The Brooklyn Nets have made a theme of not playing their rookies big minutes in recent years. No. 8 overall pick Egor Demin is breaking that mold this season and challenging other newcomers around the NBA for All-Rookie honors.
The Nets won’t waive wing Tyrese Martin or forward Jalen Wilson prior to this week’s salary guarantee deadline, according to reports from Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter links) and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Tuesday night for a rematch with the San Diego Clippers. The last time these two met was Sunday afternoon when Long Island walked away with a four-point win.
The Brooklyn Nets are in an extremely interesting situation at this point in the season, given the state of the roster and the team's performance as of late.
The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Orlando Magic for the second time this season, this time at home. The Nets fell to the Magic 105-98 in their last matchup in November.
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.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star case continues to gain momentum ahead of this year’s festivities. Porter Jr. jumped from 10th to ninth in the second return of the All-Star fan voting results.
Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role.
I write the introduction last. We’re already at 2000 words. Let’s get to it. We’re starting with Wolf because Head Coach Jordi Fernández gave his most insightful answer of the season in response to a question about Wolf.
Day'Ron Sharpe stepped in as the Brooklyn Nets' starting center with Nic Claxton out of the lineup. As a result, he filled up the box score on both sides of the floor, proving he can bring the same energy to the court during longer stretches.
The Brooklyn Nets were red hot in December, finishing the month with a 7-4 record. While the All-Star caliber offense from Michael Porter Jr. and the immediate impact of budding role players have contributed to their success, Brooklyn has found its identity all on the defensive end.
Michael Porter Jr. faced off against his former team for the first time, guiding the Brooklyn Nets to a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets while producing 27 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.
This story was graciously written for NetsDaily by Elliott Caillot, a French student currently enrolled at Butler University. Though Caillot works for The Playoffs, a French-language sports outlet, he was recently credentialed for a few Brooklyn Nets games and practices during a trip to New York.
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.
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.