calling […]

According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson, the NBA Coach of the Year Award ought to belong to Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Atkinson — Budenholzer’s former assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks — commended Budenholzer for the impressive job the Bucks coach has […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has his team in prime position to make the playoffs and surprise everyone. However, Atkinson — who very well may be the Coach of the Year this season — recently made a point to compliment Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Atkinson and Budenholzer go back to their days in Atlanta, with the […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer would love to see Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson win the 2019 Coach of the Year award. Many believe Budenholzer should win the award since he’s guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA in his first year in Milwaukee. However, the Bucks’ coach believes the job Atkinson has done […]

Should the Brooklyn Nets make the playoffs, guard D’Angelo Russell believes one of the keys to a successful run is staying healthy. Russell made his sentiments known to UPROXX’s Robby Kalland. Shoot, we gotta stay healthy first. I think staying healthy is the main bug in this league that can contribute to a lot of […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have a brutal schedule to close out the regular season, but they still control their own destiny and have a great chance to make the playoffs, as BetOnline.ag lists their odds at -500. They’re +300 to miss out on the playoffs. The Nets, who are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference […]

The Brooklyn Nets secured a massive 110-96 home victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Following the game, Nets All-Star D’Angelo Russell expressed the importance of every game from this point on until the end of the regular season: “I told you, man, every one is going to be worth it,” D’Angelo Russell said, […]