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In spite of some doubt as to whether or not he would be able to fit in with the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden has had a tremendous start to his career with his new team. Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash had nothing but praise for his new superstar, with the first-year shot-caller expressing just how […]

Steve Nash might find the following set of insights on Kobe Bryant interesting. Klay Thompson’s alter ego “Reporter Klay” revealed how he grew into being the premier two-way player he now is during the Golden State Warriors’ broadcast Saturday night. Klay Thompson is already set to go down as one of the greatest shooters in […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie head coach Steve Nash is all-in on Kevin Durant’s redemption this season. The 46-year-old head coach has been liking what he’s seeing with his superstar so far this season but also believes that the former MVP is still not at his best. After their 132-128 OT win over the Atlanta Hawks on […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash did not just battle with Kobe Bryant for most of their careers, but he also had the opportunity to be teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Now, on the anniversary of Kobe’s passing, Nash admitted that the tragedy of his death doesn’t necessarily lie in the basketball court […]

Over the last couple of games, James Harden hasn’t been looking like his old self. Instead of unleashing a series of dribbling moves for his deadly step-back jumper or an unstoppable drive to the hoop, Harden has been looking to let Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant carry the scoring chores. This strategy worked on Monday […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steven Nash acknowledged his team’s shortcomings in their 125-113 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday. The powerhouse squad got starched by the subpar Cavs team for the second game in a row, which is large due to their lackluster effort on the defensive […]

The world finally got a glimpse of the newest big three in the NBA, as Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving all suited up for the Brooklyn Nets when they visited the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. It was the first time that all three were available and started for head coach Steve Nash, but […]

The day has finally come. Brooklyn Nets fans will finally see their star guard Kyrie Irving suit up alongside his new teammate James Harden and Kevin Durant in the matchup against one of his former teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With all of his absences from the team and the picture of him at a house […]

According to recent reports, Kyrie Irving may suit back up on Wednesday when the Brooklyn Nets face the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aware of his impending return, head coach Steve Nash laid out his plans for Irving and the rest of his squad. Per the Associated Press via ESPN, Nash intends to review some game film and […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash didn’t have a conclusive answer regarding Kyrie Irving’s impending return to action. However, he continued to express his optimism about having his star point guard back on the lineup in the near future. “Hopefully, we’re close. I can’t really give you a firm update on that. We have to […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving — whom fans want to see alongside James Harden — will most likely not return to the team this Saturday against the Orlando Magic, as reported by ESPN’s Malika Andrews: Sources: Kyrie Irving will be out due to health and safety protocols for Saturday’s game against Orlando. While Irving has […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is not concerned with James Harden’s broodiness prior to his departure from Houston. Nash deflected questions about Harden’s ugly Rockets breakup, instead pointing out “The Beard” was the face of the franchise for a number of seasons: “I think James carried that team for many years,” Nash said, via […]

Wednesday’s matchup between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets was an opportunity for Nets coach Steve Nash to face off against his godson in RJ Barrett of the Knicks. After the game, the rookie coach opened up about his mixed feelings about having to play against someone he considers to be family. In […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was already learning how to manage two superstars in today’s league, now he’ll be tasked with three after the Nets reportedly agreed to trade for James Harden in a four-team deal on Wednesday. After being asked about the deal, Nash had to make sure to remain composed given the […]

The entire Brooklyn Nets team is still baffled by the recent absence of star guard Kyrie Irving. Head coach Steve Nash also stayed mum regarding the situation and insisted that he will just focus on his coaching duties to maximize the players available at his disposal. “Uhh, sure. Like I said, right now I got […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is a man on a mission. A lot of NBA fans seemed to have forgotten about Durant’s greatness after he missed action all of last year, but now that he’s officially back, he’s reminding everyone he’s still one of the best in the league when it comes to buckets. Durant […]

The Brooklyn Nets emerged with a 122-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, amidst all the Kyrie Irving “off the grid” brouhaha. For his part, head coach Steve Nash admitted that he was just happy to score a much-needed win. After the game, the rookie coach expressed his delight in the victory: Steve Nash […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash didn’t like what he saw from his team in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per New York Daily News‘ Kristian Winfield. The Nets recently came out with a dismal performance to lose against the Thunder as they suffered their sixth loss of the season. Steve Nash called […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving continues to remain mum on why he opted not to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Judging by his head coach Steve Nash’s latest comments about the whole fiasco looks like the star-studded group still needs to work on communicating better with one another. Per USA Today’s Michael Scotto, Nash […]

The Brooklyn Nets were extremely shorthanded on Thursday when they took on the Philadelphia 76ers in the Barclays Center. Nets superstar Kyrie Irving also sat out Thursday’s contest and it was later revealed that the six-time All-Star “just didn’t want to play” — something that Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash addressed after the game. Nash […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant is currently on the sideline due to the league’s strict COVID-19 protocols, though the NBA veteran has yet to test positive for the “coronavirus” himself. Nonetheless, Durant will be forced to miss an extended period of time based on the league’s quarantine regulations while Nets head coach Steve Nash […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is facing a 7-day quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Durant will miss the next four games and new head coach Steve Nash now has a tough decision to make. On the daily Locked On Nets Podcast, host Doug Norrie reacts to the news surrounding […]

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash has the enviable position of having two capable big men at his disposal in DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen. At face value, the two seem to be jockeying for more playing time but Nash quickly dismissed rumors of a mini-drama brewing. While Jordan has remained the starting center for the […]

Isiah Thomas gave his two cents on what the Brooklyn Nets need to do in order to be an “elite” team, placing emphasis on their need to be a better defensive team. “In order for this team to be an elite team…they’re going to have to continue to be a better defensive team.” @IsiahThomas on […]

Count Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash among those not impressed by Trae Young’s latest trick to get to the foul line. Irritated by Young’s habit of stopping short when coming over a pick to draw a penalty on the defender, Nash could be seen complaining to the referees during the Nets’ match against the […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their third loss of the season on Friday, falling to the Atlanta Hawks, 114-96. After the lopsided defeat, Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was asked about his decision not to call timeouts during Atlanta’s runs, to which he responded with clear explanation — which prompted the backing of Nets superstar Kevin Durant. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are proving themselves to be a force in the Eastern Conference, as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are now healthy and ready to compete for an NBA championship. The NBA has seen that the Nets have no shortages when it comes to offensive production, as they put up 145 points against the […]

The Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night as the Hawks were aiming to remain undefeated following an impressive start to the season. However, despite the team putting up a whopping 141 points, they also gave up 145 points to Brooklyn. After the game, Nets head coach Steve Nash had a […]

Rookie coach Steve Nash knew coming in that his job as the new tactician of the Brooklyn Nets will be filled with challenges. Early into the NBA season, his first roadblock comes in the name of Spencer Dinwiddie who’ll be sidelined indefinitely after he partially tore his ACL on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Dinwiddie’s […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash recently expressed his optimism on big man Jarrett Allen’s future in the league despite the short period of time that they have worked together thus far. The former Texas Longhorn is currently on the $3.9 million rookie deal he signed back in 2017 when he first came to the […]

It’s so far, so good for season one of the Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving Show. The two superstars are off to a historically hot start in their first two games together with the Brooklyn Nets. They teamed up to earn an easy Christmas Day victory over the Boston Celtics, 123-95, with the high-scoring, sage-burning […]

Kevin Durant put on a show yet again on Christmas Day, as the Brooklyn Nets pummeled the Boston Celtics en route to a 123-95 against fellow Eastern Conference contenders in the Boston Celtics. After the win, new Nets head coach Steve Nash had nothing but high praise for his superstar. As a matter of fact, […]

Despite Houston Rockets star James Harden voicing his desire to join the Brooklyn Nets, head coach Steve Nash has made it clear that he’s not aware of any negotiations between the two organizations, per the Athletic’s Alex Schiffer: Steve Nash said there hasn't been any conversations or alerts about the Nets involvement in the James […]

There were a lot of firsts on Tuesday night’s opener between the Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors. It was the first time where Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant finally stepped on the same court together as their duo ultimately handed the Nets their first win of the 2020-21 season. And, there was another […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is set to get started under very unique circumstances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The start of a new season always brings new predictions for awards, and they often wind up looking very similar. Here, we’re going to make some outside-the-box choices for the major NBA awards. While there’s a good chance […]

The offensive end of the floor won’t likely be a problem for Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash, given that he has two of the most potent scorers in the league in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. This on top of the fact that he and his former coach Mike D’Antoni are both offensive maestros […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has expressed his desire to give Caris LeVert a Manu Ginobili-type role by coming off the bench. While most players aren’t fond of being part of the second unit, LeVert has expressed his belief that he has the tools to play any type of role. LeVert tagged his versatility […]

Caris LeVert missed their first preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday which understandably concerned Brooklyn Nets fans. Fortunately, according to head coach Steve Nash, the swingman is doing great and will participate in the team’s scrimmage on Tuesday. Nash, already aware of LeVert’s injury history, shared his optimism on the 26-year-old’s knee. To […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has nothing but praise for his starting point guard Kyrie Irving. During a conference call with reporters on Monday, Nash said he was surprised by how much explosiveness Irving has in him–even surpassing his initial expectations. “I always knew Ky was a great athlete, incredibly mobile, and such a […]