Kevin Durant is letting Kyrie Irving make his own free agency decision.
Jacob Camenker
It seems as though the Lakers are a real option for Kyrie Irving in free agency, but it comes with a caveat.
Scott Rafferty
"So, when Steve Nash had the team on the floor, and they practiced, they would finish, and he'd go and get five guys and conduct his own practice," Smith said.
Jordan Greer
Here is what we know about Irving's situation, including potential landing spots if he can't reach an agreement with the Nets.
While the Nets were eliminated in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant find themselves back in the news cycle a month later.
The Kyries are among Nike's best-selling basketball shoes.
David Suggs
Kyrie Irving has a player option worth $36.9 million for the 2022-23 season.
Kyle Irving
Ben Simmons underwent a successful procedure on his back on Thursday, May 5, the Nets announced.
Nick Metallinos
Ben Simmons is set to undergo back surgery this week and is expected to make a full recovery in three to four months time.
Benyam Kidane
During Kyrie Irving's masterful Game 1 performance against the Celtics, LeBron James was quick to remind everyone Irving was left off the NBA 75th anniversary team that was honored at All-Star Weekend.
Barkley and Durant have been engaged in a war of words after Barkley said the Nets star is a "bus rider."
Edward Sutelan
Kevin Durant shows his support for Steve Nash after Boston swept Brooklyn in the first-round.
Ananth Pandian
The Nets' top priority this offseason will be reaching a contract extension with Kyrie Irving.
After being swept out of the playoffs by the Celtics, the Nets will shift their focus to an important offseason that begins with retaining All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.
How does a team go from title aspirations to getting swept in the opening round? A long series of events ultimately resulted in the Nets' downfall.
Gilbert McGregor
Will Ben Simmons make his Nets debut in their first-round series against the Celtics?
With Brooklyn's season teetering on the brink of elimination, Simmons is sitting out, and will potentially sit out the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
Joe Rivera
The Celtics have the Nets on the brink of elimination, leading 3-0 in the series.
Through the first three games of the series between the Celtics and Nets, Kevin Durant is averaging a playoff career-low 22.0 points per game.
According to Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash, fatigue to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is factoring into their 0-3 deficit against the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum's dominance on both sides of the ball against the Nets has the Celtics in position to potentially complete a first-round sweep.
After instant classics in Games 1 and 2, the Celtics look to build a 3-0 series lead as things shift to Brooklyn.
Ben Simmons has made progress in his recovery from a back injury, and Game 4 of the Nets' first-round series with the Celtics has reportedly turned into his potential debut with the Nets.
Through the first two games of the series, Durant has shot 13-of-41 from the field as the Celtics' high-pressure defense continues to cause problems for the Nets star.
Ben Simmons has yet to play a game this season, but a return hasn't been ruled out.
The thrilling finish between the Celtics and Nets in Game 1 probably has you wondering when Game 2 is.
Kyrie Irving was chirping with the Celtics crowd for a good portion of Game 1, and Shaquille O'Neal was not a fan.
Kevin Skiver
How did the Nets lose track of Jayson Tatum of all people? TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.
Draymond Green, Jamal Crawford, Dejounte Murray, Kevin Love and more chimed in after Jayson Tatum's game-winning buzzer-beater.
Kyrie Irving nearly carried the Nets to a Game 1 road win over the Celtics, but Jayson Tatum's game-winning layup pulled Boston to victory as time expired.
Kyrie Irving said before the 2018-19 season that he was going to stay with the Celtics. That didn't end up happening.
There's nothing quite like an NBA Playoff rematch, which is exactly what we're getting in the first-round series between the Celtics and Nets.
The Celtics are without big man Robert Williams III, but Kevin Durant doesn't think that makes them any less dangerous.
Here's everything you need to know about the first round matchup between the Celtics and Nets.
According to Vegas, the Nets are favored to beat the Celtics in the first round.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Nets vs. Cavaliers. Check out the complete results from the Play-In game.
The second iteration of the NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway on Tuesday when the Nets host the Cavaliers.
Ben Simmons has yet to make his Nets debut and it isn't clear if he'll play at all this season.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
Simmons is dealing with a back issue that has kept him sidelined since he joined his new team.
Now that New York's COVID-19 policy has changed, Irving has been cleared to be a full-time player for the Nets.
Here are the latest clinching scenarios, plus an updated look at the standings in the East and West.
Examining how Vegas handicaps NBA title odds and how NBA models like FiveThirtyEight come to different numbers
Stephen Noh
Middleton was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul with 5:05 remaining in the game after a hard foul on Nets guard Bruce Brown.
With new vaccine rules in place in New York City, Kyrie Irving is able to play home games for the Nets at Barclays Center.
Ben Simmons still has not made his 2021-22 season debut to this point. He remains sidelined for the Nets after being traded from the 76ers at the deadline.
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash revealed that Ben Simmons is recovering from a herniated disc. How will that impact his timeline for making his Nets' debut?
Kyrie Irving has appeared in 94 games over the last three seasons with the Nets, posting averages of 27.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
Kyrie Irving is set to be cleared for home games right in time for the playoffs, giving the Nets a huge boost to their championship hopes.
The Nets are set to have Kyrie Irving back as a full-time player as New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly set to lift the private sector vaccine mandate.
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.
Since making his debut on Jan. 5, Kyrie Irving has been available exclusively for Nets away games, where he's made his presence felt and shown little signs of rust. Will he play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night?
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's recent play has taken the pressure off Ben Simmons when he does eventually return to on-court action.
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.
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.
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
Kyrie Irving's availability for Brooklyn has been a topic of conversation all season long and as we hit the tail end of the NBA regular season, his status will impact the Nets more than at any stage this season.
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.
Kyrie Irving is ineligible to play against the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center due to New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
It seems Ben Simmons is still not any closer to making his debut with Brooklyn.
Ben Simmons, who hasn't played since June 20, 2021, is ramping up his conditioning in preparation for a return to action.
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?
In the Eastern Conference, the race to finish seventh is sure to be highly contested, with the Raptors and Nets jostling for that coveted position in the standings until the final night of the season.
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 will be making his long-awaited return to Philadelphia, but not on the court - the Australian will be on the bench for this one, there is still plenty to talk about in this game as James Harden will be facing off against his former team for the first time since the blockbuster trade.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Durant made his return to the floor on March 3 after missing 21 games with an MCL sprain in his left knee.
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?
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.
The Raptors trailed the Nets by eight points heading into the fourth quarter but Scottie Barnes' energy propelled his team to a comeback win.
Following a historic performance by the Raptors' rookie, Malachi Flynn summed up exactly what makes Barnes so special.
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.
The Raptors and Nets begin a crucial home-and-home series on Monday, Feb. 28, in Brooklyn.
If the Raptors and Nets meet in the Play-In Tournament, which team would be favored to come out on top?
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?
The Raptors sent veteran guard Goran Dragic to the Spurs at the trade deadline in the deal that landed Thaddeus Young. The Spurs bought out Dragic, who has now signed with the Nets for the remainder of the season.
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.
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."
Well-known for his Twitter presence, Kevin Durant took time out to tweet his appreciation to DeMar DeRozan, who is currently in the midst of a historic season.
"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.
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 Wednesday night.
Ben Simmons spoke to the media for the first time since being traded from the 76ers to the Nets.
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 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.
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
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
"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.
The Nets are reeling and in the midst of a six-game losing streak heading into Friday's game at Utah.
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 look to end a four-game skid when they take on the red-hot Suns, winners of 10 straight.
From Jayson Tatum vs. Jimmy Butler to start the week and Trae Young vs. Luka Doncic to end the week, there are a number of superstar matchups to watch.
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.
In Durant's mind, choosing the Nets over the Warriors was easy. What led him to that decision?
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.
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.
From New York to The Bay, a number of players that have won the league's highest honour will go head-to-head.
With All-Star voting concluding on Jan. 22, starters will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 27.
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.
In the first six weeks of the NBA season, 16 players were placed into the league's COVID health and safety protocols. The month of December has marked a major uptick.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Kevin Durant suffered the injury during the second quarter against New Orleans on Saturday.
NBA.com Staff
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?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is in search of his third MVP trophy in four seasons, but has he done enough to leapfrog Kevin Durant in the race?
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 Monday night's game.
Harden missed Monday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left knee hyperextension.
Harden will miss Monday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left knee hyperextension.
Kevin Durant provided an honest answer when asked if he'd spoken with Kyrie Irving about his availability.
The Nets continued a worrying pattern of failing to beat a contending NBA team with their 121-109 loss to the Bucks at the Barclays Center on Friday night. The Nets now drop to 0-8 on the season against the league's top teams.
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 Friday night. The Nets now drop to 0-8 on the season against top teams.
The Bucks host the Nets as both teams try to gain ground on the Chicago Bulls for the top of the Eastern Conference.
Irving returned from a prolonged absence from the Brooklyn Nets in the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, 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.
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.
This week will see some of the league's best players face-off, starting with the Nets hosting a potential first-time All-Star on Monday and ending with a showdown between two elite wings on Sunday
Ja Morant took flight at Barclays Center, adding to his already outrageous 2021-22 highlight-reel with another emphatic dunk.
As of Dec. 30, the NBA has postponed a total of 11 games due to teams' lack of available players. Per NBA rules, a game is postponed when a team has fewer than eight available players.
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.
Kyrie Irving's debut comes less than three weeks after the franchise announced that he would be permitted to rejoin the team on a part-time basis.
The NBA's COVID-19 protocols have resulted in the following games being postponed.
In his first public comments since rejoining the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving admitted he missed basketball while he was away from the team and says he is nervous as he approaches his season debut.
To ring in the New Year, we're recommending one New Year's resolution for each NBA team.
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.
As we close the book on the year 2021, TSN is back with an updated list of our top 30 players in the NBA. Our first list came ahead of the 2021-22 season, but plenty has changed over the last few months.
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.
As LeBron James continues to add to his tally, have a look at the top 10 all-time scoring leaders on Christmas Day, three of whom are still active.
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.
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.
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.
Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.
Christmas is the marquee day on the NBA regular season schedule and this year's slate does not disappoint with matchups between Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Suns-Warriors, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.
The NBA Christmas Day slate includes five matchups: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.
Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our Sporting News Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.
With the Lakers and Nets meeting on Christmas Day, it will be a showcase of former MVPs with James Harden, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook all in action.
LA's Crypto.com Arena will be the site of a star-studded meeting between the Lakers and Nets, one of the marquee matchups of the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate.
LeBron James already owns a number of Christmas Day records and stands to earn a few more.
In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.
The NBA announced that Thursday's meeting between the Nets and Trail Blazers has been postponed.
Kevin Durant is the eighth Nets player placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols in the span of a week.
Nets star James Harden was in the health and safety protocols just days away from Christmas. Will he be available for a Christmas Day game against the Lakers?
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.
Two games have reportedly been postponed on Sunday, and there's a possibility there will be a third.
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.
The Nets announced that Kyrie Irving has been placed in the NBA's COVID-19 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.
The franchise has changed its stance on Kyrie Irving being a part-time participant, making way for the seven-time All-Star to begin the process of rejoining the team.
Durant is now averaging 37.0 minutes per game, which is second in the NBA behind only Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (38.0).
