Kyrie Irving’s potential Brooklyn return a reminder of chaotic Nets era
When Kyrie Irving returns to Barclays Center on Tuesday, the Nets will be reminded of one of the most chaotic eras in Nets history, a year after he was forced to leave Brooklyn to join the Mavericks. . There’s no clear prediction on how Brooklyn fans will react to the point guard, but when he […]
Ben Simmons ruled out vs. Warriors as Nets try to manage back injury
Ben Simmons will miss Monday’s game between the Nets and the Warriors due to a lower back injury. The Nets, who got nine rebounds and five assists from Simmons in defeating the 76ers on Saturday, will start the week by hosting back-to-back games against Golden State and the Mavericks. Simmons missed 38 consecutive games this […]
Nets drastically improving on defense as they cling to their season
From behind the YES Network microphone, Jacque Vaughn smiled. For most of Saturday’s 136-121 victory over the 76ers, the Nets’ defense continued to reverse an alarming early-season trend. There were also individual breakthroughs such as Cam Thomas. The team has also made strides in what Vaughn calls “corporate knowledge.” And it all adds up to […]
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Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges propel Nets past undermanned 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — A 136-121 result that ended the Nets’ nine-game losing streak will be etched into the schedule as a win (four straight losses came in last year’s postseason sweep, the other five in the regular season). If they can get 3 wins in 4 games in a row, maybe it will be the start […]
Ben Simmons to make Nets return following one-game absence
PHILADELPHIA — As it turns out, it was just one game of horror for Ben Simmons. The Nets star was available for Saturday’s game against the 76ers, although he remains on a minutes restriction after missing Wednesday’s game with a left knee contusion. He was injured Monday while trying to block a layup in the […]
Nets’ Ben Simmons still not a definite to play vs. 76ers
It remains to be determined whether Ben Simmons will be able to play against his old team in Philadelphia on Saturday night. After Friday’s practice, head coach Jacques Vaughn announced that Simmons was a partial participant and remains day-to-day. He will undergo treatment Friday night and Saturday morning, and from there the Nets will assess […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton embracing ‘challenge’ of increased workload
The Nets have an interesting way of showing how much they value and need Nic Claxton in their rotation. how? They keep him on the court. Claxton is a vital size player for the Nets, who could struggle against a physically taller opponent, especially without Dayron Sharpe, Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith. With those players […]
Meta’s new dividend adds $200 billion in value, Zuckerberg nets $29 billion in one day
Shares in Facebook’s parent company Meta soared after the company announced its first-ever cash dividend following its biggest quarterly growth in more than two years. The company’s market value rose more than $200 billion on Friday, putting it on pace for the fastest single-day increase in market value for a U.S. company, according to tracked […]
Ben Simmons expected to return to Nets’ lineup vs. 76ers
Brooklyn and Ben Simmons avoided further injury setbacks. Simmons was injured late in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix, raising concerns about another long layoff, sources told The Post. He is expected to be available for the match against the 76ers. Simmons missed nearly three months (38 straight games) with a pinched nerve in his lower back […]