Six players. Eight 50-point performances. While no two 50-point games are alike, there are a few common threads that connect these performances from a historic month of March.
Gilbert McGregor
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's recent play has taken the pressure off Ben Simmons when he does eventually return to on-court action.
Nick Metallinos
Kevin Durant is operating under different rules than LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he could still lead the league in scoring this season.
Scott Rafferty
Ja Morant has ascended to superstardom this season and despite being just 22 years old, Kevin Durant says the Grizzlies point guard is destined to become one of the game's greats.
Benyam Kidane
Barring injury, LeBron James will eventually pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. But looking beyond career point totals, how does The King stack up with Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Kevin Durant?
Micah Adams
The Nets star was asked about his opinion on the much-discussed MVP race following Brooklyn's win over Portland.
Already behind the eight-ball, the Brooklyn Nets are running out of time to find some momentum and cohesiveness before the playoffs begin next month.
It seems Ben Simmons is still not any closer to making his debut with Brooklyn.
Kyrie Irving put on a show in Orlando, pouring in 60 points to set a new career-high and Nets franchise record. NBA players, past and present took to Twitter in awe of his basketball wizardry.
Kyrie Irving becomes 32nd player in NBA history to score 60 points, setting a new career-high as well as the most points scored in a single game in Nets franchise history.
To lead the shorthanded Nets past the Knicks, Kevin Durant went off for 53 points and added nine assists, six rebounds and two steals in 43 minutes of action.
Kyrie Irving is prohibited from playing in games that take place in New York City, but can attend as a spectator. Why?
The Philadelphia crowd came to boo Ben Simmons but ended up booing their own team as Kevin Durant led the Nets to a 29-point win at Wells Fargo Center.
The budding rivalry between the 76ers and the Nets has everyone salivating for a seven-game series and despite the off-court storylines surrounding both teams, it's the matchup between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant that is emerging as the best subplot.
Even though Ben Simmons didn't suit up for his return to Philadelphia, he was present on the Nets bench for the game.
Once considered a foundational piece of "The Process," Simmons is now with the Brooklyn Nets and there is no love lost between the Australian and his former team.
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for his return to Philadelphia due to return to "competition reconditioning/back soreness." However, the All-Star guard is expected to sit on the bench.
Kyle Irving
The 76ers already have their two All-Star cornerstones to build a championship team in Joel Embiid and James Harden, but if they truly want to be in the running to win a title this season, Matisse Thybulle is the one player who will be crucial in their hopes.
Ben Simmons won't play against the 76ers on Thursday, but he will be on the bench with his new team. Kevin Durant told reporters what advice he gave Simmons ahead of Thursday's Philly reunion.
Kevin Skiver
Kyrie Irving put on a show against the Hornets, dropping 50 points on just 19 shots. His scoring display put his name alongside some elite company as he led the Nets to victory.
Jayson Tatum poured in a season-high 54 points, tying Larry Bird for the most 50-point games in Celtics history. Kevin Durant went off for 37 points, surpassing the 25,000-point mark for his career.
Will Ben Simmons return to the floor before the end of the regular season?
Jordan Greer
“He’s gonna be a threat either way — on-ball, off-ball, whether he’s handling the ball, whether he’s off the ball as a screener,” Patty Mills said of Ben Simmons. “I think he’s such a threat that he’s going to draw a lot of attention."
With Kevin Durant's return to the court after a month-long absence, the Nets received a big boost, but with Ben Simmons still sidelined and Kyrie Irving ineligible for road games, their path to the postseason isn't necessarily guaranteed.
Kevin Durant scored 31 points in his return after nearly two months away from basketball with a sprained MCL, but it wasn't enough to stop the Nets from dropping their third consecutive game, losing 113-107 to the Miami Heat.
With NBA All-Star Weekend behind us, the stretch run of the season tips off, with several Aussies set to make an impact in the playoff race.
Steve Nash has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and will not coach against the Raptors on Monday.
Days after it appeared as though Kyrie Irving would soon be able to rejoin the Nets on a full-time basis, a statement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicates that it still could be some time before Irving is permitted to play in home games.
Based on recent developments in New York City, the Nets could soon get Kyrie Irving back on a full-time basis.
With their 126-123 loss at home to the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks remain just outside the top four seeding in the East, and as we approach the backend of the NBA regular season, is there reason for concern for the defending champs heading into the playoffs?
Patty Mills is having the best shooting season of his career. Alongside fellow Aussie Ben Simmons, they look set to form a devastating pairing on court with the Nets.
After five seasons as teammates in Philadelphia, the split between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons became official with the Feb. 10 trade that sent Simmons to the Nets.
With the stretch run of the season approaching, plenty of teams haven't lived up to their expectations. Is it time to panic just yet? Let's break out the panic meter for the remainder of the season.
With All-Star weekend behind us, our attention shifts focus to the final remaining 20-plus games of the regular season. Will preseason title favorites like the Nets and Lakers turn things around?
Looking at all of Dragic's Raptors minutes to guess how much he has left in the tank.
Stephen Noh
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, veteran guard Goran Dragic will sign with the Brooklyn Nets for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Durant, who was set to be honored along with the members of the NBA75 team at half-time, will be with his family following the death of his grandmother.
Patty Mills talked about his relationship with Ben Simmons and mentioned that he seems to be in a "good place."
Patty Mills' No. 8 Brooklyn Nets jersey has been flying off the shelves, taking out the No, 1 spot in Australia, according to NBAStore.com.au.
"I believe that we are saying to out-of-town athletes that they can come in and not be vaccinated," Adams said.
The trade that sent James Harden from Brooklyn to Philadelphia signaled the end of the Nets' Big Three era seemingly before it ever began. How did things get to the point of no return? A timeline of events shows that the writing may have been on the wall well before anyone on the outside may have realized.
The Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn has officially begun in the sense that he's been unveiled as a Nets player, but will the Australian take to the court against the Knicks on Thursday at Madison Square Garden?
Due to his vaccination status, Kyrie Irving has only been allowed to play in road games this season, but he will not be suiting up for the Nets when they play an away game at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
Ben Simmons spoke to the media for the first time since being traded from the 76ers to the Nets.
The Nets traded James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks. Who won the trade? SN's Steph Noh breaks it all down.
The 76ers are taking a cautious approach with their newest addition, James Harden, who is experiencing a "strength deficit" in his left hamstring.
After the Nets dropped their 11th straight game, Kyrie Irving was none too pleased when reporters asked if he felt guilty about his part-time status.
It's a new beginning for Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, and the Australian will get his fresh start with a brand new jersey number. Simmons will wear number 10 with the Nets this season.
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
Patty Mills has spoken about the trade that sent fellow Australian Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Simmons was acquired in a deal that saw James Harden go to Philadelphia, and Mills says he's got Simmons' back.
When will basketball fans be able to see James Harden and Ben Simmons play against their old teams?
15 trades, 56 players and 24 draft picks. Making sense of the NBA trade deadline.
The Nets and 76ers have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster deal centered around James Harden and Ben Simmons. Here's everything you need to know about the trade.
Could the Nets really trade James Harden to an Eastern Conference rival before the NBA trade deadline?
The struggling Nets are in desperate need of an answer to their problems. As rumors swirl, could a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons swap actually help them in the immediate short term?
No team in NBA history has gone on to win the championship after suffering a losing streak of seven or more games.
The Twitter back-and-forth between Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith isn't over as the two-time Finals MVP responded to the ESPN analyst's attempt to clarify his NBA legacy comments.
Not only are the Nets believed to be "open to discussing" a James Harden-for-Ben Simmons deal ahead of the trade deadline, but the nine-time All-Star is said to be "frustrated in general with his Nets tenure."
"Just trying to put a full 48-minute game together where I know I'm myself," Irving said after the 11th game of his season in the span of a month. His comments came after the Nets lost by 23 for their seventh straight defeat.
Yash Matange
With NBA All-Star on the horizon, we take a look at some of the Aussies we'd like to see under the bright lights of All-Star Saturday night.
Australian Joe Ingles has spoken to the media after injuring his knee against the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week. Scans revealed a torn left ACL which will sideline him for the remainder of the season, but Ingles insists he'll be back on the court next season.
"Do you understand that Kevin Durant is on the verge for being recognized more so for the guy that left Steph Curry to go with Kyrie Irving than he is for the two [championships] and the two Finals MVPs?" Smith said.
Kevin Durant, a starter, and Draymond Green, a reserve, are both unlikely to be available for the 2022 All-Star Game in Cleveland. So who are the top candidates to replace them?
The Brooklyn Nets continue to slide down the Eastern Conference standings with their seventh consecutive loss, this time losing to the Utah Jazz, 125-102.
The Nets began a five-game road trip in San Francisco on Saturday, the longest stretch of consecutive games they will have Kyrie Irving available for this season. They couldn't get over the line against the Warriors despite 32 points, seven rebounds and seven assists from their point guard.
Ever since Stephen Curry broke the NBA's all-time 3-point record, the star guard has found himself in one of the coldest shooting spells of his career. What's going on?
The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that James Harden will not be made available at the trade deadline next month. They are confident that their All-Star is committed to winning a championship in Brooklyn.
Patty Mills, adding to his growing number of honours, was awarded as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to basketball as a competitor, charitable initiatives and to the Indigenous community.
This will be the second consecutive All-Star Game that Kevin Durant misses due to injury after missing last year's game with a left hamstring strain.
In his first game since Dec. 17, when he injured his left MCL which forced him to miss the next 17 games, Davis played a total of 25 minutes and finished with eight points and four blocks in the team's comfortable win in Brooklyn.
After missing the last 17 games due to a left MCL sprain, Anthony Davis appears to be set to return for the Lakers nationally televised matchup against the Nets on Tuesday.
Patty Mills spent 10 seasons with the Spurs, helping them win a championship in 2014 before leaving as a free agent last summer to sign with the Nets. On his return to San Antonio on Saturday, the Spurs had a tribute video for Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge, who spent the better part of five seasons with the Spurs as well.
We're one week away from the announcement of starters for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
Irving poured in a season-high 30 points to lead the Nets to a 119-118 win over the Wizards in DC.
Two months into the 2021-22 NBA season, day-to-day operations have been impacted by a recent COVID-19 surge, including the postponement of two games and two teams' usage of the roster hardship exception.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Kevin Durant's standing as one of the best players in the NBA means his absence will be felt across the league.
An MRI on Kevin Durant's left knee revealed a sprained MCL. Per the team, he is expected to return to full strength.
NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one possession from Brooklyn's big-time win over Chicago that illustrates the impossible decisions James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant force teams to make when they're on the court together.
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash may have wanted to downplay the importance of his team's game against the Chicago Bulls, but the Nets played like they had something to prove.
A two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to win the award for the third time in four seasons. Has he done enough to surpass Kevin Durant?
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Portland Trail Blazers head coach and former Finals MVP Chauncey Billups had plenty of praise for Nets point guard Kyrie Irving ahead of Tuesday's (AEDT) game.
Harden missed Monday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left knee hyperextension.
The Brooklyn Nets continued a worrying pattern of failing to beat a contending NBA team with their 121-109 loss to Milwaukee at the Barclays Center on Saturday. The Nets now drop to 0-8 on the season against top teams.
Irving returned from a prolonged absence from the Brooklyn Nets in the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, finishing with 22 points in a comeback victory in Indiana.
Kyrie Irving is set to make his return as a part-time player for the Nets on Wednesday, Jan. 5 against the Pacers.
Patty Mills has impressed for the Nets, starting in the past 21 games, however, with Kyrie Irving back in the lineup, their rotation will take on a different look as the season continues.
Kyrie Irving is set to return to the Nets as a part-time player. What does that mean and how much of a difference will the seven-time All-Star actually make? Let's take a closer look.
Ja Morant took flight at Barclays Center, adding to his already outrageous 2021-22 highlight-reel with another emphatic dunk.
Kyrie Irving's debut could come less than three weeks after the franchise announced that he would be permitted to rejoin the team on a part-time basis.
As we get set to bring in the year 2022, let's take a look back at some of our favourite NBA moments from the year 2021.
NBA.com Staff
To ring in the New Year, we're recommending one New Year's resolution for each NBA team.
James Harden preached his excitement about the return of his All-Star teammate Kyrie Irving.
As we close the book on the year 2021, NBA.com is back with an updated list of the top 30 players in the NBA, as voted on by our Global staff.
Patty Mills had himself a career game against the Lakers on Christmas Day. The Australian guard had 34 points, including eight 3-pointers, and seven assists as the Nets beat the Lakers 122-115 in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing the to the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 to drop to two games below .500 on the season. Brooklyn were led by James Harden's 36 point triple-double.
The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.
Ever since Christmas Day became a showcase event for sneakers we've seen many players break out some heat, or debut a new signature model colorway, but the Kobe 6 Grinch still remains the greatest Christmas sneaker ever.
Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.
Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our NBA Global Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.
In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.
Official Release
The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.
Kyrie Irving has been placed in the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols. The news comes less than 24 hours after the franchise announced that it would permit Irving to re-join the team on a part-time basis.
Kevin Durant is the eighth Nets player to enter the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols in the span of a week.
"After discussions with our coaches, players and staff, the organization has decided to have Kyrie Irving re-join the team for games and practices in which he is eligible to participate," Nets general manager Sean Marks shared in a statement.
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have set the early pace this season in the MVP race, but which other players are staking their claim for the award?
Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham connected on a game-winner at the buzzer from the opposite 3-point line against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it the craziest ever? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.
Brooklyn guard James Harden was among seven Nets players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols as an outbreak has torn into the Nets squad over the past couple of days.
The shorthanded Nets needed a 34-point triple-double from Kevin Durant and a number of clutch buckets from Patty Mills to edge the Raptors in an overtime thriller in Brooklyn.
There is a "renewed sense of optimism" about Irving's potential return, according to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Durant's 51-point performance is the highest single game score of the season, eclipsing Stephen Curry's 50-point game in November.
Patty Mills has had exceptional season shooting the ball from 3-point range and against the Detroit Pistons on Monday (AEDT), the Aussie notched his 1,300th 3-pointer made for his career.
The Brooklyn Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Saturday, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season, not to mention the fact that it came on the road against a top Eastern Conference team.
Harden returned to Houston, receiving a warm ovation from the crowd.
Luka Doncic's comments come following Brooklyn's come-from-behind victory over Dallas.
Through 23 games this season, Durant ranks among the league leaders for minutes averaged. In fact, the former league MVP is averaging over 40 minutes in the Nets' last five games but he doesn't seem too concerned.
The Nets held the Mavericks to just 13 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's win, as they came back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-99 on the road.
The Brooklyn Nets lost another game to a contending team, following their 111-107 loss to Chicago in Brooklyn. Their record against contending sides drops to 0-6 on the season.
With his bucket on Saturday night in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant surpassed Ray Allen to move into 24th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Where can we place the teams at the top of the Eastern Conference? Two members of the NBA.com staff debate about where each team belongs through a quarter of the 2021-22 NBA season.
Patty Mills is the recipient of this year's The Don Award following his inspiring leadership performance at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, where the Boomers secured their first Olympic medal.
The former MVPs take home the honours for the months of October and November.
The Beard balled out, nearly recording a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes of action against the Knicks. Postgame, he credited Reggie Miller, an NBA legend who was sideline calling the game for TNT, for his huge game.
In two games starting in place of Kemba Walker at point guard, Burks is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
Julius Randle has lost the mojo he had in 2020-21, but can he get it back?
Carlan Gay
By surviving a late surge from the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns extended their win streak to 16 - the second-longest in franchise history. That said, despite all they have achieved, there's still room for skepticism but the Suns have a chance to shut that talk down with their next matchup - against the league-leading Golden State Warriors.
Kevin Durant scored 21 points against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and passed Allen Iverson for the 25th spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Patty Mills continues his hot-shooting form for the Brooklyn Nets in the team's 123-99 win over the Boston Celtics. Mills is having a career-best shooting year, leading all players with at least 50 attempts in 3-point percentage in his 13th season in the league.
NBA Christmas Day is still a month away, but as our friends in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at what each team in the league is thankful for at this point of the season.
Kevin Durant recently told the media that it's an injury he's been playing through and getting treatment on.
An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.
A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.
Patty Mills was brought into the Brooklyn Nets squad to provide leadership and depth, and 15 games into the season he's providing so much more.
Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded us that he is still elite defensively by doing his part to hold Kevin Durant to an uncharacteristically poor shooting night.
Despite holding a 10-5 record and sitting third in the East, the Nets have struggled against elite competition this season, with tonight's loss to the Warriors adding to defeats to the Heat, Bulls and Bucks.
Steph Curry put on a show at Barclays Center, leading the Warriors to a commanding 117-99 win over the Nets, winning the one-on-one battle with fellow MVP candidate Kevin Durant.
Through the first month of the season, the NBA's Most Valuable Player is...
In Kevin Durant's mind, choosing the Nets over the Warriors was easy. What led him to that decision?
Kevin Durant has long been a midrange assassin, but he's kicked his efficiency from that distance to a terrifying level to start this season.
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine were back at it against the Lakers, combining for 64 points in their 121-103 win at STAPLES Center.
As the first month of the 2021-22 NBA season comes to a close, teams are beginning to reveal their true identities. Who has done enough to take the top spot?
Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
Patty Mills was automatic against the Oklahoma City Thunder, setting a new franchise record for 3-pointers off the bench.
With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
Patty Mills has been shortlisted as the ACT's nominee for the Australian of the Year award.
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
Three weeks have now gone by in the 2021-22 season and as teams approach the 10-game checkpoint, we're learning more about who's who around the league. How does that impact this week's rankings?
An exciting eight games cap-off the first week of November as the NBA schedule slowly heads towards its first holiday - Thanksgiving. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
The Cavaliers comeback win over the Raptors and the Knicks comeback win over the Bucks highlight Saturday's nine-game slate.
Nets star Kevin Durant praised Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham's game following a 96-90 Brooklyn win over Detroit.
What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
Kane Pitman
A few things have jumped out from Brooklyn's slow start to the season without Kyrie Irving, both good and bad. NBA.com takes a close look.
Through the first two weeks of the season, the best team in the NBA has been...
Coming into the game against the Pistons, the Nets' offence was ranked among the bottom six teams. However, on Halloween, Scary Hours returned at the Barclays Center as the Nets' offence set a new franchise record in a blowout victory.
Late in the third quarter, Kevin Durant caught Kelly Olynyk with an elbow to the head and was assessed a Flagrant 2.
This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.
Along with passing a huge career peak, Aldridge also played a major role in the team's 105-98 home win over the Indiana Pacers. He finished with 21 points and eight rebounds on 10-of-16 shooting from the field in 28 minutes of action.
After attempting a combined 15 free throws through the first five games, courtesy the new rules, James Harden erupted against the Indiana Pacers. In his 29-point night, he attempted 19 free throws - 11 of which came in the first half alone.
The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Miami Heat tonight in a 13-point loss and after five games, they have the third-worst offense in the league.
Nine games filled the slate on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.
Slowing down James Harden has been practically impossible over the course of his career. A 3-time scoring champ, Harden has gotten buckets with ease, which is what makes his slow start to 2021-22 so shocking.
Opening week of the 2021-22 season is in the books. Which teams impressed and which ones disappointed?
The Lakers pick up their first win of the season, while the Charlotte Hornets made it a 3-0 start for the first time in franchise history. We've got you covered with all the action from Sunday's six-game slate.
Irving's 50 points are the most ever scored by a player in a debut with a new team, surpassing Kiki Vandeweghe (47) and Wilt Chamberlain (43).
Over the final 5:32 minutes of their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.
After going a perfect 7-of-7 in the season-opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on opening night, Mills went 3-of-3 against the 76ers in Philadelphia. The 10-of-10 start from beyond the arc is the best in the league over the past 25 years.
Although the Boomers Bronze medal in Tokyo feels like yesterday, opening night of the 2021-22 NBA season is here. Brian Goorjian caught up with NBA Australia to discuss Patty Mills, Josh Giddey and the other Aussies in the league ahead of the regular season tip-off.
James Harden failed to sign an extension before the October 18 deadline. Despite not reaching an agreement, Harden expressed his desire to stay with the franchise after the Nets dropped the season opener to Milwaukee.
An offseason acquisition for the Nets, the Aussie point guard erupted for 21 points in 29 minutes of action off the bench. En route to his outburst, he set some franchise and league records as he knocked all of his seven field goals from beyond the arc.
The Milwaukee Bucks made an emphatic start to their title defence, blowing out the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo was unstoppable throughout, finishing with 32 points on a night of celebration in Milwaukee.
Jrue Holiday was ruled out of the season opener against Brooklyn Nets, just after 17 minutes of action. The point guard subbed out of the game with 3:13 left in the first half and had 12 points (5-7 FGs) to his name at that point.
Milwaukee started their season off with a win behind a big performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks led for the majority of the night to celebrate ring night in style.
The NBA's landmark 75th anniversary season marks the eighth consecutive year with at least 100 international players.
Using their Season Simulation, NBA 2K played out the full season, crowning an NBA champion as well as some of the key end-of-season award winners.
Everything that happens during preseason should be taken with a grain of salt – good or bad. But on-court production (or lack thereof) isn't the only thing to take away from these exhibition games. Take a look at five things we actually learned heading into the 2021-22 season.
The second to last day of preseason is in the books, with several teams wrapping up their preparation ahead of opening night next week. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Trae Young were all in action, so if you missed any of it don't worry, we've got you covered.
Speaking for the first time since Kyrie Irving's Instagram Live on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant answered multiple questions about the situation, how the Nets might adjust and whether he was upset with Irving.
Kyrie Irving's immediate on court future remains up in the air, with the multiple time All-Star no certainty to return any time in the near future. Eligible for an extension, there are many reasons why the team may opt to remove what once seemed like an easy decision to keep the dynamic guard with the franchise.
With the news that Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the Nets until he can participate fully, the door is open for Patty Mills to play a major role in Brooklyn's pursuit of an NBA title.
Nets general manager Sean Marks announced in a statement that Kyrie Irving won't be allowed to participate with part-time availability.
Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.
It's been reported that Kyrie Irving is not allowed to play in games at Barclays Center until he fulfills the city's vaccine requirement.
It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.
With the Nets facility - HSS Training Center - considered a private facility, Kyrie Irving would be allowed to participate in practices. However, he would still need to meet the city's coronavirus vaccination mandate to play home games at the Barclays Center.
The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2021-22 season as the favourites to win the NBA championship. How have preseason favourites historically fared? Take a look back at the last decade for some interesting results.
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden all missed the Nets-Lakers preseason opener but there were still some notable performances from role players. Brooklyn took care of business to kick off the 2021-22 NBA preseason.
Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Sixth Man of the Year.
It's been a short offseason but the excitement for the 2021-22 season is building. Before we get to opening night we hit the preseason with games just days away. Check out this list of matchups you won't want to miss.
If each player was in his prime, the rosters of both the Lakers and Nets would look very much like that of an All-Star team. As the two superteams square off to kick-start the preseason this weekend, we took a moment for some fun that would go beyond any NBA general manager's wildest dreams. The NBA.com Staff held a draft using the Nets and Lakers in one player pool, imagining the peak version of each star. Did LeBron or KD go No. 1? Who was first off the board among James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving? Where did Carmelo Anthony land? Check out how we handled the toughest questions
At the tip-off of the 2021-22 season, as many as four NBA teams have three max players on their roster including strong contenders in the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers.
As he begins his second season on the floor with the Nets, Kevin Durant has a unique opportunity to continue to write his Hall of Fame story to where he is remembered for his time in Brooklyn before anything else. It's a unique reality for a number of all-time greats that have racked up countless accolades for numerous franchises. So what's next?
Patty Mills kicked off his tenure as a member of the Brooklyn Nets, discussing his championship goals, off-season conversations with Kevin Durant and bringing 'FIBA Patty' to Brooklyn.
Irving repeatedly asked for privacy when pressed about his vaccination status, says status will be cleared up at the appropriate time.
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Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Most Valuable Player.
With training camp just days away, the Australians in the NBA are set to add to their game tallies. Patty Mills sits on top of the list, but where are the other active players?
We know about the Big Three, but the Nets enter the 2021-22 season with a supporting cast that's arguably even better than last year's, featuring a blend of established veterans and young players looking to make a name for themselves early on in their careers.
