Nets’ Noah Clowney impressive in second NBA start
The Nets offered several reasons Wednesday night for the team and fans to expect more success going forward. Perhaps the biggest accomplishment came from rookie Noah Clowney’s impressive performance in his second NBA start. The teenager was not one to mention his age when asked about his performance. Instead, the 19-year-old opted for brevity and […]
Nets face big decision at point guard next season
The point guard position has been a hot topic for the Nets over the years, and it’s been a roller coaster of changes, from surprises to absences to big paychecks to injuries. With this disappointing season coming to an end, general manager Sean Marks must now focus on getting the results right for next season. […]
Nets rally past Raptors to win home finale
The Nets had a disappointing season for their fans, but they came from behind to beat Toronto 106-102 in their final home game. Brooklyn marched back to Barclays Center in front of a crowd of 17,732, marking the seventh consecutive sold-out Wednesday night. And the Nets did it with a strong fourth quarter led by […]
Nets’ Kevin Ollie happy UConn still dominating after his tenure
Kevin Ollie won a national title as head coach of the Huskies in 2014 and was in the midst of the University of Connecticut’s rise to power in the NCAA. O’Ree’s tenure at Storrs didn’t end well, as he was fired after four years amid a violations investigation, and the Nets’ interim coach announced Monday […]
Mikal Bridges plans to be part of Nets’ future despite ‘not fun’ season
Mikal Bridges says it still hasn’t sunk in that they’ll miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020, but that’s the harsh reality for the Nets. Brooklyn will play its final three games of the season this week, starting with its final home game against the fellow eliminated Raptors on Wednesday night at Barclays […]
Nets’ Trendon Watford making most of opportunity as free agency looms
Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Nets narrowly lost to the Kings 107-77 on Sunday night after coming off wins over the Pacers and Pistons. But it was a loss that offers a lot of insight into the future. With Nic Claxton (left ankle sprain), Cam Johnson (left big toe sprain), and Dorian Finney-Smith […]
Noah Clowney struggles in loss as rare teenager to start for Nets
With their frontcourt in disrepair, the Nets handed Noah Clowney his first career start. It was a tough lesson for the teenage rookie. Clowney had seven points and 10 rebounds against the Kings on Sunday, but finished with a minus-26 rating and looked muscular all night. Nets forward Noah Clowney drives to the basket against […]
Shorthanded Nets routed by Kings in latest blowout
The Nets were in contention Sunday night, but not in the play. Brooklyn lost to Sacramento 107-77 in front of a sold-out crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The Nets (31-48), who have won five of their past seven games, were looking to build positive momentum heading into the offseason. But what they discovered was […]
Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith plays in front of his Dad for first time ever
Dorian Finney-Smith played nearly 600 games in the NBA and countless more before reaching the league. But nothing was more emotional than Saturday, when he performed live for the first time in front of his father. Elbert Smith, who had just been released from a Virginia prison in December, was finally in the stands to […]
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie plays in front of his Dad for first time ever
Dorian Finney-Smith played nearly 600 games in the NBA and countless more before reaching the league. But nothing was more emotional than Saturday, when he performed live for the first time in front of his father. Elbert Smith, who had just been released from a Virginia prison in December, was finally in the stands to […]