Most games haven’t been pretty since returning the All-Star break. Brooklyn’s lost eight straight — seven since the break — in which they’ve lost by an average of 17.7 points. They broke the blowout spell and made a close one out of a four-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that won’t do the trick. […]
8 days ago
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Putting aside the denizens of HSS Training Center, the person with the biggest stake in Nolan Traore’s development is none other than Victor Wembanyama who likely will be Traore’s point guard on Les Bleus, the French national team going forward. “[Nolan’s] very young, and he was even younger in 2024 when we were preparing for […]
8 days ago
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A brief stop at home before getting back on the road. The Brooklyn Nets came home for an afternoon matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. The Nets put up a heck of a fight, but ultimately fell short. The losing streak is at eight. The opponent tonight is in the all too comfortable […]
8 days ago
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As the Brooklyn Nets inch closer to finishing the season with a top-three NBA Draft lottery projection, it’s time to put on the wishful-thinking cap and look ahead. Assuming Brooklyn lands near the top of the board, there will be no shortage of intriguing prospects. But the Nets already have intriguing prospects. What they need […]
8 days ago
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“We really like where we are. We have a process and a plan in place, and everything is going to — like, you cannot control everything, because there’s things that are… you know…” Jordi Fernández’s voice trails off for a moment, but I do know. We all know. Fernández, near the end of a two-minute […]
9 days ago
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The Long Island Nets came into Sunday with a whole new brand look. With Grant Nelson earning a 10-day contract, Ben Saraf getting recalled, and Drake Powell getting assigned to Long Island, this was a completely new look squad. They even just signed a 6’7’ wing, Jahlil White, who grew in Whitesboro, a Jersey suburb […]
9 days ago
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Kenny Atkinson promised pregame that the Brooklyn Nets would one day “break through.” “You’re just waiting for that, like ‘When is that gonna happen?’ And you look at it like, ‘Man, is it ever going to happen?’ I’m sure Jordi is going, ‘Man, everyone is saying it’ll happen,’” he said in answer to our Lucas […]
10 days ago
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Look at the cover photo and realize how quickly life comes at you. Kenny Atkinson coaching James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the rebuilding Nets have lost seven straight entering Sunday’s matinee affair. That’d be the worst in the Conference if not for Chicago’s […]
10 days ago
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It was close, until it wasn’t. The Brooklyn Nets hung around for about a half, but the Boston Celtics separated themselves from the Nets and cruised to a 37 point win. The streak is now at seven losses in a row. The opponent tonight is climbing the charts in the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers […]
11 days ago
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Cam Thomas had a mediocre night Friday at Fi-Serv Arena as his Milwaukee Bucks lost to the New York Knicks, 127-98. The 24-year-old shooting guard shot 2-of-9 overall, 0-of-2 from deep for a total of seven points. After breaking out on arrival in Milwaukee with games of 34 and 21, Thomas has had three single-digit […]
11 days ago
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When the Brooklyn Nets first played the Boston Celtics this season, I wrote about how both teams were at or near the same competitive skill level. After all, it was way back in late November and Boston was a mediocre 7-7. They sat just two spots ahead in of Brooklyn in the East, and were […]
12 days ago
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The Nets have now lost six straight games after a 16-point loss vs. San Antonio Spurs. Given the circumstances — 15-43 record, second night of back-to-back, and a tough opponent in Boston — it’s hard for any Nets fan to feel confident heading into this one. The Celtics are surprising the world yet again and […]
12 days ago
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A lot is going on in Long Island! Even before Friday morning’s moves that sent Grant Nelson to Brooklyn on a 10-day, returned Ben Saraf to the big club, and sent Drake Powell to the G League, the Nets’ G League affiliate lost a tight one, 119-116, to the Grand Rapids Gold Thursday night at […]
12 days ago
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The party rolls on. The Brooklyn Nets hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night at Barclays Center. The Nets put up a fight, but the Spurs were too much to handle and gave the Nets their sixth consecutive loss. The opponent tonight has a solid hold on the second seed in the Eastern Conference. […]
12 days ago
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The Brooklyn Nets are signing Grant Nelson to their squad on a 10-day contract. Nelson has spent the season with Brooklyn’s G-League squad, the Long Island Nets, on a regular G League contract. Mike Scotto of Hoopshype was first with the news … The Nets later confirmed it. The signing will give the Nets six […]
12 days ago
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Victor Wembanyama steps out of the visitors’ locker room, hunches through the tunnel, and Barclays Center greets him with a shriek. A mass circles the east end of the court as the Alien starts to warm up. Rarely is a nickname — bland it may be — this fitting. Wemby clutches a basketball, balancing on […]
13 days ago
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The Nets have lost five straight. The Spurs have won 10 straight. The organization that Marks ascended from 10 years ago remains the gold standard. Let’s see what they (& Wemby) have in store for Thursday night. 🏀 KEY INFO WHO: Brooklyn Nets (15-42) vs. San Antonio Spurs (42-16)WHEN: 7:30 PM ETWHERE: Barclays CenterWATCH: YES Network 💬 DISCUSSION Share […]
13 days ago
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The Greek Freakout is having a respite right now. He still hasn’t officially asked for a trade and still expresses his love for Cream City. Most of Milwaukee’s attention as an organization is about filling their roster with players Giannis Antetokounmpo would want to play with going forward, the newly acquired Cam Thomas being their […]
13 days ago
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More of the same. The Brooklyn Nets came home following a three game road trip to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn lost their fifth game in a row as the Mavs came away with a 123-114 win. In the race that most everyone cares about, the Nets are third. Either way, these games will […]
13 days ago
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Maybe Ben Saraf is going to follow the path of teenage teammates Egor Demin and Nolan Traore and change pundits — and fans’ — minds on his prospects. Ben Saraf played one of his best games of the G League season, as he notched 32 points in Long Island’s 116-109 win over the Maine Celtics […]
13 days ago
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Egor Demin is still in the top ten of the NBA’s Rookie Rankings, at No. 9, one spot below where he was drafted. Still the second fastest player to 100 3-pointers in NBA history, behind only Kon Knueppel. And yes, he’s still averaging double figures. Still a winner in the All-Star Break’s Rising Stars Challenge. […]
14 days ago
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The Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks each faced a far more daunting opponent than each other before tonight. For those unaware, Mother Nature dumped over a foot of snow on New York City Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Unable to fly in ahead of time, neither team arrived in the Big Apple before this morning. […]
15 days ago
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The snow piled up quickly in NYC, the sidewalks are slick, and the Nets are finally back in their own building following a four-game losing streak — dating back to Feb. 11. They watched a brutal 24–2 run from Atlanta and dropped the last one in the fourth. Here’s the reality: they have 52.1% chance […]
15 days ago
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Within the Nets’ organization, player development is a priority. When you’re rebuilding, it has to be. That’s a given. But it’s not just about the obvious development track. Whether a rookie or veteran enters the building, growth is prioritized — especially from within. While the focus is rightly on the Flatbush Five, the Long Island […]
15 days ago
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Back home to a snowstorm! The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up their three game road trip with an afternoon affair against the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn had a lead for much of the game, but the Hawks closed the game on a 24-2 run to hand the Nets their fourth consecutive loss. Brooklyn leaves the road and […]
15 days ago
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