Nets young forward taking advantage of NBA second chance
It would take more than two starts and more than 12 games for a reset chance to turn into a comeback, but this is a small sample within the scope of a season and career. But if that happens, and Ziare Williams can take his chance with the Nets and turn it into the consistent […]
Nets get harsh lesson in blowout loss to Celtics
The Nets didn't just lose the game. they lost the battle. Brooklyn earned its first victory under new coach Jordi Fernandez, defeating the Celtics 139-114 in front of a packed Barclays Center crowd of 18,112. And Fernandes was making no excuses for their efforts. Because that was unforgivable. Dennis Schroder tries to shoot while Jrue […]
Ben Simmons misses first Nets game due to injury this season
Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith both missed Wednesday's 139-114 loss to Boston, with Simmons requiring an MRI on a tight left calf. This game was the first he missed due to injury this season, with the other three games all being days off during back-to-back games. “Dorian is just a sprained ankle, it’s not.” [bad]. […]
Ben Simmons rediscovering his stride in Nets bench role
Ben Simmons is still getting used to playing with his Nets teammates, and their teammates are getting used to running with him. But as he settles into his role leading the second unit, they are beginning to show long-delayed signs of progress. And his 12-assist performance off the bench in Monday's come-from-behind win at New […]
Nets’ Noah Clowney finally breaks out after quiet start to season
Noah Clowney wasn't just waiting for his breakout performance. He has been working towards one. The Nets' young bigs finally got it on Monday, earning a win against New Orleans. Clowney scored 15 points and was 5 of 10 from deep. Noah Clowney defends Brandon Ingraham during the Nets' win over the Pelicans on November […]
Dennis Schroder’s best basketball could potentially land him off Nets
NEW ORLEANS — Dennis Schroder is playing the best basketball of his life. He could end up playing his way right out of the Nets. Even though the Nets are rebuilding, they have gotten off to a better-than-expected start with a veteran lineup led by Schroder. But his career year doesn't just worry fans who […]
Nets rally for thrilling win over Pelicans in gut-check performance
NEW ORLEANS — After heartbreaks in Boston and Cleveland, the Nets were staring at a gut check in New Orleans. Turns out their guts were fine. After losing a late lead, the Nets came back to beat the Pelicans 107-105 in front of a packed crowd of 16,895 at Smoothie King Center. Trailing 105-101 with […]
Veterans have carried Nets to surprising start
NEW ORLEANS — Monday is Veterans Day. But behind Brooklyn's surprising start is another group of veterans: the older leaders on the Nets' roster. The rebuilding Nets finished as the league's worst team and were expected to collect a win total in the teens. But they play New Orleans on Monday in a surprisingly close […]
Nets’ Cameron Johnson making NBA history with unreal turnover-free streak
NEW ORLEANS — After a slow start to the season, Nets forward Cam Johnson is starting to feel like himself. In fact, a record-breaking version of himself. Not only did the Nets' wing rediscover his usual shooting stroke, he began driving the ball, setting a league record for streaks without turnovers. Johnson hasn't turned the […]
Kenny Atkinson on how he changed as a head coach after Nets firing
CLEVELAND — In his first game as a head coach, against the Nets team that fired him, and yes, Brooklyn fired him, Kenny Atkinson had a little extra motivation, some extra emotion, and a whole lot of… I admitted that there was something extra. On the night he led Cleveland to the championship-winning game against […]