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The Cleveland Cavaliers crashed out in the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics, with Donovan Mitchell not even playing due to an injury. Now, the chatter is he could be traded this offseason, although Spida did fire back Thursday at rumors he was “frustrated” with teammates. By no […]

In Wednesday’s NBA 2K League TIPOFF group play, Magic Gaming and NetsGC engaged in an intense clash, marked by strategic adjustments and defensive brilliance on the virtual court. As the game entered its decisive fourth quarter, the intensity surged, culminating in an exhilarating finale that favored Magic Gaming. The fourth quarter proved decisive in this […]

Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future has remained a constant storyline throughout the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2023-24 campaign. With one year left on his contract after this season, the five-time All-Star has yet to commit to an extension, leading to speculation that he could be traded this summer. Those rumors are picking up steam with Cleveland one game […]

The New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets have retired six numbers in the franchise’s history. That number will jump to seven next season, with the team announcing Wednesday that it will raise Vince Carter’s No. 15 to the rafters. Carter was elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in April. At that time, the Nets flew to […]

Changes are on the horizon for the Brooklyn Nets after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Less than a year removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the new-look squad posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record (32-50), raising questions about the roster and front office’s long-term viability. Despite this, general manager Sean Marks retained his job and […]

The 2024 Met Gala is underway, and the theme this year is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Celebrities donned looks inspired by the “The Garden of Time” dress code, including Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons. Ben Simmons attends the 2024 Met Gala 😎 pic.twitter.com/nFDvas6B5a — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 6, 2024 The Nets star arrived on the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have become an NBA afterthought now that Kevin Durant is in Phoenix and the team has failed to make the NBA Playoffs. The Nets need positive buzz this offseason to make their franchise appear attractive to free agents, and the latest bit of news is good in that regard, potentially. According to […]

Newly hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez’s staff is coming into focus, and Kevin Ollie won’t be part of the equation. After serving as interim head coach for the second half of 2023-24, Ollie will not return to Brooklyn next season, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto. Ollie, who won a national championship as head […]

There weren’t many positive developments for the Brooklyn Nets to sell to their fanbase during the 2023-24 season. They finally got one Sunday, with the Phoenix Suns imploding during a first-round sweep against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nets gambled against the Suns’ future when they traded Kevin Durant at last year’s deadline. General manager Sean […]

Newly hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is filling out his staff after joining the team earlier this week. He added a high-profile name on Friday, with former Michigan head coach Juwan Howard set to join Brooklyn’s bench, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Howard comes to the Nets after a five-year stint as the […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been the subject of trade rumors for months, and he may have given fans a glimpse into the future through a throwback photo. The post by Murray on Instagram came days after the Hawks failed in their play-in tournament bid against the Chicago Bulls, snapping a three-year run of […]

Following a letdown 2023-24 campaign, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks wasted no time filling a vacant head coaching position. After the team missed the playoffs for the first time in five seasons, his new hire, Jordi Fernandez, didn’t temper expectations. “We will see results right away,” Fernandez said Wednesday in his introductory press conference. […]

With 2023-24 officially over for the Detroit Pistons, ideas for roster reconstruction are flowing in like crazy. Beat writer James Edwards of The Athletic created an offseason proposal with the Brooklyn Nets that would shake up this franchise to hopefully a winning product. Detroit wrapped up their regular season on a miserable note with not […]

The Brooklyn Nets introduced Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach Wednesday at HSS Training Center. While Fernandez spoke about the hiring process and coaching philosophies, his most eye-opening quote came when asked about unrestricted free agent Nic Claxton. “I believe he’ll be Defensive Player of the Year for us. He’s a priority this summer,” […]

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a departure from their coaching staff this weekend, when it was reported that assistant coach Steve Hetzel would be joining Jordi Fernandez’s new Brooklyn Nets coaching staff as an assistant, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hetzel had been with the Blazers for the last three seasons. Prior to his stint […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially hired Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach, the team announced in a statement on Monday. “We’re thrilled to announce Jordi Fernández as Brooklyn’s new head coach,” General Manager Sean Marks said. “As we progressed through an extensive search over the past six weeks, it became increasingly clear that Jordi is […]

It’s hard to believe, but it was only three years ago when the Atlanta Hawks, a plucky upstart 5-seed, made a run all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they gave the eventual NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks all they could handle over a competitive six game series. The catalyst of all this Eastern […]

With the reports that Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is set to become the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento head coach Mike Brown addressed the topic ahead of his team’s NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Golden State Warriors: Mike Brown on Jordi Fernandez reportedly accepting the Brooklyn Nets HC job: […]

Like many of his Brooklyn Nets teammates, Mikal Bridges limped through a disappointing close to the 2023-24 season. After a 32-50 campaign, it was no surprise Bridges looked beaten down as he took the podium for Monday’s exit interview. “Tough,” he said when describing the season in one word. “It was really tough, just personally. […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a disappointing season, finishing in 11th place in the Eastern Conference at 32-50. Heading into the offseason, let’s take a look at some Nets trade targets as they could retool their roster. Brooklyn has some talented players on the roster, and they were only four games back from the play-in tournament. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are closing in on an agreement with a new head coach. Jordi Fernandez has emerged as the franchise’s top choice for the position after a month-long search, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After firing Jacque Vaughn and promoting Kevin Ollie to interim head coach at the All-Star break, General Manager Sean Marks […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ season came to a merciful close on Sunday. After a letdown campaign during which his team posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record, General Manager Sean Marks enters a pivotal offseason. With that, we turn our focus to the Nets’ impending free agents and their prospects of returning to Brooklyn. Nic Claxton Nic Claxton […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (47-35) finished off their 2023-24 regular season with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (32-50). The Sixers didn’t look all that great but still took care of business, winning 107-86. Let’s break down the 76ers’ final regular season game. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 10-20 FG […]

The Brooklyn Nets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 NBA season. After a solid 6-6 start to the year, Brooklyn gradually slid down the Eastern Conference standings and ultimately failed to make the NBA Playoffs. Former Head Coach Jacque Vaughn, Ben Simmons, and Mikal Bridges played roles in the Nets’ disappointing season, but some things during […]

The Brooklyn Nets are closing in on a new head coach. Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez and Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young are among the finalists for the job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Nets owner Joe Tsai is holding in-person meetings with […]

Despite a disappointing season during which his team posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is not going anywhere. The eighth-year GM is set to return next season and hire the team’s next head coach, according to a report from the New York Post. After firing Jacque Vaughn and promoting Kevin […]

The year’s final New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets matchup ended with a heated scuffle between the crosstown rivals. In the closing seconds of the Knicks’ 111-107 comeback win Friday, Cam Thomas pushed Jalen Brunson from behind on an intentional foul. O.G. Anunoby took exception, getting in Thomas’ face as the two exchanged words. Thomas’ Nets teammates […]

Several Brooklyn Nets have played their final game of the season. After being ruled out for Friday’s matchup with the New York Knicks, Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dennis Smith Jr. will miss Sunday’s season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers, interim head coach Kevin Ollie announced. Schroder has battled through right Achilles soreness in recent […]

Dennis Schroder has played his final game with the Brooklyn Nets this season, but he doesn’t want it to be his last. The 30-year-old will miss the team’s final two contests due to right Achilles soreness, interim head coach Kevin Ollie announced Friday. After joining the Nets at the deadline, the veteran exceeded expectations as […]

Time is running out for the New York Knicks to catch the Milwaukee Bucks for second place in the Eastern Conference, but they’ll attempt to get one step closer when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The Knicks are a game and a half back of the Bucks with a game in hand […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ disappointing 2023-24 campaign is nearly in the books. For many fans, the final buzzer can’t come soon enough. After trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at last year’s deadline, ending a star-studded era that produced underwhelming results, Brooklyn got off to a promising start this season. The new-look squad opened the year […]

Kevin Ollie made his mark during the University of Connecticut’s rise to one of college basketball’s premier programs. The now Brooklyn Nets interim head coach won a national championship as the Huskies’ head coach in 2014. While Ollie’s UConn tenure ended on a sour note, with an NCAA violations investigation leading to his firing in […]

After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to dive into the star trade market in the coming year. With the NBA’s 23rd-ranked offense amid Mikal Bridges’ second-half struggles this season, the team has a glaring need for an offensive engine. Atlanta Hawks guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray fit the description and […]

In the ever-evolving NBA landscape, teams are perennially poised on the cusp of transformation. They seek that perfect blend of talent that might propel them into the echelons of championship contention. The Brooklyn Nets find themselves at such a crossroads as they stare down the barrel of the 2024 offseason. With an eye towards reinvigoration […]

With just eight players available on the second night of a back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets fell 107-77 to the Sacramento Kings Sunday at Barclays Center. Here are three key takeaways from the blowout loss. Trendon Watford continues late-season surge with Nets Watford has received extended playing time amid a shift toward youth and development for […]

The Sacramento Kings enter Sunday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets in the midst of a tight Western Conference play-in race. A lengthy Nets injury report will give them a significant boost in those efforts. After overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, the Nets placed three starters on the injury report. […]

For the second straight game, the Brooklyn Nets clawed out a come-from-behind victory. And for the second straight game, a rookie provided the spark. The Nets came back from a 19-point deficit to secure a 113-103 win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday at Barclays Center. They trailed by 17 points when Noah Clowney checked in […]

Many will view Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets-Detroit Pistons matchup as meaningless. However, for Dorian Finney-Smith, it will be unlike any other game he has played in his lifetime. After receiving parole in July following a 28-year prison sentence, Finney-Smith’s father, Elbert Smith, will be in attendance to watch him play for the first time. Following months […]

The Brooklyn Nets will likely be without two rotation pieces Saturday vs. the Detroit Pistons. Cam Johnson (left big toe sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right hip synovitis) are both doubtful for the home matchup, the team announced Friday. Johnson appeared to re-aggravate his toe sprain early in Brooklyn’s 115-11 win over the Indiana Pacers […]