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NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
Kris Humphries Out of Nets’ Rotation?
Kris Humphries was informed this morning by PJ Carlesimo that he’s out of the rotation, according to a league source. via Stefan Bondy via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Nets Second Unit Not Clicking?
The Nets just didn’t have it against the Bulls, a day after they suffered a similar sloppy fate in a home loss to the Mavericks. They went more than seven minutes without scoring. They... »Read More
NBA PM: Dallas Dodged A Bullet with Williams?
Did the Dallas Mavericks dodge a bullet when Deron Williams chose the Brooklyn Nets? ... J.J. Redick looks back on all the drama in Orlando ... Stan Van Gundy empathizes with Dwight Howard »Read More
Johnson Returning Tonight Versus Mavs
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson says he will return to the lineup on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks after a three-game absence due to a sore left heel. Johnson has not played... »Read More
Deron Downplays Facing Mavs After Snub
Tonight at Barclays Center, (Deron) Williams will face his former pursuers when the Nets battle the Mavericks for the first time since Williams snubbed Dallas for Brooklyn. “It’s just another game,” Williams said. It... »Read More
The NBA’s Dead Money Dilemma
The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books. »Read More
K-Mart: Season with Clippers “Humbled Me”
Kenyon Martin played on Nets teams that took pleasure out of beating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Now he’s trying to help the Knicks stay ahead of the Nets in the standings while proving he can still play.... »Read More
Carlesimo Realizes Mistake in Benching Lopez
When the final minutes arrived Sunday night and the Nets’ offense went to pieces, it was easy point to the absence of Joe Johnson, their dynamic, do-everything shooting guard. Johnson was resting a sore... »Read More
Joe Johnson Struggling with Sore Heel
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson practiced Monday and is questionable for Tuesday night’s game in New Orleans. Johnson has missed the past two games due to a sore left heel. “I’m not sure yet,” Johnson replied... »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
Carlesimo: Lopez Has ‘All-Star Hangover’
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez didn’t show up on the court or in the locker room following his team’s 76-72 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night at Barclays Center. Lopez, who went... »Read More
Deron Undergoes Another Round of Shots
It wasn’t a fair fight this time. Deron Williams sat through a third round of cortisone shots to his ankles this week, two injections this time. He has about four or five of these... »Read More
Deron Williams Frustrated with His Recovery
Deron Williams has received at least eight injections to his ankles in the last four months, hoping the pain from the inflammation would subside enough to get him through a frustrating season. The point... »Read More
Carlesimo Won’t Rule Out Trade for Nets
All of the information until now has suggested that the Nets won’t be doing anything at the trade deadline, but with two hours to spare, interim coach P.J. Carlesimo kept the trade winds blowing... »Read More
Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused
Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More
Nets, Knicks Unlikely to Make Deals
As I’ve written before, it seems very unlikely that the Nets or the Knicks will be making a move today. The Brooklyn Nets have seen good things from their bench over the last two... »Read More
Nets Moving On From Ben Gordon
The Brooklyn Nets have been swinging for the fences, trying to pry loose a significant player before the 3pm EST deadline, however with failed attempt after failed attempt it seemed Brooklyn might have to... »Read More
NBA AM: The 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Is Here
The 2013 NBA Trade Deadline is at 3pm EST and there are still several situations worth watching... Are the Suns finished dealing?... Is JJ Redick on the move... Are the Lakers sitting things out...... »Read More
Smith Still on Brooklyn Nets’ Radar
The Atlanta Hawks inched closer to Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline more determined than ever to trade Josh Smith, according to sources with knowledge of the Hawks’ thinking. They’ve still got to find a suitable trade partner,... »Read More
Source: Nets Unlikely to Acquire Paul Pierce
By now many NBA fans are mulling over Adrian Wojnarowski’s report on Yahoo! Sports that the Boston Celtics are entertaining a deal that would send Paul Pierce to the Brookyn Nets in exchange for... »Read More
Pierce, Smith Top NBA Rumor News
As the final 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline wind down, there are two names that continue to surface amongst league sources. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski tweets that Boston’s Paul Pierce and Atlanta’s... »Read More
Nets Not ‘Solely Focused’ on Josh Smith
Nets fans can expect to hear plenty about three players until Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline–Josh Smith, Paul Millsap and Ben Gordon. While ESPN.com’s Marc Stein predicted that the Nets will be the team that... »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
NBA Teams One Player Away From Contending
Which NBA teams are just one player away from becoming legitimate contenders to appear in the Finals this season? »Read More
Hawks Intend to Deal Smith Before Deadline?
The Atlanta Hawks have convinced numerous teams that they’re definitely trading Josh Smith this week, largely because they see the unpredictable lefty as a virtual lock to leave them in free agency this summer.... »Read More
Nets Guard Williams Set to Return Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams says he will play Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams missed the past two games with inflammation in both ankles. The three-time All-Star received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his ankles... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline
The trade deadline is February 21. There are plenty of names in play. We have it all covered here. »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
2015 All-Star Game to be Played in NYC?
The N.B.A. All-Star Game is returning to New York in 2015, to a borough yet to be determined. Both Madison Square Garden and the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn have applied to host the... »Read More
Deron Williams Unfit During Olympics
Deron Williams was out of shape before aggravating an ankle injury in the Olympics that has hindered his first season in Brooklyn, USA Basketball president Jerry Colangelo told the Daily News. The Nets have maintained their injured... »Read More
Howard Still Sees Future in Brooklyn?
In a lengthy discussion with Ryan Ruocco on ESPN Radio, Stephen A. Smith said Thursday that Dwight Howard still believes he will wind up in Brooklyn, despite the impediments, and that while he might... »Read More
Brooklyn Nets Targeting Paul Millsap?
Nets GM Billy King is in the final year of his contract, fueling speculation around the league that he might be feeling pressure to make a deal. “Are we going to make a trade?... »Read More
Nets Offer Humphries, Brooks For Smith?
Before we get too far into this, Khris Humphries isn’t what Brooklyn is really dangling; it’s MarShon Brooks who the Nets are hoping will get some traction on, with Humphries being the salary to... »Read More
NBA AM: Nets, Magic And Blazers On The Clock?
The 2013 NBA Trade Deadline is nine days away and the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn nets and Orlando Magic are all in the center of most of the possible deals... Will Barton... »Read More
Nets Williams out Till After All-Star Break
Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams is out until after the All-Star break due to inflammation in both ankles, the team announced Monday. Williams sat out the Nets’ 89-84 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, and... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Source: Nets, Hawks Discussing Josh Smith
The Brooklyn Nets are aggressively pursuing a trade for Atlanta Hawks star forward Josh Smith, league sources told ESPN. The two teams are engaged in discussions, but one source said while “there has been... »Read More
Has Deron Williams Turned into a Diva?
Looking forward to watching Nets-Spurs to see if, as almost every scout/GM I talk to contends, Deron Williams has become a diva of the first order. Now, I’m told, when a teammate misses a... »Read More
Howard’s Father Thinks He Will Re-sign
There’s a subject being debated in the front offices of several NBA teams these days, including the Atlanta Hawks, and it’s not one that’s generally associated with one of the greatest players in the... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
LeBron Motivated by Evans’ Comments
Reggie Evans said just nine words to a single reporter Wednesday morning. It was dismissive and competitive but just his personal opinion. “It doesn’t prove nothing, that was a lockout season,” Evans said to the... »Read More
Brook Lopez Named Rondo’s Replacement
Brook Lopez had to wait five seasons and an extra six days, but he’s finally an All-Star. The Nets center was named an Eastern Conference reserve by commissioner David Stern on Wednesday, replacing Celtics... »Read More
Can Brook Lopez, Nets Get All-Star Nod?
Brook Lopez and the Nets were passed over once for the All-Star Game, but some Brooklyn player could still get a ticket to Houston. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade
As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propose in their league. HOOPSWORLD sorts it out for you. »Read More
Deron Williams Mum on Game Ejection
Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams declined comment after being ejected for the first time this season late in Saturday night’s 119-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, according to the team’s official Twitter account.... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
League Source Denies Nets After Howard
RealGM.com, citing an unnamed source, reported Tuesday that the Brooklyn Nets are preparing once again to try to acquire Dwight Howard. A league source, however, emphatically told Mike Mazzeo of ESPNNewYork.com that the report... »Read More
Nets Assure Brook Lopez He’s Safe?
The Nets are backing Brook Lopez while doubting that Dwight Howard will ever become available, even as the Lakers crumble and Howard’s camp pines for Brooklyn. According to multiple team sources, the Nets have... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rebounders
HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More
Nets’ James Finally Arrives in Brooklyn
Damion James was supposed to be a part of the Nets' future, and thanks to his patience and dedication, that's still a possibility. »Read More
Deron: I’m Not Having an All-Star Season
Deron Williams has played like an All-Star for the past two weeks. But the Nets point guard said he shouldn’t be headed to Houston next month based on his play over the course of... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Brooklyn Nets Sign Damion James
The Brooklyn Nets today signed guard/forward Damion James for the 14th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2012-13 NBA Development League season. James joins more than 115 players with NBA D-League experience currently on NBA rosters.... »Read More
Brooklyn Nets Showing Improvement
Who’s the only undefeated NBA team in 2013? It’s the Brooklyn Nets, who are 4-0 in January and 6-1 under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. As it looks more and more like the Nets won’t... »Read More
Source: P.J. Carlesimo Likely Staying
While the Nets will likely elect to pursue big names such as top targets Phil Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy in the offseason, one league source familiar with the team’s thinking... »Read More
Nets, Thunder Eyeing Samardo Samuels?
The Cavaliers waived Samardo Samuels on Sunday, and the hustling big man is already drawing interest from around the league. Both the Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder are among the teams that may... »Read More
Schedule Helping Nets Get Back on Track
The Brooklyn Nets won their third straight game Saturday night, a 113-93 rout of the Sacramento Kings at Barclays Center, for their best stretch since a five-game winning streak in the final week of... »Read More
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