Nets, Jordi Fernandez keeping NBA draft strategy close to the vest
When the NBA holds its annual draft lottery in Chicago on May 12th, Nets Contingent is guaranteed to be its first lottery selection since 2010. And manager Jordi Fernandez is on hand and will be ready for good fortune to change the franchise. “I’m in Chicago,” Fernandez said. “I’m with the group. As you all […]
Cam Johnson knows his Nets future is uncertain after career year
As a veteran who is in his career year, but in honor of his rebuilding team, Come Johnson knows the business to the point he thinks he’ll come in trade talks. What he wants to know from Nets GM Sean Marks is how he will help win as a leader or as a trade chip […]
Nets have two clear choices in how to approach critical offseason
The rebuilding net has been going on for years – there’s nothing more painful – it’s generated assets. What will the front office need to cash them out this summer? In a rare moment of transparency, GM Sean Marks essentially said that superstars could turn them into candidates. Otherwise, the net is drying the powder. […]
Knicks vow they’re not looking past Nets in season finale
There was nothing more important than the internet. Shortly after a first-round playoff matchup was set against the Pistons, the Knicks coincided with the worst defeat of the season and were thinking about other things. It began on Tuesday, with the Knicks groping for an opportunity to knock off the reigning champion, losing their lead […]
Nets’ rebuild now enters into hands of NBA Draft Lottery
Brooklyn's season ends mercilessly on Sunday. Then they begin what net head coach Jordi Fernandez repeatedly calls the biggest summer of their lives. Aside from the exaggeration, it's easy to see why. The Nets' future will be determined in exactly one month in the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12th. It's not happening yet, but […]
Examining players who could be Nets’ lottery pick
During the net season on rebuilds, the first lottery picks in a decade and a half are almost guaranteed. And on Wednesday they were beaten by fellow tanking rivals Toronto in a game with all sorts of lottery meaning. The net and raptors both want coveted top picks and generational talent Cooper flags, but one […]
Nets improve NBA lottery chances after ugly loss to lowly Raptors
This was for the Tank Brigade. In a game with all sorts of draft impact, the net routed 116-86 by fellow lottery laguard Toronto in front of a crowd of 16,413 at the Barclays Center on Wednesday night. The net did not lead 32 points and pursued it. RJ Barrett will rise to layup on […]
Nets trampled by Mavericks in wire-to-wire defeat that helps their tank
After weeks of close loss, the net was blown away on Monday. The net running after the wire was on the receiver of the Mavericks' 120-101 beatdown, before a crowd of 16,434 at the Barclays Center. The net never led, and single-digit straight games were set with a maximum of 22 straight games. The Nets […]
Nets’ furious late rally falls short in loss to Pacers
This time, the net did not disrupt the stretch. It was a slightly short, enthusiastic fourth quarter rally of 108-103, ahead of a 17,274 sold out crowd at Gainbridge Field House. After blowing a five-point lead in the final minute of Thursday's loss on these same pacers, the script was flipped this time. There was […]
Joe Tsai says he has to build winner with Nets before being main owner of NFL team
This is a critical time for the net as Brooklyn closed in its first year of reconstruction. It's a busy time for owners while running Alibaba, buying a share of dolphins and jetting back and forth from China. But Joe Tsai repeated that his priorities in Brooklyn were championships rather than cash. And when asked […]