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Kevin Durant entered Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons as an MVP candidate and as the NBA’s scoring leader, dropping 28.4 points per game. But in a road game without the resting James Harden, KD erupted for the most points any player has scored this season with 51 markers. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was locked […]

Kevin Durant showcased his entire arsenal on Sunday in a jaw-dropping performance against the Detroit Pistons. The former MVP dropped a 50-piece to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 116-104 win over Cade Cunningham and the Pistons. Shortly after the game, Durant was asked if he was aware of how close he was to reaching […]

When Kevin Durant retires, he may not be mostly known for his time with the Brooklyn Nets. He will likely be remembered for his prime years with the Oklahoma City Thunder or championship years with the Golden State Warriors. still, Durant will make his mark in his time with Brooklyn. In a 12-point win over […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been fined $25k for using obscene language towards a fan in the Nets game against the Atlanta Hawks. A fan of the Hawks was telling KD to stop crying and Durant responded with what seemed like he said “shut your a** up.” Although it is unclear to tell with […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a young core that they’ve had to turn to because of things like Kyrie Irving’s absence, Joe Harris’ ankle injury, and other various setbacks. And while that stuff bums us out, one silver lining has been that it’s opened the door for more of the team’s young core and given us […]

The Brooklyn Nets, 10-3 away from the comfy confines of Barclays Center, are road warriors, with an identity centered around the defensive end of the court. You’d be forgiven for not having predicted that before 2021-22 tipped off,  but here we are 26 games into the regular season. When you think of James Harden, Kevin […]

The Brooklyn Nets took down the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at State Farm Arena, thanks to a 31-point night from superstar Kevin Durant. It’s no secret that NBA players deal with lots of flak on the court from fans and KD was the latest victim. During the victory vs. Atlanta, the Nets forward fired […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to string together wins, as the road warriors are 10-3 away from Barclays Center. They sit in first place in the East at 18-8 after a huge 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks, led by the electric guard Trae Young, made it to the Conference Finals, one round further […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks got a bit chippy towards the end. Kevin Durant and Trae Young, the two stars of their respective teams, had a little altercation during the fourth quarter. It was rare for KD to argue with any other player not named Westbrook or Tucker, but […]

Things got chippy towards the end of the Eastern Conference clash between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets. All-Stars Kevin Durant and Trae Young got into a serious exchange with just over two minutes left in the game. Check out the heated scene below: Kevin Durant and Trae Young exchange words. pic.twitter.com/Ed4uMAos11 — Hoop Central […]

Nets head coach Steve Nash assesses Kevin Durant’s recent MVP form, which can scare the rest of the league. After getting knocked out of the Eastern Conference semi-finals during an injury-riddled season last year, the Brooklyn Nets have been on a mission. Despite the continued absence of Kyrie Irving and James Harden’s recent inconsistencies, the […]

Blake Griffin admitted that he was surprised upon learning he was out of the Brooklyn Nets rotation. He came over from the Detroit Pistons via buyout market in 2021. The six-time All-Star was an important part of why the Nets were clicking defensively once the playoffs rolled around. Much was made of how few slam […]

The NBA trade season is upon us as December 15th will mark a key date when many players signed in free agency are eligible to be traded. While Brooklyn Nets fans continue to wait for any updates at all regarding the status of Kyrie Irving, it doesn’t make sense to expect any imminent change there. […]

In the team’s second game of a back to back, the Brooklyn Nets came up short in Houston. Steve Nash’s group is now 17-8, having handled seven of their last ten. But during a game where both Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge got a much needed rest, the shorthanded Nets came up a bit well…short. […]

Eli Manning knows a thing or two about great talent. After all, the New York Giants lifer has played with many elite talents in his storied career. He’s played with such talents like prime Odell Beckham Jr., Plaxico Burress, and Saquon Barkley. Manning knows what a great football player looks like. Eli Manning’s championship pedigree […]

With Stephen Curry closing in on a major milestone of being the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash was asked about the pending accomplishment. Nash, also a two-time NBA MVP, not only got to play against Curry, he worked with him in the past as a consultant for the Golden […]

At this point in the season, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is lagging behind Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in the race for this year’s Most Valuable Player plum. KD has been nothing short of outstanding for the Nets early on, but right now, Curry has been doing even more marvelous things for […]

The Brooklyn Nets will now officially be without two of their starters (in addition to Kyrie Irving) for their matchup against the Houston Rockets. According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, both Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge are sitting out of the Wednesday night game to rest. The Nets say they are holding Kevin Durant and […]

After stumbling to a rough start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets are looking very much like a championship contender these days. Many experts have tagged them as the heavy favorite to take home the trophy. But of course, the (unvaccinated) elephant in the room remains to be Kyrie Irving. With the way things are […]

The Brooklyn Nets set off to Texas for a back-to-back set against the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. In the first bout Kevin Durant and the crew were trailing by as many as 17 points. But Steve Nash and the coaching staff asked the team not to get discouraged at the half. They listened, storming […]

The Brooklyn Nets might have given themselves a pass when they first learned they would be without the services of Kyrie Irving. It wouldn’t have been surprising if they had a slower start to the season than we’ve seen so far. Instead they find themselves in first place in the East at 16-7. The roster […]

Brooklyn Nets Superstar Kevin Durant figured since he was in Dallas, he might as well challenge his inner Dirk Nowitzki. Durant, who makes a living killing the mid-range area, hit a tough fadeaway shot that looked like something Dirk used to do all the time. There is a reason why the Nets star is arguably […]

Here we are through 23 games, now over a quarter of the way through the regular season and the Brooklyn Nets are far from perfect. But they are in first place in the East despite playing without the services of a Top 20 NBA superstar in Kyrie Irving. It’s a credit to their top-end talent […]

The Brooklyn Nets led for a significant portion of their game against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, but they didn’t make enough shots when it mattered most. The Nets drop to 16-7 and are now just a half game up on the Bulls, who emerged victorious in the second meeting between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses. […]

Kevin Durant has been locked and loaded since the season jumped off. Some mere mortals might have felt more pressure, but he has a certain way about him where he really doesn’t seem to feel much of it. Durant came in ranked the best player in the NBA by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. That was […]

Kevin Durant and James Harden are usually on the same page. Harden is 2nd in the entire NBA, behind only Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul, in assists per game with 9.3. Many of those land in Durant’s hands. But while Harden may have a sixth sense for where many of his teammates are on […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reached another historic NBA milestone over Oscar Robertson after his impressive game against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. Durant recorded a total of 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists as the Nets won the game 110-105. With his strong 30-point showing, Durant has now scored at least 25 points […]

LaMelo Ball has taken the NBA by storm in just his second year in the league. The reigning Rookie of the Year lived up to all the hype surrounding him last season but somehow, he’s been able to further elevate his game this term. So much so, that the Charlotte Hornets star has now barged […]

When the season began, Brooklyn Nets fans had unusually high hopes for Nic Claxton, the former second-round pick in 2019. When the action first kicked off, it was Claxton who Nets head coach Steve Nash tapped to start in place of Kyrie Irving. The 6’11” big out of Georgia drew starts in the first three […]

Despite not having Kyrie Irving around, the Brooklyn Nets still sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 15-6 record through 21 games. That is, of course, thanks in no small part to the efforts and brilliance of one Kevin Wayne Durant. It was announced that the Nets’ MVP candidate is the KIA Eastern Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty run from a few years back now feels like a lifetime away. So much has happened from then until now that at this point, it’s hard to imagine that it was just two years ago when the Warriors made their last appearance in the NBA Finals. Dubs head coach Steve […]

The New York Knicks hopped a subway to visit the Brooklyn Nets in a battle of the boroughs, with both teams convening to provide an exhilarating reminder that New York City is absolutely obsessed with roundball. The energy at Barclays Center reached a fever pitch as a record 18,081 packed into the arena. The Nets […]

New York Knicks star forward Julius Randle is certain Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant is on top of everybody else in the league at the moment. The Nets were able to pull off a hard-fought 112-110 win over the Knicks on Tuesday’s battle of New York at the Barclays Center. Heading into the game, Julius Randle […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant has been defended in many ways during his illustrious career. He has seen double teams, triple teams, zones, box-and-ones, traps, and everything else under the sun. On Tuesday, however, Durant was left praising the New York Knicks for holding him relatively in check (27 points but 0-5 from beyond […]

The New York Knicks and a sizable cohort of blue and orange faithful hit up Barclays Center for a subway series against the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar duo of Kevin Durant and James Harden emerged victorious, however, and sent a lot of ‘Bockers fans home feeling dejected. The Nets are now 15-6, and for the […]

The New York Knicks’ primetime matchup with their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, came down to the wire. Ultimately, the Nets pulled ahead after Mitchell Robinson fouled James Johnson and Johnson sank two free throws to win the game 112-110. Robinson finished the game with eight points, seven rebounds and four personal fouls. He voiced […]

The Brooklyn Nets are a bit shorthanded these days. But still, at 14-6, they find themselves in first place of the Eastern Conference ahead of a divisional showdown with the New York Knicks. They won’t be at full strength ahead of this battle of the boroughs, though. Steve Nash’s squad is down a few players […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant knows exactly how the team could benefit from DeAndre’ Bembry. Despite losing to the Phoenix Suns 107-113 on Satuday, Nets‘ forward DeAndre Bembry couldn’t be more delighted after playing his best game of the season. It was only Bembry’s fourth start this season for the Nets but he managed to […]

We’re only 20 games into the season so it’s still a bit early to look at statistics and draw sweeping conclusions. But if we wait for a more robust sample, there will be less surprises. And what fun is that? Let’s comb through some statistics and find a few items that stand out to get […]