Nets using small-ball lineup more with Day’Ron Sharpe out
The Nets are increasingly adopting strategies that show early signs of success. Without Dayron Sharpe, who is out with a knee injury, the Nets are able to utilize their small-ball lineup more when Nic Claxton needs a break. Without a traditional big man on the court, Dorian Finney-Smith typically moves to center, with Cam Thomas, […]
Lonnie Walker IV’s recent spark could force Jacque Vaughn to make Nets changes
The Nets desperately needed some inspiration as the season wore on. Lonnie Walker IV offers one and insists on watching more minutes while so many around him struggle. Walker, in his third game back from a hamstring injury, hit 8-of-12 shots (5-of-3 from 3-point range) in 25 minutes off the bench during the Nets' 111-102 […]
Nets looking for opportunity to reset and reassess
The Nets, whose season is coming to an end, won't resume play until Monday, even if the season isn't over yet. That means we have time to understand not just the last game, but why we played so badly. Eight games, but actually since mid-December. However, two days of practice ahead of the game against […]
Nets still looking for answers after losing continues in Paris
The Nets stayed in Paris looking for answers after a month-long slump, but are still firmly in the dark after losing yet again in the City of Lights. Thursday's loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers marked the seventh time in the last eight games for the struggling Nets and the 12th time in 15 […]
Nets hoping a win in Paris can reignite their season
Will eating croissants help the Nets' perimeter defense? Will drinking Pinot Noir help the Nets shoot better? With the season in turmoil, the Nets flew to Paris in preparation for Thursday's international game against the Cavaliers at Accor Arena. Now, in the City of Love, there's not much to like about the Nets' recent performance. […]
Day’Ron Sharpe out with knee injury as Nets’ strength takes hit
The last thing the Nets needed in free fall was to lose a key contributor. However, the Nets, who have lost 11 of their past 14 games, will be without backup center Dayron Sharpe. He was diagnosed with hyperextension of his left knee, which he suffered during the team's 134-127 loss to the Blazers on […]
Nets’ international popularity turned them into NBA’s ambassadors
The Nets travel overseas more than any other team in the NBA and export the league to the world more than any other team. Brooklyn is scheduled to play Cleveland at the Accor Arena in Paris on Thursday, and their globetrotting ways won't change anytime soon. “The Nets, in particular, are incredibly willing to play […]
Day’Ron Sharpe’s sprained knee leaves Nets thin at center
The Nets lost Dayron Sharpe to a knee injury on Sunday night, and it's unclear how long the backup center will be out. Sharp sprained his left knee with just over three minutes left in overtime against Portland on Sunday. He fell during the collision, clutching his knee and hitting the Barclays Center court in […]
Nic Claxton counters foul tactics with FT success in Nets’ win
For one night, “Hack-a-Clax” did not work. Nick Claxton said he was not bothered by this strategy but wished it could have been avoided. It was the second time in a week that the Thunder intentionally fouled the Nets' big man, hoping to capitalize on a mistake at the free-throw line. Claxton is almost ready […]
Mikal Bridges looks lost in middle of his extended Nets funk
Sample sizes aren't that small anymore. A few bad games have lingered for Mikal Bridges, and so far he hasn't been able to snap out of it without making shots. Even in Friday's elation and funk-filled win over the Thunder, the talented wing the Nets hope to build upon often looked lost. Despite four turnovers, […]