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Nets eyeing All-Star to fix their point-guard problem

The Nets have a problem at the point. Fixing it may determine when, or if, they right their listing season.

Injured Nets star takes small step closer toward return

Friday represented progress for Ben Simmons. Not a ton of progress just yet, but better than the alternative for the Nets. For the first time since November, Simmons ramped up...

Two big pieces of the Nets' lineup are close to returning

The Nets’ backcourt is getting closer to being whole.

Nets' sixth man getting closer to return

Walker hasn’t played since straining his hamstring Nov. 30 against Charlotte.

What the Nets need to figure out in what's left of this reset season

It’s one-third of the way through the NBA season and the eve of the holiday season. What are the Nets hoping to find under the tree?

Nets star's timetable to return is still murky: 'No expectations'

Ben Simmons hopes 2024 finally brings him better health and increased availability for the Nets. 

Which New York sports figures deserve more time to get things right — and who doesn't

Who is deserving of our patience this holiday season and who is not? Here is a look at some key New York sports figures.

Nets star not near a return to lineup

Ben Simmons won’t be available to the Nets soon. He missed the team’s 121-102 loss to the Knicks and will remain out for the next two weeks at least.

Nets expected to give health update on Ben Simmons

The oft-injured former All-Star Ben Simmons has been out since Nov. 6 with a nerve impingement in his lower back.

Veteran didn't make a big deal over Nets demotion

When the veteran forward came right back the very next game after Orlando, coach Jacque Vaughn told him he’d be coming off the bench.

This issue on glass becoming latest Achilles' heel for Nets

Brooklyn has allowed 15.4 second-chance points, which was seventh-worst in the league entering Sunday.

Injury-riddled Nets need a spark from available players

Against the Nuggets, they needed players who were not available.

Nets latest victim of Denver challenge

Between the altitude and the competition, Denver has been tough to beat at home, and almost impossible on short rest.

Nets receive some good new on Ben Simmons' injury front

Nets point guard Ben Simmons has started feeling positive effects from the epidural he had in his back and has moved to the next phase of his rehab.

Explosive offense a key Nets surprise at quarter mark

The Nets are right around where most preseason projections had them, slightly above .500, on pace to be in the mix for a spot in the play-in tournament. The big...

Nets star isn't anywhere close to rejoining team after new update

As Ben Simmons sat out his 12th straight game Saturday night due to a lower back injury, the Nets said that he's still multiple weeks from returning.

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn teases Ben Simmons weekend update

Ben Simmons missed his 11th straight game Thursday night, sitting out a 129-128 loss to sorry Charlotte.

Why Nets are starting to thrive despite Ben Simmons' absence

The Ben Simmons-less Nets moved a game over .500 with a win over Toronto on Tuesday night and take a 9-8 record into their matchup vs. Charlotte.

Nets not changing defensive approach despite recent struggles

Jacque Vaughn did not sound worried about the Nets' team’s defense — an area that projects as a strength but has been a surprising weakness thus far.

Updated return timeline for injured Nets stars

They are both moving closer to a return.