Nets’ Nic Claxton ejected after clotheslining Hawks’ Dyson Daniels
Nick Claxton watched from the locker room during the final eight minutes of the Nets' 120-116 loss to the Hawks in the season opener. The Brooklyn big man was ejected in the fourth quarter after being called for a Fragrant 2 foul for clotheslining Dyson Daniels for a layup. The incident occurred shortly after the […]
Jordi Fernandez wants Nets debut to be start of even more meaningful journey
ATLANTA — For Jordi Fernandez, Wednesday won't be the culmination of his path to his head coaching debut. It's just another step to greater heights. The Nets' regular season opener in Atlanta will be Fernandez's first game as an NBA head coach. And while the Spaniard said it would be a night he'll never forget, […]
Cam Thomas isn’t dwelling on lack of Nets extension
ATLANTA — Cam Thomas watched Monday as Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and Franz Wagner all earned rookie contract extensions worth up to $224 million. Many of his other 2021 draft classmates received nine-figure contracts as well. As the Post reported, Thomas was not given a contract extension by the Nets despite being Brooklyn's […]
Nic Claxton taking on new responsibilities as Nets’ longest-tenured
Nick Claxton found himself suddenly the Nets' longest-tenured player, noting that such increases in seniority “happen quickly” in the NBA. The 25-year-old center missed four of the team's preseason games with a hamstring issue, but is scheduled to play in the season opener in Atlanta on Wednesday and is “ready” for his sixth NBA start. […]
Nets don’t extend Cam Thomas’ rookie contract ahead of deadline
The Nets rejected rookie contract extensions for three eligible players by Monday's 6 p.m. deadline, most notably the return of leading scorer Cam Thomas. Injured center Dayron Sharpe and offseason pickup Giare Williams also qualified, but did not receive extensions, according to Post Beat writer Brian Lewis. Cam Thomas works out during the Nets-Raptors preseason […]
Cam Johnson not thinking about his tenuous Nets future
Cam Johnson isn't thinking about the future. If the season goes as most experts believe, there's a good chance the Nets will demote him. For now, he's focused on making the most of the situation. Cam Johnson goes to the basket during the Nets' preseason loss to the Raptors. NBAE (via Getty Images) “I felt […]
Nets set to get back Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith for opener
Brooklyn played without the quintet in Friday's preseason-ending game against Toronto, but starters Nic Claxton and Dorian Finney-Smith are expected to return for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Atlanta. “Nick is close. We are still aiming for the first game of the season,” said coach Jordi Fernandes. “He's done a good job. He's working hard. So […]
Human trafficking operation nets Disney employee, 25 illegal aliens. Florida sheriff rips Biden-Harris admin’s open border.
Outspoken Florida Sheriff Grady Judd blasted the Biden-Harris administration's open borders after a human trafficking crackdown resulted in the arrest of 25 illegal aliens and Disney employees. The operation resulted in 157 arrests, and Judd, who heads the Polk County Sheriff's Office, emphasized how the border crisis is exacerbating human trafficking crimes in the United […]
Nets’ new-look offense will get everyone the ball
PHILADELPHIA — For years, the only ball movement people saw in Brooklyn was the up and down as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving dribbled. And it was only natural that they would try to lead two of the greatest isolation players of all time to victory. But both are long gone, along with their prolific […]
Nets’ Noah Clowney gets taught lesson by Andre Drummond
PHILADELPHIA — With all three big men down, the Nets gave young Noah Clowney the starting role at center Wednesday. He struggled in his second year but wasn't good enough, losing 117-95 to Andre Drummond in the preseason. “I think he didn't fight enough. It's obviously a great learning experience for everyone,” coach Jordi Fernandez […]