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Kyrie Irving just went through the NBA equivalent of being sent to the principal’s office. After a social media storm following the Brooklyn Nets star’s antisemitic film controversy, he sat down with league commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday morning. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Irving and Silver had a “productive and understanding” meeting together […]

The New York Knicks will head across the city to Barclays Center to clash with their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Nets. It is time to look at our NBA odds series as we make a Knicks-Nets prediction and pick for the Battle of the Boroughs. The Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-107 on Monday. Julius Randle led […]

The Brooklyn Nets added Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the 2019 offseason, and it has been all downhill from there. From the playoff woes to the trade requests, Nets owner Joe Tsai has been drowning while trying to play damage control, and Kyrie Irving’s latest antisemitic tirade has launched the Nets into the spotlight. […]

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving was recently suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for a minimum of five games after his staunch refusal to give an unequivocal apology for tweeting out his apparent endorsement for a documentary that spewed anti-Semitic rhetoric. Shortly thereafter, Irving posted an apology on his Instagram account, saying he takes “full accountability” for […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving reportedly had a “productive” meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday, which has now “paved the way” for Kyrie’s potential return to the team once he is able to satisfy the Nets’ list of requirements for his reinstatement. Perhaps overshadowed by all this drama is the impact of Kyrie’s […]

Kyrie Irving and Adam Silver reportedly met on Tuesday to discuss Irving’s suspension with the Brooklyn Nets, per Shams Charania. The Nets’ point guard and NBA commissioner reportedly had a productive conversation. As a result, the path has been paved for Irving to work through his steps with Brooklyn. Irving was originally slated to miss […]

Following a week of unprecedented drama, Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets rode into Dallas Monday on a two-game winning streak. The Nets had a chance to take down one of the West’s top teams and gain more momentum heading into a matchup with their crosstown rival. The game was a back-and-forth affair that saw […]

The NBA is one big brotherhood and the NBA Players’ Association was established many years ago with this exact notion in mind. This is also what the players’ union has exhibited now that NBPA vice president Jaylen Brown announced their decision to appeal the Brooklyn Nets’ decision to suspend Kyrie Irving and the team’s terms […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still looking for that second star to pair up with Luka Doncic, and according to a report, they could consider Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons. Brooklyn has been rumored to be shopping Simmons in an attempt to address their shooting woes. With that said, a Western Conference executive told Sean Deveney […]

An intriguing inter-conference match is scheduled to take place this Monday evening as the Brooklyn Nets head down to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks. It is time to take a look at our NBA odds series, where we reveal our Nets-Mavericks prediction and pick. After an arguably disappointing start to […]

Ime Udoka immediately popped out as the lone candidate to replace Steve Nash not long after the Brooklyn Nets fired him. At this point, however, the Nets have yet to make their decision, despite previous reports indicating that the Udoka hiring was already a done deal. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Ramona Shelburne, the reason […]

Kyrie Irving may have just put his NBA career in jeopardy amid his most recent scandal. The Brooklyn Nets star has already apologized for pushing an antisemitic film on Twitter, but it is clear that his team wants more than just a simple apology from him in order to possibly put this whole issue to […]

Just hours after the Brooklyn Nets announced the firing of head coach Steve Nash last Tuesday, breaking news emerged that the team would hire suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka to fill the vacant position. NBA insiders Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski both made strong reports detailing Brooklyn’s intentions, with the latter indicating that a […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made it abundantly clear that they won’t be letting Kyrie Irving off the hook lightly. The organization has slapped the embattled star with a long list of “measures” that he is now required to adhere to before the Nets even consider reinstating him.  Apparently, all this could prove to be the […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is expected to meet with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving as early as Tuesday, according to Marc Stein. Silver released a statement Thursday voicing his displeasure with Irving’s refusal to apologize for his promotion of an antisemitic film. Less than an hour later, Irving again refused to apologize at Nets practice, […]

Ben Simmons announced that he “feels great” and will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, per Tim MacMahon. MacMahon also reports that Simmons expects to be limited to around 20 minutes. The often ridiculed Brooklyn Nets’ star has been dealing with a knee injury. However, it was never thought to be a long-term issue. […]

Kyrie Irving’s two-year odyssey with the Brooklyn Nets has people in and out of the NBA wondering what his future in the league could look like this season and beyond. The 30-year-old all-star can’t seem to stay out of the spotlight, with his latest controversy moving him closer to the exit door. Whether it is […]

The Brooklyn Nets franchise found itself in so much controversy over the past few weeks after Kyrie Irving tweeted out his apparent support for an anti-Semitic film and after they fired head coach Steve Nash. One subject that shouldn’t be of much debate is Kevin Durant’s continued excellence. Through 10 games, Durant has averaged 31.5 […]

After the Brooklyn Nets decided to fire head coach Steve Nash, reports emerged claiming that they are leaning on hiring suspended Boston Celtics tactician Ime Udoka as his replacement. All indications point to Brooklyn pushing through with the decision, though there is apparently a strong pushback within Brooklyn. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there […]

The shorthanded Brooklyn Nets may receive a significant reinforcement Monday. The Nets upgraded Ben Simmons to questionable for their upcoming road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Simmons missed Brooklyn’s last four games while dealing with swelling and soreness in his left knee. The three-time All-Star did not travel with the Nets for their back-to-back this […]

The controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitic tweets has been the center of media attention as of late. To recap: the Brooklyn Nets star tweeted out a movie that had serious anti-Semitic tones. After receiving backlash from many parties, Irving seemingly doubled down during a bizarre media appearance. As a result, the front office suspended the […]

During the opening week of Brooklyn Nets training camp, Kevin Durant offered his thoughts on the “vibes” surrounding the team. “The vibes have been straight. But who knows what the vibes will be if we hit a skid or we’re not playing well or somebody gets injured,” Durant said. “I think that’s what makes a […]

As the Brooklyn Nets prepare to rebuild their roster, All-NBA forward Kevin Durant may appear on the trading block once again. Keep in mind that the Brooklyn Nets are in shambles. They simply haven’t looked good on the court, and they’ve been an even more comedic circus of blunders off the court. Kevin Durant won’t […]

LeBron James had to pick up his jaw off the floor as he watched Kevin Durant lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-96 win on the road over the Charlotte Hornets. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is known to watch big-time games on off days and he made sure not to miss the Nets’ showdown […]

Kyrie Irving has already issued a public statement apologizing for promoting a film and book with anitsemitic themes, but that is not enough for him to return from the Brooklyn Nets’ suspension. According to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, among the conditions for his reinstatement, Irving must meet with the media and issue a verbal […]

Is Kyrie Irving’s career with the Brooklyn Nets over? ESPN’s Stephen A Smith definitely seems to think so. The renowned broadcaster has always been a big fan of Kyrie the basketball player, but at the same time, Stephen A has never been shy of criticizing the enigmatic point guard for all of controversies off the […]

All of the brouhaha surrounding Kyrie Irving almost makes us forget that it wasn’t too long ago that the Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Steve Nash. Kyrie’s antisemitic scandal and eventual suspension somewhat overshadowed the Nash dismissal, as well everything else that’s going on over there in Brooklyn. For his part, Hall of Fame big […]

It wasn’t just the Brooklyn Nets who suspended Kyrie Irving over his antisemitic scandal. On Friday, Nike announced that it was cutting ties with the embattled point guard and that they will no longer release his upcoming Kyrie 8 sneaker. NBA big man Ener Freedom was all for it. The outspoken center came out to […]

Washington Wizards’ forward Deni Avdija, who is thought to be the only current Jewish NBA player, shared his take on the Kyrie Irving antisemitism controversy, per The Athletic. “Listen, at the end of the day, I think he’s a role model,” Avdija said. “He’s a great player. I think he did a mistake, but you […]

Kevin Durant’s incredible ankle-breaker against the Washington Wizards drew no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. LeBron James even took some time to drop a 5-word reaction to KD’s puzzling move. “INSANE bro!!! Iconic for sure,” James wrote on Twitter. Every angle of Kevin Durant's FILTHY crossover! pic.twitter.com/OiPJUmN5ro — NBA (@NBA) November 5, […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz on Friday. the postgame media session was focused on LeBron James. Not his lingering (non-COVID) virus and foot soreness, nor his 17 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists on 7-of-19 shooting, nor the uncharacteristically subpar effort by his team’s defense, which Anthony Davis and Darvin […]

LeBron James didn’t mince words in addressing the latest controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-116 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday night. The Lakers star was urged to weigh in on Kyrie Irving’s promotion of an antisemitic film on his social media platforms. James was quick to reiterate where he […]

No Kyrie Irving, no problem. In the team’s first performance since announcing Irving’s suspension Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets dismantled the Washington Wizards 128-86 Friday night at Capital One Arena. The 42-point victory is tied for the largest road win in franchise history and the third-largest overall. The win comes as a much-needed morale boost for […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant may not be too hyped up about his epic ankle-breaker on Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, but there’s no denying it was perfectly executed. In fact, even Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was in awe of it. On Twitter, LeBron had only one word to say about Durant’s highlight […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant doesn’t want to take a lot of credit for his insane move that broke Daniel Gafford’s ankles and made the Washington Wizards center touch earth. For those who missed it, Durant undoubtedly had the highlight of the day when he put Gafford on skates late in the first quarter of […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is learning firsthand that while he could freely say or put his name behind whatever cause aligns with his view of the world, he is not free from the consequences of his actions. The Nets suspended Irving for five games after his staunch refusal to give an apology for his […]

Amid all the talks about Kyrie Irving promoting the film and book “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,” a lot of people questioned why no one was talking about how easily accessible it is on Amazon. Well, the Brooklyn Nets and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) are taking action in that regard. According to Shams […]

The week-long drama surrounding Kyrie Irving’s social media posts linking to an antisemitic film finally came to a head Thursday. The Brooklyn Nets announced they would suspend Irving for at least five games without pay. Irving issued an apology on Instagram hours later, to which general manager Sean Marks said he must do more. The […]

There’s been a whole lot of buzz surrounding Kyrie Irving and his most recent saga. This time around, the Brooklyn Nets superstar got himself in a whole lot of trouble after promoting an antisemitic movie on Twitter, which naturally, drew the ire of more than a few folks out there. Curiously enough, however, you don’t […]