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The Brooklyn Nets didn’t want to trade James Harden, but it finally became clear that it was the best path forward to send him to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal involving Ben Simmons and much more. Harden didn’t want to play for the Nets anymore and wanted to go to the Sixers, so […]

We’ve been keeping tabs on the Brooklyn Nets’ decision to let Kyrie Irving play in games he’s eligible to play in this season. At one point in mid-October, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said that Nets superstars Kevin Durant and James Harden would have a voice in the major decision. Kevin Durant, James Harden, owner Joe Tsai […]

As they face a wave of COVID-19 cases and injuries throughout the locker room, the Brooklyn Nets are turning to an old friend. The Nets are bringing back Kyrie Irving in an arrangement that will allow him to play only in away games, as Irving still is not eligible to play or practice in New […]

We’re now into December, and there has been no progress on the Kyrie Irving front. It was back in late September around Brooklyn Nets training camp when we first began to hear rumors he was not vaccinated. That was an especially big deal since New York City has local vaccination mandates which apply to venues […]

It has been a rough go for 2018 NBA MVP James Harden so far in the 2021-22 season. While the biggest story in Nets Land this year has been the absence of Kyrie Irving, things have not gone especially well for Harden. Some people are even beginning to wonder about a few nightmare scenarios, a […]

The Kyrie Irving situation came to a crossroads and the Nets decided to play hardball, deciding that he will not be able to play until he’s a full participant with the team. It has been quite the journey to this point. We first learned that the superstar would not be eligible to play basketball in Brooklyn […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a huge decision on Tuesday regarding the Kyrie Irving saga, releasing a statement saying that he won’t be able to play with the organization in any shape or form until he gets the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite Kyrie being able to play on the road, the Nets have made their stance very […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a monumental decision to sit Kyrie Irving until he’s eligible to play in home games. This means he must either get the COVID-19 vaccine or New York City would have to lift the local vaccine mandate in order for him to play. Nets general manager Sean Marks said Tuesday that while […]

The Brooklyn Nets just brought the hammer down on Kyrie Irving, announcing that the star point guard won’t play until he’s able to be a full-time participant. Irving currently isn’t eligible to play in home games because he has refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and New York City requires it for him to play […]

LaMarcus Aldridge is back with the Brooklyn Nets after his sudden retirement announcement. For him to get to this point, he understandably had to pass a number of hurdles. One of the last ones was to convince Nets GM Sean Marks that he was truly ready to return Aldridge had been dealing with his heart […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has repeatedly proclaimed that it would be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA now that he, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving are all finally healthy. While it’s unclear if Harden and Durant are following Irving’s lead in terms of rejecting COVID-19 vaccination, which would be a huge problem […]

Nets’ training camp is set for Tuesday September 28th in San Diego. They begin their preseason at Staples Center on the third of October when they’ll face the Lakers. There are a few questions on everyone’s minds as the team gears up for the marathon regular season ahead. Let’s start with three questions we know […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 NBA championship. When healthy, they have the talent to beat any team in the league, including the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. One would think that any team who can boast all of that wouldn’t be looking to make any blockbuster trades. Taking that one […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set for training camp on September 28th, and not long after that the first preseason game tips off. The team’s opening exhibition is set for Staples Center where they’ll take on the Lakers during the first week of October. There’s no doubt this is a championship-or-bust kind of year. General Manager […]

The NBA recently advised teams that they will need to adhere to the respective mandates their cities may have with regards to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. New York and San Francisco are currently the two cities that have implemented said mandates, which might just put the Brooklyn Nets (as well as the New […]

The Brooklyn Nets already splashed the cash on a massive $198 million extension on Kevin Durant in August, and it looks like the team is closing in on similar developments for both Kyrie Irving and James Harden. Brooklyn GM Sean Marks recently provided a key update on the negotiations the team is having with the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made a number of key moves in the offseason as they try to bounce back in the upcoming NBA campaign. It looks like they’re not done yet, and it seems DeAndre Jordan’s future in Brooklyn is anything but guaranteed at this point. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden are all […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be a very busy team this offseason with plenty of decisions to settle. But just like most teams, the Nets will hope to upgrade after seeing a premature end to what was initially viewed as a bounce-back campaign behind Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. But with the three All-Stars […]

Brooklyn Nets starting guard Joe Harris had a forgettable playoff run this season and Brooklyn GM Sean Marks gave his own take. The Nets’ starting swingman went ice cold from the field in the postseason which sparked a ton of conversation regarding the future of the 29-year-old shooter. “Am I disappointed? For sure,” Marks said […]

There’s no denying that the Brooklyn Nets are facing a tough offseason ahead following their unceremonious second-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the press in his exit interview, and as it appears, the high-ranking team executive has just hinted at a potential squad overhaul in the […]

Brooklyn Nets big man LaMarcus Aldridge shockingly announced his retirement Thursday morning after dealing with an irregular heartbeat in his last game. Nets general manager Sean Marks released a statement shortly after Aldridge’s announcement, voicing the franchise’s full support of the decision. Via the Nets: Statement from our GM Sean Marks on the retirement of […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling as of late, but that hasn’t stopped their GM Sean Marks from making some moves. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets are waiving three players: Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh and Andre Roberson. On the surface, it may seem a bit puzzling given that all three players were signed […]

One of the biggest concerns in the wake of the Brooklyn Nets’ recent coup on James Harden is whether or not he can co-exist with the Nets’ two other superstars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Unsurprisingly, both Durant and Irving were reportedly all-in on bringing Harden to Brooklyn in the hours leading up to […]

There’s no turning back now. The Brooklyn Nets have officially acquired James Harden in a four-team blockbuster trade that involved the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nets general manager Sean Marks was one of the first to officially welcome the former MVP into the fray, with the high-ranking executive coming out […]

The Kyrie Irving saga with the Brooklyn Nets is far from over. The star point guard has been out for the past three games, and his return to the team is questionable at best. Irving will miss his fourth straight game and is out for the next two matches at the very minimum after a video […]

The Brooklyn Nets are surrounded by controversy at the moment given the surfaced video depicting Kyrie Irving alleging attending a 30-year-old birthday bash for sister Asia. Irving, 28, has missed the past three games for the Nets due to “personal reasons” with no timetable from the team announced. Nets general manager Sean Marks released a […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has opened up about the rumors linking San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich taking over the reins as the Nets’ new head coach for next season. Marks has poured some cold water on what has become quite a hot topic of late. According to the high-ranking Nets executive, the […]

A rather out-of-this-world rumor made its rounds of late, involving San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich being linked to a shock move to the Brooklyn Nets. There appears to be no truth to this rumor, with Nets general manager Sean Marks outwardly denying such claims. According to Marks, Brooklyn has no intention to pursue […]

Being the two most prominent players on the Brooklyn Nets roster, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are heavily involved in the team’s search for their next head coach. According to no less than Nets general manager Sean Marks, the front office has been in constant communication with both guys asking for their inputs on the […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was not expected to make his return to the court this season after suffering a ruptured Achilles during last year’s NBA Finals. However, the suspension of play due to the coronavirus pandemic has shifted the NBA’s timeline back quite a bit, prompting questions about a potential Durant return. While Nets […]

After recently parting ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has provided an update on what the team is doing right now with regards to their search for Atkinson’s replacement. According to Marks, the team has decided to likewise place their search on hold temporarily in the midst of the […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has denied that superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving played a big role in head coach Kenny Atkinson’s firing. The Nets and Atkinson mutually agreed to part ways on Saturday. Jacque Vaughn will assume duties as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Atkinson had a 118-190 […]

Let’s be clear: the Brooklyn Nets are highly unlikely to pursue Kyrie Irving trades this offseason. You don’t exactly sign a star in his prime to a max contract just to trade him a year into the deal. With that said, the Nets don’t need Irving. Irving dropped 50 points in his Nets’ debut. Albeit […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ championship aspirations have hit a snag. Both off-season superstar acquisitions, including Kyrie Irving, have been ruled out for the rest of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. Sean Marks had to handle the fallout. Kevin Durant was not expected to suit up at all after rupturing his Achilles in last year’s NBA Finals, […]

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 […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving will indeed undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after aggravating an injury that cost him almost two months of action earlier in the campaign. General manager Sean Marks said Irving will go under the knife and is not expected to return: Sean Marks tells reporters in Philadelphia that Kyrie Irving will […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has missed each of his team’s previous 13 games due to a right shoulder injury. That absence doesn’t appear to be ending in the immediate future, which has brought Irving under the scope of criticism. But Nets general manager Sean Marks, who was integral in bringing Irving aboard during […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving has been out since Nov. 16 due to a right shoulder injury. Nets general manager Sean Marks says Irving’s shoulder recovery timeline is “somewhat up to him.” “I think the timeline for his recovery is somewhat up to him, but also up to his body and how that […]

While the Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday they do not expect forward Kevin Durant returning to the hardwood this upcoming season, fans and spectators have plenty to look forward to with the arrival of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. In fact, the 27-year-old Irving has been in the gym “religiously” this offseason, according to Nets […]