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Brooklyn Nets third-year small forward Caris LeVert suffered a gruesome leg injury Monday night on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves and had to be carted off on a stretcher. It was a dreadful scene in Minnesota, as players on both teams couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Each team circled around each other and […]

Brooklyn Nets rising star Caris LeVert suffered a gruesome ankle injury Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an injury that looked very similar to the one Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward suffered last season. LeVert had to be carried off in a stretcher. Caris LeVert stretchered off court after suffering gruesome leg injury 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SJTVrtZDTY […]

After a prolonged saga, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally pulled the trigger and traded Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Justin Patton last week. In return, the Timberwolves got Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerry Bayless, and a future second-round pick. The Sixers, however, weren’t the only team interested in letting some assets go if […]

The Brooklyn Nets reinforced their belief in their long-term plan by how they approached a potential trade for Jimmy Butler. According to Mike Scotto of The Athletic, the Nets were interested in bringing in Butler, but they declined to give up Caris LeVert or Jarrett Allen to do so. Scotto writes: “Although the Nets viewed […]

If the Brooklyn Nets and point guard Spencer Dinwiddie can agree to a handshake deal at the start of free agency next summer, the organization may be more likely to let D’Angelo Russell walk in free agency, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. D’Angelo Russell will enter restricted free agency in the summer of 2019 […]

Center Tyson Chandler made a game-saving block in the dying seconds of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks on Monday. His rejection of rookie sensation Trae Young’s layup gave the Lakers a 107-106 win in dramatic fashion. While everyone has been singing Chandler’s praises, one fan criticized the big man for […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert hit a running floater with 0.3 seconds left against the Denver Nuggets to win a huge game on the road. The Nets have been one of the most surprising teams in the league this season. With the win over one of the top teams in the Western Conference, it just […]

The City Edition jerseys are a huge success around the NBA and some teams are even taking the City Edition jersey nights one step further. The Denver Nuggets unveiled a new court design for their first Mile High City Night when they will take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. New center court look for […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson received a ton of praise from former colleague and Houston Rockets Head coach Mike D’Antoni. As reported by Moke Hamilton of The Athletic, D’Antoni reflected how Atkinson was the voice of reason back in their days together with the New York Knicks. It was a tough time for D’Antoni […]

Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right ankle in mid-October. While there is no official timetable, it seems he’s nearing a return, according to a report from Michael Scotto of The Athletic. Scotto reports that Carroll “went pretty hard” during Monday’s practice session, which is certainly a good sign. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie honored former NBA superstar Allen Iverson by wearing these cool pair of sneakers: Paying tribute to @alleniverson, #NBAKicks for @SDinwiddie_25 vs. @sixers. pic.twitter.com/GZsGXVGBYq — NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxiRHRn-_V/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet With the NBA becoming more lenient when it comes to shoes, you can start to see the players’ creativity coming […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a whole lot of field goal attempts in their win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In their 122-97 win, the Nets had 105 field goal attempts while the Sixers only had 65. What led to this huge disparity are a couple of factors. The Nets only had nine turnovers while the Sixers […]

Before the Philadelphia Sixers took on the Brooklyn Nets Sunday evening, Sixers head coach Brett Brown had high praise for Nets guard Caris LeVert. Sixers coach Brown was effusive in his praise for LeVert: “He’s hard to guard. He can dance.” Said his development was a credit to #Nets program, calling LeVert the “poster child.” […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has been one of the most important pieces of the Brooklyn Nets over the past couple of years and nearly won the Most Improved Player award last season. This season, Dinwiddie has picked up where he left off and would like to make sure he stays with the Nets long-term. According to Michael […]

The Houston Rockets are floundering early on this season, and injuries have played a huge part in their slow start. James Ennis has been dealing with a hamstring issue that has kept him out of Houston’s last four games. But the Rockets are now saying that Ennis is probable for the team’s matchup with the […]

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ thrilling 120-119 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond had a few things to say about Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie. According to the Pistons big man, Dinwiddie holds a personal grudge against the Pistons, which may explain why the latter was absolutely balling on Wednesday night. Andre Drummond on Spencer […]

The Golden State Warriors will not have backup guard Shaun Livingston for their upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a foot injury, and the veteran will likely also miss Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Shaun Livingston won’t play vs. the Nets tonight. — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) October 28, 2018 Kerr said Livingston […]

Brooklyn Nets young star Caris LeVert has been fantastic this season. In four games, he has averaged 21.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while averaging 31.0 minutes a game. LeVert has been a definite bright spot in the last two seasons for the struggling Nets. In a Q&A with columnist Steve Serby of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets were this close to handing the New Orleans Pelicans their first loss of the season, and then they threw the game away, literally. The Nets were up 115-108 with just about two minutes left in regulation. The Pelicans then went on a 7-0 run to cut the deficit to one. Brooklyn point […]

The Brooklyn Nets will honor rapper Biggie Smalls with their new city edition jerseys. According to a report, the Nets city edition jersey is designed after Smalls famous sweaters — Coogi sweaters. The trim on the jersey is the same design as his sweatshirts. The Notorious B.I.G. jerseys will officially be revealed in November. Told these […]

In the second post-LeBron James era, Cleveland Cavaliers ticket prices have hit an all-time low. Not exactly a stunning NBA development. According to Bleacher Report, TMZ Sports captured an image of tickets going as low as $2 on Flash Seats. This was to enter Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs would eventually lose […]

Though the season is in its early stages, several teams around the NBA are already dealing with injuries. One such team is the Brooklyn Nets, who will reportedly be without the services of Treveon Graham for two months due to a torn left hamstring. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Brooklyn Nets forward Treveon Graham has suffered […]

The Brooklyn Nets have kicked off the 2018-19 NBA season by going 1-2, but they’ll be glad to get Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back with the team on Wednesday. Hollis-Jefferson will be one of the most important players on the Nets’ roster this season, and he’s been dealing with some personal issues that have kept him from […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will not be making his season debut Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers. The Nets forward has missed the first two games of the season due to a lingering hip issue, which has been bothering him since preseason. According to Rotoworld, Hollis-Jefferson will miss the game, this time, due to […]

There’s a reason why the Brooklyn Nets chose to keep Caris LeVert, and fans got to see that reason in the Nets’ 107-105 win over state-rivals New York Knicks. Brooklyn led by as much as 12 points in the game and was ahead by seven after the first half. Nonetheless, a huge 26-17 third quarter […]

The Brooklyn Nets are scheduled to open their regular season campaign with a match-up against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. However, it sounds like the Nets will be without the services of several key players, including Allen Crabbe. New York Post reporter Brian Lewis shared the news on Tuesday morning. Allen Crabbe out vs […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been dealt a blow in the buildup to their season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, as veteran forward DeMarre Carroll is set to undergo surgery on his injured right ankle and will be out indefinitely. According to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis, Carroll, who sustained the injury last […]

NBA’s opening week is upon us. The schedule makers have given fans a slew of intriguing matchups, many of which will broadcast on national television. But there are a handful of NBA League Pass games worth watching this week. Whether it’s a fast-paced matchup out West or a grudge match between two teams looking for […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell saw Monday’s deadline for his big extension expire with no offer coming his way, now more motivated than ever to prove he’s an asset worth keeping. The lefty point guard spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before being shipped out of town and arriving in Brooklyn, quickly suffering […]

With the 3×3 game already becoming prominent in the basketball world, Brooklyn Nets combo forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson says he would love to represent Team USA again in future 3×3 tournaments. FIBA Basketball posted a column on their official website that detailed their recent interview with the former 3×3 star. “I don’t know when it would […]

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t give rookie scale contract extensions to starting point guard D’Angelo Russell and power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Monday was the deadline for teams to give out rookie scale extensions, something Russell and Hollis-Jefferson apparently weren’t aware of, per Michael Scotto of The Athletic. No extensions for D'Angelo Russell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. When asked […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most promising collection of young guys in the league right now. The front office certainly recognizes this fact, and Monday they announced they have picked up the team options of two of their most talented prospects in Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. The Nets have exercised the 2019-20 […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was cleared for a return for the first time in two months since suffering a groin strain during an exhibition game in China with former teammate Jeremy Lin. Hollis-Jefferson has been practicing in full capacity despite missing all the preseason games and is now in line to make the season […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t one to sugarcoat things, telling local YES Network something that might just ignite the in-state rivalry that much more. The chiseled 6-foot-6 dynamo first took aim at New York Knicks center Enes Kanter and his hopeful takes on the playoffs while addressing Metta World Peace’s prediction of the […]

Brooklyn Nets point man Spencer Dinwiddie clarified his intent after proclaiming he was the most improved player in the NBA last year. The 6-foot-6 dynamo expressed concern about being taken out of context before, as if slighting Most Improved Player award winner Victor Oladipo and runner-up Clint Capela. Dinwiddie wanted to make it clear — […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo won the 2017-18 NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award, an honor Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie thinks he should have gotten instead. During an interview with Michael Grady of the YES Network, Dinwiddie said Oladipo and runner-up Clint Capela had great years, but that his rise from […]

The Brooklyn Nets are focusing on coming into the season fully healthy, and making sure Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Shabazz Napier are ready to go is a top priority. Kenny Atkinson is holding both players out of Brooklyn’s preseason game on Monday against the Toronto Raptors per Michael Scotto of The Athletic. Additionally, Kenneth Faried will […]

While the Brooklyn Nets have been one of the least successful teams in the NBA the last few years, they still boast of a roster packed with potential. 24-year-old swingman Caris LeVert is one of those prospects, and as it turns out, his teammates are betting on the incoming third-year man to have a breakout […]

It appears Brooklyn Nets starting point guard D’Angelo Russell is maturing right in front of our eyes, and it’s a welcome sight for the Nets and its fans. Russell says he wants head coach Kenny Atkinson to be hard on him this season and call him out whenever he makes a mistake in practice or in a […]