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Nets trading for Dwight Howard in NBA stunner
For the second straight year, the Nets pulled off a blockbuster right before the draft. And this one finally brings Dwight Howard to Brooklyn — along with a bonanza of...
Timofey Mozgov takes his criticism of the Nets to next level
Timofey Mozgov doubled down on his dissatisfaction with Brooklyn, saying he and the Nets have reached a sudden “breaking point” and that head coach Kenny Atkinson either couldn’t or wouldn’t...
Nets big man demands to know why he's not being given chance
Just because Timofey Mozgov is professional doesn’t mean he isn’t peeved. Mozgov is frustrated with his greatly diminished role with the Nets, going from starter at the beginning of last...
D'Angelo Russell making mark on Nets while stuck on the bench
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — D’Angelo Russell doesn’t have any idea when he’ll be ready to get back on the court. But the injured point guard joined his teammates on the current...
Lakers assistant caught dissing D'Angelo Russell on hot mic
D’Angelo Russell hasn’t played a game for the Lakers since last April and is 3,000 miles away in Brooklyn, but his former team is still throwing shade at the 21-year-old...
There are signs of hope for tantalizing Nets big man
Right now, the only thing holding back the Nets’ Jarrett Allen is Kenny Atkinson. Not Atkinson’s coaching, mind you, but the Nets’ head man is intent on protecting his prized...
'Reality of the NBA': Why Timofey Mozgov is losing playing time
Up until now, Timofey Mozgov had the Nets’ center position essentially locked up. But after using the hulking Russian off the bench for the first time this season Tuesday, coach...
Nets not planning for a long stint without D'Angelo Russell — yet
The Nets haven’t steadfastly avoided giving any timetables for the return of injured D’Angelo Russell from a knee contusion. But asked if he’s thinking about the injury in terms of...
D'Angelo Russell's homecoming spoiled by Brook Lopez, Lakers
LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell’s homecoming to Los Angeles went about as well as his first stay ended. Back in Staples Center for the first time since the Lakers traded...
Nets know Nuggets will test their area of 'big concern'
The Nets’ rebounding — or lack thereof — remains a “big concern,” coach Kenny Atkinson said Saturday, especially considering what’s coming next. After being outrebounded, 55-34, in Friday’s loss to...
Why Nets are having so much trouble against 'shooting bigs'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Stretch bigs are wearing the Nets out. Tuesday was no different. After the Magic’s Nikola Vucevic poured in a career-high 41 points in the Nets’ home-opening win...
Nets battle but fall to Magic in shootout
ORLANDO, Fla. — With multiple dozen-point cushions, the Nets thought they had Tuesday’s game won. Then they stopped moving the ball, started blowing defensive assignments, and ended up suffering a...
Nets lose perfect preseason to the team they'd love to be
As shocking as it sounds for a team that had the worst record in the NBA last season, the Nets got a little too full of themselves after a solid...
D'Angelo Russell and new-look Nets make good first impression
Welcome to the new Nets, not the same as the old Nets. Not even close. The Nets opened the preseason Tuesday with three new starters — and they could end...
The Nets' biggest weakness might not be so bad
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Some pundits have proclaimed Brooklyn’s centers the worst bunch in the NBA. But as the Nets wrapped up training camp at the U.S. Naval Academy, the centers...
Nets coach wants team to see what Navy experience 'is all about'
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Nets don’t leave the state of New York during the preseason, but they opted to hold training camp at the U.S. Naval Academy. And they’re hoping...
New-look Nets have nothing but questions heading into camp
Here are the top five storylines to watch as the Nets head into training camp: 1. It is dangerous to judge much from camp, and with minutes and lineups mismatched...
Nets moving camp to Naval Academy
After three years of holding training camp at the U.S. Military Academy, the Knicks moved out of West Point. Meanwhile, the crosstown rival Nets have moved theirs to the Naval...
Why DeMarre Carroll is so happy to be a Net now
Since taking the job in February 2016, Nets general manager Sean Marks repeatedly has used a particular phrase — other than “Oh crap, we lost again” — in approaching the...
Nets confident DeMarre Carroll has what they 'really, really need'
LAS VEGAS — On the spreadsheet, newly acquired DeMarre Carroll — like Timofey Mozgov a month ago — is a salary dump for his previous team and a means to...