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The Brooklyn Nets were crushed by the New Orleans Pelicans on their home floor in their season opener Wednesday night, 130-108. In the lob-sided loss, Nets star Ben Simmons made his team debut. To put it mildly, it did not go well. Simmons finished the game playing 23 minutes, scoring four points, with five rebounds, […]

In the Brooklyn Nets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kyrie Irving urged United States president Joe Biden to take action and help WNBA star Brittney Griner get out of Russian prison. With the NBA season starting, the issue might be forgotten as fans focus on the games. However, Irving joined several other NBA […]

At this point, it would be safe to say that former 15-year veteran turned ESPN analyst JJ Redick isn’t a very big fan of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Redick did acknowledge that this team has immense talent on its roster, but still, this wasn’t enough to convince him that the Nets are legitimate […]

The Brooklyn Nets make their much-anticipated regular-season debut Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. With that, here are three bold predictions for the Nets in this 2022-23 NBA season. 3. Kyrie Irving joins the 50/40/90 club for the second time Through Irving’s controversial vaccine stance and holdout last season, many forget he became the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets will square off in a season-opening NBA matchup on Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Pelicans-Nets prediction and pick, laid out below. The New Orleans Pelicans snuck into the […]

Can you believe that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are still wearing Brooklyn Nets jerseys today? At one point during the offseason, fans were certain that one or both of these stars would be out of the team. A few months later, though, and both Irving and Durant’s trade requests have seemingly been rescinded. For […]

Before Kyrie Irving was an NBA champion, seven-time All-Star, number one pick and five-star recruit, he was just a kid falling in love with basketball in South Orange, New Jersey. Irving grew up a die-hard New Jersey Nets fan, frequently attending games at Continental Airlines Arena. Those years featured two trips to the NBA finals […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been receiving plenty of criticism for his personal views but one thing he absolutely did not mind catching was his son — literally. In an interview with Sham Charania of The Athletic, Irving revealed how he played the role of the doula when his wife gave birth to their […]

The Brooklyn Nets face a tough test when they open the 2022-23 season Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nets looked sharp in wins over Milwaukee and Minnesota to close the preseason as the new-look roster gained chemistry on both ends of the floor. They now face a New Orleans team headlined by Zion […]

The 2022-23 NBA season kicks off Tuesday night and there is no better time than to showcase the 2023 NBA Finals odds brought to you by FanDuel. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the 2022 Finals last June in six games. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green all won their fourth […]

Kevin Durant is tired of the haters. The Brooklyn Nets superstar recently discussed toxic criticism and its impact on NBA players. “I understand that at certain points where you don’t play well and you are open to criticism when you don’t play well… The dialogue around our game is just so toxic at this point,” […]

Stephen A. Smith put his chips on the table for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets. While he doubled down on his prediction that the Golden State Warriors would likely repeat as NBA champions, he put his stake on the Nets as the team coming out of the East. While there’s a reality […]

The Brooklyn Nets open their season on Wednesday in a matchup against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. There’s no denying that this is going to be a mouth-watering contest between a Nets team that is looking to turn a page on what has been a drama-filled summer, against a Pelicans squad that’s hoping […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said at Media Day that he didn’t appreciate the “stigma” surrounding him as a player following a controversial 2021-22 season. The seven-time All-Star missed more than half of last season while refusing to comply with New York’s workplace vaccine mandate, a decision that ultimately caused Brooklyn’s once hopeful season to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were dealt a scare last week in preseason action as Zion Williamson suffered an ankle injury. But, not to worry. After going through a full practice on Monday with no setbacks, Zion is playing in the season opener on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets, revealing his own status with a three-word […]

The Brooklyn Nets overcame a very rocky offseason to emerge as one of the top title contenders in the NBA. They were beleaguered by trade rumors surrounding their two best players in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving all offseason long. But the Nets managed to hold onto both players, and that instantly gives them a […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without two key role players to start the 2022-23 season. Head coach Steve Nash announced Sunday that Joe Harris and Seth Curry have both been ruled out for Brooklyn’s home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 19. Harris missed the Nets’ final three preseason games while dealing with […]

Kyrie Irving spoke at Nets media day about building a supportive environment in Brooklyn this season. Despite missing more than half of last year while refusing to comply with New York’s workplace vaccine mandate, Nets players have continually spoken highly of Irving as a teammate. The fourth-year Net recently welcomed his second child and Kevin […]

Kyrie Irving is gearing up for his fourth season with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving and the Nets certainly underwent a rocky offseason, but he is back alongside Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons, meaning that Brooklyn has just as good a shot as any team in the league to win it all this season. It may […]

After the Brooklyn Nets went through one of the most turbulent summers in recent memory, Kyrie Irving wants to move forward. He sat down with ESPN’s Nick Friedell and cited accountability as one of the ways the team can get past its proclivity for making headlines. “I’ll tell you right now — it extends all […]

Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia on Nov. 22 will be one of the most anticipated regular-season games in recent NBA memory. The former No. 1 pick’s departure from The City of Brotherly Love proved increasingly bitter last season with Simmons sitting out the first 54 games of the 76ers’ season. He was eventually traded to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping for a better season after flaming out in the first round of the NBA playoffs last year. Much of that hinges on the Nets star point guard Ben Simmons. Simmons sat out all of last season dealing with mental and physical issues. Things have not got any easier for this […]

The Brooklyn Nets got their first preseason win Wednesday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, 107-97. The Nets’ focus looked noticeably different from two losses last week with the team playing a fast-paced, physical brand of basketball. Ben Simmons turned in his best performance with the Nets thus far, posting seven points, eight rebounds and 10 assists […]

On Sunday, a video went viral of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons tossing up an airball at an outdoor practice event for fans in a Brooklyn park. The video created a whirlwind of renewed criticism of Simmons. However, unlike with past crisis, it appears Simmons is taking things in stride and keeping them in perspective. […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is no stranger to being trolled and criticized on the internet. That’s why he’s been a key person for Ben Simmons to lean on for advice, especially after the latest viral video of the Aussie air balling a shot at a local outdoor Nets practice. Irving explained how he’s learned […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been the subject of much controversy over the past year or so. From his overall eccentric behavior, to his aversion to taking the COVID-19 vaccine, Irving is as divisive a public figure as they come. And amidst all of the drama surrounding him, Stephen A. Smith claimed that the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Brooklyn Nets in a high-profile preseason encounter on Wednesday night. It may have been a non-bearing game, but there sure was a lot riding on the matchup between two of the top sides in the Eastern Conference this season. Nets fans got a little bit too excited when they […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter this season as the most unpredictable team in the NBA. There is a mountain of skepticism surrounding the team’s ability to mesh following Kevin Durant’s trade request and ultimatum this summer. Despite this, a big three of Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, along with a talented supporting cast, gives Brooklyn […]

A Los Angeles Lakers fan shot his best shot at getting Kyrie Irving to join the Lakers. The fan begged Irving to join LA at a recent Brooklyn Nets practice. A Lakers fan was BEGGING Kyrie Irving to join his team at a recent Nets practice event 😂 (h/t @NetsKingdomAJ) pic.twitter.com/fDK5EbsKpo — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October […]

Ben Simmons is expected to make a significant impact on the Brooklyn Nets this coming season. However, after being forced to sit out the entire 2021-22 season due to injury, even Nets head coach Steve Nash is keeping his expectations in check — at least in the interim. Coach Nash recently revealed that the Nets […]

Ben Simmons took just three shots in the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-80 preseason loss to the Miami Heat last week. The three-time All-Star struggled to find his rhythm for a shorthanded Nets squad in his second appearance following a 470-day layoff. Simmons’ passivity in 25 minutes of action was glaring. The former number one pick has […]

The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with several injuries ahead of their home opener on Oct 19th. Head Coach Steve Nash said Wednesday that Joe Harris and Seth Curry would not play in Brooklyn’s two remaining preseason games. Harris played just 14 games last season before undergoing a pair of surgeries on an injured ankle. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been intentionally vague on whether Ben Simmons will try to extend his shooting range in 2022-23. He flat-out dodged the question at Media Day before passing up open outside shot after open outside shot in his preseason debut, and Steve Nash has maintained throughout preseason that he’s not worried whether the […]

LeBron James called Victor Wembanyama an “alien” after watching him play recently. Like many, James was blown away by the performance of a player some are calling the greatest prospect in basketball history. Wembanyama played in a pair of Las Vegas exhibitions against the G League Ignite, and it is easy to see why some […]

The Brooklyn Nets are just over a week away from opening night. The team has a pair of preseason games under its belt with two more coming this week as anticipation for regular season action builds. With that, I took some questions from NetsWorld in the second edition of my Nets mailbag. Who is most […]

Blake Griffin signed with the Boston Celtics a couple of weeks ago and made his preseason debut on Friday. While he was certainly rusty, there were also some signs of promise as he looks to solidify himself a bench role in 2022-23. In his post-game interview, Griffin spoke about the maturity and focus of this […]

The Brooklyn Nets were blown out in both of their preseason games to open the 2022-23 season. While the games are exhibitions, Kyrie Irving said Brooklyn is not taking the preseason for granted, and the seven-time All-Star emphasized one critical area that the team needs to improve. “I think the low-hanging fruit that we could […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant made sure to add insult to the Oklahoma Sooners’ injury after Texas football obliterated them on Saturday. The Texas Longhorns showed no mercy to the Sooners in a 49-0 drubbing that was basically over after three quarters. Oklahoma just had no answer to the Texas football offense led by quarterback […]

Ben Simmons played in his second game after a 470-day layoff on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. The rust was evident, with the former no. 1 pick posting four points, four assists and six turnovers in 25 minutes. There was a clear passivity to Simmons’ game in his first two contests, and the three-time […]