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Nets eyeing All-Star to fix their point-guard problem
January 17, 2024 | 9:34pmThe 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
January 6, 2024 | 12:44amFriday 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
January 3, 2024 | 12:45amThe Nets’ backcourt is getting closer to being whole.
Nets' sixth man getting closer to return
December 29, 2023 | 8:52pmWalker 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
December 23, 2023 | 10:25amIt’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'
December 22, 2023 | 8:33pmBen 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
December 21, 2023 | 7:40amWho 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
December 21, 2023 | 2:22amBen 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
December 20, 2023 | 12:16amThe 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
December 19, 2023 | 1:42amWhen 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
December 17, 2023 | 11:54pmBrooklyn 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
December 15, 2023 | 7:39pmAgainst the Nuggets, they needed players who were not available.
Nets latest victim of Denver challenge
December 15, 2023 | 10:47amBetween 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
December 9, 2023 | 2:32amNets 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
December 4, 2023 | 10:03pmThe 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
December 2, 2023 | 8:12pmAs 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
December 1, 2023 | 12:18amBen 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
November 29, 2023 | 9:49pmThe 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
November 25, 2023 | 1:44amJacque 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
November 22, 2023 | 4:54pmThey are both moving closer to a return.