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 […]
Nets undone by turnovers, poor defense in preseason loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets have overcome some of their shaky shooting this preseason by being crisp and diligent. Wednesday happens when their effort and ball handling takes a night off. The Nets suffered a 117-95 preseason loss to Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center, and new manager Jordi Fernandez was disappointed that the performance wasn't […]
Nets want Cam Thomas to be a more efficient all-around player
Cam Thomas is going to score. That's what he did every time he was given playing time in his first three seasons with the Nets. But first-year coach Jordi Fernandez has told Thomas throughout training camp that he is not a free-spirited volume shooter, but rather an efficient player who can effortlessly get his buckets […]
Nets bench erupts after Cui Yongxi 3-pointer: ‘Everybody was lit’
The Nets lost their first preseason home game by 39 points. As expected, it was a high-scoring game, but the undoubted highlight was Choi Young-hee's heat-checking 3-point shot late in the game, which was rarely used, causing an uproar on the bench. “There was nothing in my mind. When I'm open, I shoot straight to […]