Nets’ Noah Clowney thriving after needed attitude adjustment
Noah Clowney is at his best this season, but he said it has nothing to do with mechanics or tweaks, just tough love and attitude adjustments. “My main goal since the Cleveland game was to improve our team energy-wise,” Clowney said. “We had a lot of body language issues, so we’re trying to be energized. […]
Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams nearing Nets return from injury
MIAMI — The Nets are inching closer to getting their leading scorer back. Cam Thomas and Ziare Williams missed Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat, but each has taken big steps in their rehabilitation. The status of both players during Thursday's tilt in Milwaukee is unknown, but their return should come sooner rather than later. […]
Nets, Ben Simmons can’t shake offensive woes in loss to Heat
MIAMI — The Nets continued to struggle to create what they wanted and continued to struggle to win. On Monday, they lost 110-95 to the Heat in front of a crowd of 19,832 at Caseya Center. And once again, the problem was on the attacking side. The Nets (11-18) have dropped 5-of-6 and 8-of-8 in […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson garnering extra attention on, off court amid trade intrigue
MIAMI — With much of the Nets' Opening Night offense leaving through injury or trade, Cam Johnson has increasingly shouldered the burden of the offense. That's highlighted by how other teams are starting to treat Johnson, teams playing against the Nets are starting to blitz him, and how the teams inquiring about him are. are. […]
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 […]