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With the NBA typically at the forefront when it comes to social justice and the fight against racial injustice, such a notion quickly went into full effect on Tuesday as the verdict in the trial of George Floyd was finally announced. With former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three counts, […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden has had a significant setback in his road to recovery from a hamstring injury. The team has confirmed that Harden has not progressed as they had hoped and that recent test results indicate that the former MVP will need to spend more time on the sidelines. This report comes via […]

Steve Nash’s first year in charge of the Brooklyn Nets has certainly had its ups and downs. While the Nets remain second in the Eastern Conference with a 38-19 record, the team has also dealt with injuries to their key players throughout the season. All-Star forward Kevin Durant, for instance, left in the first quarter […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had an incredibly odd season. Especially in regards to their newly assembled big three of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. They have hardly played with all three, and half the time they have only had just one of them in the lineup. With the new injury to Kevin Durant, […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has provided a timely update on the injury status of team superstar James Harden. The former league MVP is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, but it does look like Harden should be able to make his return sooner rather than later. According to Nash, Harden could be back […]

The Brooklyn Nets are just one game back from being in first place in the Eastern Conference. They’re currently making their final push for home-court advantage, as they only have 17 games left on the schedule. The roster is absolutely loaded, and they have Steve Nash and Mike D’Antoni drawing up plays. However, according to […]

In the early 2000s, the Phoenix Suns changed the way the game was played. At the time, Mike D’Antoni was the head coach and Steve Nash was the starting point guard. The Suns ran what was known as the “7-seconds-or-less” offense. The goal was to score every offensive possession in seven seconds or less every […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been plagued with injuries as well as circumstances out of their control all season. With Kevin Durant missing a good portion of the season due to his hamstring and Kyrie Irving missing games due to both COVID-19 protocols and personal reasons, the main concern of the Nets is maintaining a strong […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has spoken out about the death of Daunte Wright at the hands of the police on Sunday. Much like most of America, Nash sees this tragedy as another act of violence against the African-American community: “More senseless tragedy,” said the Nets coach on Tuesday, via Ryan Dunleavy of the […]

Brooklyn nets head coach Steve Nash has provided a timely update on the injury status of Spencer Dinwiddie. There have been whispers of a possible return for the 6-foot-5 point guard at some point in the season, and Nash had decided to address the issue at hand — somewhat. Nash pretty much reinforced the notion […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash loved what he saw from Kevin Durant after returning from a lengthy lay-off due to a hamstring strain. Despite playing just 19 minutes in his first game back since February, the one-time NBA MVP had a productive showing for the Nets, scoring 17 points off the bench in an […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden was forced to exit Monday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a hamstring issue. As it turns out, Harden himself knew that there was something wrong with his hamstring even before tip-off. In his post-game interview, Nets coach Steve Nash revealed Harden’s premonition prior to the start of […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash once again alleviated concerns about the status of his superstar guard James Harden’s hamstring injury. The Beard missed his second straight game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, which alarmed some Nets fans since Nash earlier said it’s just a minor issue. Shortly after the Nets’ loss to the […]

Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge haven’t been on the Brooklyn Nets together for long, but they could be utilized in the lineup together soon. While informing the media that Aldridge will start at center again on Sunday, Steve Nash shared that Aldridge and Griffin could be on the floor at the same time more often, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the most dangerous team in the NBA, and the catalyst for that notion is their prolific shooting. Wherever you look on this roster, there are reliable-to-elite shooters. First and foremost, healthy versions of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving are superb scorers and shooters. Durant fluently pulls up from beyond […]

The NBA regular season is coming to an end soon, with the playoffs just around the corner. The Brooklyn Nets are now at the top of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 34-15 record, even with superstar Kevin Durant sidelined. Durant’s been out since mid-February nursing a hamstring strain, but it sounds like he’s set […]

Kevin Durant’s spat with actor Michael Rapaport has developed into a full-blown social media controversy. Right now, it appears that the Brooklyn Nets are getting involved, with team head coach Steve Nash confirming that the organization is investigating the matter. According to Nash, the Nets are already looking closely at the issue at hand (h/t […]

It has been a long time coming for the Brooklyn Nets. Not since 2003 had the Nets been alone in first place in the Eastern Conference, a mark that was snapped on Wednesday after their come from behind win against the Houston Rockets. With the win, the Nets leapfrogged in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have greatly benefited from the development of their young 6-foot-11 big in Nicolas Claxton. On Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, Claxton was once again the preferred guy at the five spot by head coach Steve Nash, as the Nets rolled past the visitors with a 120-108 win. The first-year Nets head coach […]

James Harden will be back in a Brooklyn Nets uniform in no time, as far as head coach Steve Nash is concerned. The Beard had to exit the Nets’ home game against his old team Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on Wednesday after complaining about hamstring tightness. While the Nets will still evaluate the extent […]

NBA legend, two-time MVP, Hall of Famer and current Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash added another award to his collection on Tuesday when he became the first ever Canadian elected to the FIBA Hall of Fame. ⭐ Congratulations to the #FIBAHallOfFame Class of 2020 👏 🔗 https://t.co/6x7npAU7H4 pic.twitter.com/VgxHFWELBJ — FIBA (@FIBA) March 30, 2021 […]

It’s hard to deny that right now, the Brooklyn Nets are looking like the heavy favorite to lift the title at the end of this season. Their mid-season moves all but guarantees that at the very least, this team is going to be competing in the Finals this term. If you ask Nets head coach […]

The Brooklyn Nets have formed a roster that is loaded with talent, with their latest signing of LaMarcus Aldridge sending fans in an uproar. While speaking about the outlook of the current roster, Steve Nash shared his reaction to his team being dubbed as the NBA’s new “villains.” A good laugh to end pregame media […]

The rich just get richer. This is exactly the case for the Brooklyn Nets, who themselves recently acquired the services of former All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge after he agreed to a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs. Aldridge has been out of action for an extended period, and according to Nets head coach Steve […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has established himself as one of the biggest brands in the NBA today. So much so, that even the Mavs themselves are banking on this notion as they look to recruit other stars to Dallas to join the highly-touted 22-year-old. In a recent interview, Mavs general manager and president of […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a blowout loss to the league-best Utah Jazz on Wednesday and it was largely because the Nets were missing all three of their superstars in Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving due to respective injuries. This resulted in Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash experimenting with his shorthanded lineup — something […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash didn’t want to make things worse when it comes to James Harden and his lingering neck injury. The former MVP played in the Nets’ win on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers despite the neck issue but was scratched from their Wednesday game against the league-leading Utah Jazz squad. […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been out of action for over a month due to a hamstring injury. Nets head coach Steve Nash gave an update on the two-time NBA champ’s status and revealed that Durant is on the “critical” portion of his rehab. In fact, Nash admitted that Durant could actually return to […]

“I’d play Jesus tonight if we had a chance, I would probably start him,” said Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash.  Nash cracked up a funny dad joke in his pre-game interview with the media prior to the Nets’ game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Brian Lewis of the New York Post mistakenly mentioned Kevin […]

Blake Griffin’s much-awaited Brooklyn Nets debut finally arrived on Sunday as they took care of business at home against the Washington Wizards. Though Griffin only played 15 minutes as he’s still recouping from his knee issue, his impact was obvious and promising if you ask Nets coach Steve Nash. Nash, obviously, was more than happy […]

Blake Griffin is still unavailable to play for the Brooklyn Nets, but the long wait could be over soon. According to Steve Nash,  per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Griffin is getting closer to making his debut for the Nets. The first-year coach also noted that the  former Detroit Pistons forward is looking “really, really good” […]

Blake Griffin’s much-awaited debut for the Brooklyn Nets is on the horizon. However, Nets fans will need to wait a bit longer before they see the six-time All-Star take the floor for his new team as Griffin continues to deal with conditioning issues. According to Nets head coach Steve Nash, Griffin won’t be returning to […]

Though Blake Griffin has to wait for his Brooklyn Nets debut, he’s definitely making his presence felt even if he’s stuck on the bench. On Thursday, the six-time All-Star made his first game appearance with the Nets in street clothes that were heck impressive. At least if you ask coach Steve Nash and his grandmother. […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash made headlines in the offseason after he was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Halfway into his first stint as a lead tactician, Nash boasts a 24-13 record for second in the East. Now, in a recent interview, Nash isn’t letting his relative success with the Nets get […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been tearing up the league of late, and there’s no denying that this has been thanks in large part to the tremendous play of new superstar recruit James Harden. As it turns out, however, the Nets have a secret weapon that has been waiting in the wings. This comes in the […]

It has been so far so good for James Harden with his new team. Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash seems to agree, as he once again heaped praise on his superstar. According to Nash, one thing that he believes stands out in Harden’s game is his leadership (h/t Ryan Herrera of the Houston Chronicle): […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash had a hilarious reaction when he found out that his squad successfully ended an 18-year losing streak in San Antonio. To his surprise, the Nets hadn’t won against the Spurs on their home floor since 2003 until they finally carved out an overtime victory on Monday night, via Anthony […]

It was earlier announced that Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is set to sit out Saturday’s bout against the Dallas Mavericks due to a shoulder injury. Nets head coach Steve Nash provided a quick update on his star’s injury, as the rookie coach downplayed Irving’s latest knock. According to Nash, he does not think this […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash knows a thing or two about being a hard puzzle to solve for opposing defenses. After all, the two-time NBA MVP was a handful to guard as a player back in the day. Ahead of the Nets’ hosting of the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on Saturday, Nash is […]