Just a few days after news broke that Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff would be receiving contract extensions, it looks like general manager Sean Marks will too — according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Even the palpable excitement around Atkinson’s new rumored deal was marred by the simple follow-up […]
Woj: Atkinson, Staff Completing Contract Extensions
OK, the Brooklyn Nets lost tonight to the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks — but, hey, it’s not all doom and gloom! Enter: Adrian Wojnarowski. According to the tipster, the Nets are giving head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff some well-deserved contract extensions. Although not yet finished, Wojnarowski reports that they’re expected to sign the […]
Happy Birthday, Brook!
Happy birthday, Brook! An all-time fan favorite, Brook Lopez celebrates his 31st birthday today. His nine seasons with the Nets and Lopez had no shortage of memories — both on and off the court. On the court, the 2008 tenth overall pick was always having fun. Lopez lived for the moment. His play was indistinguishable […]
Take Your Pick: Analyzing The Nets’ Three First Rounders
With the trade deadline passed, the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, and the regular season starting to wind down, most teams are turning their attention to the playoffs. While the Brooklyn Nets are desperately clinging to their own playoff hopes, they also find themselves in the unique position of being one of only three […]
Joe Harris Goes Supernova in the Three-Point Contest
In a competition filled with incredible shooters, it is still no surprise to Brooklyn fans that Joe Harris walked away as the victor. The 33rd Three-Point contest took place in Charlotte on Saturday night. The competition expanded to 10 participants this year as reigning champion Devin Booker attempted to defend his title against stars such […]
How Jared Dudley Saved The Nets’ Season
In the lull between free agency and the start of the regular season, NBA analysts begin to evaluate how each team spent their offseason. Needless to say, the Brooklyn Nets received outstanding marks from most publications. General manager Sean Marks was praised for his clever dealings by getting out of Timofey Mozgov’s albatross contract, turning […]
Five Trade Deadline Targets For The Nets
Surprise! As of today, the Brooklyn Nets have a firm spot in the conference playoff race. They’re currently the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference and have a three-game game lead on the ninth-placed Detroit Pistons. While they were on a tear in January, the Nets stumbled out of the gates to start off […]
Melo-Mania: Nine Years Later, The Nets Should Consider Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony was waived by the Chicago Bulls on Friday afternoon and, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the future Hall of Famer is expected to clear waivers and become a free agent. And when he does, Brooklyn should consider bringing him in. Stay with me. Yes, Anthony has had a serious fall from grace — that’s […]
Woj: Nets expected to pursue Kristaps Porzingis
UPDATE: Well, that was fun while it lasted — go about your regularly scheduled day. New York and Dallas are in deep discussions on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks and Dennis Smith Jr. to the Knicks, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 31, 2019 Good afternoon! […]
TBG Stock Watch 7: Theo’s Time To Shine
Woo-hoo! Once more, the Brooklyn Nets had another three-game week — and, again, the team finished 3-0. The Nets’ winning streak is up to six games, with the team currently holders of a 27-24 record — one of just six teams in the Eastern Conference with a winning record. This week holds more challenges and […]
TBG Stock Watch 6: Dinwiddie’s Demolition
How do you account for this past week? It was a perfect 3-0 week. But just saying that wouldn’t even account for the kind of wins that Brooklyn accumulated. There was a thrashing of the Boston Celtics. There was the crazy, improbable, what-just-happened comeback at Houston. And then a last-minute win on the road in […]
TBG Stock Watch 5: Big-Time Praise For The Nets’ Social Team
It’s back! Unfortunately, it was a weirdly scheduled week for Brooklyn. The soaring Nets played the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors — two of the most talented teams in the Eastern Conference, let alone the NBA. A game against the Atlanta Hawks, one of the bottom-feeders of the league, was sandwiched in between. The Nets […]
