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The Brooklyn Nets have been hinting that Ben Simmons could make his debut for them at some point during their playoff series against the Boston Celtics, but there is now a decent chance we will not see Simmons play in a single game this season. …
Ben Simmons has not played in an NBA game in almost a year, but that looks like it is about to change. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday that, barring any setbacks, Simmons will play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals …
Brooklyn Nets forward Bruce Brown provided some bulletin-board material for the Boston Celtics this week, and they did not waste any time using it. Prior to tip-off of Game 1 on Sunday, the Celtics showed Brown’s comments on the big screen at …
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly set to gain a significant addition to their lineup during their first-round playoff series with the Boston Celtics. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Ben Simmons is eyeing a return sometime …
The Brooklyn Nets will look to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night. Ben Simmons will not be available for the game, but he could wind up being a big part of …
Kevin Durant was one of the main proponents of James Harden forcing his way to the Brooklyn Nets last year, but the relationship between the two superstars seemed to go downhill in a hurry. Apparently Harden’s work ethic was a big reason for …
The Brooklyn Nets will not have Ben Simmons for the play-in tournament, but that may be the last game the star point guard sits out this season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday that there is optimism Simmons could make his Nets …
The Brooklyn Nets are surprisingly headed for a play-in game to even make the playoffs, but Kevin Durant does not think that’s truly representative of what the team can accomplish. Durant said Monday that his knee injury “derailed” …
In addition to being a full-time basketball player again, Kyrie Irving is also a full-time Milwaukee Bucks hater. Irving and the Brooklyn Nets lost a tough game in overtime to the Bucks on Thursday. After the game, Irving had some shade for the …
Kyrie Irving is back playing in home games for the Brooklyn Nets, but he still seems to lack any sense of self-awareness. The Nets lost an important game to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. With the win, the Hornets jumped the Nets for eighth in the …
The Brooklyn Nets will have to capitalize on their window right now if they want to win a championship with one particular player on the roster. Nets center Andre Drummond admitted in remarks to reporters this week that he will be leaving the team …
Kyrie Irving suggested he has no intention of turning his upcoming free agency into a saga. Irving has a player option for the 2022-23 season, and is expected to use it to lock in a new long-term deal. However, Irving indicated Saturday that he will …
New York City’s rules regarding vaccine mandates have reached a point of total lunacy, and Kyrie Irving’s presence at Sunday’s game between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets was further proof of that. Irving has not been allowed …
James Harden and Kyrie Irving were reportedly at odds with the Brooklyn Nets, and that may have played at least some role in Harden’s trade demand. One issue in particular was a problem for Harden, at least according to a new report. Harden had …
It feels like Ben Simmons has not played in an NBA game since M*A*S*H* was still on the air. But a report this week is revealing when Simmons could finally make his long-awaited return. Shams Charania of The Athletic appeared Monday on …
Kyrie Irving will not have to be a part-time player for the Brooklyn Nets much longer. New York City mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that he is planning to lift the city’s vaccine mandate on March 7. That should pave the way for Irving to …
