Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 86

There’s a lot going on with the Brooklyn Nets right now on the Kyrie Irving front especially after it was reported that the front office is supposedly unwilling to offer the enigmatic point guard a long-term extension. The good news for this team, however, is that Ben Simmons appears to be doing well in his […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ early exit from the playoffs was a major disappointment for the entire organization, but the team is looking to put that in the rearview mirror and bounce back in 2022-23. Kyrie Irving’s future with the team has come under question of late, however, due to his lack of availability throughout the regular […]

It appears Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get vaccinated could seriously hurt his chances of staying with the Brooklyn Nets for the long haul. Recently, GM Sean Marks made it clear he wants players who are available to play all the time, essentially firing a blow at Kyrie for his absences across the last two […]

The fatal shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas provided yet another outcry from the American public to fix the country’s gun problem and stop these senseless, ongoing tragedies. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving joined several people from the sports world in calling for change. Irving urged that children be protected from atrocities like this […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a state of flux following their disappointing 2021-22 season. Most of their season was overshadowed by the vaccine drama with Kyrie Irving and trading James Harden for Ben Simmons. There was not much of a focus on the regular season and this clearly came back to bite Brooklyn. Despite remaining […]

After a rather disappointing 2021-22 season that ended in first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly set to undergo major front office and coaching changes in the offseason. By the looks of it, Steve Nash will remain as head coach despite previous calls for his firing after back-to-back […]

Aside from Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, the Brooklyn Nets have another decision to make in free agency: decide on whether or not they want to keep young center Nic Claxton. According to recent reports, however, the Nets are expected to retain Claxton for the right price. Claxton is a restricted free agent this […]

Kevin Durant’s ruptured achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals was brutal to say the least. Durant, who was then with the Warriors, wasn’t sure what the future held for his career following the devastating injury. Golden State ultimately went on to lose to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals.  But one has to […]

David Letterman recently interview Kevin Durant for his Netflix show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” The Brooklyn Nets star discussed a wide variety of topics, including relationships, social media, and, of course, the NBA. Letterman asked Durant what an NBA coach does, to which he replied: “managing personalities.” NetsDaily tweeted the power forward’s response […]

There are few more fascinating relationships in the NBA than that of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. The pair had a major falling out after they won a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers a few years back and it ended up with Kyrie leaving the Cavs for […]

Fans and experts alike were surprised by the Brooklyn Nets’ disastrous run in the 2022 playoffs after expectations that they were going to compete for the title. However, former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest was not one of them. Artest knew it would be difficult for the Nets to find stability and actually win […]

After the Brooklyn Nets’ 2022 playoffs failure, all the attention has now turned to Kyrie Irving and his future with the team. While the veteran guard has already expressed his desire to stay, the franchise might not be too inclined to keep him after the chaotic season he had with the team. Irving has been […]

Athletes and the use of marijuana is a controversial topic amongst sports fans, media, and players. Some people are all for it, while others are very much against it. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant recently made it clear which side of the fence he is on. “To me, it clears the distractions out of your […]

Transporting NBA stars to different eras has always been one of the most heated areas of debate among fans. Not even Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant are spared from chopping it up on NBA eras. KD posted a simple question on Twitter: Which NBA centers from the 90s era would […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant didn’t take kindly the idea that youth basketball in the US is broken, especially when it comes to skill development. On Twitter, someone pointed out that the “US model of basketball is broken in regards to youth skill development” as it is focused more on rankings, adding that Giannis Antetokounmpo, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant firmly believes several centers from the 90s would dominate in today’s NBA and be in the MVP conversation, but among all them, three stands out the most. On Twitter, Durant asked his followers “which centers from the 90s would be in the MVP conversation if they played in today’s NBA.” […]

Perhaps much like many others in the NBA world, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is just really tired of hearing Patrick Beverley insult and criticize his peers with baseless and over-the-top accusations. The problem is the Minnesota Timberwolves guard is being given the opportunity to run his mouth on live TV. Beverley has been in […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving made quite a few revelations during a recent podcast guesting. From once going 1-on-1 with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James to explaining the truth behind his Cavs exit, Kyrie got brutally honest with his statements in the interview. One of the moments that stood out during the lengthy discussion […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got a bit of engagement on Twitter on Monday night as he went on an impromptu Q&A session with his followers. One of his former Cavs teammates, Damon Jones, joined in on the fun and he posed a very intriguing question for The King. Jones asked LeBron to list […]

Entering the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers were considered a legitimate contender for this year’s title — especially since they had MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid on their side. Unfortunately, the Sixers are now on vacation after they were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the second round. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers recently looked back on […]

While the Brooklyn Nets had a rather disappointing end to their 2021-22 season, their goal of winning a championship hasn’t changed. However, general manager Sean Marks admitted their poor season that concluded in a playoff sweep was a “wake-up call” for them. Marks highlighted that the window is closing for them, as for any team […]

Kevin Durant’s affinity for marijuana is a poorly kept secret. The fact that the Brooklyn Nets superstar previously signed a partnership deal with Weedmaps, a tech company that serves the cannabis industry, all but confirms how KD enjoys getting high on the ganja from time to time. If you need further proof, then you need […]

There’s no denying that during their time together with the Cavs, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James formed one of the most formidable duos in the entire NBA. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets superstar talked about his time playing alongside LeBron, which apparently, also included an epic 1-on-1 game between these two former teammates. The Nets point […]

To say that Ben Simmons’ season with the Brooklyn Nets was disappointing would be an understatement. As a matter of fact, there’s not even much of a season to assess given how the former Rookie of the Year didn’t even play a single minute for his new team. Be that as it may, it sounds […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is heading into a player-option 2022-23 but he’ll also be looking for a lucrative extension. The guard has made it clear he wants to be with the Nets long-term, but GM Sean Marks raised some eyebrows recently when asked about Irving’s future with the franchise. Marks essentially said he wants […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s stance on the COVID vaccine is well-documented. He is one of the most vocal critics of the jab in the sports world, openly questioning its legitimacy. That stance has made him one of the most polarizing players not only in NBA, but amongst popular sports figures. However, it still came […]

When Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2019, he brought his good buddy Kevin Durant with him. It was sort of a package deal for these two superstars. Apparently, though, Kyrie had one major LeBron James demand from Brooklyn before he agreed to join the team. An anonymous source […]

Kyrie Irving and Nike have gone together like peanut butter and jelly over the years. They have worked together since 2014 and have created some of the most profitable and enticing shoes on the market. People from all over have worn Kyrie sneakers ever since the first pair was released. But their partnership may soon […]

Ben Simmons is a true enigma. The man didn’t play a single second this season for either the Brooklyn Nets, his current team, or the Philadelphia 76ers, the team that traded him after a lengthy in-season stalemate. And yet he still remained a hot talking point among NBA circles. That didn’t change as his former […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets completed the biggest trade of the season back in February. Brooklyn received Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and multiple draft picks in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. However, Harden’s contract is ending. With the postseason quickly approaching, the Sixers need to figure out what they […]

Now that the Brooklyn Nets season is over, Kyrie Irving is unwinding and truly speaking his mind. After taking shots at fans who gamble on his performances and even ranting about OnlyFans, Irving is directing his attention back to his detractors. Irving posted a video of himself on Instagram listening to Kendrick Lamar’s newly released song […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is never the type to keep his feelings to himself. Recently, the seven-time All-Star took aim at sports bettors as he went on a passionate tirade against gamblers who hate on him. It wasn’t very nice. The Nets guard was doing a Twitch stream when he decided to talk about […]

After a rather tough 2021-22 season that saw Kevin Durant carry a ton of load for the Brooklyn Nets, general manager Sean Marks doesn’t want to put any more burden to their superstar. That is why Marks won’t be going to Durant and ask him for his opinion on every free agent, highlighting that it […]

The Brooklyn Nets swung two massive trades involving James Harden in back-to-back seasons. After first acquiring him from the Houston Rockets, general manager Sean Marks then traded him away to the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden lasted only 80 games with the Nets. After being disappointed with the Nets’ direction, Harden felt the desire to team up […]

The Ben Simmons saga Brooklyn Nets may finally soon be coming to an end. Although it remains to be seen if Simmons will be as good as he once was when he makes his return to the court, the health questions surrounding him and his back injury are starting to be answered. The speculation around […]

The Brooklyn Nets season ended pretty early on in the postseason. They were eliminated from the 2022 NBA Playoffs in four quick first-round losses to the Boston Celtics. In other words, their offseason started a little bit earlier than that of other NBA teams still vying for the 2022 NBA championship. Some players are golfing, […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a difficult season to navigate, to say the least. They dealt with roster changes nearly every game because of Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status. Not to mention, they lost James Harden and Paul Millsap while adding three more players to the squad in their trade with the Philadelphia 76ers in February. The […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are no longer in postseason contention, which has granted the mercurial point guard some extra free time. The Nets star recently decided to use some of that time to play some video games and also stream his session live to fans on Twitch. It did not turn out as […]

Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons appears to be doing well in terms of his rehab process from back surgery. At this point, it sounds like the former Rookie of the Year is on track to be ready for the start of the 2022-23 season. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently provided a fresh […]