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Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley was not able to finish Saturday night’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets at home neither on the floor nor at the bench after he was exiled to the locker room by a referee following a heated argument. Patrick Beverley was ejected and had to be held back while arguing with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-18) played the Brooklyn Nets (20-28) as they embarked further into Joel Embiid-less territory. The Sixers, faced with a ton of injuries, got run into the ground and suffered a blowout loss. The final score: 136-121. Let’s break down a woeful night for the Sixers. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 23 points, […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons will return from a knee injury for Saturday’s road matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star missed Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns after injuring his knee during Monday’s win over the Utah Jazz, his first game back from a three-month absence. Simmons underwent an MRI that revealed […]

It’s been reported that the Brooklyn Nets aren’t taking calls on potential deals for 27-year-old swingman Mikal Bridges, who the Nets acquired only a year ago in the deal with the Suns that sent Kevin Durant to Phoenix. On one hand, it’s understandable that the Nets would be hesitant to move Bridges. In his seven-year […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, meaning there isn’t much time left for NBA teams to either add to their roster and make a playoff push or subtract and rack up as many draft picks as they can get. A team that may opt for the latter are the Brooklyn Nets. The […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is probable for Saturday’s road matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons missed Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns after injuring his knee Monday vs. the Utah Jazz, his first game back from a three-month absence due to a back injury. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said the three-time All-Star was […]

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns at home on Wednesday and are looking to get themselves back on track when they head to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers in this Saturday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nets-76ers […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams have only two more weeks to tinker with their roster and add or subtract to it before the offseason. One team that could be looking to make a major addition to their roster is the Houston Rockets. The Rockets and head coach Ime Udoka are firmly set […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be one of the most intriguing teams to follow ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas has dealt with an injury-plagued season, yet they are still within distance of making a legitimate run in the Western Conference. The Mavs have been linked to forwards such as Kyle Kuzma and Andrew Wiggins, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fading fast. Even in a meh Eastern Conference play-in tournament picture, the Nets have fallen out, as they currently sit a game behind the Atlanta Hawks for the 10th spot after a lackluster past few months. With the trade deadline fast approaching, will this affect their stance on keeping Mikal Bridges, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be among the NBA’s most active teams ahead of the February 8th trade deadline. Mired in a 6-18 stretch that has dropped them to 11th in the Eastern Conference, general manager Sean Marks faces decisions on several key players. At the front of that list are veterans Dorian Finney-Smith, […]

Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets have been up and down (mostly down) so far on the 2023-24 season. Bridges’ counting stats have been solid following his trade from the Phoenix Suns midway through last season, but that hasn’t led to many wins for his Nets, who currently sit outside of the Eastern Conference playoff […]

The Sacramento Kings missed out on both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, as the Toronto Raptors eventually traded the two forwards to the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, respectively. The Kings have been seeking to make an upgrade to bolster their chances for a deep 2024 playoff run. They are reportedly ready to put […]

Cam Thomas struggled to find a role with the Brooklyn Nets during his first two NBA seasons. However, that didn’t stop the 2021 first-round pick from developing a close relationship with Kevin Durant. Known for his elite microwave scoring entering the league, Thomas spent two years picking the brain of one of the greatest offensive […]

Kevin Durant’s return to Brooklyn went as you would have expected, at least on the court. The Phoenix Suns superstar turned in a patented performance against his former team, posting 33 points, five rebounds, and eight assists on 10-of-16 shooting during a 136-120 victory. While the game played out predictably, the Nets’ handling of their […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant did not want the Brooklyn Nets to make an effort to produce a video tribute for him, but his former team went ahead and created one that was shown Wednesday night at Barclays Center. At the end of the day, there was no stopping the Nets from showing their […]

If there is one thing to know about Brooklyn Nets bucket-getter Cam Thomas, it is that he is, well, a bucket-getter. He doesn’t offer much in other departments, but when it comes to scoring, Thomas can keep up with the best of them. Speaking of the best, Phoenix Suns superstar and former Nets cornerstone Kevin […]

Kevin Durant dominated in his first return to Barclays Center after being traded to the Phoenix Suns last year, leading his team to a rousing 136-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP was the best player on the floor Wednesday night and it wasn’t particularly close. Durant scored a game-high 33 […]

Kevin Durant had the Brooklyn Nets minutes away from advancing to its first Eastern Conference Finals in 18 years after a rousing 48-point performance in 53 minutes played. It appeared as if he hit the game-winning three-pointer to send the Milwaukee Bucks home and set up a matchup with the young and talented Atlanta Hawks, […]

After a 38-game absence, Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Ben Simmons returned to action in last Monday’s meeting with the Utah Jazz. However, he’s sidelined again because of an injury he sustained in that contest. Simmons’ agent, Bernie Lee, meanwhile, tried to allay the fear of a serious injury to his client, explaining in a post on […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is day-to-day after being ruled out Wednesday vs. the Phoenix Suns with a left knee contusion, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. The three-time All-Star suffered the injury while falling awkwardly after a block on his final play of Brooklyn’s 147-114 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Simmons […]

One game after returning from a three-month layoff due to a back injury, Ben Simmons is officially out for Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘Ben Simmons is out for Nets-Suns tonight due to left knee contusion. He returned on Monday after two-month absence, posting 10 points, 11 […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that they do not intend to move Mikal Bridges ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade deadline. However, many wondered whether one plausible scenario could force them to re-think that position. What if the Houston Rockets called offering the Nets a chance to recoup their draft picks from the […]

There is just about a week before the 2024 NBA trade deadline and a lot of eyes will be on what the Los Angeles Lakers will do to improve their team amidst their struggles over the past month. The Lakers have been engulfed in trade rumors, mostly with Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. In the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been having themselves an up-and-down season but are looking to turn the corner when they head out east to take on the Brooklyn Nets in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Suns-Nets prediction and pick. We will also let you […]

trade Royce O’Neale is reportedly on the trade block for the Brooklyn Nets and a number of contenders are reportedly interested in acquiring the veteran forward ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns are among the two teams looking to trade for the […]

It remains to be seen whether the Nets will give Kevin Durant a tribute video when he returns to Barclays Center on Wednesday. However, after an underwhelming tenure that ended with two trade requests, the two-time MVP made it known he doesn’t want one. “Please don’t, the night will be better without it,” Durant said in […]

After a three-month layoff, Ben Simmons had no issues re-acclimating to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The three-time All-Star provided an instant spark during a 147-114 blowout versus the Utah Jazz, posting 12 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and zero turnovers on his way to a plus-27 in 18 minutes. The Nets, who had posted […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling a cold stretch of basketball at the midpoint of the 2023-2024 season. The Nets sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-27 record. Ben Simmons is providing the team a spark amid his return from injury. Moreover, Cam Thomas is shining as a primary scorer. Thus, the Nets must […]

Ben Simmons garnered much hype heading into the 2023-24 campaign after resembling more of his younger self in preseason. However, that didn’t last too long. Simmons only played in six of the Brooklyn Nets’ first seven games of the season before heading towards the injured list after his back issues flared up. After a long […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who was ruled out vs. the Utah Jazz on Monday, will also miss Wednesday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The multi-game absence comes after the veteran wing sprained his ankle during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets. Finney-Smith snapped out of extended offensive struggles vs. Houston, posting 19 points, seven […]

Jacque Vaughn previously revealed that Ben Simmons was likely to return on Monday. The Brooklyn Nets guard has missed around three months due to a back injury. With the Nets set to battle the Utah Jazz on Monday night, Brooklyn would certainly benefit from Simmons’ return. Although Simmons has endured some struggles while on the […]

We’re ready for another betting prediction and pick for our stacked NBA Monday slate as we’ll see a cross-conference matchup between two teams coming in off wins. The Utah Jazz (24-23) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (18-27) as the two teams conclude their season series. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Nets prediction and pick. […]

Kevin Durant will make his much-anticipated return to Brooklyn when the Nets host the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 31. While Durant is the best player ever to don a Nets uniform, it’s unclear what kind of reception the two-time MVP will receive after his tumultuous tenure. Durant’s complicated exit has sparked a conversation about whether […]

Dariq Whitehead, the 22nd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, will undergo season-ending surgery on a stress reaction in his left shin. It will mark the shooting guard’s third lower leg surgery in the last 18 months. Whitehead, the nation’s No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2022 per ESPN, saw […]

The Brooklyn Nets are desperate for a spark ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Brooklyn is 18-27 and has gone 5-18 over their last 22 games. Mikal Bridges and company are doing what they can to ease the storm; however, Ben Simmons has the chance to make Brooklyn’s dream scenario come true. Furthermore, D’Angelo […]

“A win is a win.” The Brooklyn Nets put that saying to the test Saturday during their 106-104 victory over the Houston Rockets. Once again, they put themselves in a position through three quarters to coast to a sizable win. And once again, they showed their unique ability to melt down in the fourth. After […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is expected to return Monday versus the Utah Jazz after a three-month absence due to a back injury. Simmons will rejoin an ailing Nets team that has plummeted to 11th in the Eastern Conference amid a 4-17 stretch over their last 21 games. Despite the lengthy absence, the three-time […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons, who has been sidelined for three months due to a nerve impingement in his back, is expected to return Monday vs. the Utah Jazz, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. Simmons participated in scrimmages with a combination of Nets players and coaches earlier this week. He then practiced with […]