Day'Ron Sharpe came into the league with a big frame, reminiscent of a traditional big man. However, some scouts touted not only his ability to rebound and score inside the paint, but also his mobility, ability to get up and down the floor, put the ball on the deck, play the passing lanes, and pass the rock.
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin may only be ninth on NBA.com's most recent rookie ladder, but he assuredly just had the clutchest performance of the class Wednesday night.
Egor Demin started slowly, but like the rest of the Brooklyn Nets, the rookie is making strides and nearly willed them to victory Wednesday night. Demin and the Nets attempt to shake off a buzzer-beating loss Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Clippers, who are trying to dig out of an early hole.
If any team has proven themselves willing to wheel and deal ahead of the trade deadline, it’s the Brooklyn Nets. Over the past five years, they’ve traded away future Hall of Fame talents Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving.
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.
The NBA’s latest domino has officially fallen, with the Washington Wizards acquiring four-time All-Star Trae Young from Atlanta. The Hawks were mid-game when the news broke, and Young’s tenure with the team officially ended a few hours later.
The Brooklyn Nets were outclassed by the Orlando Magic through the first three quarters, trailing by as many as 18 points late in the third. Michael Porter Jr.
Jordi Fernández began his postgame presser tonight dispelling the notion that this contest was a “rollercoaster” game. “I don’t think it was a rollercoaster for us,” he said.
The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets put on a show Wednesday night, so it was only fitting that the game went to overtime and came down to the final play.
Fresh off a big win over the Nuggets on Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets (11-23) continued their home stand with a matchup against the Orlando Magic (21-17) on Wednesday night.
The Nets are coming off a 12-point win against the Jokic-less Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. is still hot, and suddenly your favorite team from Brooklyn is only a half-game out of a play-in spot.
The NBA traditionally favored big men until about a decade ago, as the game has become smaller and more perimeter-oriented. Many big men have had to adapt their games to fit with this current timeline.
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).
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.
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.