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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is far from shy when it comes to sharing his opinions, earning respect for his candor and perspective. One has to wonder though: how will fans take Arenas’ latest comments, as he comes to the defense of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons? After all, it isn’t the first time that […]

The Brooklyn Nets have struggled to win games without Kevin Durant, who got bit by the injury bug earlier in the month. The team owns a poor 2-5 win-loss record since he’s sat out and thus has fallen to the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference at 29-18. Brooklyn’s most recent loss came against the […]

The Brooklyn Nets (29-17) take on the Detroit Pistons (12-37) on January 26, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Find out our overview of the NBA odds series featuring our Pistons-Nets odds and picks. This matchup features one of the winningest rosters in the league against one of the coldest. The Nets have […]

When it comes to talking trash, Joel Embiid won’t lose be it on the court or online. The Philadelphia 76ers big man made that crystal clear to Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, who kept dissing him during Wednesday’s game. During the Sixers-Nets showdown, Durant had a lot to say about Embiid. First off, he roasted […]

The Brooklyn Nets dropped a nail-biter 137-133 in Philadelphia Wednesday night. After trailing by as many as 17 points, Brooklyn clawed their way back to tie the game with 4:00 remaining. But Philadelphia’s high-powered offense featuring Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey would prove too much down the stretch. Here are three takeaways from […]

Many expected the Brooklyn Nets to drop off significantly with Kevin Durant out due to injury, and it’s not hard to see why. When Durant went down injured last year, the Nets fell off a cliff. They went 5-16 during that stretch, including an 11-game losing streak. However, Kyrie Irving and the Nets, despite their […]

As expected, things got a little bit chippy on Wednesday night as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the Well Fargo Center. It’s also no surprise that former Sixers star Ben Simmons was in the middle of a heated moment during the game. The home fans did not appreciate Simmons’ antics and they […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant didn’t make it to their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday due to his knee injury, but it didn’t stop him from talking trash to Joel Embiid. On Twitter, Durant kept commenting about the Nets-Sixers game, particularly on Embiid’s plays. It started with Durant roasting the Philly big man […]

It’s a well-known fact that Philadelphia 76ers fans are some of the most passionate supporters in all of sports. Kyrie Irving was given a stark reminder of this notion on Wednesday as the Sixers hosted the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center. At one point in the game, Kyrie was seen exchanging words with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-16) welcomed the Brooklyn Nets (29-18) to town for yet another energy-packed showdown. In the first matchup between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers won a wild game by a score of 137-133. Let’s break down the Sixers Nets. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets were scheduled to clash on Wednesday in a battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Nets are currently without Kevin Durant as he is sidelined with a knee injury. As per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers was asked pregame about […]

Fans were tuned in to Wednesday’s marquee matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Even Kevin Durant, who continues to be sidelined by a knee injury, was an avid spectator of the highly-anticipated contest. So much so, that KD couldn’t help but go savage on Joel Embiid after seeing the Sixers star’s dunk attempt […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans will never get tired of booing Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons whenever he plays at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers faithful made sure to remind him of that on Wednesday as the two teams meet again. As the Nets’ starting lineup was introduced, Sixers fans let Simmons hear it when his name was […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton has shown significant improvement over the course of this season, but there are a few who aren’t so impressed. Count Philadelphia 76ers forward Montrezl Harrell as one of those people who aren’t ready to count Claxton as a threat just yet. When Harrell was asked about Claxton’s impact on Brooklyn, […]

Nets guard Kyrie Irving is voicing his desire to remain in Brooklyn long-term. Irving’s agent told Bleacher Report Wednesday that the guard is seeking a contract extension. Although it is unclear whether the team shares that appetite. “I have reached out to the Nets regarding this,” his agent Shetellia Irving told Chris Haynes. “We have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are once again facing off in a nationally televised contest. Ben Simmons will once again return to Philly and face the Sixers, who will have Tyrese Maxey and James Harden playing this time around. But before this highly anticipated showdown, the question remains if the main superstar of the […]

Two Eastern Conference giants face off in Wednesday night’s slate of NBA games as the Brooklyn Nets (29-17) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (30-16). We continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Sixers prediction and pick. Since losing Kevin Durant in the lineup after being sidelined for an isolated MCL sprain of the right knee, the […]

The Nets’ 0-4 start to Kevin Durant’s extended absence drew strong comparisons to last season’s downward spiral with the superstar sidelined. The team posted a 5-16 record, including an 11-game losing streak, after Durant went down with the same injury this time last year. However, Brooklyn quickly silenced that narrative with back-to-back wins over Utah […]

For the second consecutive year, the Brooklyn Nets opened January near the top of the Eastern Conference. And for the second consecutive year, Kevin Durant’s MVP-level season, as well as Brooklyn’s climb up the standings, were halted by an MCL sprain. Durant has missed the Nets’ last six games after going down during a Jan. […]

It used to be just a dream for Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant, but the idea of NBA All-Star rosters being divided into teams on the day of the NBA All-Star Game itself is now about to become a reality. Durant also just want everyone to know that he planted that idea before the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling mightily without Kevin Durant in the mix. They lost four straight games with KD out with a knee injury. Kyrie Irving and Co. have picked up the slack of late, though, logging back-to-back wins in their last two games. Be that as it may, there’s no denying that the […]

When Kevin Durant went down with a knee injury, all eyes immediately turned to Kyrie Irving as the man who will be tasked to steer the ship amid KD’s extended absence. It hasn’t just been Kyrie who has answered the call, though, with guys like Nic Claxton also stepping up to the plate in Durant’s […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is progressing well with his knee injury rehab, the team announced on Tuesday. He’s set to be re-evaluated in two weeks. Kevin Durant Medical Update: pic.twitter.com/3dGyrIju5P — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 24, 2023 Thankfully, KD hasn’t dealt with any setbacks. But, there is still no clear timetable for return, which […]

Kevin Durant has just passed the two-week mark of a knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for one month. The Brooklyn Nets are now at the midway point of the said period, and right now, they’re waiting on news about KD’s current progress. According to earlier reports, the Nets are now expected […]

The Brooklyn Nets have done pretty well for themselves this season. After some turmoil early on, the Nets have played more like the team everyone expected. Now, they tote a 29-17 win-loss record. That’s good enough for third place in the Atlantic Division and fourth place in the entire Eastern Conference. Despite that, we expect […]

The Brooklyn Nets have rebounded from an extremely rough start to the season to reemerge as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference once again. And while they are currently trying to stay afloat with Kevin Durant on the sidelines, they figure to be a very dangerous team once the playoffs roll around […]

The Brooklyn Nets fought back from a 17-point deficit to pull within two in the last minute Sunday at Golden State. The majority of that comeback came on the back of Kyrie Irving, who finished with 38 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the field and 5-of-7 from 3-point range. However, in the game’s biggest moment, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 0-4 start to Kevin Durant’s multi-week absence drew comparisons to the team’s implosion at this time last season. With Kyrie Irving playing on a part-time status, the Nets went on an 11-game losing streak with Durant sidelined. Brooklyn avoided another extended winless stretch minus Durant when they snapped a 4-game losing streak […]

Stephen Curry couldn’t hide his disappointment after the Golden State Warriors fell to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The Warriors actually had a chance to win the contest, leading by as much as 17 points in the game and going ahead 110-100 with less than five minutes remaining. However, they collapsed big time and allowed […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets were not going to let the reigning NBA champions flex in front of them Sunday. Irving outplayed Stephen Curry in the high-profile contest and led the Nets to a 120-116 victory in the Bay Area — the same site where the Brooklyn point guard, then with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The Golden State Warriors fell apart on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, crunch-time once again proving the difference in a 120-116 loss. Here are three key reactions from another major missed opportunity for the defending champions, just a few days after collapsing late to the Boston Celtics. Awful crunch-time collapse The Warriors led the Nets […]

Kevin Durant has missed the Brooklyn Nets’ last five games after suffering an MCL sprain during a Jan. 8 win at Miami. The Nets are 1-4 during that span while struggling to find offensive production without one of the league’s top scorers. Brooklyn is expected to receive an update on Durant’s return timetable Tuesday, according […]

Ben Simmons is no stranger to controversy, and many of his issues have been of the “will he or won’t he play” variety after he missed all of the 2021-22 season with a back injury and holdout. Now he’s involved in a headline-making off-the-court dispute involving his former fiancé Maya Jama. The pair called off […]

The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Northern California to battle the Golden State Warriors for a super smash showdown in San Francisco. It’s time to look at our NBA odds series as we make a Nets-Warriors prediction and pick while showing you how to watch the game. The Nets won 117-106 over the Utah Jazz […]

As soon as Kevin Durant went down with an injury, the spotlight was instantly set on Kyrie Irving. The enigmatic point guard saw his name called out in the media as the pundits demanded that he step up for the Brooklyn Nets in KD’s stead. Well, Kyrie did just that on Friday night as he […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was on the receiving end of some criticism after deciding to rest all but one of his starters for Friday’s 120-114 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins were all sidelined against the Cavs, with Kevon Looney the only starter available. […]

Kevin Durant revealed what led to his offseason trade request while speaking at Nets Media Day in September. The former MVP said Brooklyn’s 11-game losing streak following his knee injury last year led to doubts in his mind about the team’s future. KD explaining his trade request at media day: Said he was unhappy with […]

Kyrie Irving attempted to shut down comparisons to last season amid a four-game Nets losing streak with Kevin Durant sidelined. “This isn’t last year, so the comparisons just gotta stop,” Irving said. Despite his insistence, Brooklyn’s lackluster play had done little to quell the narrative. The Nets dropped winnable games against Oklahoma City and San […]

No Kevin Durant, no problem for the Brooklyn Nets as they took care of business on Friday night. Kyrie Irving had arguably his best performance of the season as he led his team to a 117-106 victory over the Utah Jazz. Irving finished with a season-high 48 points on 18-of-29 shooting to go along with […]