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Last season the Brooklyn Nets were the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a sub-.500 record. Going into this next season, they’re going to be title contenders and need to make win-now moves. On the daily Locked On Nets Podcast, hosts Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht discussed a potential deal that would send Caris […]

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 […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and the league is looking to lift their moratorium on trading in the coming days. This offseason, teams have less money to spend in free agency than in recent years because the salary cap may remain stagnant, so some experts believe teams, like the Brooklyn Nets, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly talked to the Brooklyn Nets about a Jrue Holiday trade before this past deadline, and these discussions could certainly crop up again this offseason. In a possible deal, Caris LeVert would be the centerpiece player going back to New Orleans. On the daily Locked On Pelicans Podcast, host Jake Madison […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert was recently a guest on the R2C2 podcast with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco, and he was asked to talk about superstar point guard Kyrie Irving. After what happened with the Boston Celtics in 2018-19, there’s a narrative around the NBA that Irving is a toxic and bad teammate. […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant was recently a guest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick’s podcast, and he was asked to talk about whether Caris LeVert can be the Nets’ third star. Durant, who will make his Nets debut alongside Kyrie Irving in 2020-21 after missing the entire 2019-20 season recovering […]

While Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is a big fan of Caris LeVert, The Big Ticket believes the Brooklyn Nets should package LeVert in a trade for a third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During an interview with Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Garnett said the Nets should try […]

The Nets franchise moved to Brooklyn in 2012, and, one year later, orchestrated of the most disastrous trades in NBA history: acquiring Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry—all in their late 30’s—from the Boston Celtics for a package of contracts and four(!) future first-round picks. Two of those picks turned into Jaylen Brown and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face an uphill battle to kick off their postseason campaign as they take on the defending champion Toronto Raptors in the first round. Nets swingman Caris LeVert will need to carry much of the load for a depleted Brooklyn side, and the 25-year-old recently shared how teammate Kyrie Irving […]

The NBA world got a glimpse at Caris LeVert on Thursday during the Brooklyn Nets’ valiant effort against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. While the Blazers clinched the No. 8 seed with a 134-133 win, LeVert was amazing and just missed a game-winning attempt at the end that would have ended Portland’s season. Fans […]

The NBA announced it will name the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games to honor the top performers for games played from July 30–Aug. 14 during the 2019-20 season restart at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This can be equated as the NBA Bubble MVP and […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford sees a little bit of Penny Hardaway and Joe Johnson in Caris LeVert. Crawford and LeVert have been bonding in Orlando, Florida since the two went to the same college, the University of Michigan. During an interview with Howard Beck of Bleacher Report on the Full 48 podcast, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly monitoring Zach LaVine’s situation in case the Chicago Bulls star requests a trade from the Windy City. The Nets are in win-now mode. They will look to maximize the limited championship window they have with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as their franchise cornerstones. Durant will turn 32 this September […]

Caris LeVert is thrilled Jamal Crawford is on the Brooklyn Nets. Both LeVert and Crawford went to the University of Michigan, so they’ve developed a bond over that. Moreover, Crawford was LeVert’s favorite player growing up. Caris LeVert on Nets adding Jamal Crawford: "When I was a kid he was like my favorite player. And […]

If you ask Brooklyn Nets’ guard Spencer Dinwiddie, there’s no need to search for a third star to flank the All-Star pairing of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant — they already have him. The backup and situational starting two-guard pointed to Nets mainstay Caris LeVert as the guy capable of carrying such role per Brian […]

Fourth-year wing Caris LeVert could be on the trading block for the Brooklyn Nets as the Eastern Conference up-and-comer seeks to pair All-Star duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with a third star in the near future. LeVert, a 24-year-old swingman from the University of Michigan, was selected with the 20th overall pick in the […]

Recently, the NBA announced that they are currently looking to suspend play for about a month in order to properly address the coronavirus pandemic. There is indeed hope that we will all get to enjoy the spectacle that is the NBA again soon, but the stark reality is that there are no guarantees at this […]

Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets prior to the start of this season, leaving the Golden State Warriors after winning a pair of championships. Unfortunately, the former No. 2 overall pick has not played a single game with his new team yet, as he’s still recovering from an Achilles injury. Despite this fact, his presence […]

Brooklyn Nets players Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert spoke to the media on Saturday following the sudden news that the team and head coach Kenny Atkinson were parting ways. LeVert admitted that everyone on the team has been frustrated lately since wins haven’t been coming, but he emphasized that the blame should have not been […]

Brooklyn Nets wing Caris LeVert has been on an absolute tear lately. Less than a week after exploding for a career-high 51 points in an overtime victory over the Boston Celtics, the former Michigan star hit another milestone. Caris LeVert notches his 1st career triple-double for the @BrooklynNets with 27 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST! […]

The future has a series of questions for the Brooklyn Nets, considering the return of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant next season will make this a completely different roster with very distinct expectations. Players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert, who have a prominent role with the team, could see it change in a few […]

After witnessing Caris LeVert’s 51-point explosion against the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tagged the forward’s performance as a ‘masterpiece.’ Via Twitter, Durant congratulated LeVert for dropping a career-high in Tuesday’s 129-120 victory over the Celtics. That 50 was beautiful, Vert. Thank you for that masterpiece — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) March 4, 2020 […]

To say Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert was a man possessed on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics would be an understatement. LeVert not only finished with a career-high 51 points, but he scored 26 of those in the fourth quarter and all 11 of the Nets’ points in overtime to lead Brooklyn to a […]

Brooklyn Nets players Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen are all names that rival NBA executives believe to be available in some form this summer, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Nets could use those players in a package to acquire a third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving: Several people mentioned the Nets […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks went on WFAN in New York on Monday and expressed disappointment for Kyrie Irving’s injury-riddled debut season in Brooklyn. Irving has played just 20 games and has dealt with repeated knee and shoulder problems, culminating in season-ending shoulder surgery. Sean Marks on only having Kyrie Irving for 20 games this […]

While Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert was at the free-throw line on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, Indiana fans chanted, “Kyrie hates you,” referencing Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving. LeVert, trying to bring home a win for the Nets, couldn’t help but laugh when he heard the chants: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1227030002941730817 Fans had some fun […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday that he isn’t sure exactly how he’ll rejigger the lineup when Kyrie Irving is ready to return from his latest knee injury. However, he acknowledged that one option could be to shift Caris LeVert to the small forward spot and start Irving alongside Spencer Dinwiddie. Kenny Atkinson […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the few teams expected to make some moves prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, yet a rumored package of point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, swingman Caris LeVert, and young center Jarrett Allen in exchange for draft picks is unlikely to happen, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Nets won’t […]

Last season, Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert came out of the gate and immediately looked like he could be a star player for the team. However, an injury 14 games into the season sidelined the shooting guard for much of the season. Unfortunately for Nets fans, the same thing has happened this 2019-20. After dropping […]

The Brooklyn Nets are listing small forward Caris LeVert as active for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert has missed 24 straight games after undergoing surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb back in November. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says LeVert will be on a minutes restriction, although he didn’t reveal the number […]

The Brooklyn Nets are listing small forward Caris LeVert as probable for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert has missed 24 straight games after undergoing surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb back in November: https://twitter.com/GregLogan1/status/1213246506477768709 On the season, LeVert is averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for the Nets. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in desperate need of a boost, and they will be getting it on Saturday with the return of a key rotation player. No, it’s not Kyrie Irving, whose shoulder injury that was initially thought to be a minor issue has turned into a major ordeal that has kept him out for […]

The Brooklyn Nets got some positive development on Thursday relating to guard Caris LeVert. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, LeVert will reportedly return to the lineup this Saturday. Levert will do so against the defending champion Toronto Raptors after missing seven weeks after thumb surgery. ESPN Sources: After missing seven weeks following thumb surgery, Brooklyn […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson revealed that swigman Caris LeVert is looking “really good” and is “getting close” to a return. Per Brian Lewis of the New York Post, LeVert has worked out with the team and has done 5-on-5 drills. Caris LeVert worked out again today, has done 5-on-5 and will face a […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says small forward Caris LeVert is close to returning to the lineup. LeVert underwent successful surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb back in November: Kenny Atkinson says Caris LeVert did “a lot of contact” today. Said performance team basically thinks he’s “ready to go.” — Anthony Puccio […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert is nearing his impending return after participating in nearly every part of practice, according to ESPN’s Malika Andrews. LeVert did contact work with some of the Nets’ coaches, though head coach Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t commit to a return date. The 25-year-old LeVert said he is getting close to a return […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says guard Spencer Dinwiddie has to step his game up while swingman Caris LeVert is out. LeVert is out for the next five to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb: Kenny Atkinson said the #Nets are going to need Spencer Dinwiddie to step […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Caris LeVert underwent successful surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb after sustaining an injury against the Phoenix Suns. A hand specialist who spoke to Brian Lewis of The New York Post claims LeVert will be back on the court for the Nets in five or six weeks. Dr. Kevin […]

UPDATE: Woj reports the recovery timetable as 4-6 weeks. Brooklyn Nets swingman Caris LeVert will miss several weeks after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb: Nets‘ Caris LeVert has undergone surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb. He’s expected to miss several weeks. https://t.co/eR9zPrjZqq — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November […]