Nic Claxton looking like himself again after Nets injury return
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Nets were worried about Nic Claxton's return, and now they're talking about his return. For the first time since his back injury flared up a month ago, and really for the first time all season, Brooklyn's starting center is getting back into shape. “I'm just feeling like I'm being aggressive and […]
Nets unravel in third quarter during loss to Grizzlies
MEMPHIS — For two minutes, the Nets lost their composure. And we lost the match. The Nets stalemate on a third-quarter onslaught and lost to the Grizzlies 135-119 before scoring 15,983 points at FedEx Forum. It was a tough game, with Dennis Schroder and Jay Morant learning their craft in the second half and Memphis […]
Shake Milton welcomes increased minutes in first season with Nets
Shake Milton is counting his blessings this season. The veteran guard logged just 27 minutes on the court between the time the Knicks signed him in March and the end of the season before the Nets acquired him in the Mikal Bridges trade. He played just six games and averaged just 4.5 per game. Shake […]
Nets not worried about what could change before trade deadline
As trade rumors swirl around the Nets, Jordi Fernandez just throws his hands up and says, “That's none of my business.” Teams began to take notice of Brooklyn, outperforming the league's expectations that the Nets would likely be the worst team in basketball. All eyes are especially on veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, who is […]
Nets’ Keon Johnson’s playing time may go down when Cam Thomas returns
Nets combo guard Keon Johnson's playing time has skyrocketed due to an injury to starter Cam Thomas. However, he knows that Thomas is not promising anything once he returns. “Nothing is guaranteed, neither for him nor for anyone else,” coach Jordi Fernandes said. “So the group is working well, there are going to be guys […]
Where Nets stand as Jimmy Butler trade talk continues to swirl
The Nets have also been linked with Jimmy Butler in the past, with Miami reportedly starting to listen to trade offers for the aging All-Star. Just don't expect it to come from Brooklyn. Butler has expressed interest in joining the Nets in the past, and a source close to the situation told the Post that […]
Dennis Schroder potential trade piece, but Nets won’t just give him away
Dennis Schroder's career year is a big reason why the Nets have fared better than expected. And why he could play himself right off the roster. The Nets were rebuilding, becoming the worst team in basketball and expected to win the lottery's catbird seat. Instead, Schroder's leadership has them in direct contention for the play-in, […]
Jordi Fernandez not afraid to blast Nets’ leaky defense
Jordi Fernandez certainly exploded a problem for the Nets. The team's first-year coach showed early on in his tenure that he is not afraid to publicly call out issues that need to be addressed. On Sunday night, he was as energetic as he has been all year. Fernandez lamented the Nets' leaky defense after his […]
Dorian Finney-Smith returns to Nets after injury absence
Dorian Finney-Smith returned to the court on Sunday and joined the Nets' starting lineup. He had missed the past four games with a sprained left ankle. The veteran power forward had nine points, four rebounds and a plus-two in 30 minutes, matching up well with former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dorian Finney-Smith of the Nets beats […]
Nets leader Dorian Finney-Smith set to return from left ankle injury
Dorian Finney-Smith may not be leading the Nets in points or rebounds, but he most certainly is. And it will bring him back for the first time since before Thanksgiving. The veteran forward is off the injury report and said he plans to play in Sunday's matinee game against Milwaukee after missing the past four […]