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Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets attempted to avoid any interactions with the media recently and the NBA is making it clear they won’t allow him to do so moving forward. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Irving and the Nets were both fined $25,000 for not speaking to the media. Irving and the Nets […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played a big role in Nike developing a signature shoe for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving back in the day. James, who signed a lifetime contract with Nike in 2015, told Allie Clifton and Richard Jefferson on the “Road Trippin’” podcast that he made sure the sports apparel […]

This season the NBA MVP award favorite, according to many betting sites, is Luka Doncic. However, the award seems to be wide open this year. There’s LeBron James and Anthony Davis coming off a title in Los Angeles; Nikola Jokic emerging in Denver; and Stephen Curry’s return with the Golden State Warriors. Basically, there are […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admits he was “hurt” when Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving said Kevin Durant is the first teammate he’s had who can hit clutch shots. James and Irving were teammates for three seasons on the Cleveland Cavaliers and played in three NBA Finals. The duo led the Cavs […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving recently returned to another hobby of his and sought inspiration from one of his idols in the late Kobe Bryant. He used the lyrics of his unreleased rap original piece to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter Gianna, via Heavy. “We’re rocking with the ancestors, […]

Newly installed Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is certainly loving what he’s seeing from his two superstars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, at the start of their training camp for the 2020-21 season. The two perennial All-Stars joined the Nets’ fold last year but did not share the court at all. KD sat out […]

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving made waves by declining to meet with members of the media over Zoom during the team’s Media Week. Irving released a statement explaining the rationale behind the decision: Kyrie Irving issued a statement that says, in part: “My goal this season is to let my work on and off […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may not be able to blink during the upcoming season since head coach Steve Nash sees the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving-led offense playing like the “seven seconds or less” Phoenix Suns teams from back in the day. Nash, who was the point guard of that famed Suns squad, said the Nets are […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving issued a statement on Friday instead of speaking to reporters on Zoom before the start of training camp. Irving said he’s ready to let his work on and off the court speak for himself this season (via ESPN’s Malika Andrews). Kyrie Irving issued a statement that says, in part: […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie envisions a rather interesting role change for himself this season. Dinwiddie was often the team’s primary scorer, playmaker and shot creator with Kyrie Irving out for chunks of the season. However, with Irving and a healthy Kevin Durant rejoining the rotation, Dinwiddie is prepared to adapt. The 27-year-old suggested […]

With the new season just a few weeks away, preparations for the new campaign have been on full swing for most teams. The same can be said for the Brooklyn Nets, and if you ask veteran big man DeAndre Jordan, the rest of the league better be ready for the return of Kevin Durant and […]

The NBA has released its 2020 Christmas Day schedule with five games planned for the holiday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted out the slate of games to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 A loaded schedule with marquee matchups, the NBA plans […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving really value Caris LeVert, so much so that the Brooklyn Nets stars didn’t want general manager Sean Marks to trade the youngster to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jrue Holiday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant and Irving view LeVert “as a very significant part” of the Nets. […]

On a conference call with the media on Tuesday, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash acknowledged that while both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are fully healthy, it’s “probably unlikely” to expect either star to attempt to play the full 72-game season. Steve Nash says both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving look healthy and in-shape. […]

Steve Nash held his first official media session as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, though he did not have a ton to say on two of the more prominent topics of the team’s offseason. Brooklyn is rumored to be one of the preferred trade destinations of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. But […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been planning for the upcoming season for little over a year. Locking in the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference last year was expected given their lack of overall talent at the moment. Even so, Brooklyn didn’t expect to make a legitimate push into the playoffs with most of their players […]

After another disappointing playoff exit, several changes could be on the horizon for the Houston Rockets. After the departure of head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, All-Star guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook have both reportedly said that they want out of Houston. However, it is unclear if the Rockets will grant […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum may have a future in a team’s front office given his in-depth takes on trending rumors around the NBA. For now, he’ll just play the peer role as he observes some of the other teams take form ahead of the 2020-21 season. While there’s no developing news on James […]

Retired NBA player Rasheed Wallace was known as a straight shooter throughout his 18-year career, and he recently gave his unbiased take on the rumored Kyrie Irving-James Harden backcourt for the Brooklyn Nets. Like most fans and pundits, Sheed has doubts that the two ISO-heavy guards could find a way to co-exist, considering they play […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently involved in an all-out endeavor, attempting to land a third star in James Harden to pair with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. As it stands, the Houston Rockets aren’t willing to back down in any trade talks centered around their superstar, and will likely command a monumental package in return […]

Rumors of James Harden leaving the Houston Rockets to join the stacked Brooklyn Nets has gained major traction over the last few days. While that potential blockbuster deal would top the craziness that is 2020, pundits were quick to point out how Kyrie Irving would feel about this whole ordeal. The Beard, of course, already […]

Rumors are swirling that James Harden wants to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets to form a big three with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Though the names look good together on paper, some have doubts about whether the team will actually be good. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his initial thoughts […]

James Harden and Kevin Durant want to team up on the Brooklyn Nets, but Kyrie Irving may not be interested in having The Beard in town. According to Chris Broussard on FS1’s “The Herd,” that’s what people around the NBA are saying. If the Nets acquire James Harden, Kyrie Irving would be the third option on […]

Ray Allen fears a James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets could end poorly in the event the Nets do pursue a “Big 3” of their own. The Hall of Fame shooting guard suggested on SiriusXM NBA Radio a Hard-Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving trio could be a massive failure if the three superstars fail to be […]

According to reports, James Harden has the Brooklyn Nets high on his list of preferred trade destinations, which would reunite him with former teammate Kevin Durant. Of course, if any team has the option to add a player as good as James Harden, they should jump at the chance. However, could a Nets team of […]

If the Brooklyn Nets are officially entering the James Harden sweepstakes, their chances of landing the former MVP could solely rest in the hands of Kevin Durant. According to reports, Harden is “intrigued” at the thought of reuniting with Durant in Brooklyn, and it appears that KD is pulling the strings to make it happen. […]

There’s been recent rumblings of James Harden’s desire to play alongside both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were a team that was reportedly present on Harden’s “wishlist” in the event that he was moved before the start of the season. Now those same reports have become more serious on […]

Despite reportedly telling the organization he plans to stick it out in the long haul, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden could be on the move—and perhaps becoming the final piece of a “Big 3” in Brooklyn. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former NBA MVP and three-time scoring champion is interested in joining the […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving was indeed one of the most popular players in the league when he first burst onto the pro scene in 2011. But as years went by, the adulation somehow turned into criticism, and he soon found himself developing a notorious reputation around the NBA. Retired NBA player Rod Strickland, who […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are two of the biggest names in the NBA today, so it comes to no surprise that more than a few young players out there would jump at the opportunity to join them on the Brooklyn Nets. This is exactly the case for projected lottery pick R.J. Hampton, who himself […]

There’s plenty of love and feel-good vibes to go around in a league that brings us fans so much joy on any given night, but with that love definitely turns into some hate. While several players have actually made somewhat of a living from being the notorious protagonist that takes to the hardwood, others have […]

When thinking about elite point guards, Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, Penny Hardaway, and Stephen Curry are just some of the names that immediately come to mind. They all have distinct playmaking abilities that made them the great players that basketball fans recognize today. However, among those players, the best ball handler that has ever stepped […]

Now entering his tenth season, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving remains one of the NBA’s best players. At just 28 years old, he has already won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has six All Star appearances, and has been named to the All-NBA Second Team and the All-NBA Third Team. With the Nets, […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal stopped by the JJ Redick Podcast to give his take on a number of topics ranging from trade rumors to All-Star snubs. One of the topics was the NBA restart, and how it might help Brooklyn Nets superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. The NBA Board of Governors is currently […]

The story will always be told of how the Clippers possibly shortened their chance at their first championship years ago when they traded an unprotected, 2011 first-round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a gem that later evolved into Kyrie Irving. While the soon-to-be “Lob City” squad did eventually trade for Chris Paul in efforts to […]

Things are finally shaping up for the Brooklyn Nets as the franchise’s two superstars in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are starting to go back to the lab in preparation for the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season. On Monday, the two All-Stars were seen working out together after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have yet to play a single minute together as teammates for the Brooklyn Nets, but already, the hype surrounding them has been unreal. So much so, that Nike is reportedly backing a sneaker collaboration between these two superstars. Ben Nethongkome, a Nike footwear designer who helped Irving with the Kyrie […]

Multiple reports have previously stated that John Wall is expected to be ready to take the floor for the Washington Wizards once the new season tips off. If there was any doubt as to his fitness, then this latest video of the 30-year-old with the likes of Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert should quash any […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving recently stirred the pot with a statement made on new teammate Kevin Durant ahead of their partnership come the 2021 NBA season. “One thing I’ve always been comfortable with, I felt like I was the best option on every team I played for down the stretch,” Irving said on Durant’s […]