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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nets begin five-game road trip in Detroit
When: 4 p.m. Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Are things trending up for the Brooklyn Nets? (Sorry if I jinx it.) The Nets continue to play gritty basketball, competing with some of the best teams in the league. After a thwarted comeback attempt against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, the Nets came back […]
Brooklyn looks to avoid downward spiral against San Antonio Spurs
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST Where: Barclays Center Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Listen: WFAN 101.9, 660 AM The Brooklyn Nets are coming off the heels of another defeat to the crosstown rival New York Knicks. They’ll look to redeem themselves Wednesday night against one of the Western Conference’s best, the San Antonio Spurs. With […]
Celtics stand in way of Nets extending win streak
When: 6 p.m. EST Where: Barclays Center Watch: YES Network The Nets have a better record than the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets in 2018. But hey, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The new year, new Nets have taken the new calendar year as a fresh start, and have looked motivated to […]
Nets continue road trip against Pelicans
Time: 8 p.m. EST Where: Smoothie King Center Watch: YES Network, FOX Sports GO Listen: WFAN 101.9, 660 AM The Nets are looking to end 2017 on a strong note. On Wednesday night, they’ll play the second half of a back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans. Last night, they lost a 109-97 game against the […]
Nets Look to Beat the Bulls in Home Finale
Nets Look to Beat the Bulls in Home Finale Opponent: Chicago Bulls Time: 5:00 PM EST Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY Watch: YES Network, CSN Philly, Fox Sports GO Listen: WCBS 880 AM The Brooklyn Nets’ three-game winning streak went to a halt on Thursday night. They lost to the Orlando Magic on the road, […]
Sean Marks: The First 367 Days
Sean Marks: The First 367 Days Almost one year ago today — February 18th, 2016 — Sean Marks was hired as the Brooklyn Nets’ next general manager. With the Nets, Marks inherited a franchise with possibly the bleakest future in the entire NBA, suffering a draining of assets rarely seen in professional sports. With no […]
Sustainably Sourced: Adding the Ingredients for an Efficient Nets Offense, Part II
Sustainably Sourced: Adding the Ingredients for an Efficient Nets Offense, Part II Rebuilding an NBA franchise is a painful process that every NBA team — aside from the San Antonio Spurs — must undergo. Without their own draft picks, the Brooklyn Nets must look everywhere to find players that fit Sean Marks’ envisioned program and the […]
Sustainably Sourced: Adding the Ingredients for an Efficient Nets Offense
Sustainably Sourced: Adding the Ingredients for an Efficient Nets Offense Constructing an NBA roster requires balance. The general manager needs to understand on-court schemes, but also must account for attitude and effort. Putting big-name talent that fails to gel usually results in disappointment (see Brooklyn Nets, 2013-2014). Assembling a high character team that lacks raw […]
The loss of Yogi Ferrell is a swing and a miss, not a strikeout for Nets
The loss of Yogi Ferrell is a swing and a miss, not a strikeout for Nets If you’re reading this, you’ll likely all too familiar with the 10-day contract and how it has both benefitted and hurt the Brooklyn Nets since Sean Marks took over the general manager position about one year ago. The 10-day […]
