Tim Bontemps
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Jarrett Jack is past his litany of injuries — and it shows
Jarrett Jack had his two best games of the season Friday in Sacramento and Saturday in Golden State, finishing with 21 points and 12 assists against the Kings and 28...
In 3 tough losses, Nets somehow find reason for hope
In the moments after the Nets somehow let Saturday night’s game against the Warriors slip through their fingers, everyone still was trying to find a way to process what had...
Nets blow chance to beat undefeated Warriors, fall in OT
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Warriors gave the Nets every chance to become the first team to beat them this season. The Nets gave them all back. Despite leading the undefeated...
Why Lionel Hollins understands Warriors' championship heart
OAKLAND, Calif. — Lionel Hollins knows exactly what’s happening with the Warriors this season. Fresh off winning the franchise’s first championship in 40 years, the Warriors have had their way...
Winnable Nets game becomes unreal DeMarcus Cousins show
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — So much for momentum. After finally getting their first win of the season Wednesday in Houston, the Nets reverted to their prior form against the Kings, collapsing...
NY attorney general won't spook Nets' FanDuel trust
The Nets are sticking with FanDuel. The organization released a statement Thursday that they were going to continue their working relationship in the wake of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman...
Nets' Shane Larkin provides a fix for stinking: Shoot more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After the Nets began their season with seven straight losses, Shane Larkin went to general manager Billy King and coach Lionel Hollins and told them he was...
How the Nets' CEO is trying to sell a brighter future
HOUSTON — Given the dreadful start to their season, there has been an understandable amount of attention given to the fact the Nets will be sending their first-round pick to...
Nets stun Rockets to pick up their first win in eight tries
HOUSTON — Who says the NBA is predictable? After losing their opening seven games of the season, the Nets picked up their first victory in stunning fashion Wednesday night, claiming...
One strategy that would make a bad situation worse for the Nets
HOUSTON — There’s nothing pretty about the situation the Nets find themselves in. Heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Rockets with an 0-7 record and with Boston having control...
Brook Lopez thrilled 'scary' foot issue didn't cost him
When Brook Lopez felt a twinge in his right foot Saturday night in Milwaukee, he also felt a knot in his stomach. “It was scary,” Lopez said. “We wanted to...
Nets trying their best to remain calm through hopeless stretch
The Nets aren’t in the most enviable of positions. Sitting at 0-7 without a first-round pick in next June’s draft and a brutal stretch ahead that includes road games in...
Nets can exhale as Brook Lopez avoids dreaded foot injury
The Nets got their first win of the season Sunday. No, it didn’t come on the court or count in the standings because the team was off following losses at...
Who's worth watching on the Nets? Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
MILWAUKEE — Let’s be honest: if there were any lingering hopes for the Nets to be a team that can compete for a playoff spot after an 0-5 start, they...
Brook Lopez exits with right foot injury as Nets fall to 0-7
MILWAUKEE — There was only one way this Nets season could get worse. It happened Saturday night. Not only did the Nets drop their seventh straight game to open the...
Kobe Bryant on joining Knicks: Phil Jackson's 'baiting you guys'
So much for Kobe to the Knicks. Kobe Bryant did his best to put to rest any talk of him leaving the Lakers to rejoin former coach Phil Jackson and...
Nets hit rock bottom already in pitiful loss to Lakers
It may only be six games into the season, but the Nets already have hit rock bottom. Not only did they lose to the Lakers 104-98 Friday night, but they...
Joe Johnson's shot has deserted him, but there's good news
When the Nets moved on from Deron Williams this summer, they knew they’d be leaning more heavily on Joe Johnson. And while Johnson has been productive as a playmaker through the...
Nets getting a D-League team to move into Nassau Coliseum
The Nets will return to the NBA’s Development League next season. After spending two years without an affiliate, the Nets will resume control of one next season, sources said. An...
Thabo Sefolosha seeking quick end to NYPD civil case
ATLANTA — Thabo Sefolosha hopes to have a quick resolution to his civil case against New York City, its police department and the officers involved in the incident that left...