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Nets' horrible day gets its cherry on top
Spencer Dinwiddie called the Spurs the Patriots of the NBA, while Nets general manager Sean Marks — who cut his teeth in San Antonio — called his old team a...
How relentless passing is transforming how the Nets play
The Nets have only occasionally shown the ball movement that Kenny Atkinson came in preaching, only infrequently shared the rock the way they’ve needed. But the last few games gave...
The three young Nets providing a beacon of hope
NEW ORLEANS — As important as rookie Caris LeVert is for the Nets’ long-term development, fellow youngsters Isaiah Whitehead and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson showed in Friday’s 143-114 win over New Orleans...
St. John's, Seton Hall battle for pair of elite New Jersey recruits
Sunday afternoon in Newark, St. John’s and Seton Hall will meet for the first of two regular-season meetings, a significant game for the present of both programs. Seton Hall is...
Nets happy with progress of their stashed first-rounder
Chris McCullough has appeared in 10 of the Nets’ 33 games, but none of the past four and just one of the previous 15. Yet he hasn’t been getting splinters...
Jeremy Lin tries to fend off gloom of repeat hamstring injury
Jeremy Lin spoke for the first time since suffering his second hamstring injury of the season, saying it’s less severe and improving faster than his first. But he still wouldn’t...
How Nets realized Isaiah Whitehead was in NBA to stay
Isaiah Whitehead’s first three months in the NBA have represented an ongoing challenge, which the Brooklyn native continues to answer. In 25 minutes Friday night, the Nets rookie displayed his...
Nets destroyed on road again with no answers in sight
WASHINGTON — The Nets spent Friday bickering when they should have been playing. They spent it arguing when they should have been defending. And they spent it getting beaten as...
Jeremy Lin's out, so Nets return to 'ensemble' approach
CHICAGO — When Jeremy Lin strained his left hamstring earlier this season, the Nets had to go 17 consecutive games — five straight weeks — without their starting point guard....
How Sean Kilpatrick became fast friends with Kevin Durant
Golden State’s comeback 117-101 win in Brooklyn wasn’t just a clash between the NBA’s best team and one of its worst. It was a reunion of unlikely friends in Kevin...
Bad to worse: Nets gear for Warriors and Cavaliers
For the holidays the NBA schedule-makers gave the Nets the league’s version of a lump of coal: A three-game stretch of road games at Toronto and Cleveland, sandwiched around Thursday’s...
The glaring defensive weakness that the Nets must fix now
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets are the worst team in the league at allowing offensive rebounds and conceding second-chance points. The problem reared its head again in Sunday’s loss to the...
Jeremy Lin reassures Nets: I'm fine this time
Home or road doesn’t matter. Jeremy Lin wants to get back on the court – and stay there – for the Nets, who start a three-game road trip Friday in...
Lopez, 'D' rescue Nets after Jeremy Lin forced to sit again
The Nets won a game with defense and toughness Wednesday. Honest. There’s no punch line here. No, “Three Nets, a nun and a Labrador Retriever walk into a bar…” The...
Jeremy Lin could be back with the Nets sooner than you think
HOUSTON — During his five-week absence, injured Nets point guard Jeremy Lin has been limited to being a mentor, teacher and cheerleader from the bench. Now he’s on the verge...
Nets coach: Third-quarter woes an 'energy' problem
MILWAUKEE — There’s something about the third quarter that brings out the worst in the Nets. Or more accurately, brings their worst to the surface. Brooklyn has been outscored by...
Sean Kilpatrick has game of his life as Nets stun Clippers in 2 OT
The Nets’ seven-game losing streak started against the Clippers — and ended against the same team. After a beating in Los Angeles that was so bad it sent them into...
Desperate Nets bring in Olympic legend to inspire team
In training camp, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson had basketball Hall of Famer Chris Mullin swing by to talk to his team. On Monday, it was track Hall of Famer Michael...
Nets miss Jeremy Lin really, really bad
INDIANAPOLIS — Nets fans are going to be thankful whenever Jeremy Lin returns. With each passing game — and each lopsided loss — it’s increasingly clear that Brooklyn’s point-guard problems...
Chris McCullough pulls off unique doubleheader for Nets
Nets forward Chris McCullough became just the fourth player to appear in both an NBA game and a D-League game in the same day. After scoring 21 points in the...