Brooklyn Nets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/brooklyn-nets/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:17:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Brooklyn Nets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/brooklyn-nets/ 32 32 Joe Harris Retires After 10 NBA Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/joe-harris-retires-after-10-nba-seasons/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:17:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337104 Joe Harris is officially retiring from the NBA after 10 seasons. The sharpshooting veteran spent this past season with the Detroit Pistons where he appeared in only 16 games. Harris is mainly known for his time with the Brooklyn Nets where he made a name for himself as one the best three-point shooters in the […]

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]]> Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernandez Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-jordi-fernandez/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:47:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312345 User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. In 2022-23, the Sacramento Kings finished 25th in defensive rating. Last season, they jumped to 14th in this category despite returning largely the same team, and a big reason why they were able to do so was their defensive coordinator, Jordi Fernandez.  Fernandez […]

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]]> Possible Trade Destinations for Mikal Bridges https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/possible-trade-destinations-for-mikal-bridges/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:08:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311930 There is plenty of speculation that the Brooklyn Nets are preparing to offload some of their assets. It is time for them to embrace a full rebuilding process after the failed experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. One player who will garner plenty of interest on the trade market is Mikal Bridges. […]

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]]> Is Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) playing tonight against Bulls? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-dennis-smith-jr-hip-playing-tonight-against-bulls/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:26:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308877 Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (right hip synovitis) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday night’s home game against the Chicago Bulls. Smith was initially listed as probable for this matchup. The seven-year veteran is now slated to miss his third consecutive game. If Smith is sidelined, Dennis Schroder, Jalen Wilson, and Lonnie Walker […]

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]]> Nets’ Ben Simmons undergoes back surgery for the second time https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-ben-simmons-undergoes-back-surgery-for-the-second-time/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:26:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307688 Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, the Nets announced Thursday. The team ruled the three-time All-Star out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season last week […]

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]]> Nets’ Ben Simmons Out for Season with Lower Back Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-ben-simmons-out-for-season-with-lower-back-injury/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:43:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306580 The Brooklyn Nets are ruling guard Ben Simmons out for the rest of the 2023-24 season because of an ongoing left lower back nerve impingement injury, the team announced Thursday morning. “Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement […]

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]]> Is Ben Simmons (back) playing tonight against Grizzlies? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-ben-simmons-back-playing-tonight-against-grizzlies/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:32:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305887 Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Meghan Triplett of YES Network. Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which sidelined him three games. Though, he is now no longer available. The three-time […]

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]]> NBA G League Guard Terry Roberts Shot in Philadelphia by Stray Bullet Outside Bar https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-g-league-guard-terry-roberts-shot-in-philadelphia-by-stray-bullet/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:59:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305375 NBA G League guard Terry Roberts of the Long Island Nets was shot and seriously wounded by a stray bullet outside a bar in the Olney section of Philadelphia early on Sunday, his family announced. Authorities were called to 5th Street Lounge around 12:45 a.m. and found the 23-year-old Nets guard shot in the upper […]

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]]> Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn after 21-33 record at All-Star break https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-fire-coach-jacque-vaughn-after-21-33-record-at-all-star-break/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:20:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303956 The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning after going 21-33 and sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference at the NBA All-Star break. Brooklyn suffered its second-worst loss in franchise history last Thursday, losing 136-86 to the Boston Celtics. The Nets trailed by as many as 56 points in the […]

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]]> Kyrie Irving Blames New York City Mayor Eric Adams For Nets Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kyrie-irving-blames-new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-for-nets-trade/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:07:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302845 Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was asked by a fan sitting courtside why he didn’t “play like this” with the Brooklyn Nets during Tuesday night’s 119-107 win at Barclays Center, and the eight-time All-Star couldn’t help but take a jab at New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Why you didn’t play like this when you […]

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]]> Nets’ Ben Simmons (back) cleared to play for first time since Nov. 6 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-ben-simmons-back-cleared-to-play-for-first-time-since-nov-6/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:51:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301733 Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is available to play for the first time since November, according to reports. In December, Simmons received an epidural shot for the nerve impingement in his lower back. The Nets listed Simmons as probable on their injury report Sunday, then upgraded him to available Monday after he participated in […]

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]]> Is Cameron Johnson playing tonight (Jan. 25) vs. Timberwolves? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-cameron-johnson-playing-tonight-jan-25-vs-timberwolves/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:42:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301468 Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (left shoulder contusion) has been upgraded to available for Thursday night’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The five-year veteran has missed eight games this season. Through 35 starts this season, Johnson is averaging 14 points, 4.6 rebounds, a career-high 2.6 assists, and 28.5 minutes per game. Plus, he’s shooting […]

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]]> Nets’ Mikal Bridges records 6th 30-point game of season, shoots a career-high 7 3-pointers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-mikal-bridges-records-6th-30-point-game-of-season-shoots-a-career-high-7-3-pointers/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:56:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301236 Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges posted his sixth 30-point game of the season and made a career-high seven 3-pointers in Tuesday night’s 108-103 loss to the New York Knicks. The six-year veteran ended his outing with 36 points, five rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes of action. He finished 14-of-26 (53.8%) shooting […]

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]]> Brooklyn Nets Plan to Build Around Mikal Bridges for the Future https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brooklyn-nets-plan-to-build-around-mikal-bridges-for-the-future/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:32:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299193 Mikal Bridges was a revelation for the Brooklyn Nets last year after being traded in the blockbuster deal that landed Kevin Durant with the Phoenix Suns. In Phoenix, Bridges’ role was completely different. He was a role player who was primarily tasked with guarding the opposition’s best perimeter player. With the Nets, Bridges has opened […]

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]]> Is Dorian Finney-Smith playing tonight (Jan. 2) vs. Pelicans? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-dorian-finney-smith-playing-tonight-jan-2-vs-pelicans/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:14:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299047 Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (left knee soreness) has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Finney-Smith, 30, has missed only three games this season. The 6-foot-7 wing has made 19 starts in 30 games of his eighth NBA season. He’s averaging 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and […]

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]]> Mikal Bridges Unhappy With Limited Playing Time Against Bucks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/mikal-bridges-unhappy-with-limited-playing-time-against-bucks/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:51:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298910 Mikal Bridges is one of the toughest players in the NBA. He is also an up and coming star on the rise. Ever since the trade from the Phoenix Suns last season, Bridges has shouldered a bigger role and has excelled so far as the first option for the young Brooklyn Nets. However, the small […]

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]]> Nets’ Nic Claxton could receive $21 million per year in free agency https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-nic-claxton-could-receive-21-million-per-year-in-free-agency/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:29:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298314 Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton could earn $21 million per year on a new deal heading into free agency in 2024, according to 12 NBA executives polled by HoopsHype. Two of the 12 executives think Claxton is worth as much as $27 million annually. Four other executives listed Claxton’s value in the $20-25 million range, […]

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]]> Spencer Dinwiddie’s next contract worth more than Josh Hart’s four-year, $81 million deal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/spencer-dinwiddies-next-contract-worth-more-than-josh-harts-four-year-81-million-deal/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:38:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296485 Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie’s next contract could be worth more than Josh Hart’s four-year, $81 million deal, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. “While he might not get the four-year, $128 million extension he’s eligible for, the feeling in league circles is he could exceed Josh Hart’s four years and $81 […]

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]]> Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-jason-kidd/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:03:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295992 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. After a Hall of Fame caliber playing career, Jason Kidd decided it was time to end his playing days and start impacting the game from the sidelines. Nowadays, he’s trying to lead the Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA title since he was […]

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]]> Nets’ Ben Simmons (back) to remain out for at least 2 more weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-ben-simmons-to-remain-out-for-at-least-2-more-weeks/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 01:50:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295453 Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) will remain out for at least the next two weeks, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons received the epidural shot within the past week. However, he’s still not running at full speed in practices. Simmons is expected to miss more than a month now […]

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]]> Nets’ Cam Thomas (ankle) available vs. Hornets after missing last 9 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-cam-thomas-ankle-available-vs-hornets-after-missing-last-9-games/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:38:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295191 Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has been upgraded to probable for Thursday night’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas, 22, has missed the last night games due to a left ankle sprain. A team source confirmed Brooklyn’s leading scorer will be on a minutes restriction, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. […]

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]]> Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith Hosts 4th Annual Turkey Drive https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-dorian-finney-smith-hosts-4th-annual-turkey-drive/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:16:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294427 Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, hosted a turkey drive to give back to his hometown. Finney-Smith, 30, and The Finney Family First Foundation provided local families with turkeys, canned goods, and other Thanksgiving groceries. On Saturday, Nov. 18, they served 150 families in Portsmouth during the turkey drive at Manor […]

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]]> Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-jacque-vaughn/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:10:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294008 After a 2-5 start to the season last year, Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets decided it was best to part ways. In his place, the team promoted longtime assistant Jacque Vaughn to the interim head coaching position. Vaughn took full advantage of the moment, performing well enough to remove the ‘interim’ label and become Brooklyn’s official head […]

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]]> Nets guard Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain) out 2 weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-guard-cam-thomas-left-ankle-sprain-out-2-weeks/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:00:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=292162 Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain) is out for the next two weeks. An MRI on Thursday confirmed the sprain. Thomas, 22, suffered the injury during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 100-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. While driving to the basket, the 6-foot-4 guard stepped awkwardly nearby defender PJ Tucker, […]

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]]> Cam Thomas says that his Brooklyn Nets “can contend with anybody” https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cam-thomas-says-that-his-brooklyn-nets-can-contend-with-anybody/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:18:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=291250 Few teams have gone through the whirlwind of changes that the Brooklyn Nets have endured over the last handful of seasons. In 2018-19, they were a fun young team that shocked the world by winning 42 games and sneaking into the playoffs. That following offseason, they acquired both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. After a […]

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