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The Brooklyn Nets were seeking a spark under newly hired interim head coach Kevin Ollie coming out of the All-Star break. “Energy-generating behaviors” had been Ollie’s focus during his first two practices upon taking over. However, the majority of EGBs during his first game Thursday came from the Toronto Raptors as they blew the Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nets are 21-33 this season, and they have lost four of their last […]

The Brooklyn Nets could be welcoming a high-profile minority owner, with Joe Tsai in talks to sell a 10 percent stake in the team’s parent company, BSE Global, to billionaire Julia Koch, according to Sportico and Bloomberg News. BSE Global also owns Barclays Center, and the WNBA’s New York Liberty, among other sporting assets. Julia, […]

The Brooklyn Nets dominated headlines Monday with their abrupt firing of Jacque Vaughn. While Vaughn’s status was in question amid an 8-23 stretch that dropped the Nets to 11th in the Eastern Conference, the timing of the change came as a surprise, so much so that Cam Thomas said he thought it was a prank. […]

Kevin Ollie led his first practice as Brooklyn Nets interim head coach on Tuesday. His promotion follows an 8-23 stretch that has dropped the Nets to 11th place in the Eastern Conference, resulting in general manager Sean Marks abruptly firing Jacque Vaughn. For a team hoping to attract stars in the coming seasons, the recent […]

The Brooklyn Nets filled their final two-way roster spot Tuesday, signing rookie swingman Jaylen Martin to a two-year contract, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Martin, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2022, passed on offers from Florida, Ole Miss, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, and Georgetown, among others, to play in […]

Stability and continuity have not been defining characteristics of the Brooklyn Nets during Sean Marks’ time as general manager. After firing Jacque Vaughn on Monday, Marks is expected to hire his fourth head coach this offseason, a rarity for any GM in today’s NBA climate, especially one with one playoff series win in eight seasons. […]

Being the 11th-best in the Eastern Conference is not ideal for a squad that has postseason aspirations. The Brooklyn Nets have parted ways with Jacque Vaughn after the team only had 21 wins in the season so far. Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas, and the rest of the squad are now 21.5 games back from being […]

Kevin Ollie will take over as Brooklyn Nets head coach Thursday against the Toronto Raptors after the team fired Jacque Vaughn. Following an 8-23 stretch that has dropped the Nets to 11th in the Eastern Conference, the former UConn head coach will attempt to lead a playoff push over the final 28 games of the […]

The domino effect is alive and well in Brooklyn. The infamous trade of James Harden from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, in an attempt to form a “Big 3” with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, failed miserably. Top this with hiring a former two-time MVP, albeit an inexperienced Steve Nash to the head […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday that they have parted ways with Jacque Vaughn, who was in the middle of his second year as head coach before being released. Amid the recent decision, discussions are now being raised on whether or not general manager Sean Marks is in the hot seat as well. Marks was […]

The Brooklyn Nets fired Head Coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday, fueling speculation as to a potential rift with Nets players this season in the NBA rumor mill. National title winning former UConn Coach Kevin Ollie has been promoted to take Vaughn’s place as rumors continue to swirl about why the former Kansas Jayhawk was let […]

It was an interesting Monday morning for the Brooklyn Nets as they fired head coach Jacque Vaughn right after the All-Star break, which was a shock to some since they signed him to a multiyear contract extension not too long ago. While people are speculating the reasoning behind the big move, NBA insider Shams Charania […]

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach and former national champion Kevin Ollie will replace Jacque Vaughn and serve as interim head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Shams Charania first reported him as the favorite). After being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers a decade ago, Ollie will finally be manning the sidelines of an NBA team. […]

Back in the day, it’s safe to say that Jacque Vaughn had a journeyman playing career. In 12 seasons, Vaughn suited up for five different teams throughout his career. His career saw stopovers with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and the San Antonio Spurs. Vaughn’s greatest accomplishment as a player […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an opening at head coach after dismissing Jacque Vaughn on Monday. Following a 13-10 start to the season, the Nets have lost 23 of their last 31 games, dropping them to 11th in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is expected to hire an interim head coach in the near future. With the […]

There was some surprising news Monday morning as the Brooklyn Nets relieved Jacque Vaughn of his duties as head coach for the team. Vaughn’s firing was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN who also obtained a statement from the coach talking about how “it was a pleasure” to be at the helm for the Nets. […]

Jacque Vaughn’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Vaughn is a former NBA player who suited up for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He also has been a head coach in the NBA and was recently fired by the Brooklyn Nets. As […]

The Brooklyn Nets have not been having a good campaign so far, and with the All-Star festivities having wrapped up on Sunday night, they quickly turned around and opted to fire their head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning. It was a pretty shocking move that took a lot of fans by surprise, and even […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dismissed head coach Jacque Vaughn, the team announced Monday. The decision follows a 50-point loss to the Boston Celtics Wednesday, the second-worst in franchise history, after which Mikal Bridges didn’t hide his feelings about Brooklyn’s coaching. “We’ve got to know what we’re doing. We’ve got to come as a team, as […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made a drastic change on their sidelines by deciding to fire head coach Jacque Vaughn in the midst of the All-Star break, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: Jacque Vaughn has been fired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/0jCNBkqOWG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024 The […]

The Boston Celtics were practically perfect on both ends of the floor against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. And as a result, the C’s demolished the Nets en route to a 136-86 blowout win. The only thing that didn’t go well for the Green Team involved Kristaps Porzingis’ ankle. Boston’s star center accidentally stepped […]

On Tuesday night, the Brooklyn Nets delivered a respectable account of themselves in a 118-110 defeat to the Boston Celtics. An eight-point defeat against the team with the best record in the NBA isn’t too bad, especially for a Nets team that’s been struggling as of late. Little did Mikal Bridges and company know that, […]

The most positive sequence of the Brooklyn Nets’ 136-86 road loss to the Boston Celtics Wednesday came with 55 seconds remaining. Leading by 50 points, the Celtics dribbled out the shot clock, sparing the Nets from tying or beating their worst loss in franchise history, a 52-point defeat to the Houston Rockets in 1978. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ midseason struggles were amplified during their Valentine’s Day matchup against the Boston Celtics. Brooklyn suffered a whopping 50-point blowout at the hands of Jayson Tatum and company. Now, newly acquired Nets guard Dennis Schroder is motivating his team. Dennis Schroder has faith in the Nets despite their massive Celtics defeat The Celtics […]

The Brooklyn Nets could have had a Hall of Fame player suit up for them during the 2010-2011 NBA season. That was when Carmelo Anthony let it be known that he wanted a trade from the Denver Nuggets. The former Nuggets star was recently in the headlines regarding his old team due the Nikola Jokic […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla keeps receipts, and he proved it on Tuesday night after his C’s beat the Brooklyn Nets, 118-110. Following Boston’s third win over Brooklyn this season, Joe Mazzulla claimed that he told his guys to utilize post-ups more, via Celtics in-house writer Taylor Snow. “We talked over the last week […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons will not play Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. The three-time All-Star, who sat the first night of a back-to-back early last week, said the night off is precautionary as he reacclimates from a three-month absence due […]

The Brooklyn Nets take on the Boston Celtics Wednesday night at TD Garden. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Celtics are the best team in the NBA at the moment. They are 42-12, have won […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 118-110 to the Boston Celtics Tuesday before a sellout crowd at Barclays Center. Here are three key takeaways from the Nets’ fourth loss in five games. Ben Simmons struggles in halfcourt offense Entering Tuesday, Ben Simmons had impressed over five appearances after returning from a three-month absence. The three-time All-Star averaged […]

The only Brooklyn Net left on the injury report is nearing his return. After missing the team’s last eight games due to left adductor tightness, Cam Johnson is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics. The extended absence is one of several lower extremity injuries the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter has battled this season. After signing […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis isn’t headed to the 2024 All-Star Game in Indianapolis, yet there’s no denying that he’s made a profound, winning impact on the C’s this season. The 28-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, seven rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in his first year in Beantown. The only real knock against his […]

The Boston Celtics are on the road to take on the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Celtics-Nets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference. They are […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving more reinforcements Tuesday vs. the Boston Celtics, with Day’Ron Sharpe set to return following a month-long absence due to a hyperextended knee. Sharpe was one of the Nets’ most pleasant surprises early this year before he was sidelined. After struggling to crack the Nets’ rotation during his first two seasons, […]

Former No.1  draft pick and NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons has had a rough few seasons recently, but he appears to be maintaining a positive outlook. Despite playing just 42 games over the past two seasons and in 11 of the Brooklyn Nets’ 52 games this year as a result of several injuries […]

There isn’t an NBA reporter busier on trade deadline day than ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The veteran insider has dominated the intel market over the last decade. However, the rush to break news on deadline day can lead to mix-ups, and Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. was caught in the crossfire on Thursday. Wojnarowski reported […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ swap of Spencer Dinwiddie for Dennis Schroder didn’t make headlines at this year’s trade deadline. However, for a Nets team whose offense had fallen off a cliff with Dinwiddie’s eye wandering toward his next destination, it was just what they needed. “He’s a player that we’ve focused on and followed for years […]

The Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs are far from title contenders this season, but the players on each team provided must-see theater on Saturday night as Victor Wembanyama went up against Nic Claxton. The result was a phenomenal highlight play that has fans talking on X and beyond in the realm of social media. […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to seek momentum at the midpoint of the 2023-24 season. Ben Simmons looks promising amid his return from injury, but Brooklyn shook things up at the NBA trade deadline. The team dealt Spencer Dinwiddie for Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder. Yet, the Nets failed to capitalize on the unique opportunity to […]