Video

Nets , Video

#BKConnect: Third Quarter Woes, D-Will’s Woes, and The Top Play of November

Posted on: December 6th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

On the latest episode of #BKConnect, YES Network's Chris Shearn, Newsday's Rod Boone, and I discuss the team's third-quarter woes, whether or not Deron Williams will ever be fully healthy again, and break down the play of the month, Joe Johnson's game-winning floater in overtime against the Phoenix Suns.

The next episode of #BKConnect airs during tomorrow night's pregame show on YES Network at 8 P.M. To submit questions or comments, hit up YES Network on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, using the hashtag #BKConnect.

Nets , Video

Mason Plumlee Reaches Into Stratosphere And Throws Down The Alley-OOP From Andray Blatche

Posted on: November 30th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

The Brooklyn Nets didn't have a lot of athleticism last year, and their point guards this year have struggled with injuries. No more problems there. Watch as point center Andray Blatche lofted an alley-oop from beyond the three-point line a little too high, and Mason Plumlee, the seven-footer with the 36" vertical, reaches high above the rim to slam it down.

NBA , Video

Wesley Johnson posterizes Paul Pierce with reverse one-hand dunk (VIDEO)

Posted on: November 27th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 1 Comment

 

We're not exactly happy when stuff like this happens, but it's impossible not to post for the good of the NBA canon. Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson snuck behind Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce on a quick backdoor and threw down a huge one-handed reverse dunk. The replay in YES Mo makes it look even better, too. Watch.

Nets , Video

Jason Kidd’s Hilarious Reaction Has Everything You Need To Know About How Nets-Raptors Ended

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 1 Comment

 

... MORE →

Front Office , Nets , Video

Video: Billy King talks Kidd, Nets in halftime interview with YES Network

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

At halftime of Tuesday's game between the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors, Nets general manager Billy King spoke with YES Network's Sarah Kustok on a variety of topics, including trust (which isn't there yet), Kidd (who King feels has the confidence and voice to lead), injuries (which he doesn't blame for their struggles) and the state of the Nets. Watch above.

Nets , Video

Mason Plumlee Back-To-Back Slam Dunks (VIDEO)

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 5 Comments

 

Center Mason Plumlee may be the most athletic player on the Nets. Even though his wingspan is actually shorter than his height, a rarity in the NBA, Plumlee's 36" vertical is impressive for a seven-footer and it helps him throw it down with authority. In the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors, Plumlee was at it again, throwing down emphatic dunks on back-to-back possessions. The rookie Plumlee was the first player off the bench for the Nets. Not bad for someone who was supposed to spend most of the year in the D-League, though his success is indicative of Brooklyn's struggles.

NBA , Nets , Video

Nets commiserate with Derrick Rose

Posted on: November 25th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

At practice Monday afternoon, the Nets learned about Derrick Rose's season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, sending their well-wishes to the Chicago Bulls point guard and former MVP. This is the second straight season that Rose will miss with a knee injury after tearing the ACL in his other knee in the 2012 NBA playoffs, forcing him to sit out the entire 2012-13 season. He played in just ten games this season before going down with the injury.

Deron Williams & Joe Johnson both spoke about the seriousness of Rose's injury. Video after the jump.
... MORE →

Nets , Video

Alan Anderson Won An MVP At Kevin Garnett’s Basketball Camp

Posted on: November 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

A few guys on this Brooklyn Nets teams have ties from other places. Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko reunited after playing four seasons together with the Utah Jazz. Kirilenko reunited with Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov, who once owned a piece of CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko's team in Russia. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett famously played six seasons together with the Boston Celtics. Jason Terry joined them for the last year.

But one reunion you probably didn't know about: Alan Anderson and Kevin Garnett. The Minneapolis-born Anderson met Garnett while the former was still in high school, winning an MVP at Garnett's basketball camp. YES sat down with Garnett to speak with him about Anderson, someone he calls a "great kid" with a "great mom." Anderson has similar praise for Garnett, saying that the interest Garnett showed in him as a young player inspired him to do the same thing for kids as a professional. Watch above.

Nets , Video

Who was Kevin Garnett’s mentor?

Posted on: November 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

... MORE →

Nets , Video

Video: 7-footer Andray Blatche with a nifty Eurostep

Posted on: November 20th, 2013 by David Borghard No Comments

 

It's been a rocky start for Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche. Some games we see flashes of greatness, and some games we see flashes of 2008. Tonight, Blatche put up 6 points in his first 8 minutes on 3-5 shooting, including a this crafty ball-handling into a Euro-step layup.

I still don't know why the Wizards played him at small forward though.

Nets , Video

Mason Plumlee Throws Down Athletic Fast-Break Dunk

Posted on: November 20th, 2013 by David Borghard No Comments

 

Welcome to the NBA, Mason Plumlee!

Yes, technically Plumlee is already in the league, but you're never really in the NBA unless you throw down a monster two-handed slam off a perfect feed from Deron Williams. Mason Plumlee was the recipient of that pass and threw it down with authority on the fast break. With other bigs struggling, Mighty Mase is making his mark on the Nets with a flurry of dunks and displays of athleticism.

Nets , Video

How will Kemba Walker guard Deron Williams?

Posted on: November 20th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker speaks with YES Network about the challenges of guarding Nets point guard Deron Williams. Both guards have struggled to start the season: Walker, a third-year guard out of Connecticut, has shot just 32.9% from the field and has a career-low assist percentage; Williams has played on balky ankles all year and has averaged just ten points and 6.5 assists per game in eight games.

Walker acknowledges he'll need help from his teammates to stop Williams, if Williams is playing like his old self. (At least, the good old self.)

Even if Williams doesn't play much tonight, the diminutive Walker will have his hands full with D-Will's backup, Shaun Livingston; the 6'7" Livingston has excelled to start the season in Williams's place and has a full seven inches on Walker.

The Bobcats and Nets face off at 7 P.M. EST at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. You can watch on YES Network.

  • POLLS