Jan 02
On some level, it’s fitting that the Brooklyn Nets capped their disastrous December by setting a franchise record for offensive failure. After all, a month that began with boundless excitement over a red-hot 11-4 start — excitement that has completely disappeared thanks to a monthlong meltdown spurred by a foot injury to Brook Lopez, a …
Dec 30
Deron Williams has gotten a lot of bad press lately. With the firing of Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson, he garnered a reputation as a coach killer/diva. But here’s some more Williams news that isn’t bad PR. The freshly-launched NBA Baller Beats (the first ever motion-based sports video game using a real basketball in an …
Dec 29
Charlotte Bobcats came into this game looking to end their 16-game skid, but all eyes were on Brooklyn Nets, who were playing their first game under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. The Nets defeated the Bobcats 97-81 in front of the home crowd on Friday night to hand the struggling Bobcats their 17th straight defeat. Brook …
Dec 28
With the Brooklyn Nets firing their head coach Avery Johnson yesterday, point guard Deron Williams saw his reputation as a coach killer increase. First there was Williams’ influence forcing legendary leader Jerry Sloan into retirement, and now the Johnson situation. Williams now seems like a NBA version of Steve Buscemi’s character in “Billy Madison” who …
Dec 22
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kris Humphries is famous because he once dated and was very briefly married to professional celebrity Kim Kardashian. No matter how much the general public comes to appreciate his rebounding, he will be the target of jokes, because he spent lots of time on several E! reality shows. At least Lamar …
Nov 29
In the past weeks, Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo has been the topic of some controversy for his streak of double-digit assist games. In the eyes of some, Rondo has been changing his style of play to keep the streak going. For others, that’s inconsequential given that players gun for milestones all the …
Nov 21
About a year ago, back when it was assumed that Dwight Howard would leave the Orlando Magic as a free agent in the summer of 2012, the Brooklyn Nets were the odds-on favorite to land his services. Along with point guard Deron Williams, Howard would have given the Nets a championship-level two-star core. It didn’t …
Nov 06
The Brooklyn Nets debuted their brand new mascot recently, and although it really underwhelmed and over did it when it came to presentation, a Google search of the mascot’s name may turn up some very telling information about why the mascot is so frontal with presentation. Brooklyn named their new mascot Brooklyn Knight, which is …
Oct 31
When Mikhail Prokhorov bought the Nets, he immediately unveiled his aggressive plan to win at least on championship in the first five years of his ownership. This is year three in Prokhorov’s reign and there is still no championship. But after an offseason that included re-signing Deron Williams and adding Joe Johnson, players are beginning …
Oct 25
The season opener in Brooklyn between the Nets and Knicks is apparently a big deal. So big of a deal that ticket prices have soared to an average of $800.87 on StubHub and other ticket websites. But that $800 price tag only gets you in the door. If you want the best seats, namely courtside …
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