Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 71

It is time to get really excited about the prospect of Ben Simmons sharing the floor together with fellow Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During Monday’s NBA Media Day, Simmons shared that he is now in the right headspace to finally compete. “I’ve been working on myself this past year to get […]

This summer was an extremely active offseason for the Brooklyn Nets, but not for all the right reasons. Franchise star Kevin Durant requested a trade, which then led to Kyrie Irving also exploring opportunities elsewhere. But, KD and the team ultimately mended their relationship and that resulted in Kyrie staying put to run it back […]

There is no denying Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s talent on the court. He is one of the most entertaining players to watch in NBA history, dazzling the crowd with his dribbling artistry and tough shot creativity. But Irving is also one of the most polarizing players off the court, guilty of quirky shenanigans, as […]

NBA media day is today, and Brooklyn Nets’ star Ben Simmons has an update on his status for the upcoming season. When asked if he’ll be ready to play in the Nets’ first games of the season, this was Ben Simmons’ response. “That’s the goal. That’s the plan.” "That's the goal. That's the plan." Ben […]

The Brooklyn Nets managed to keep Kevin Durant this season after he rescinded his trade request in the summer. That’s good news for a team with title aspirations, but KD wants some things to change in 2022-23. During Media Day on Monday, the superstar spoke about how he wants every single player on the roster […]

Kevin Durant is still with the Brooklyn Nets despite all that had transpired during the time when he was actively seeking for a trade in the summer. Asked if he was frustrated that he was not able to get his wish to get a ticket out of Brooklyn, the former NBA MVP  responded with a […]

With the 2022-23 NBA season right around the corner, ESPN decided to roll out its list of the top 100 players in the league. One of the more surprising rankings was Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant coming in at eighth on the list. Many people were confused with how Durant could be that low, including […]

The Brooklyn Nets open 2022 training camp on Sept. 27. The team moves into this season with several additions poised to provide a shakeup to the rotation. With that, here are three training camp battles to watch over the coming weeks. 3. Joe Harris vs. Royce O’Neale Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are […]

ESPN has released its full NBArank list for the 2022-23 season, and to say that it’s a tad contentious would be an understatement. There are two glaring absences in the Top 5 and they come in the form of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. It goes without […]

Just about 24 hours after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke news that Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka was facing “a significant suspension – for an unspecified violation of organizational guidelines,” the NBA franchise suspended its head coach for the entire 202-23 season for what is being reported as a consensual, improper relationship with a female member […]

Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons recently went on a tell-all interview with former teammate JJ Redick on The Old Man & the Three podcast. The ex-Philadelphia 76ers guard had more than a few stunning revelations, and one of them happened to be his admission about how the fans and the media really “f–ked” with his head. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is still trying to work his way back to 100 percent form. Simmons missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season because of an internal rift with his previous team, the Philadelphia 76ers, and mental struggle issues. Simmons recently opened up about what he’s gone through during an episode of JJ Redick’s […]

It has been 15 months since Ben Simmons last played in an NBA game. His debut for the Brooklyn Nets represents one of the most highly anticipated returns in recent NBA memory. Despite this, the three-time All-Star isn’t lacking confidence heading into the 2022-23 season. Simmons appeared on The Old Man and the Three podcast […]

During the first round of the playoffs, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons reportedly left the team group chat after being asked if he was playing in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, according to reports. Well, that is clearly just a bonkers rumor because Simmons cleared it up on JJ Redick’s podcast this week. The […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons was expected to play at some point towards the tail-end of last season. But, it never happened due to not only a back injury, but mental health issues, which haunted him dating back to the 2021 playoffs with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons recently spoke out on the matter with JJ […]

In an episode of JJ Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast, Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons spoke out about his current relationship with the Philly. The ex-Philadelphia 76ers stud made it abundantly clear that he has nothing against his former team and that he actually looks back on his time in the city […]

One of the most captivating storylines that plagued the NBA last season was that of Ben Simmons and his high-profile exit from the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons pretty much went on strike and refused to play as he forced his way out of the team. He eventually got his wish as the Sixers sent him to […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving will be eligible to play games in Toronto against the Raptors this season. Canada will drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate by Sept. 30, according to the Globe and Mail. The mandate previously required Irving and other unvaccinated athletes to quarantine for 14 days after entering the country. Brooklyn […]

Ben Simmons haters have a new material to use against the Brooklyn Nets star. Apparently, Simmons has logged in more minutes holding the controller to play Call of Duty than actual minutes played in the NBA. Ben Simmons has more Call of Duty minutes played than in the NBA 🤯 ▪️ COD: 9,784▪️ NBA: 9,326 […]

Markieff Morris came to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. On the surface, this may seem like a relatively insignificant signing. However, a recent report said ownership played a role in what the team deemed an important acquisition. According to Marc Stein, the Nets considered signing Morris “sufficiently significant” to the point where […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, to say the least, is not everyone’s cup of coffee. While he is one the most electric and entertaining point guards of his generation, his on-court contributions have taken a backseat to his off-court takes and quirky shenanigans, which even Irving admitted to being guilty of. One thing’s for […]

As the Brooklyn Nets begin training camp next week, one of several questions continues to be: Who is the roster’s backup point guard? Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving will shoulder most of the ball-handling responsibilities for the Nets this season. Despite this, Irving has frequently been used off the ball in his last two seasons […]

The Brooklyn Nets move into the 2022-23 season as a far deeper and more versatile team than last year. A busy offseason featuring a key trade and numerous free agent signings added several new faces to Brooklyn’s supporting cast. However, the Nets still have needs such as a floor-spacing center and backup point guard. And […]

The Brooklyn Nets are back in business after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided to run it back for 2022-23. That’s good news after they were swept in four straight games by the Boston Celtics in last season’s playoffs. For Kyrie, he plans to use the disappointment of a first-round exit as motivation to make […]

Now we know why Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been spending some time in the University of Texas. As Boardroom revealed, the two-time NBA champion was just inducted into the program’s Hall of Honor. A video is also now going viral showing short clips from the event, starting from when Durant arrived to him […]

The Brooklyn Nets begin training camp in less than two weeks. Following an eventful offseason, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons headline the roster with a new-look supporting cast for the 2022-23 season. Brooklyn has 19 of its 20 maximum roster spots filled ahead of camp. With that, let’s rank each player and detail […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is making the most of his remaining time this offseason, and that includes giving back to his Alma Mater. After being spotted supporting the Texas Longhorns football team against Alabama last Saturday, Durant then turned his focus to the basketball team he was once part of. The Nets forward joined […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced the signings of David Duke Jr. and Chris Chiozza Friday morning. Duke Jr. signed a two-way deal with Brooklyn last season after going undrafted out of Providence. He returns to the Nets on another two-way after reports said he was holding out for a standard deal. The guard appeared in 22 […]

The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2022-2023 season with several question marks. Following a drama-filled postseason and summer surrounding Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, there is well-deserved skepticism regarding the team’s stability. In this article, we address the five biggest questions surrounding the Nets heading into this year. 5. Do the Nets make […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry knows firsthand just how dangerous the current iteration of the Boston Celtics is. Curry had to play out of his mind, including an amazing 43-point, 7 threes performance during a Game 4 win to prevent the Warriors from going down 3-1, and in essence, winning the 2022 NBA Finals […]

Training camp is just two weeks away and the Brooklyn Nets head into the 2022-23 season with a new-look rotation. The additions of Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, Royce O’Neale, T.J. Warren and more offer extensive lineup versatility as compared to last season’s injury-depleted team. In this article, we offer projections for Brooklyn’s starting and closing […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have several new looks during the 2022-2023 season, unveiling two new uniforms in the last month alone. NBA teams, in partnership with Nike, release three alternate uniforms each year: City, Classic and Statement Editions. Each has a different meaning and complements the team’s traditional uniforms, which are known as the Association […]

The Golden State Warriors really did broach a trade this summer that could’ve brought Kevin Durant back to the Bay Area, an idea Stephen Curry whole-heartedly endorsed. Now that he’s re-committed to the Brooklyn Nets in wake of the Warriors winning another championship, though, criticism of Durant’s decision to bail on Golden State in 2019 […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most controversial NBA players. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has not been shy about giving brutally honest takes on the Brooklyn Nets point guard. Smith once again shared an honest take on Irving in a recent ESPN First Take segment. But Smith only had positive things to say about Irving […]

Most of the focus surrounding the Brooklyn Nets this summer has been on Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Irving’s contract negotiations and Durant’s trade request dominated national media throughout the offseason. But things have now cooled on both of those fronts. And through Brooklyn’s soap opera, some of the team’s smaller moves were easily overlooked. […]

Kevin Durant’s turn into villainy began when he spurned the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that drafted him and teamed him up with dynamite point guard Russell Westbrook, for the Golden State Warriors in 2016, reinforcing a 73-win Warriors team that fell victim to a 3-1 comeback. Durant may have won big with the Warriors, […]

Rumors of the Golden State Warriors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant, as Stephen Curry tells it, are true. And so is the notion Golden State’s franchise player would’ve welcomed his former teammate back to the Bay Area with open arms. In an exclusive interview with Matt Sullivan of Rolling Stone, set to be released […]

Before the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant agreed to continue their partnership, KD actually asked for a trade and had the Phoenix Suns as one of his preferred destinations. Now general manager James Jones opened up about the situation and admitted that there was really nothing much when it comes to the rumored trade talks. […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had front-row seats to watch his alma mater, the Texas Longhorns, face off against the no.1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Kevin Durant pulled up to the Texas-Alabama game 🤘 KD played one season of college basketball with the Texas Longhorns. (via @TheWilderThings) pic.twitter.com/nFOJsHO4OG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 10, 2022 […]