Nets can’t overcome woeful 3-point shooting in loss to Jazz
The Nets have overcome numerous injuries to key players this season and won some last-minute games to stay near the lottery deadline, but were unable to overcome poor outside shooting and sloppy play across the board Saturday night. . With Dorian Finney-Smith the latest regular out of the lineup, the Nets made just 7 of […]
Dorian Finney-Smith a late scratch as Nets’ injuries mount
The Nets have added another injury to their expanding list of unavailable players. With leading scorer Cam Thomas and several other rotation players out, starting forward Dorian Finney-Smith was late for Saturday's game against the Jazz with a left calf contusion. Second-year forward Noah Clowney made his second start of the season, replacing Finney-Smith. “I […]
Nic Claxton’s Nets ejection gave Noah Clowney a chance to shine
The moment Nick Claxton tossed the ball into the stands, he knew he was going to be ejected from the game. “I have seen [Kevin Durant] I threw a ball into the stands a few years ago and got ejected,” Claxton recalled. “So I thought once things calmed down a bit, they would kick me […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson not thinking ahead as he emerges as trade candidate
Brooklyn traded Mikal Bridges in the summer and Dennis Schroder earlier this week. But they weren't the only Nets drawing interest from around the league. And Cam Johnson once again reminded us why he's the most interesting. League officials say nothing seems imminent and the Nets are more of a phone call than they are, […]
Spencer Dinwiddie accuses Nets of sabotage in podcast appearance
TORONTO — Spencer Dinwiddie took some shots against the Nets, not only using him to supplement other players his former team wanted to trade, but also risking his career in releasing him. accused of interfering. “I understand that Brooklyn is trying to make the best decision for the organization,” Dinwiddie said on a podcast with […]
Nets storm back for win over Raptors that could hurt lottery chances
TORONTO — The Nets won the game. Many will worry that it is contributing to losing the war. Or the lottery. Brooklyn is in full tank mode right now, coming from behind to beat Toronto 101-94 at Scotiabank Arena. It's a nice win today, but it might hurt in June. Cameron Johnson attempts a shot […]
Short-handed Nets waiting on Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams injury returns
The Nets will continue to be shorthanded in the backcourt for the foreseeable future. The Nets took a big hit Sunday by trading Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, but are waiting on guards Cam Thomas and Zhaire Williams to recover as they deal with lower-body injuries. Head coach Jordi Fernandez did not provide a schedule, […]
Nets staring down massive adjustments after Dennis Schroder trade
The Nets are cleaning up after Monday's disastrous loss. The Nets played their first game without veteran leader and point guard Dennis Schroder, who was traded to the Warriors in a tanky decision by the front office on Sunday, against the Cavaliers and former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson. They lost with 130 points. 101 losses […]
Nets scrambling to process what comes after Dennis Schroder trade
The Nets are trending toward being the league's worst team, as expected, and their decision to put more emphasis on a long-term rebuild by trading away star point guard Dennis Schroder on Sunday left the team in trouble. I was made to stand. It showed on the court Monday in a miserable 130-101 gut-punch loss […]
Reece Beekman eager for his Nets opportunity after arriving in trade
Reese Beekman is only a third of the way through his rookie season and has already been traded. But the young point guard was also presented with a golden opportunity as Brooklyn rebuilds away from rival Golden State. Reese Beekman handles the ball for the Warriors during a preseason game against the Lakers on Oct. […]