ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: ‘It might be time to consider trading Kevin Durant’

The Brooklyn Nets fired Steve Nash earlier this month and suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games for promoting anti-Semitism, and it now might be time to consider trading Kevin Durant, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “This is just something that league executives are talking about and, frankly, the Nets’ front office has to seriously start […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
Nets’ Kevin Durant on coach Jacque Vaughn: ‘I was excited for him’

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn received his first win on Wednesday night, and Kevin Durant already has noticed a positive impact with the former assistant leading them. “I was excited for him,” Durant said following their 112-85 win over the New York Knicks. “And I know the work that he puts in every day. I know […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Wally Szczerbiak calls Ben Simmons ‘the most overrated NBA player’

Former NBA player turned New York Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak is frustrated with the Brooklyn Nets this season, especially with three-time All-Star guard Ben Simmons. A few NBA betting sites show the Nets with the sixth-best odds to win the championship in 2023. However, several sportsbooks are giving the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics higher […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
NBA Scout: ‘Kyrie Irving ignored Steve Nash’s play calls 10 times in one game’

Kyrie Irving blew off former Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash’s play calls 10 times in one game, according to one NBA scout who chose to remain anonymous. On Oct. 29, in the Nets’ 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Irving ignored Nash’s play calls on 10 separate occasions. Once or twice could have been accidental. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
LeBron James: ‘What Kyrie Irving did caused some harm to a lot of people’

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was asked his thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games for posting a link to an anti-Semitic film. “I can tell you this. It’s simple. Me, personally, I don’t condone any hate to any kinds, any race, to Jewish communities, to Black communities, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Nov 2022
Nets guard Ben Simmons’ trade value is at all-time low

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has low trade value, and that should go without saying. The three-time All-Star has not played at least 50 games since the 2020-21 season. Simmons missed all of last season due to a contract dispute, back injury, and mental health problems. Per sources, the Nets’ faith in the fifth-year guard […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant says Nets ‘could’ve kept quiet’ on Kyrie Irving

Kevin Durant believes the Brooklyn Nets could have handled Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitism issue differently. Though, the two-time Finals MVP trusted the organization to do the right thing. “I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on the life or how they feel with their views and things,” Durant told USA TODAY Sports. Some NBA […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2022
Kyrie Irving has made 111 appearances with Nets, missed 128 games

Kyrie Irving has appeared in 111 games with the Brooklyn Nets. However, he has also missed a total of 128 games. During the 2020-21 season, the seven-time All-Star played in 54 of the 72 games with the team. The guard has missed quite a few games throughout his 12-year NBA career. Including the 2021-22 season […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2022
Nets engaged in Ben Simmons trade talks with Western Conference team

The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Steve Nash on Tuesday, and it now appears the trade gossip concerning Ben Simmons has once again returned. Prior to the Nets’ 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers last Saturday, the front office engaged in “cursory talks” with one unnamed Western Conference team, according to Ian Begley of SportsNet […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024