Former Nets G-League coach, UMass star Mike Babul dead at 47
Former college basketball star and former Nets G League affiliate assistant coach Mike Babur has died of a heart attack at the age of 47. Babur was a legendary college basketball player from Massachusetts who eventually attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he spent four years and was known as a top defensive player. […]
Nets’ Cam Thomas ‘felt great’ coming off injury layoff
If there was a positive takeaway from the Nets' disappointing loss to the Magic on Sunday afternoon, it was the return and healthy return of leading scorer Cam Thomas. Thomas, who has been sidelined since Nov. 25 with a hamstring strain, “felt great'' in his first game back. In a 102-101 loss, he recorded a […]
Nets blow 21-point lead to Magic, Cam Thomas shines
ORLANDO, Fla. — As soon as Cam Thomas returned, so did the Nets' offense. But in the end, it was the defense that cost the Magic their game. The guard appeared in his first game since injuring his hamstring before Thanksgiving and looked like he didn't miss a beat, but the Nets were unable to […]
Nets offense to get boost with expected return of Cam Thomas
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Nets have had the worst offense in the NBA since losing Cam Thomas. However, they are on the brink of regaining the scoring title. And they hope to regain the offensive power they lost with him. Nets guard Cam Thomas is expected to return Sunday against the Magic after being sidelined […]
Shake Milton has shot to be another point guard solution for Nets
ORLANDO, Fla. — The moment the Nets trade away Dennis Schroder, point guard is going to be an issue. Or at least a potential one. Shake Milton is trying to prove he can be part of the solution. December 27, 2024: Shake Milton drives in Jeremy Sochan during Nets loss to Spurs. Robert Sabo, New […]
Undermanned Nets fall to Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs
The undermanned Nets have played 31 games this season, and first-year coach Jordi Fernandez has already used 16 different starting lineups. Brooklyn admirably has enough wins to somehow survive the play-in cutoff as the new year approaches, but the Nets were unable to contain Victor Wembaneyama and the Spurs on Friday night at Barclays Center. […]
Nets saving Dorian Finney-Smith ‘from himself’ after latest injury
MILWAUKEE — Dorian Finney-Smith's left calf contusion was directly related to a previous ankle sprain, and he admitted pushing the ankle aggravated the injury. That's why the Nets are protecting their forward from themselves, using him for the third straight game in Thursday's 111-105 win at Milwaukee. “Yes, nothing happened. It was unpleasant and obviously […]
Nets topple shorthanded Bucks as impressive offense erupts for late run
MILWAUKEE — Maybe the Nets started a new offense this holiday season. Brooklyn looked destined for another loss offensively. That was until they turned their fortunes around with a 111-105 come-from-behind victory over a short-handed Milwaukee team missing stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. Cam Johnson poured in 29 […]
Kevin Durant raves about potential Nets draft target Ace Bailey
MILWAUKEE — Brooklyn fans expected Kevin Durant to lead the team to its first-ever NBA title. Now, many are hoping the former star will land a local prospect who has high hopes for himself. When Brooklyn embarked on a rebuild, they staked much of their future foundation on next June's lottery pick, and Ace Bailey, […]
Cam Thomas’ Nets injury return looming amid tough stretch
MILWAUKEE — An injured Cam Thomas spent Monday's loss in a hoodie and casual clothes, talking with Nets owner Joe Tsai at the end of Miami's bench. But it looks like Thomas could suit up and finally return to the court sooner rather than later. It's not too soon for Tsai and the Nets. “Cam […]