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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 […]

Luka Doncic has taken the league by storm since coming to the NBA from overseas. The Dallas Mavericks guard has stolen the show many times throughout his young career and Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash shared his thoughts on Doncic. Steve Nash on Luka Doncic: "Luka is one of the most exciting talent's we've […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without Kevin Durant until after the All-Star break as he continues to rehabilitate his hamstring. Head coach Steve Nash gave a unique comparison for Durant as he stays on the shelf with the injury. Steve Nash on Kevin Durant: "Any time you have the Lamborghini in the garage, it's meant […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been on a roll of late even without the services of Kevin Durant, who is still dealing with a hamstring strain. As it turns out, Brooklyn will need to navigate the coming weeks without one of their superstars, with Durant now expected to spend more time on the shelf. According to […]

Kevin Durant has sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ last four games due to a strained left hamstring and there’s still no clear word on when he’ll get back on the floor. Nets fans, however, were treated with some uplifting news on Sunday when head coach Steve Nash said that the one-time NBA MVP’s road to […]

February hasn’t been a very good month for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. He’s been in and out of the lineup for the most part, and just recently, the former league MVP has been out of action due to a hamstring problem — something that Nets coach Steve Nash spoke about in a recent interview. […]

Kyrie Irving did not suit up in the Brooklyn Nets’ duel against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. While this alarmed Nets fans, coach Steve Nash believes there shouldn’t be any cause of concern. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Nash believes that Irving won’t be out for long. He added that […]

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets suffered a mild left hamstring strain in the team’s February 13 game against the Golden State Warriors. Now, head coach Steve Nash has provided a tiny sliver of additional info on Durant’s status going forward. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Nash did not provide an […]

Steve Nash is aware of the following point: History suggests that players who successfully made it back to the court after tearing their Achilles don’t return to their great forms prior to suffering the injury. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant continues to show that that is not the case for him. Nets head coach Steve […]

Injured Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign after partially tearing his ACL last December. However, some fans are optimistic that he might be able to reinforce the Nets at some point this season, judging by how well his rehab process has been going so […]

Saturday night will feature a highly-anticipated matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets. For his part, first-year Nets head coach Steve Nash had nothing but high praise for Dubs superstar point guard Stephen Curry. According to Nash, he considers Curry to be one of the most important players in the history of […]

With the Brooklyn Nets set to host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Nets head coach Steve Nash has heaped praise on one particular player on the opposing team. According to the first-year coach, he is under the impression that Malcolm Brogdon is currently playing at an All-Star level. Nash, who himself is considered as one […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday after bowing to the Detroit Pistons. Superstar guard Kyrie Irving admitted he isn’t too happy with their recent struggles, especially since they’re losing to teams that they’re supposed to beat. Per Brian Lews of the New York Post, Irving pointed out their lack of aggressiveness […]

The Brooklyn Nets will still be without Kevin Durant, but star point guard Kyrie Irving will be back in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons in a much-needed sigh of relief for Brooklyn. The Nets say Kyrie Irving (right index finger sprain) will play tonight in Detroit — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February […]

Steve Nash recently made some interesting comments on two all-time offensive talents – Kyrie Irving and Allen Iverson. While heaping praise on Irving since he’s his point guard on the Brooklyn Nets, Nash definitely upset part of NBA Twitter with his comments on Irving and Iverson. The drama began earlier this week when Nash was […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steven Nash had an interesting take when comparing Kyrie Irving and Allen Iverson, two of the most talented point guards the NBA has seen. For Nash, Irving is the “more skilled” player. However, he emphasized that Iverson’s style of play was different from the Nets point guard. Steve Nash was asked […]

The NBA is on the verge of holding an All-Star Game despite the ongoing pandemic, and while many players have voiced their disagreement with it, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash thinks the game will be played safely (via HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto). Steve Nash on NBA All-Star Game: “I trust in the league. I trust […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets might be getting vital defensive help. The Nets have recently signed a couple of key members to their roster that could potentially be huge for them in the long run, especially on defense. The Nets’ rather empty frontcourt gets a boost in 28-year-old Norvel Pelle. Pelle, a 6’10” forward […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered one of the most surprising collapses in NBA history last season when they blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have received an unending amount of scrutiny for the way their season ended last year, and a lot of […]

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 […]