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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 […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says he has not talked with Kevin Durant about how KD came back from a calf injury for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Durant tore his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals and is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season. Marks says he has […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says the franchise is expecting “big things” from center DeAndre Jordan this upcoming season. Jordan signed a four-year, $40 million contract with the Nets. He’s joining his two good friends in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. It’s unclear if Jordan is going to start for the Nets or back up Jarrett Allen. […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says the franchise has “never been focused on winning over New York.” Marks insists the Nets have bigger goals than becoming the main team in New York over the Knicks. Marks was asked to give a message to the fan base: “We’ve never been focused on winning over New […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly interested in bringing on a 16th player in the wake of Wilson Chandler’s suspension for a positive PED test. When asked about the possibility of adding Carmelo Anthony to the roster, Nets general manager Sean Marks would not give a direct reply. Instead, Marks says the team will do its […]

As part of Tuesday’s preseason press conference, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks wished D’Angelo Russell the best in his future endeavors, then made it clear that he is happy to have Kyrie Irving aboard for the coming season. “We wish DLo all the best but we’re excited having Kyrie here.” – Sean Marks — […]

The Brooklyn Nets had planned to go through a fast turnaround in their efforts to rebuild after being left with a hollowed-out roster following the 2015-16 season. Sean Marks took the reins from there after being hired in 2016, quickly seeing a window of opportunity at the end of his first season with the team: […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has been praised for instilling a positive culture within this roster, one he was able to develop after many lessons from his time with the San Antonio Spurs. After retiring from a 13-year playing career in the league, Marks was quickly named basketball operations assistant for the Spurs and […]

The Brooklyn Nets have managed to turn their roster around from a rebuilding team to a potential contender after luring two of the best stars available in free agency in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. General manager Sean Marks detailed the road to get there, which including putting his trust in the right people to […]

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off the unthinkable en route to landing both former Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving and former Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant this offseason. However, Nets general manager Sean Marks had a plan the whole time so it appears — whether such a plan involved Irving and Durant or not. […]

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world by acquiring two legitimate stars in the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Overshadowed in the acquisition is the signing of DeAndre Jordan, who will join the team on a four-year, $40 million contract. Adding Jordan was an interesting move by the Nets, who already have a dominant young […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says Kevin Durant’s Instagram post committing to Brooklyn “was news to all of us in the office.” Marks and his staff were under the assumption they were going to teleconference call with Durant once free agency opened on June 30 or meet face-to-face with the two-time Finals MVP, who […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has “no idea” when superstar small forward Kevin Durant will play again. Durant is recovering from an Achilles tear, and Marks says the Nets will not rush KD back under any circumstances. “I have no idea,” Mark told Evan Roberts and Joe Benigno on WFAN, via Nets Daily. “We’re […]

According to Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, Kevin Durant signed with the Nets because of Brooklyn’s offensive system and the way the team plays on a nightly basis. Durant, who is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, supposedly likes the way the Nets share the ball on offense […]