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Amid all the drama the Brooklyn Nets have been through this summer, it’s almost easy to overlook the fact that this team has one of the most talented groups in the entire league. Now that the Nets have had their first taste of practice in training camp, head coach Steve Nash is confident that his […]

So much has been made about Ben Simmons shooting, or rather, the lack thereof. If you ask Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash, however, he could care less about this particular aspect of Simmons’ game. Nash firmly believes that Simmons is a very special player regardless of his sub-par shooting acumen. After all, this is […]

It was a weird summer for both Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Not only did KD attempt to facilitate his trade away from the team, but at one point, he also demanded that both head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks be fired from their post. Right now, however, it now seems […]

On the first day of camp, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash addressed the elephant in the room. He acknowledged Kevin Durant’s bombshell demand to have him and general manager Sean Marks fired earlier in the summer, while also stating that they’ve put this all behind them. Naturally, we all want to hear more about […]

Markieff Morris wasted no time voicing his opinion on Kevin Durant’s trade saga at Day 1 of Brooklyn Nets training camp. “That’s the NBA man, you break up with a girlfriend, you get back with her,” Morris said Tuesday. “Same s–t. You air your differences until you figure it out.” When asked if that approach […]

Kevin Durant reportedly wanted the Brooklyn Nets to move on from head coach Steve Nash. On Monday, Nash addressed Durant’s previous concerns, per Brian Lewis. “Families go through things like this, go through adversity go through disagreements,” Nash said. Lewis also reported that Steve Nash and Kevin Durant talked things out. The Nets feature no […]

Former NBA big man Olden Polynice recently made headlines after he stoked the fire on a narrative about Kyrie Irving supposedly disrespecting Steve Nash in his own home. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant caught wind of the story and he was quick to call out Polynice for supposedly peddling fake news. Despite Durant’s savage criticism, […]

Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world earlier this summer when he demanded that Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks be relieved from their respective posts. KD pretty much gave the organization an ultimatum as he made them choose between himself and Nash/Marks. His ploy didn’t work, though, and apparently, they’ve […]

The Brooklyn Nets feel relieved and ecstatic that Kevin Durant has decided to cancel his trade request and amend his relationship with the organization. Last June 30, Durant requested a trade from the franchise, and just a few weeks ago, he gave owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum to choose him or Sean Marks and Steve […]

After what seemed like an eternity, it was announced on Tuesday that Kevin Durant will be staying in Brooklyn with the Nets. Joe Tsai, Sean Marks, and Steve Nash all met with Durant to discuss the future of the Nets. The meeting reportedly led to them agreeing to “move forward with their partnership,” per Shams […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reportedly gave owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: trade him or fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. However, as reported by Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Durant’s “issues with the Nets and specifically their owner Joe Tsai go much deeper than his demand they fire […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request to owner Joe Tsai and gave an ultimatum of sorts, telling Tsai he needs to fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash if he wants any chance of keeping him around. Tsai soon took to Twitter to back his GM and coach, sending […]

On Monday, Kevin Durant gave Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum. KD reiterated his demand to be traded unless Tsai opts to fire both head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Clearly, Durant doesn’t particularly like these two prominent members of the organization. As it turns out, enigmatic Nets superstar Kyrie Irving […]

There hasn’t been a lot of movement on the Kevin Durant trade front, but it appears he still wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets. Per Shams Charania, KD met with owner Joe Tsai and said either needs to choose him or fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, […]

According to reports, the main reason why extension talks have stalled between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lies in the length of the new deal. The Nets are unwilling to commit to Kyrie long-term — and for good reason — and Irving just isn’t having any of that. Ric Bucher of FOX Sports points […]

The Kyrie Irving “impasse” is in full effect between the mercurial point guard and the Brooklyn Nets about what their plans are for his future. Irving is seeking a massive contract extension given that the point guard has one year left on his deal, a player option. But the reports indicate that the Nets are […]

After a rather disappointing 2021-22 season that ended in first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly set to undergo major front office and coaching changes in the offseason. By the looks of it, Steve Nash will remain as head coach despite previous calls for his firing after back-to-back […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have a lot on their plate this summer following what turned out to be a highly disappointing 2021-22 campaign that ended with an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. One of the biggest items on their agenda is the future of Steve Nash as the team’s head […]

The Brooklyn Nets offseason begins, and the first name to keep an eye on is that of the head coach, Steve Nash. Following unceremonious endings, especially first-round sweeps, an NBA head coach is often made the fall guy. But Kevin Durant will have a significant say in that matter in Brooklyn, and he may not […]

It’s safe to say that Stan Van Gundy is not a big fan of the Brooklyn Nets’ small-ball lineup with Kevin Durant at center. Before the Nets take on the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Monday. Van Gundy was asked about his thoughts on the Nets’ small-ball play. Sure enough, the former NBA coach […]

After the Brooklyn Nets fell 3-0 to the Boston Celtics in their playoff series, Steve Nash has been on the receiving end of criticisms. His coaching ability has been put under the microscope, with several haters calling for his head over their recent failures. The Nets continue to struggle against the Celtics, with Boston effectively […]

There was some recent momentum for a possible return to the court for Ben Simmons. But on Sunday evening, the Brooklyn Nets released a Game 4 status report ruling the three-time All-Star “out.” Sure enough, that prompted plenty of fans and prominent media members to tee off on Simmons’ character. Earlier on Monday, ESPN’s Adrian […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on the brink of an embarrassing first-round exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, currently trailing the Boston Celtics 3-0 heading into a must-win Game 4 on Monday night. With their season hanging in the balance, there have already been rumblings about the future of Steve Nash as the head coach. Well, […]

It looked like Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons was finally going to suit up in Monday’s Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. But a day after the Nets lost again to the Celtics to go down 3-0 in the first-round series, Simmons was ruled out because of his back injury. The Nets’ immediate reaction to […]

Barring a very surprising development, the Brooklyn Nets will want to forget the 2022 NBA playoffs. They look totally outmatched against the Boston Celtics with both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving struggling big-time and Ben Simmons sitting on the sideline. The Nets could be adding an All-Star to their lineup for their next game but […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash understands that the Boston Celtics’ defense has been making life hard for Kevin Durant. However, for him, there’s a bigger problem they are facing. Speaking to reporters after the Nets fell 3-0 following the Celtics’ 109-103 win on Saturday, Nash addressed Durant’s struggles and highlighted how it’s really the […]

The unthinkable just happened on Saturday night as the Boston Celtics all but ended the season of Kevin Durant after putting the Brooklyn Nets on an 0-3 hole in their first-round series. Right now, the Nets are down and it looks like it’s only going to be a matter of time before they’re out. Renowned […]

The Brooklyn Nets will look to keep their season alive over the next couple of games. Down 2-0 to the Boston Celtics, they’re in do-or-die mode now. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both struggled in Game 2, and if they lose the third one in a best-of-seven series, they’d join some rather gloomy company. No […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in a 0-2 hole in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics heading into a must-win Game 3 on Saturday. Between injuries and inconsistent play, this team hasn’t exactly lived up to expectations across the last couple of seasons since Steve Nash took over as head coach. That has raised […]

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves down 2-0 against the Boston Celtics in their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup. With Ben Simmons still sidelined, fans have been eager to find out when they may see their prized acquisition make his debut. On Thursday, Nets head coach Steve Nash revealed that, barring any setbacks, Simmons would be making […]

The status of Ben Simmons has been a consistent talking point around the Brooklyn Nets since he was acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline. Simmons, who has yet to suit up in a game this season, has remained without a timetable for his return and hasn’t been able to do much at […]

There’s been so much fuss being made about LeBron James’ age-37 season, but let’s not forget that Chris Paul has been an age-defying marvel all the same. The big difference is that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over and that the Phoenix Suns have been the best team in the NBA this season thanks […]

Everything has been looking up for the Brooklyn Nets recently – Kyrie Irving is finally eligible to play in home games, Ben Simmons appears on his way to returning at some point in the playoffs, and Bruce Brown has seemingly become a surprising spark on offense over the last few weeks. All of those good […]

It was previously reported that the Brooklyn Nets are hoping to get Ben Simmons back towards the latter part of their first-round playoff matchup against the Boston Celtics. Based on the most recent comments of coach Steve Nash, however, it sounds like the team isn’t very optimistic about this at the moment. Nash spoke to […]

Before the biggest game of the season for the Brooklyn Nets, the team has not been able to focus all of their attention on the Play-In contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. There was an unexpected tragedy in NYC Tuesday, and a subway shooting has left upwards of 29 people injured, at least 10 shot, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the season with a star-studded roster that landed on many people’s lists as one of the top contenders in the league. Unfortunately, the roster proved to be a winner on paper only, as Los Angeles finished 33-49 and missed the playoffs. Sound familiar, Lakers fans? The 2012 Lakers, who did […]

Brooklyn Nets’ head coach Steve Nash offered a telling two-word answer on Ben Simmons’ potential team debut. Speaking with reporters Monday, Nash said Simmons joining the team during the playoffs would be “another challenge” for Brooklyn. However, Nash went on to say Brooklyn would “welcome it.” Nash has been noncommittal over whether Simmons will suit […]

There were a lot of challenges and unforeseen circumstances that made coaching life harder on Nets coach Steve Nash than perhaps he ever expected. Kyrie Irving is in and out for “personal reasons.” Durant can only play in half the games. James Harden pulls a hamstring, an issue that never fully heals before he’s traded […]

The Brooklyn Nets have two of the most gifted offensive players this game has ever seen in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. When they’re both on their game, the Nets are virtually unstoppable, and this is exactly what Brooklyn is hoping for now that the playoffs are just around the corner. For his part, however, […]