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The Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for futility on Tuesday night with another loss to the Brooklyn Nets, their second in two games, in downtown Detroit. The loss once against cemented the Pistons as professional basketball’s worst team going and exposed the NBA’s second-highest paid coach, Monty Williams, for his disappointing performance at the […]

The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons are officially the worst team in the history of the NBA, at least if you consider losing streaks as the defining factor for that. After all, they are now the not-so-proud owners of the longest losing streak in league history, breaking their tie with the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2014-15 […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV’s return will have to wait at least another two games. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday that Walker is ill and will miss at least the next two games, according to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis. The offseason minimum signing has missed Brooklyn’s last 11 games due to […]

The Phoenix Suns began an organizational makeover when they traded Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson for Kevin Durant at last year’s deadline. The team continued that revamp following a second-round loss to the eventual champion Denver Nuggets by firing head coach Monty Williams. Williams was reunited with Bridges and Johnson, who played under him from […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a bet against the Phoenix Suns’ future when they traded Kevin Durant at last year’s deadline. General manager Sean Marks acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029, and an unprotected first-round pick swap in 2028. While that bet is still in its infancy, Brooklyn appears […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nets-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nets ended their four-game losing streak against against the Pistons on […]

The Detroit Pistons made history Saturday at Barclays Center with a 126-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The defeat marks Detroit’s 26th straight, tying the longest single-season streak in NBA history, also held by the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers and 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers. Before the record-matching loss, Pistons head coach Monty Williams took full responsibility for […]

The Brooklyn Nets handed the Detroit Pistons their 26th straight loss in a competitive Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets’ 126-115 victory moved them to 14-15, as they sit at ninth in the East. Third-year guard Cam Thomas had another solid scoring night, but the hoop was not the only thing he took a shot at. […]

The Detroit Pistons were scheduled to play the Brooklyn Nets on the road Saturday night in a game that could change the trajectory of both franchises for the foreseeable future. The Nets came in with a five-game losing streak while the Pistons were on a 25-game losing streak, one loss away from tying the all-time […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons doesn’t know when he will be able to return to the floor amid a six-week absence due to a back injury. The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons has “displayed consistent strength improvement” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. However, the three-time All-Star said Friday that he has not […]

Bringing a franchise their first championship is one thing but shattering the records of all the greats that have come before is another. Dan Issel and Alex English have become synonymous with the Denver Nuggets name for over three decades. Now, a new king has risen for them, Nikola Jokic. He even notched a new […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons spoke to the media Friday for the first time since being sidelined by a nerve impingement in his surgically repaired back. The three-time All-Star has missed the last six weeks due to the injury. The Nets released a statement Wednesday saying Simmons has “displayed consistent strength improvement” and “further […]

The NBA’s age-old adage goes, “It’s a make-or-miss league.” Mikal Bridges has been on the wrong end of that saying of late, and the result has been a 1-5 stretch for the Brooklyn Nets. Bridges is averaging 16.3 points per game on 31.9 percent shooting during that span. After a disappointing five-game West Coast trip, […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for today’s action around the NBA as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Denver Nuggets (19-10) will visit the Brooklyn Nets (13-14) as both teams are riding different types of momentum. Check out our NBA odds series for our Nuggets-Nets prediction and pick. The Denver […]

The slumping Brooklyn Nets are expected to receive much-needed reinforcements ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The Nets listed guard Dennis Smith Jr. as probable vs. Denver after he missed the team’s last seven games due to an upper back sprain. After missing six games from Nov. 19-30 due to a lower back […]

The New York Knicks made Barclays Center their stomping grounds as they showed the Brooklyn Nets which team owned the state. The core of Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson were on full display when they led the team to the win. But, it was Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart who stole the spotlight with huge […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 121-102 to the New York Knicks Wednesday at Barclays Center. The blowout loss comes after a disappointing 1-4 West Coast swing from head coach Jacque Vaughn’s squad. Here are three key takeaways from another lackluster Nets performance: Cam Johnson bounces back after disappointing road trip Johnson could not find his rhythm […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a nerve impingement in his back, the team announced Wednesday. “Simmons has displayed consistent strength improvement in the affected area over the past two weeks and has further increased individual court work. His status will be updated again in approximately two weeks,” Brooklyn […]

Ben Simmons has proven to still be effective when on the court for the Brooklyn Nets, but injuries have derailed his chances to find overall success. Out since early November with a lower back nerve impingement, Simmons is set to miss even more time. On Wednesday, the team announced that Simmons has continued to increase […]

Rumors have been flying wild regarding a potential Donovan Mitchell trade to either the New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost both Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to lengthy injuries, but Cleveland reportedly is not considering moving the star player as of right now, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports. The […]

Nic Claxton’s impending unrestricted free agency is among the Brooklyn Nets’ top question marks of the 2023-24 season. Despite his uncertain future with the Nets, the breakout center recently expressed his desire to make Brooklyn his long-term home, via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “A place where I’m wanted,” Claxton said of his free agency desires. […]

We’re set to bring you our predictions and picks for today’s slate of NBA action as we head to the Eastern Conference for a cross-town matchup between divisional rivals. The New York Knicks (15-11) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (13-13) as both teams battle for position. Check out our NBA odds series for our Knicks-Nets prediction and […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell victim to the injury bug during all four seasons of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era. A quarter of the way into 2023-24, it has been more of the same. After Nic Claxton, Cam Johnson and Cam Thomas all missed multiple weeks early in the year, Ben Simmons has been sidelined for […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a prime opportunity to salvage a five-game West Coast swing against a struggling Utah Jazz squad Monday at Delta Center. Instead, they fell flat on their faces during a 125-108 loss, sealing a disappointing 1-5 finish to the trip. 🎆 Two double-doubles🎆 Three guys with 20+ points🎆 Six guys in double-figures […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had struggled to replicate his early-season brilliance in seven games since returning from an ankle injury entering Saturday’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Thomas shook off the rust at Chase Center, scoring a game-high 41 points on 15-of-24 shooting in a last-second 124-120 loss. Cam Thomas broke out of […]

The Brooklyn Nets dropped a thriller 124-120 to the Golden State Warriors Saturday at Chase Center. The Nets dug themselves a 16-point hole at halftime, and despite a valiant second-half effort, Stephen Curry refused to let them climb out of it. After Brooklyn came back to take the lead with six minutes remaining, Curry scored […]

The Brooklyn Nets have found a way to stay competitive amid the stormy sea of the 2023-24 NBA season. The Nets have a record of 13-11 and are the eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. Still, Brooklyn wants to climb higher as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Could veterans like Spencer Dinwiddie or Royce O’Neal […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick as we continue our coverage of today’s action around the NBA. This next game features a pair of cross-country opponents as the Brooklyn Nets (13-11) will continue their western road trip and visit the Golden State Warriors (10-14). Check out our NBA odds series for our Nets-Warriors prediction and […]

Less than one season after trading away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets passed on a chance to acquire another superstar this summer. With the Portland Trail Blazers’ negotiations with the Miami Heat going nowhere, Damian Lillard’s agent phoned Nets general manager Sean Marks to tell him he was interested in a trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 124-101 to the Denver Nuggets Thursday at Ball Arena on the back end of a back-to-back. Following a last-second victory over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday, Brooklyn was no match for the defending champs before a sellout Denver crowd. Here are three key takeaways from the blowout loss. Fatigue sets in for […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. will remain out for the final two games of the team’s West Coast trip against the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz, head coach Jacque Vaughn said Thursday. “It’s just been too many days that he’s been off the court for him to ramp back up to join us […]

One pressing question faced the Brooklyn Nets when guard Cam Thomas returned from an nine-game absence early this season: Would he start? Thomas had averaged 28.7 points per game, the ninth-most in the NBA, on 48.3 percent shooting before being sidelined by an ankle sprain. He came off the bench in his first game back. […]

The Phoenix Suns’ matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday marked the start of a new era, with the team’s big three of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal taking the floor for the first time. However, as one era began, a reminder of another returned. Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson returned to face their […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue their road trip out east with a visit to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nets-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nets are coming […]

An untimely ankle injury derailed what was such a strong start to the 2023-24 season for Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. Thomas was dropping 30 and 40-point bombs left and right, but since returning from injury, he hasn’t played at a similar level. However, his late-game exploits on Wednesday night in a 116-112 win over […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel issued a challenge to his team following their Big 3’s unsuccessful debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.The Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal finally took the court for the Suns in their 24th game of the season. Unfortunately, Brooklyn played spoilers in Phoenix’s 116-112 […]

The Phoenix Suns were the NBA’s worst team for three seasons before the arrival of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, posting a 68-178 record from 2015 to 2018. Fast forward to last season’s blockbuster trade that sent both players to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, and the Suns were a perennial title contender with […]

Even though he squashed such speculation during training camp, Donovan Mitchell’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers will always be a subject of looming interest league-wide. Case in point: The Brooklyn Nets could be in the mix to acquire Mitchell via trade if the New York Knicks cannot, according to Matt Moore of Action Network. “ESPN’s […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Mikal Bridges looks forward to his matchup against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker tonight. Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker were teammates with the Suns from 2018 to 2023. Suffice to say both men know each other’s moves very well. For his part, Bridges remained unfazed when reporters asked him about his upcoming […]