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Right now the Brooklyn Nets are just trying to survive. Playing shorthanded, missing four key starters, it’s been some tough sledding. Kevin Durant looks like his return is imminent. He figures to be back on Thursday vs. Miami or Sunday vs. Boston. We still don’t know when Ben Simmons will return, as he’s dealing with […]

Kevin Durant was involved in a bit of friendly banter on Saturday as the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Brooklyn Nets in Fiserv Forum. The topic of conversation centered around last season’s epic second-round playoffs matchup between these two teams wherein Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. barely edged out KD and the Nets. Durant, who is still […]

Kevin Durant is getting extremely close to returning for the Brooklyn Nets. There was some hope that KD was going to be able to suit up for Brooklyn on Monday or on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors, but apparently, he just isn’t ready yet. Be that as it may, Durant is expected to be available […]

Heading into the home stretch of the 2022 regular season, the eighth-seeded Brooklyn Nets have had enough challenges for two teams. Remember back in training camp, there was what felt like a sidebar story about how not every player was vaccinated, but the team expected to have everyone ready to roll soon. You were probably […]

When it rains, it pours for the Brooklyn Nets. Just when we got the disappointing update that NYC Mayor Eric Adams doesn’t want to make any exceptions to allow an unvaccinated Kyrie Irving to get back out on the court for home games, we have more bad news. It sounds like Ben Simmons has suffered […]

Everyone knows that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a good judge of talent. When someone gets The King’s stamp of approval, it’s a huge honor. On Sunday, LeBron sang high praise for Iowa star Caitlin Clark, posting a photo of her on his Instagram Story with the caption: She got so much game! […]

Kevin Durant is working his way back from a knee injury, and by the looks of it, he’ll be returning to action for the Brooklyn Nets soon. In his recent appearance on ESPN’s NBA Countdown, insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that Durant’s return is imminent, possibly between Monday to Thursday when they play the Toronto Raptors […]

Much has been made about Ben Simmons potentially making his Brooklyn Nets soon. As it turns out, however, that might not come in the immediate future. Previous reports revealed that Simmons is still dealing with a back problem that will keep him out for a few more games. Right now, all eyes are on March […]

You’re never going to believe this, but there’s some bad news involving a Brooklyn Nets star not being available to play as soon as we all hoped. The Nets struck a monster trade bringing in Ben Simmons from Philadelphia. Simmons hasn’t played since the fateful June 21 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks, when he […]

While there were expectations that Ben Simmons could play for the Brooklyn Nets soon, that doesn’t seem to be the case now. After the Nets pulled the trigger to trade James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons for a slew of players and picks, many thought it won’t be long for the Aussie […]

The time has almost come. Kevin Durant is closing in on his return from an MCL injury and we’re about to witness a new era of Brooklyn Nets basketball unfold right before our eyes. Durant, who has been on the shelf for two weeks now due to an MCL sprain on his left knee, will […]

Pressure is mounting for the Brooklyn Nets. They’re eighth-place in a much-improved Eastern Conference. These playoffs are shaping up to be a bloodbath where some excellent teams won’t even make the second round. Earning a sixth seed so they can avoid a possible single-game elimination play-in fate would be huge for Kevin Durant and company. […]

We’ve been monitoring the updates on Kevin Durant’s Nets return so closely because, well, he’s Kevin Durant. As of today the Brooklyn Nets are 8th in the standings with a 31-29 record. The problem here is that if the season ended now, Brooklyn would be on the road in Toronto for a single-game elimination Play-In […]

James Harden had a hell of a debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The newest Sixers guard piled on 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a 133-102 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Things looked business as usual for the Beard with step-back threes and an endless parade of free throws on […]

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash recently expressed optimism about the much-awaited return of Kevin Durant. The star forward has been sidelined for weeks now due to a knee injury. Not coincidentally, the Nets have been on a downward spiral since his exit. On Thursday night, in their first game back following the All-Star break, the […]

Like they were a season ago, the Brooklyn Nets were one of the most fortunate teams in this season’s NBA buyout market. Last year they landed Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge. That duo has provided a big lift to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at different times since coming aboard. Griffin was key back in […]

The Brooklyn Nets made an absolute blockbuster of a trade cutting bait on declining, disgruntled, soon-to-be-maxed superstar James Harden in favor of Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and a pair of first round picks. The headliner there is Simmons, the 25 year-old, two-time All-Star out of Melbourne, Australia. He’s one of the best defensive […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a really hard time cobbling things together without star Kevin Durant. KD has been out of the lineup since January 15th. At one point the Nets suffered a grueling 11-game losing streak just before All Star break. But the road is suddenly looking a bit brighter. Durant has been ramping […]

One thing Philadelphia 76ers fans have enjoyed most since the James Harden-Ben Simmons blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets went down has been roasting Simmons’ notorious lack of a jump shot. Sure, Sixers fans have always complained about the issue in the past. But it’s been especially fun for them to listen to Nets GM […]

While he hasn’t logged a single minute, the last eight months represent the most eventful portion of new Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons’ professional career. A brutal slump from the free throw line in the playoffs last season culminated in his not wanting to get fouled, thus passing on an open dunk in crunch time […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t the unluckiest team. Some fan bases mired in ongoing agony would most certainly admit to feeling jealous of Nets fans. A team with an elite general manager like Sean Marks nestled comfortably in a top market like New York while looking to support one of the 10 best players of all […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams. They have yet to tap into their full potential because so many of their key players have been absent with injuries. It was a big reason why the team couldn’t get much going with James Harden, why he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Brooklyn Nets received a major boost to their backcourt on Monday as they won the Goran Dragic sweepstakes. While the Slovenian was garnering interest from a number of different teams including the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, there are a couple of reasons, in particular, he ultimately decided to sign with the Nets. […]

At this point in his career, Kevin Durant’s Achilles injury is undeniably a thing of the past. Prior to his return to the court, there were whispers about how much this potentially career-altering injury would affect the Brooklyn Nets superstar once he comes back. Well, KD has completely thrown that narrative out the window. There’s […]

Ben Simmons appears to be closing in on his debut for the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, team general manager Sean Marks provided a crucial update on the former Rookie of the Year’s current status, and by the looks of it, it seems like we’re going to be seeing Simmons take the floor for his new […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks hinted that Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons are unlikely to play when NBA action returns on Thursday, but he is not closing the door on the two returning sooner rather than later. According to Alex Schiffer of The Athletic, in a recent meeting with season ticket holders, Marks seemed […]

The Brooklyn Nets have championship aspirations this 2021-22, and despite some changes at the trade deadline, the mission doesn’t change for Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the team. General manager Sean Marks emphasized as much in his recent talk with reporters, adding that they remain focused on the big prize […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant became an NBA champion after he joined the Golden State Warriors. Durant made an already dangerous Warriors team featuring an excellent core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thomspon and Draymond Green even more lethal. Durant’s feats on the basketball court are well known, as he is widely regarded as one of […]

Kyrie Irving might be only playing for the Brooklyn Nets on a part-time basis, but he’s increasingly confident the team made the correct moves at the NBA Trade Deadline. The guard hopped on Twitch on Monday night with rookie teammate Cam Thomas and sent a stern message to the haters who believe the Nets don’t […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Big Three were just broken up following the James Harden trade, but they’ve now added some more backcourt depth. Goran Dragic, who was just bought out by the San Antonio Spurs, has decided to sign with the Nets. Via Shams Charania: Just in: Goran Dragic is signing with the Brooklyn Nets, sources […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant won’t be able to attend the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony during the All-Star Game on Sunday due to a death in the family. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Durant’s grandmother passed away Sunday morning. KD’s mother Wanda Durant confirmed the sad news, and so the Nets forward […]

The main event of the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to tip-off on Sunday evening. After warming up with the Rising Stars Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest, the weekend of festivities will conclude with the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, as Team LeBron squares off against Team Durant. NBA All-Star Game […]

The 2022 NBA dunk contest was forgettable to say the least. Stars around the league were collectively deflated after what they witnessed in the finale of NBA All-Star Saturday night. A handful of them believed they could’ve possibly taken home the trophy this year – a list that includes Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce and De’Andre […]

To say that the main event of NBA All-Star Saturday was a disappointment would be an understatement, to say the least. It was one of the most forgettable Dunk Contests we’ve seen in a while and, as it turns out, even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had to chime in on the letdown. KD responded […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is well-known around the NBA for his ability to rack up the draft picks and build this franchise for the future. Aside from that, Presti has also drafted numerous talented players over the years who have turned into legitimate superstars including Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. On Saturday at […]

James Harden hasn’t played a game for the Philadelphia 76ers just yet, but he has already been making a positive impression on his teammates. According to the latest report from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Harden has completely bought into the culture that the Sixers have built. This comes just a week after he was […]

No Kevin Durant, no Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, no win for the Brooklyn Nets. The undermanned squad bowed down to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, 117-103. After an unbelievable come-from-behind win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Nets couldn’t sustain their energy and fell to the Wizards for their 12th loss in […]

DeMar DeRozan is having a career resurgence with the Chicago Bulls and everyone is taking notice, including Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets’ superstar was all praises for DeRozan after the Bulls forward broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record of consecutive games with at least 35 points on 50 percent shooting from the field or better with a […]

With the 27th pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets select… Cam Thomas, guard, LSU. Apparently, Kevin Durant had something to do with that selection too. That same Bleacher Report article hints Kevin Durant, who is still out with a sprained MCL in his knee, also pushed his team not to trade Thomas […]