Brooklyn Nets
NBA PM: Some Tar Heel Mojo For Warriors?
Harrison Barnes helping change the culture for Golden State ... Spurs already behind the eight ball? ... What the Brooklyn Nets are still missing . . . »Read More
Avery Johnson Confident in Joe Johnson
Still, the reality is Johnson has been missing open, spot-up jumpers. The 31-year-old also is disappearing at the beginning of games. “Every time he shoots it I think it’s going to in,” Coach Johnson... »Read More
Deron Williams Upset at Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard lost a lot of friends and supporters during his curious ride out of Orlando. But if one of those severed relationships was with Deron Williams, Howard – the man who wanted to... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Nets’ Gerald Wallace to Return Tonight?
The long-awaited return of Gerald Wallace may take place tonight. The versatile small forward, who suffered a high left ankle sprain in the Nets’ season-opening victory and has missed the last six games, practiced... »Read More
Joe Johnson Feels ‘Rejuvenated’ with Nets
After spending the past seven seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks, Joe Johnson has had to adjust to being a piece of the puzzle in his first season with the Nets. But... »Read More
NBA AM: Bynum Just Trying To Get Healthy
Andrew Bynum is just trying to get healthy and that may take more time... Phil Jackson thought he had the Lakers job... Sam Amick tells us why Phil didn't get the job... Brook Lopez... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
NBA AM: Lakers Sign D’Antoni, Not Phil Jackson
The L.A. Lakers sign Mike D'Antoni to a four-year deal, passing on Phil Jackson... Wes Johnson likes the fit in Phoenix... MarShon Brooks ready for the Sixth Man role in Brooklyn... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Nets’ Joe Johnson Not Worried About Shot
Avery Johnson expects that every shot Joe Johnson takes will go into the basket. But through the first five games of the season, only 36.2 percent of them have. Still, Joe Johnson remains confident... »Read More
NBA Saturday: NBA’s Best Point Guard?
Just a handful of games into the season, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been unbelievable--perhaps even the best in the NBA... Andray Blatche finding success in life after Washington... How in the... »Read More
MarShon Brooks Suffers Sprained Ankle
MarShon Brooks sprained his ankle in shootaround and is a gametime decision tonight. via Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News/Twitter »Read More
LeBron James: Nets Have “Cool Factor”
“It’s not surprising,” he said. “It’s what they’ve had working. I congratulated my mentor, Jay-Z, on their opening night and seeing that dream come true, not only for the city of Brooklyn. We all... »Read More
Gerald Wallace Playing Too Recklessly?
Wallace has played only 17 games since he was traded to the Nets in March. His first injury with the Nets – a strained groin – occurred when he leaped over Antawn Jamison for... »Read More
NBA PM: The Brandon Jennings Situation
Brandon Jennings says he's auditioning for other teams, but is he? ... The best backcourt in the NBA? ... David Stern talks about his legacy and the Knicks/Nets rivalry ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Prokhorov Aiming For Conference Finals
And with a rebuilt, retooled roster that cost upwards of one-third of a billion dollars, Prokhorov said a conference finals appearance would be a success — this season, at least. Within three years, what... »Read More
Gerald Wallace Out With Ankle Injury
Not everything went the Nets’ way in Saturday night’s season-opening win over the Raptors at the Barclays Center. Swingman Gerald Wallace injured his left ankle in the closing minute, rolling it on Kyle Lowry’s... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
Deron Williams Dealing With Bone Spur
Nets general manager Billy King confirmed Thursday that Deron Williams has a painful but “manageable” bone spur in his left ankle that will likely require surgery after the season. In addition to an MRI... »Read More
Knicks/Nets Game Rescheduled
The New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets game that was originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Monday, November 26 at 7 p.m. ET at Barclays Center, the National Basketball Association announced today.... »Read More
Knicks, Nets Game Officially Postponed
Knicks-Nets game is postponed. Mayor will announce it. Crazy 24 hours. via Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News »Read More
Knicks, Nets Opener to Be Cancelled?
No word of a final decision yet, but source says discussions under way to postpone Knicks-Nets opener in Brooklyn after all. Stay tuned. via Ken Berger of CBS Sports/Twitter »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: The Uncertain List
HOOPSWORLD wants to lend a helping hand by breaking down players who present uncertain numbers. Fantasy owners need to take a good, long look at the risks before drafting these players. »Read More
Nets Waive James Mays, Carleton Scott
The Brooklyn Nets have waived forwards James Mays and Carleton Scott to reduce their roster to 15 for the start of the 2012-13 season. Mays appeared in two preseason games for the Nets and... »Read More
Williams Dealing with Inflamed Ankle
Deron Williams is dealing with inflammation in his left ankle and he wasn’t around as the Nets began preparing in earnest for Thursday night’s season opener against the Knicks. The All-Star point guard received an injection to... »Read More
Howard Admits First Choice was Nets
Dwight Howard admitted Thursday that he wanted to be traded from the Orlando Magic to the Brooklyn Nets. Howard, who was ultimately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, said, “I did want to go... »Read More
Avery Johnson: “Focus On Getting Better”
Now, with the preseason out of the way, everyone’s attention turns to next week’s season opener between the teams at Barclays Center, the Nets first regular-season game in Brooklyn. “It’s probably going to be... »Read More
Kris Humphries Too Slow to Start?
On Media Day just three weeks ago, the Nets trotted out their very expensive group of five players for a group photo. They posed, they laughed. They were sold to everybody as Brooklyn’s Five,... »Read More
Johnson: Nets Lack Personality, Tenacity
Avery Johnson seemed heartened by a workout he called the “hardest practice that we’ve had,” which included a few “borderline continuations of last night’s boxing match” at Barclays Center. Johnson said that last part... »Read More
Nets Pick Up Option on MarShon Brooks
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the third-year contract option on MarShon Brooks, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. Brooks is now signed through the 2013-14 season. Per team policy, terms of the contract... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
NBA AM: Surgery Looming For Dirk?
A look at how surgery for Dirk Nowitzki could impact the Mavericks... Up close with Andre Iguodala... Deron Williams, A.J. Price have confrontation in first game at Barclays Center and more! »Read More
Barclays Center Opens in Brooklyn
Across the final months of the Barclays Center’s construction, the Nets were forever marching Deron Williams through this magnificent edifice wearing a hard-hat and that exasperated disposition. Never impressed, never easy, Williams was welcomed to deliver... »Read More
Stevenson Apologizes to Williams
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard DeShawn Stevenson apologized to his former teammate, Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams, on Twitter on Friday. Stevenson had blasted Williams on the social media site in response to comments... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Buy or Sell
HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and Steve Kyler debate some of the burning topics in the NBA as teams get ready for the regular season. »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
Williams Didn’t Want to Wait For Howard
During one of their conversations in the summer before free agency began, Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams told general manager Billy King not to wait and see if he could try to acquire... »Read More
Joe Johnson: Williams Made Trade Happen
Joe Johnson knew Williams was wired in the first week of July. “Four or five days before the trade, Deron called me,” Johnson said. “He said, ‘what do you think about coming to Brooklyn?’... »Read More
Did Mark Cuban Cost Mavericks Williams?
Cuban was in California taping episodes of the ABC show “Shark Tank” at the time. “I think (Cuban) would have been able to answer a lot of the questions me and my agent have... »Read More
NBA PM: Ray Allen Gone, Forgotten?
The Celtics are deeper, younger and better without Ray Allen ... New "Bad Boys" in Brooklyn? ... Phil Jackson talks Lakers and possibly being a GM in the NBA ... »Read More
Brooklyn’s biggest rivarly: Starters vs. Backups
Keith Bogans and the Nets' backups have one mission: make practice uncomfortable for Brooklyn's starters. »Read More
Sunday Topic: Best Team in New York?
The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are no longer bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference. Both teams have championship aspirations and plenty of star power. Which is the best team in New York? »Read More
NBA AM: Will The New Faces In New Places Fit?
New Faces In New Places: There was a lot of movement this summer involving major players. With NBA training camps in full swing and preseason basketball a few days away, there are some questions surrounding... »Read More
Deron Describes Locker Room Frustration
Brooklyn Nets star Deron Williams called the 2011-12 campaign the toughest season he’s endured and called out teammates for not sharing his frustration. On most nights, Williams was surrounded by an injury-plagued and talent-depleted... »Read More
Beasley, Thabeet Highlight NBA Retreads
Some NBA players don't get it right on their first (or second) try. Here's a look at some of the players looking to break out with a new team. »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Prokhorov: ‘We have a really good team’
“I think now we have a very good team,” Prokhorov said. “We have a great team spirit, with the coaches, the general manager and this team … I think we’ll be together for the... »Read More
Ranking The Impact Players On New Teams
Many NBA teams have added new players for the coming season. Which of these acquisitions will make the biggest impact? »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
Nets Sign Three Players to Camp Roster
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agents Stephen Dennis, James Mays, and Carleton Scott, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not released. All three players... »Read More
Brooklyn Nets Sign Josh Childress
The Nets, for the second straight day, announced an addition to their frontcourt. General manager Billy King, through a statement released by the club, said Josh Childress, a 6-8 forward, has signed. Terms of... »Read More
NBA AM: Some Coaches Need To Win Now
With the 2012-2013 NBA season just around the corner, there are some coaches who need to win and win now... The money has dried up in the NBA... Is Tony DiLeo on tap for... »Read More
NBA PM: An Unlikely Contender In The West?
Is one Western Conference team being overlooked in talk of contention? ... Blatche, Nets finally connect ... Doug Collins admits the Sixers had maxed out their potential ... »Read More
2012-2013 Brooklyn Nets Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Brooklyn Nets. »Read More
Josh Childress, Nets Agree to Terms?
Josh Childress is set to join the Nets, completing their likely opening-night roster for their inaugural season in Brooklyn. Childress, 29, agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract at the veteran’s minimum, according... »Read More
Nets Not Likely to Sign Leandro Barbosa?
I don’t mean to question Leandro Barbosa’s reporting on Leandro Barbosa, but I’m told Nets aren’t likely to sign Leandro Barbosa. via Howard Beck via Twitter »Read More
Josh Childress Meeting with Nets
Free agent small forward Josh Childress will meet with Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King and coach Avery Johnson and have a workout with the team Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com. Childress, a six-year NBA veteran who... »Read More
NBA PM: East Teams Facing The Most Pressure
A look at the five teams in the Eastern Conference who are under the most pressure to win... Free agency news from across the league... »Read More
Agent: Andray Blatche to Nets Delayed
The Andray Blatche to the Nets’ move, a sensible and logical act, is expected to happen. It’s just going to take a little longer than it previously appeared. Blatche, the talented 6-11 power forward... »Read More
When Will Bogdanovic Make Jump to NBA?
The Balkan starlet (Bojan Bogdanovic) has two more years on his contract with the Turkish club, but the former teammate of James Gist can be released from his commitment and come to Malaga at... »Read More
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