Keon Johnson capitalizing on chance due to Nets’ slew of injuries
Head coach Jordi Fernandez insisted he didn't want to “overwhelm” the bench too much in his new role after the Nets suffered a slew of injuries on Saturday. “If you're not practicing, if you're not having time, there's not a lot you can do,” Fernandez said after the Nets' 123-94 loss to the 76ers, which […]
Tosan Evbuomwan getting playing time with Nets rotation in flux
On a night that saw several changes to the Nets' rotation, another new face stepped onto the court at Barclays Center. Tosan Ebbuomwan made his Nets debut in Saturday's 123-94 loss to the 76ers as the Nets suffered multiple injuries before tipoff. The Newcastle, England native is off to a whirlwind start to 2025 after […]
Tyrese Martin lone bright spot in Nets’ ugly loss
Tyrese Martin has been a great success with the Nets' next-man-up approach. With Cam Thomas (hamstring), Cam Johnson (ankle), Ben Simmons (calf) out, and later D'Angelo Russell (shin injured during the game), the Nets were on the decline before tipoff. I sat down on the bench in front of this. In Saturday's game at Barclays […]
Nets hit new low as D’Angelo Russell exits with injury in loss to 76ers
The Barclays Center crowd saw the Nets look and feel like new lows Saturday night. Just when it seemed like it was just a lack of attention, another blow struck. With long-term injuries to Cam Thomas (left hamstring) and Cam Johnson (right ankle), and Ben Simmons nursing a sore left calf late in the game, […]
Injuries forcing Jordi Fernandez, Nets to play next man up
The Nets slapped for a few seconds and found themselves shorthanded again. Before Saturday's game against the 76ers at Barclays Center, the team announced that Cam Thomas and Cam Johnson had been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Thomas, who had missed 13 games with a left hamstring injury, suffered a new left […]
Ziaire Williams gives Nets big boost in return from back injury
Ziare Williams returned just in time for the Nets. On Thursday night, with the Bucks trailing by one point with less than a minute left, the Nets forced a missed shot from 6-foot-11 Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Williams grabbed the rebound with 6.1 seconds left. . The 6-9, No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 draft […]
Montverde’s Kevin Boyle thrilled D’Angelo Russell, Ben Simmons reunited with Nets
MILWAUKEE — Ben Simmons and D'Angelo Russell didn't share the court in the Nets' win Thursday night in Milwaukee, but they'll both be at the point at some point. The Nets hope it's more complementary than competitive. After all, these two playmakers have already shown that they can not only coexist, but thrive. They played […]
Sean Marks aiming for flexibility during Nets’ rebuild
MILWAUKEE — All Nets general manager Sean Marks craves is flexibility, the ability to pivot when needed and pounce when needed. Already with the most draft capital in the NBA, and potentially even more if they trade Cam Johnson, Brooklyn is in a position to make a major change and begin a rebuild. Whether it's […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson injures ankle in closing seconds
MILWAUKEE — Cam Johnson, the Nets' most consistent player all season, was injured on the penultimate play of a 113-110 win at Milwaukee. The forward twisted his ankle and underwent X-rays at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. Johnson told the Post that because the image was negative, he and the Nets avoided a potential worst-case […]
Cam Johnson helps Nets hold off late charge from Bucks for shock win
MILWAUKEE — Jordi Fernandez coaches to win. The so-called tank work will not be completed tomorrow, next season, or the year after. He means right now. Cam Thomas dribbles up the court during the Nets' 113-110 road win.Bucks game on January 2, 2025. NBAE (via Getty Images) And that's how his Nets played against a […]