Head coach Kenny Atkinson and GM Sean Marks took over in 2016. What they inherited was, to put it diplomatically, a mess. The Nets had zero first-round draft picks of their own until 2019, millions of dollars owed to the notorious Deron Williams and a roster in shambles. Little did Nets faithful know, Atkinson and […]
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 […]
Caris LeVert’s Top 10 Plays In 2018-19 Thus Far
So, here we are. Caris LeVert, how we miss you so. At one point, this Brooklyn Nets season appeared wholly optimistic — for the first time in years, the franchise looked competitive and youthful. Although plenty of sidekick partners contributed to the Nets’ impressive start, it was, of course, fueled by LeVert himself. A man […]
Brooklyn Nets Free Agency Primer 2018-19: Small Forwards
Nets take on Kidd-less Bucks to kick off back-to-back
Time: 8 p.m. EST Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Listen: WFAN 101.9, 660 AM The Brooklyn Nets are spending Friday night in Milwaukee to play the now-Jason-Kidd-less Bucks. Milwaukee is clinging to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference and clearly is not happy with its season thus far. […]
Nets visit Oklahoma City with three-game win streak on the line
Time: 8 p.m. EST Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Listen: WFAN 101.9, 660 AM The Nets moved to 2-0 since D’Angelo Russell’s return from injury with a win over the Detroit Pistons Sunday, highlighted by Spencer Dinwiddie’s late game heroics. The game-winner marked Dinwiddie’s third game-winning basket in January alone, as a […]
Viva Mexico! Brooklyn Nets take on the OK3
Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Time: 10 p.m. EST Where: Mexico City Arena, Mexico City Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Listen: WFAN 101.9, 660 AM Was Monday night’s Nets win against the Atlanta Hawks the most impressive win the team has had all season? We’re still figuring that out, but Brooklyn was definitely […]
Shifts in Eastern Conference can help Brooklyn Nets exceed expectations
The Brooklyn Nets are used to being underdogs. Drastically low expectations have become the norm surrounding the Nets ever since the futile Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce “super team” experiment left the team bereft of draft picks. It doesn’t help that Brooklyn finished in last place last season, though as I’ve noted on numerous occasions, the team […]
D’Angelo Russell is embracing the New York City game
D’Angelo Russell was the biggest offseason acquisition by the Brooklyn Nets. While the Nets traded away the beloved Brook Lopez, the addition of Russell, a polarizing, but talented playmaker, was a solid consolation prize. Russell just might be the highest upside young prospect that switched teams this offseason in franchise player deals. (To note, the […]
Marks Madness: Understanding The Nets’ Draft Pick Position
Marks Madness: Understanding The Nets’ Draft Pick Position March Madness is here! The NCAA’s most profitable (for some) venture has already seen first round action. Brackets have been busted and stocks have and will rise. (Except for Lonzo Ball.) Back in the NBA, teams are gearing for playoff runs and the inevitable the-Warriors-are-in-trouble takes are […]
Nets lower price on Lopez, choosing best deal for Bogdanovic
Nets lower price on Lopez, choosing best deal for Bogdanovic Now that we’re past the DeMarcus Cousins frenzy, it’s about time for rumors on the Brooklyn Nets front to ramp up — and, according to some sources, they are. First, Bojan Bogdanovic’s market has finally begun to heat up, says Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Bogdanovic will […]
The Nets look for first win of New Year against the Pacers
The Nets look for first win of New Year against the Pacers The Brooklyn Nets’ season is rapidly devolving into an audition to decide who will stick with the team beyond this year. With Philadelphia picking up a win on Tuesday against Minnesota, the Nets now own the worst record in the entire NBA. However, the […]