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‘It’s gotta be built around him’ – Boomers set to rely on Giddey at World Cup
There’s no talking around it, or tip-toeing through the conversation surrounding putting such a significant burden on a 20-year-old. Sure, some coaches might treat that player conservatively — choose to shy away from fully embracing a young point guard going into one of the two major international tournaments on the basketball calendar, with the expectation […]
Continue readingNets beat Pacers despite sitting Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, others
Playing without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons and a slew of other rotation players whom the organization decided to rest on the second night of a back-to-back, they found a way to win anyway, pulling off an impressive 136-133 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. “We came here to get the win,” […]
Continue readingProtests, bizarre news conferences and yams: Inside two ridiculous weeks with Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets
The post, without any text, was an Amazon link to a movie called “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,” centered on antisemitic tropes and Holocaust denial. Soon thereafter, the backlash and fallout began, the 12-year veteran yet again unwittingly engulfing the Brooklyn Nets and NBA in a controversy that transcended the game. Team sources […]
Continue reading‘The most hostile environment he’s probably ever going to be in’: Ben Simmons returns to Philadelphia
Ten days ago, the idea of Ben Simmons making his return to Philadelphia and actually playing in a game was unfathomable. The Brooklyn Nets had just played the LA Clippers and Simmons looked wholly out of sorts: timid, uncomfortable, unsure of his role on the team. The Nets beat the Clippers 110-95, but Simmons was […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings, Week 4: Utah keeps defying expectations and Luka could be MVP front-runner
The ascending 8-2 Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance at a 9-1 start and a share of first place in the Eastern Conference before blowing a 13-point lead to the LA Clippers. The Clippers are starting to find their own groove after a rough return for a now-sidelined Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They could soon […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Friday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for November 4 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Create or join […]
Continue readingMounting losses and controversies: How the Brooklyn Nets devolved into chaos in a matter of weeks
THE BROOKLYN NETS have just completed their fourth official practice of the season inside their gleaming training center, 3 miles from Barclays Center, with a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. Kevin Durant, who had turned 34 a day earlier on Sept. 29, walks over to the assembled media and quickly tries to end the […]
Continue readingBrooklyn Nets’ Steve Nash ejected for first time as coach
Nash seemed frustrated by several calls throughout the night, but his frustration boiled over with 4:24 left in the third. He said after the game that it was because he thought Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo struck Nets point guard Patty Mills in the throat and didn’t get called for it. “I was just standing up […]
Continue readingNets’ Joe Harris makes season debut in win over Raptors
He finished with 3 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 18 minutes off the bench. “I’m excited,” Harris said before the game. “I wanted to try and play the first game but just wasn’t quite where I was supposed to be performing — needed just a little bit more time, but I feel good […]
Continue readingNBA 2022-23 season opening week: Knicks and Grizzlies players arrive in style
The 2022-23 NBA season is finally here, and that means players will show off their style on the pregame runway. Tuesday night saw some of the league’s brightest stars rock outstanding attire. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James channeled his 2003 draft-day look with modern updates. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green also rocked an […]
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