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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 […]

Kevin Durant provides brutal reminder of what he brought to Nets

When Kevin Durant returned to Brooklyn, his video memorial was perfunctory. However, his performance was near perfect his KD. From a cheeky shoulder bump and “too little sign” to protégé Cam Thomas to a dominant score. From back-and-forth trash talk with fans to a warm hug from Nets general manager Sean Marks in a quiet […]

Undermanned Nets dominated by Suns in Kevin Durant’s return

Kevin Durant driving Cam Thomas is about as insane a scenario as the Nets could imagine. During the third quarter, he forced his way into the lane and stood up as Thomas continued to reach. Durant easily tipped over the bucket, heard the whistle signaling a foul, and glared at the fans behind the basket […]

Nets players try to ignore NBA trade deadline talk

The Nets have one week left until decision day. Brooklyn’s players have seven days and three more games to convince the front office of action or inaction. The excitement and anxiety will reach a crescendo next Thursday, but the Nets’ locker room will try to ignore the rumors flying around before the trade deadline. “Unspoken, […]