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Coaching and Culture has led to a Defensive Turnaround for the Brooklyn Nets

On a basketball court, there's really only three things that a player has total control over: their attitude, effort and focus. These three truths ring especially true on the defensive end.

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Nuggets HC Risks Michael Porter Jr.’s Disagreement As He Speaks Out On Nets Star’s 'Freedom'

When the Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn to acquire Cam Johnson, Porter wasn’t sure how he would adjust to a new team, under a new coach, and, more importantly, to a new city.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / January 4

Nets Coach Opens Up on Michael Porter Jr.’s Mindset Facing Former Team: 'It’s An Exciting Day'

Michael Porter Jr sent a statement to the Denver Nuggets after he led the Brooklyn Nets to a 127-115 win on Sunday. Porter had a strong outing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / January 4

Brooklyn Nets blow past Denver Nuggets, win 127-115

Though Cam Johnson, dealing with a knee injury, could not make his return to Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets still had much catching up to do before the matinee contest.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4

Ex-Nugget Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 to lead Nets over Denver

Michael Porter Jr. collected 27 points and 11 rebounds against his former team on Sunday as the Brooklyn Nets led most of the way in a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets in New York.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 4

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Sunday Win Over the Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets (11-22) returned home looking to break a three-game losing skid against the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets (23-12). The Nets got Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 4

LIVE DISCUSSION: Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets, 3:30 PM ET

Sunday hoops at the Barclays! The Nets are regrouping after a three-game skid, particularly following a tough loss on Friday night to Washington. To be fair, they were down a ton of guys… but still.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 4

Nets' Star Available to Play Against Undermanned Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets tonight, hoping to slide back into the win column after a skid. Over the last month, Brooklyn has seen a real turnaround, grabbing seven wins in a 10-game span through December.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez Breaks Down Day'Ron Sharpe's Start vs. Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets suffered one of their more brutal losses of the season on Friday night, getting dominated by the Washington Wizards on the road, 119-99.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe is Making a Case for an Increased Role in the New Year

Among a roster of so much young talent, Day'Ron Sharpe has seemed like an afterthought in the Brooklyn Nets' priorities. This is Sharpe's fifth season with the Nets after being selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Denver Nuggets for the first time this season. The Nets have dropped three straight games after a hot 7-3 stretch, including a loss to the bottom-feeding Washington Wizards on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

Nets' Cam Thomas Receives Ringing Endorsement from Former MVP Teammate

Cam Thomas has been scoring the ball efficiently since making his return for the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 27, averaging 21.3 points per game on 55% shooting in three games.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / January 3

Could under-the-radar Nets star Michael Porter Jr. be on the move?

Porter’s obvious strength is his ability to score in bunches as both a featured or complementary player.

Short-handed Nuggets continue rough road trip vs. Nets

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Nets Notes: Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr, Day’Ron Sharpe, Nolan Traore

When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer in September, he ensured one thing. Flexibility. Thomas is now headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, and Kevin Durant believes the right team could unlock another level.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 3

Tyson Etienne’s 35, Chaney Johnson double-double not enough as Long Island falls

Two of the Brooklyn Nets three two-ways donned Long Island Nets gear in Cleveland Friday to take on the Cleveland Charge and although the Nets G Leaguers lost in an overtime thriller, 131-126, both Tyson Etienne and newly signed Chaney Johnson played well, Johnson in his debut with the organization.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 2

Short-Handed Nets fall 119–99 to Wizards

Sometimes the schedule hands you a game that feels less like a test and more like a setup. With their best three players all sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back, it didn’t take a genius to predict how Friday night’s game was going to turn out.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Jordi Fernandez still likes Nets’ fight despite loss to Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets absorbed a heavy 119–99 defeat to the Washington Wizards, but the message from the locker room stayed centered on response. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez stressed belief and accountability.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez calls for Cam Thomas to do more outside of scoring

The Brooklyn Nets were down a few key guys on New Year’s Day, so it wasn’t a surprise to see them suffer a blowout defeat to the Houston Rockets, a 120-96 loss to begin the new calendar year.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

'It Just Takes Somebody to Believe in Him' – Former Brooklyn Nets Star Believes That Cam Thomas is Being 'Taken for Granted'

Since returning from a serious hamstring injury, Cam Thomas has come off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets in three consecutive games. Many thought he’d take the lead and start against the Houston Rockets since Michael Porter Jr.