Nets suffer most lopsided defeat since 1978
BOSTON — The Nets’ loss to the Celtics wasn’t just bad. It was historic. Brooklyn lost 136-86, the most lopsided loss in not one, but two generations. In fact, the New Jersey Nets lost 139-87 to the Houston Rockets at Compaq Center on October 18, 1978. The only thing that kept the final score from […]
Cam Johnson set to return but where he will fit in Nets’ lineup in question
Cam Johnson is on the verge of returning, barring a setback. This is as healthy as the Nets have been since opening night, but the Nets will be even healthier. “Yes, he seems to be playing well.” [Wednesday]That’s a good thing,” Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn said before Tuesday night’s 118-110 loss to the Celtics. Johnson […]
Nets no match for elite Celtics, Jayson Tatum
The Nets were reminded just how far they are from the best teams in the NBA. Too big to find a team this good with such a big lead. On Tuesday, Brooklyn fell to the league-leading Celtics, losing 118-110 in front of a packed Barclays Center crowd of 18,053. They were eviscerated by superstar Jayson […]
Nets remain within striking distance of playoffs
Despite the injuries and uncertainty surrounding the Nets, they entered Monday with two and a half games left in the Eastern Conference and defeated the Spurs in their first game after making roster adjustments at the trade deadline. That’s why even if the overall results are not good, there are still high expectations. “Everyone’s focus […]
Day’Ron Sharpe set for welcomed Nets return after knee injury
Dayron Sharpe is an injured Nets player who is expected to return. Sharpe has been sidelined since Jan. 7 due to hypertension in his left knee, but is scheduled to play Tuesday against the Celtics. And from what he’s seen, he’s looking forward to playing with new signing Dennis Schroder, who could also split time […]
Nets’ Ben Simmons ‘feeling better’ as he becomes more aggressive
Saturday’s rout against San Antonio didn’t just set Ben Simmons’ highest scoring game of the season. It became his most offensive record. Simmons finished with a modest total of 13 points, but also shot 6-of-7 from the floor. He drove hard to the rim, but debilitating back pain made him extremely reluctant to do so. […]
Keira Bates-Diop sees familiar faces after trade to Nets
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson were abruptly moved from Phoenix to Brooklyn at last year’s trade deadline. Now it’s former teammate Keita Bates-Diop’s turn. The Nets traded veteran Royce O’Neal to the Suns for three second-round picks, cap relief, and 28-year-old Bates Diop, who underwent a similar whirlwind process for Bridges and Johnson a year […]
Dennis Schroder propels Nets to easy win over Spurs
It took Dennis Schroder less than one game to endear him to Nets fans. This was Schrader’s masterpiece. And it helped bring out the best in the Nets. The newly acquired point guard made his Brooklyn debut on Saturday afternoon, inflicting a blowout 123-103 loss on visiting San Antonio, with a sold-out Barclays Center crowd […]
Lakers to add Spencer Dinwiddie for playoff push after Nets trade
In the short term, the Lakers will secure a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament through the silent trade deadline, while moving on to sign former Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie once he clears waivers. It will be. Per ESPN. However, as Los Angeles looks to revamp its roster around LeBron James this offseason, potential […]
What future possibilities the Nets hope deadline deals set up
The NBA trade deadline approaches Thursday, and Nets fans didn’t get the star player they were hoping for, nor did they get any clarity from the organization about their future direction. “Fans from seven or eight years ago probably didn’t really understand what the direction was back then,” general manager Sean Marks said. “I really […]