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This Nets $90 million player could be on move in favor of one team moving up in draft

With one of the most stacked draft classes ahead of us, teams are exploring every option ahead of the draft, especially this one.

Tyler Rourke

Nets could reunite with 20 PPG player in free agency

Brooklyn has a lot of work to do, but this could be a start.

Alex Walsh

Nets interested in trading Cam Johnson for another lottery pick

Who could trade for the talented wing?

Alex Walsh

Nets trade rumors: Brooklyn could land former MVP, change franchise fortune

The Brooklyn Nets were dubbed a landing spot for a potentially disgruntled superstar, should he request a trade,

Jeremy Kruger

Nets blockbuster trade proposal pairs two-time NBA MVP with 24.0 ppg scorer

A recent trade proposal has the Brooklyn Nets acquiring a two-time MVP to serve as their franchise cornerstone.

Caleb Gebrewold

Nets could target 14.9ppg old friend in offseason free agent signing

Brooklyn could bring back a familiar face.

Billy Heyen

Will the Nets finally snap the league’s longest draft lottery drought?

The 2025 NBA Draft may finally see the Brooklyn Nets make a lottery selection after years of trading away draft picks.

DJ Foster

Nets' Cam Johnson hints at desire for trade to Western Conference powerhouse

This would be a big move in the NBA.

Billy Heyen

Raptors vs. Nets prediction: Odds, betting advice, player prop bets

The Raptors visit the Nets on Wednesday, a battle of teams currently outside the NBA Play-In bubble. Here are the odds, our betting breakdown, and top bets going into this Eastern Conference tilt

Sloan Piva

New grades for 2023 Kevin Durant trade show clear winner

TSN's Steph Noh regrades the 2023 trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for a godfather offer.

Stephen Noh

New Mikal Bridges trade grades make early overreactions look silly

Midway through Mikal Bridges' first season as a Knick, TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how it looks for New York and Brooklyn.

Stephen Noh

D'Angelo Russell trade grades: Lakers upgrade depth, Nets add picks

Grading how the Lakers and Nets did in the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton trade

Stephen Noh

Lakers move D'Angelo Russell to Brooklyn in four-player trade

Here is everything to know about the trade between the Lakers and Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors vs. Nets prediction, best bets & top props for Thursday

Gradey Dick and the Raptors host Cameron Johnson and the Nets on Thursday night. The Sporting News has you covered with odds, betting advice and player prop bets for this regular-season tilt in Toronto.

Sloan Piva

Ranking best trade destinations for Heat's Jimmy Butler

TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.

Stephen Noh

How to listen to 2024 Nets basketball games on the radio

Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Nets basketball games on the radio this season.

Ishika Dadhwal

Ben Simmons might be back this time — for real

Simmons has had a good preseason, addressing some of the biggest issues that he's had in the past.

Stephen Noh

Simmons fires back at 'disrespectful' trolls questioning his contract

The Aussie has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, suffering a string of injuries.

Benyam Kidane

Nets tickets, prices for 2024-25 NBA season

Here's everything to know to get the best prices on tickets for the Nets' 2024-25 NBA season.

Sloan Piva

Ben Simmons uses career triple-doubles to claim he's 'not that bad at basketball'

The Nets star wants to remind the haters that he still belongs in the NBA.

Bryan Murphy

Carmelo Anthony on Ben Simmons: 'We want to see you playing'

Carmelo Anthony is confident Ben Simmons can get back to his elite level of play.

Benyam Kidane

Ben Simmons' trainer teases 'big season' for Nets guard

The Ben Simmons offseason workout pictures and videos are starting to ramp up again.

Kyle Irving

Warriors, Spurs among best landing spots for Ben Simmons

With the Nets pivoting towards a youth movement, here's where Ben Simmons could land.

Stephen Noh

Knicks land Mikal Bridges in massive exchange of picks

The Knicks are continue to build up the Villanova presence on the roster.

Edward Sutelan

Mikal Bridges trade grades: Nova Knicks get the ammo to challenge Boston

Grading the Mikal Bridges trade for the Knicks and Nets

Stephen Noh

The trade to reunite Mikal Bridges with the rest of the Nova Knicks crew

Could Mikal Bridges rejoin Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson this offseason? What a potential trade would look like.

Stephen Noh

Nets set to hire Canada national team boss Jordi Fernandez as head coach

The Nets finally have their man in 41-year old Jordi Fernandez, who is coaching the Canada men's national team to the 2024 Olympics.

David Suggs

Shaquille O'Neal rips Ben Simmons: 'Make $80 million and play 55 games'

Shaq ripped the Nets star in a recent episode of "The Big Podcast."

Benyam Kidane

Ben Simmons injury timeline: Nets star out for remainder of 2023-24

Ben Simmons has been shut down for the 2023-24 season as he explores treatment options for a lower back injury.

Kyle Irving

Nets' Dennis Smith Jr. reacts to erroneous trade report sending him to Raptors

Wojnarowski included the wrong Dennis in his original post about the trade.

Jacob Camenker

Trade details: Raptors acquire Spencer Dinwiddie for Dennis Schroder

The Raptors are bringing Spencer Dinwiddie to Toronto for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young.

Kyle Irving

Kevin Durant takes strong stance on potential tribute video in Brooklyn return

Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.

Kyle Irving

Meet the Nets' walking bucket with a 90s throwback game

Cam Thomas has turned into one of the best spark plug scorers in the league. Here's what you need to know about the Nets guard.

Stephen Noh

Ben Simmons flirts with triple-double in first game since November

It had been nearly 90 days since Ben Simmons played an NBA game, but he impressed in his return for the Brooklyn Nets, flirting with a triple-double as he helped his team to a 33-point win over the Utah Jazz.

Jed Wells

How knee and back issues impacted Ben Simmons in 2022-23 season

Here's how Simmons suffered his latest knee and back injuries and how they impacted his season.

Scott Rafferty

Why Ben Simmons should come off the bench for the Nets

The plan for now seems to be to putting Ben Simmons into the starting lineup. Here's why an off-the-bench role might be a better idea.

Stephen Noh

Ben Simmons ready to 'come back and dominate' after injury

After rehabbing his back injury, Ben Simmons says he feels the best he has in two years and is ready to return to his All-Star form.

Benyam Kidane

Why Nets fans shouldn't hop on Ben Simmons hype train just yet

There always seems to be a great deal of hope regarding Simmons' potential for the next season — and then he doesn't necessarily deliver.

Jordan Greer

Why Mikal Bridges has 'big confidence' in Ben Simmons for upcoming season

Mikal Bridges spoke on Ben Simmons' situation on Paul George's "Podcast P Show," relaying "big confidence" in his teammate for the upcoming season.

Kyle Irving

Mikal Bridges breaks down star potential of O.G. Anunoby

Mikal Bridges knows a thing or two about what it takes to grow out of being considered just a role player.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets GM Sean Marks on Ben Simmons: 'He's not doing 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 yet'

Ben Simmons missed the remainder of the season after the All-Star break and according to Nets GM Sean Marks, he still hasn't progressed to live action against other players.

Kyle Irving

Draymond Green shares why he believes Ben Simmons can bounce back

Draymond Green jumped on Paul George's "Podcast P Show" and talked about wavering confidence in the NBA and how it relates to Ben Simmons.

Kyle Irving

Embiid, Harden and Claxton react to controversial officiating in Game 3

The 76ers and Nets players and coaches had plenty to say after a chaotic Game 3.

Kyle Irving

Breaking down why James Harden was ejected but not Joel Embiid

James Harden was ejected from Wednesday night's game, while Joel Embiid remained in the contest following a similar foul. Following Draymond Green's suspension, we take a look at how each foul played out.

Benyam Kidane

Should Harden have been ejected for low blow in Game 3?

James Harden was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for an incidental low blow in Game 3 vs. the Nets. Did the referees get it right?

Kyle Irving

Who is Mr. Whammy? Meet the Nets' superfan

Mr. Whammy has become a Nets icon, and his methods appear to be working.

Kyle Irving

How to watch 76ers vs. Nets in Game 3

Here's what you need to know to watch 76ers vs. Nets Game 3.

Sara Tidwell

Kentucky guards shine in NBA Playoffs: Maxey shows out in front of Calipari

Tyrese Maxey went off for 33 points in front of his Kentucky head coach, John Calipari. His performance adds to the list of Kentucky guards showing out in the NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Revisiting Mikal Bridges' draft day trade from 76ers to Suns

In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.

Kyle Irving

Will Ben Simmons play in the NBA Playoffs?

Ben Simmons has been sidelined since before the All-Star break with a knee and back injury.

Kyle Irving

Why Ben Simmons won't play in Nets vs. 76ers series

Ben Simmons will not play against his former team when the Nets face the 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

76ers vs. Nets series preview: Is this the start of a special Joel Embiid run?

Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the 76ers and Nets in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

What's next for Ben Simmons? Contract, trade value complicate future

Ben Simmons' first full season with the Nets has come to a disappointing end. How does he fit into Brooklyn's future plans?

Jordan Greer

Yuta Watanabe praises Shohei Ohtani after Japan wins WBC title

Watanabe could be seen donning Ohtani's Angels jersey outside of the Nets' locker room.

Jordan Greer

The latest updates on Ben Simmons' knee injury

Ben Simmons has been dealing with left knee soreness since the end of January.

Kyle Irving

Nets vs. Celtics odds, picks, predictions, DFS lineup

We break down Friday night's Nets-Celtics matchup, providing our best bet, favorite player prop, and DFS Showdown contest lineup for this divisional contest.

Jovan Alford

Durant, Irving and Harden showed championship potential in just 16 games

The Nets' "Big Three" of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden turned into one of the biggest "what ifs" in NBA history.

Kyle Irving

The latest on Yuta Watanabe's back injury

Here's everything we know about Watanabe's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Benyam Kidane

The latest updates on Kevin Durant's knee injury

Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.

Kyle Irving

Yuta Watanabe opens up about reduced role after Kevin Durant trade

Yuta Watanabe has fallen out of the Nets' rotation since the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Coach Jacque Vaughn and Watanabe both commented on the situation and what is in store for Watanabe the rest of the year.

Stephen Noh

Kevin Durant opens up on Kyrie Irving trade, end of time in Brooklyn

Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.

Sam Jarden

The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest

The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest. Breaking down why Yuta Watanabe, shooting a league-leading 48.1 percent from 3, is easily the biggest snub in this year's marquee All-Star event.

Stephen Noh

Nets timeline of disaster: How Brooklyn's 'Big Three' experiment fell apart

Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.

Jordan Greer

Kevin Durant trade reactions: Mikal Bridges, NBA Twitter react to blockbuster deal

Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.

Kyle Irving

What grades did Suns, Nets earn for Kevin Durant trade?

The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

Kevin Durant trade details: Nets send All-Star forward to Suns

The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Jordan Greer

Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade: 'I'm just glad he got out of there'

After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.

Kyle Irving

Yes, LeBron is the GOAT scorer... here's why.

LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Beyond holding the all-time record, here's why James holds the all-time edge over Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant and more.

Micah Adams

Four Kyrie Irving questions: How trade with Nets impacts Mavericks' future

There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.

Stephen Noh

Breaking down the fit between Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron James tweets moment of introspection following Kyrie Irving trade

LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.

Kevin Skiver

Trade grades: Mavs acquire Kyrie Irving to pair with Luka Doncic

How did the Nets and Mavericks fare in this deal? The Sporting News breaks down trade grades for each team below.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA world reacts to Kyrie Irving's trade from Nets to Mavericks

The pairing of Irving and Luka Doncic has drawn plenty of reactions from across the NBA world.

Edward Sutelan

Kyrie Irving trade to Mavericks: Spencer Dinwiddie had priceless reaction to learning of return to Nets

Spencer Dinwiddie was as stunned as anyone when he went back to Brooklyn.

Kevin Skiver

Mavericks land Kyrie Irving in blockbuster trade

Eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is on the move midway through his fourth season with the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Why Clippers have emerged as strong suitor for Kyrie Irving

There are a number of reasons that allow the Clippers to stand out from the pack from other reported suitors.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron James fans flames of Kyrie Irving to Lakers rumors, again

On Friday, LeBron James fanned the flames of the rumors with a simple tweet. On Saturday, he addressed recent rumors with a deflection followed by a rather direct answer.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie Irving and 'Hélà': The meaning behind his Native American name

Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?

Stephen Noh

Lakers, Mavericks among best landing spots for Kyrie Irving

With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

Why did Kyrie Irving request trade from Nets?

Irving is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. What prompted him to hit the eject button?

Jordan Greer

The latest updates on Ben Simmons' knee setback

Ben Simmons has experienced another setback in a season of ups and downs with the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie Irving is stepping up when the Nets need it most

With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.

Kyle Irving

How Yuta Watanabe has fared against LeBron James in his career

Watanabe has gone head-to-head with James twice, winning matchups in 2020 and 2021.

Jordan Greer

Regrading the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade one year later

Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?

Stephen Noh

The latest update on Jaylen Brown's groin injury

How long will the Celtics be without their All-Star swingman?

Joseph Corr

Kevin Durant trade regret rankings: Where do Raptors, Suns land?

Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?

Jordan Greer

How does Kevin Durant's injury impact Ben Simmons?

Now, with the Nets temporarily unable to rely on Durant's heroics, the spotlight on Simmons will get much brighter.

Jordan Greer

Can Yuta Watanabe handle 'pressure' of 3-Point Contest?

In an appearance on FanDuel TV, former NBA player Chandler Parsons expressed deep skepticism in Yuta Watanabe's 3-point shooting ability.

Stephen Noh

Nets' Kevin Durant, Jacque Vaughn heap praise on Yuta Watanabe

"For his teammates to see the sacrifices that he's made to put himself in the position that he's in, you cheer," Vaughn said of Watanabe.

Stephen Noh

Kevin Durant injury history timeline: Right MCL sprain adds to injury misfortune

Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.

Kyle Irving

The widespread impact of Kevin Durant's injury

Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.

Scott Rafferty

Kevin Durant, Nets have the look of a real contender in the East

Less than two months ago, things were looking bleak for Brooklyn. Since then, Brooklyn has been the NBA's hottest team, using a recent surge to rise toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

Gilbert McGregor

Four key stats behind Nets' 11-game win streak

The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in basketball, after reeling off 11 straight wins.

Benyam Kidane

Yuta Watanabe says 3-Point Contest selection would be 'an honor'

Watanabe didn't come into the 2022-23 season with much of a reputation as a shooter, but he's quickly proven himself to be a marksman from beyond the arc.

Scott Rafferty

Steve Kerr calls out Warriors after blowout loss to Nets

The Warriors were dominated by the Nets from the opening tip in Brooklyn and head coach Steve Kerr was candid when addressing his team's struggles postgame.

Kyle Irving

What we know about Kyrie Irving's calf injury

As Brooklyn looks to continue its surge toward the top of the East standings, here's what we know about Irving's status with the Nets moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

Don't forget about Kevin Durant in competitive MVP race

Kevin Durant, who once seemed destined to leave Brooklyn, has been the driving force behind Brooklyn's surge.

Jordan Greer

The NBA's most unlikely king of the clutch

Yuta Watanabe has been immune to pressure, turning his game up during crunch time of close games and fourth quarters.

Stephen Noh

Kevin Durant comments on Scottie Barnes, challenge of growing into star

Durant told reporters that he believes Barnes is "only going to get better as time goes on."

Jordan Greer

Kyrie Irving's step-back 3 beats Raptors at the buzzer

Kyrie Irving capped off a 32-point night with a game-winning 3 at the buzzer to deliver a 119-116 win over the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets fined for benching eight players in win against Pacers

No Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving or six other players. Brooklyn still won 136-133.

Edward Sutelan

Kevin Durant on Yuta Watanabe: "His fundamentals look perfect."

Kevin Durant spoke at length about teammate Yuta Watanabe's contributions to the Nets, touching on his shooting, hustle, and fundamentals.

Stephen Noh

The latest on Yuta Watanabe's hamstring injury

Here's everything we know about Watanabe's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Scott Rafferty

KD in awe of Booker & Tatum's scoring performances

Kevin Durant dropped 39 points on Wednesday night, but it was the performances of Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum that had everyone talking — including KD.

Benyam Kidane

Latest updates on Ben Simmons' calf injury

The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on Ben Simmons' calf injury.

Kyle Irving

KD, Bol Bol trade buckets down the stretch in battle of 7-footers

Kevin Durant and Bol Bol went toe-to-toe down the stretch as the seven-footers traded pull-up jumpers and 3-pointers at Barclays Center.

Benyam Kidane

Meet the NBA's new corner-3 king

Move over, P.J. Tucker. There's a new corner shooter in town.

Scott Rafferty

Scottie Barnes out with knee injury. When will forward return?

Here's everything we know about the Raptors forward's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Scott Rafferty

What Kevin Durant would look like on the Raptors

If Kevin Durant becomes available again, should the Raptors go after the 12-time All-Star more aggressively than they did in the offseason?

Scott Rafferty

Shorthanded 76ers rally to spoil Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia

Ben Simmons was welcomed back to Philadelphia with plenty of boos as the shorthanded 76ers closed out a 115-106 win against the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Sights and sounds from Ben Simmons' return to Philly

Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

Kyle Irving

Don't forget Ben Simmons was awesome with 76ers

Ben Simmons will face the 76ers for the first time since being traded to the Nets. While his exit was messy, there's no denying he was a force of nature in Philadelphia.

Benyam Kidane

Incredibly accurate Ben Simmons NBA Draft scouting report from 2016 predicted issues with Nets, 76ers

ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.

Kyle Irving

How Ben Simmons' Philly return compares to LeBron in Cleveland, KD in OKC

The reception in Simmons' return will rival that of other notable stars that drew the ire of fans as they left as free agents or via trade. Let's look back at some of the most notable.

Gilbert McGregor

How changed shooting form helped Yuta Watanabe become Nets' fan favorite

Yuta Watanabe has given the Nets excellent two-way play, quickly becoming a fan favorite. How his sped-up shot release has led him to become the most accurate 3-point shooter in the league.

Stephen Noh

The secret behind the NBA's most unlikely top marksman

Yes, it's early. But Yuta Watanabe is shooting at a clip that not only leads the NBA, but would be the most accurate 3-point shooting season in NBA history.

Micah Adams

Ben Simmons offers hilarious response on what he expects from Sixers fans

Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.

Gilbert McGregor

How to watch Kyrie Irving's return to Nets

Here is the latest on Irving's status for the Nets' upcoming game and beyond.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie Irving apologizes to Jewish community ahead of potential return

Kyrie Irving has been suspended since Nov. 3 after supporting a movie with antisemitic views.

Kyle Irving

Are the Nets are better without Kyrie Irving?

The Nets went 5-3 in Irving's absence, but are they better without him? There's much more to it than the numbers may indicate.

Gilbert McGregor

Ben Simmons' latest performance has KD excited

Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double to the tune of 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

Scott Rafferty

Durant insists he isn't 'miserable' amid Nets' struggles

Despite the Nets' on-court struggles and off-court drama, Durant insists that he has embraced the challenge of "grinding" with his teammates and new head coach Jacque Vaughn.

Jordan Greer

Why Lakers should (and shouldn't) pursue Kyrie Irving trade

If Los Angeles' front office is really feeling the need to make a splash, there is a star guard in Brooklyn who could probably use a change of scenery.

Jordan Greer

Why Nets hired Jacque Vaughn over Ime Udoka as next head coach

The Nets announced on Wednesday that they have hired Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach.

Kyle Irving

Who is Steve Nash's replacement? Meet new Nets coach Jacque Vaughn

The Nets officially named Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Nov. 9 after initial reports indicated that they were expected to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka.

Stephen Noh

Why Ben Simmons can't stop fouling

Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.

Stephen Noh

The latest on Ben Simmons' knee injury

Here's the latest on when Ben Simmons could return to the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron condemns hate speech, says Kyrie's actions caused harm

LeBron James acknowledged his former teammate "caused some harm" with his recent actions involving a film that included antisemitic messaging.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for 'no less than' five games without pay

The Nets announced on Thursday that they will suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay.

Kyle Irving

Nets GM Sean Marks speaks on parting ways with Nash, Irving's media availability

Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the media after the team and head coach Steve Nash mutually agreed to part ways.

Kyle Irving

Ranking Nets' best coaching candidates

As the Nets look to turn things around and make an NBA title run, they begin a search elsewhere for their next lead man.

Gilbert McGregor

Why did Nets, head coach Steve Nash agree to part ways?

Following the team's win over Indiana on Monday, news broke that Brooklyn and Steve Nash have agreed to part ways.

Scott Rafferty

Steve Nash shares heartfelt message after Nets part ways with head coach

"I wish the Nest all the success in the world," Nash said.

Jordan Greer

Nets condemn Kyrie Irving promotion of antisemitic documentary

Irving has not yet spoken publicly about his promotion of the documentary, based on an earlier book by the same name.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Nash ejected for outburst at officials

Late in the third quarter against the Bucks, Steve Nash received two technical fouls in quick succession.

Benyam Kidane

Three lessons Ben Simmons can learn from Giannis Antetokounmpo

Why studying 'The Greek Freak' is Simmons' best hope for returning to All-Star form.

Benyam Kidane

Kevin Durant reserves special praise for Ja Morant

Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being a superstar at a young age.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets give glimpse of scary potential in win over Raptors

Brooklyn did a number of things against Toronto that bode well for the team's hope of contending for an NBA title this season.

Gilbert McGregor

How did Zion Williamson play in his regular season return game?

Williamson was electric on Wednesday night, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in New Orleans' 130-108 victory.

Jordan Greer

Ben Simmons Nets' debut falls flat, fouls out in loss

Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.

Benyam Kidane

Zion Williamson sizzles, Ben Simmons fizzles in Pelicans' dominant win

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Pelicans vs. Nets on Wednesday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.

Jordan Greer

Ben Simmons on relationship with Joel Embiid: 'We never really spoke'

"I don't have any anger or hate towards him," Simmons said of Embiid. "He is who he is and I am who I am."

Jordan Greer

How KD and Nash plan on helping Ben Simmons bounce back

Can the Aussie rediscover his All-Star form? It won't happen overnight.

Micah Adams

Simmons shows flashes of Nets' offensive potential in debut

Ben Simmons took the court as a Net for the first time, showing flashes of his all-around game in a 19-minute cameo.

Benyam Kidane

Kyrie Irving discusses how vaccination status impacted contract negotiations

Kyrie Irving opened up to the media about how his vaccination status impacted his contract negotiations with the team last season.

Kyle Irving

Kevin Durant emphasizes commitment to Nets at Media Day

After an offseason of turmoil, Durant provided insight and clarity on what's happened in the past and what could come in the future.

Gilbert McGregor

The most interesting things Ben Simmons said on JJ Redick's podcast

It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Scott Rafferty

Yes, Ben Simmons is now the NBA's most underrated player

After over a year without playing an NBA game, expectations for Ben Simmons are at an all-time low, creating the perfect storm for the Aussie to shine for the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Will Yuta Watanabe make the Nets' roster?

The Nets announced they have signed former Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe ahead of training camp.

Kyle Irving

Durant trade request timeline: Rehashing offseason saga with Nets

The Nets announced that Durant and the franchise "have agreed to move forward with our partnership," keeping Durant in Brooklyn.

Kyle Irving

NBA world reacts to latest KD news

With the biggest storyline of the offseason being settled, the basketball world didn't waste much time reacting to the news.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant's return is last piece of Nets' championship puzzle

While Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving dominated headlines this offseason, the Nets quietly went about their business and assembled one of the deepest teams in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

What Durant's decision means for Nets, Celtics, Lakers and rest of NBA

On Tuesday morning, the Nets released a statement announcing that the team will keep Durant, who reportedly requested a trade out of Brooklyn on June 30.

Jordan Greer

Have teams forgotten how good Durant is?

Kevin Durant requested a trade nearly two months ago but remains on the Nets. Have teams forgotten how good the 12-time All-Star is?

Scott Rafferty

Durant-to-Grizzlies talks could lead to next great NBA rivalry

In addition to lifting the Grizzlies into title contention, Kevin Durant would add another dynamic to one of the NBA's most entertaining new rivalries.

Gilbert McGregor

When will Durant, Irving play against teams involved in trade rumors?

Will Durant and Irving still be members of the Nets when the 2022-23 season begins?

Jordan Greer

How latest Durant trade rumor impacts Raptors' chances of landing star

The Celtics offering Jaylen Brown has reportedly set a "baseline of sorts" for the Nets in Kevin Durant trades.

Scott Rafferty

Durant shuts down retirement rumor amidst trade drama with Nets

On Monday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that an unnamed NBA executive said Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets. The All-Star forward quickly shot down that rumor.

Kyle Irving

Kevin Durant reportedly gives Nets an ultimatum

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant to meet with Nets owner regarding potential trade

Durant put in a trade request on June 30, however, there has been little traction on a deal for the 12-time All-Star.

Benyam Kidane

What a team needs to offer to land Durant in a trade

Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets almost a month ago but remains on the team. Brooklyn's astronomical asking price has a lot to do with that.

Scott Rafferty

Tatum skeptical of Brown for Durant trade rumors

Jayson Tatum isn't buying rumors of Jaylen Brown being shopped for Kevin Durant wholesale.

Kevin Skiver

How much longer will Durant be a superstar?

With four more years remaining on his current contract, Kevin Durant will be knocking on the door of his 40th birthday the next time he's a free agent.

Scott Rafferty

Why haven't the Nets traded Kevin Durant?

There are a few factors involved that have brought Durant trade discussions to a halt.

Jordan Greer

Why a KD trade isn't worth Celtics breaking up Brown and Tatum

The Celtics have reportedly offered Jaylen Brown in a trade package to the Nets for former MVP Kevin Durant.

Kyle Irving

Brown appears to respond to Durant-to-Celtics rumor

Jaylen Brown's tweet came following the news that the Celtics offered him in a package for Kevin Durant.

Scott Rafferty

Where would Celtics' rumored trade package rank among potential Durant deals?

With the trade market changing over the past few weeks, does Boston have the strongest trade package to acquire Kevin Durant?

Gilbert McGregor

Trade talks for Durant have 'slowed to a trickle'

The Sporting News will keep you updated on all of the Durant drama as more reports emerge from the situation.

Kyle Irving

Where would possible KD deal rank among Raptors trades?

Where would a move for the former MVP rank among other big trades made by the Raptors franchise?

Gilbert McGregor

Nets 'wouldn't consider' Durant-to-Raptors trade without Barnes

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that Barnes was a "non-starter" for the Raptors in any Durant discussion.

Scott Rafferty

What Lakers can offer in possible Irving trade with Nets

Despite his immense talent, there hasn't been much of a market for Irving outside of one interested team: the Lakers.

Jordan Greer

What assets could the Suns trade for Durant?

With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.

Kyle Irving

Can Heat put together a trade package to land Durant?

Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?

Kyle Irving

Every Raptors player, draft pick available in possible Durant trade

Not only does Raptors president Masai Ujiri have an extensive trade history, but Toronto has the means to put together a better package than most teams for Kevin Durant.

Scott Rafferty

Kyrie Irving hasn't requested a trade?

The Sporting News will keep you up to date on Irving-related news and rumors as more reports emerge about his situation. Here's what we know so far.

Jordan Greer

How Pacers' interest in Ayton impacts Suns, potential KD deal

The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who has averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across four seasons in Phoenix, could soon be on his way to a new team.

Jordan Greer

Curry expresses confidence in Warriors roster amid Durant trade rumors

Stephen Curry's comments come less than two weeks after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

Spurs could help facilitate Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook trade

The Spurs have already made a big deal this offseason, trading Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for multiple draft picks.

Scott Rafferty

Who says no? Debating six potential Durant trade packages

Which team can offer the Nets the best package for Kevin Durant?

Scott Rafferty

Kevin Durant trade rumors: Timberwolves reportedly rejected this exorbitant trade package from Nets

It appears that the Nets are looking for an incredibly steep price for their superstar.

Kevin Skiver

Could Kevin Durant stay with Nets after trade request?

Are we absolutely sure Durant has burned that bridge back to Brooklyn?

Jordan Greer

Why Raptors should — and shouldn't — trade for Durant

TSN's Scott Rafferty makes the case for and against the Raptors trading for 12-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Scott Rafferty

Durant forgave Raptors fans for injury reaction years ago

Kevin Durant has an extensive history with the Raptors franchise, but trade conversations have brought back a particularly controversial moment.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant reunion with Warriors 'highly unlikely'

Golden State's stars would reportedly embrace Kevin Durant if there was a reunion, but they're not pushing the front office to pursue the four-time scoring champion.

Scott Rafferty

Nets, Lakers engaging in potential Irving-for-Westbrook trade

The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports.

Kyle Irving

Warriors 'have interest' in trading for Durant

The Golden State Warriors reportedly could be considering trading for Kevin Durant.

Ananth Pandian

Why Zion Williamson, Trae Young can't be included in Kevin Durant trades

The bottom line: Zion Williamson and Trae Young can't be on a roster with Ben Simmons.

Kevin Skiver

The different trade packages Raptors could offer for Durant

TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down three different trade packages the Raptors could offer for Kevin Durant.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors 'lurking' as potential landing spot for Durant

A 12-time All-Star who is still in the conversation for best player in the NBA, the Nets will almost certainly get a massive return for Kevin Durant in a trade.

Scott Rafferty

Why did Kevin Durant request a trade?

Kevin Durant has requested a trade away from the Nets. Here's why he wants to suit up for his fourth NBA team next season.

Jacob Camenker

How Durant's trade request impacts Irving

While teams line up to make their best offer for Kevin Durant, what does his trade request mean for Kyrie Irving?

Scott Rafferty

Durant trade request alters 2021 Rockets deal for Harden

Kevin Durant has set the NBA world ablaze by formally requesting a trade from the Nets.

Kyle Irving

NBA players react to KD trade request

Kevin Durant is potentially on the move again, requesting a trade from Brooklyn. Naturally, several NBA players shared their thoughts.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Suns, Heat, Raptors headline best landing spots for Durant

Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.

Scott Rafferty

Shaq's net worth comes into question after Kevin Durant Twitter jab: 'I'm not a billionaire, I'm actually broke'

Shaquille O'Neal clapped back at Kevin Durant, creating a mini Twitter beef between the two NBA legends.

Jacob Camenker

The domino effect of Kyrie's decision to opt in

Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in to the final year of his deal answers one of the Nets' biggest questions of the offseason, however, there are still plenty more dominos to fall.

Benyam Kidane

Irving explains why he opted in to Nets contract

Kyrie Irving has reportedly told The Athletic's Shams Charania that he will opt into the final year of his contract and remain with the Nets next season.

Kyle Irving

Lakers emerging as frontrunner to land Kyrie

Kyrie Irving appears to have one foot out of the door in Brooklyn.

Gilbert McGregor

Could Kevin Durant leave the Nets?

Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly "monitoring" the team's situation and "considering options with his future."

Jordan Greer

Ranking the teams on Kyrie's wishlist by best fit

Which one of the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks and 76ers would be the best fit for Kyrie Irving?

Scott Rafferty

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