The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets dumped their coach, but the team has never lived up to expectations. And there’s no clear path forward now.
Category: Brooklyn Nets
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Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.
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Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Movie and Conspiracy Theory
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, is facing backlash, but said he was “not going to stand down on anything I believe in.”
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Ben Simmons Finally Plays, but the Nets Lose
The New York Times – Sports:
A rusty Ben Simmons isn’t the difference-maker in his first appearance for Brooklyn.
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Much of the conversation around the league the past few months hasn’t been about basketball.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:
Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.
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Ben Simmons Returns to the Court for the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Steve Nash said he saw “glimpses of the potential” in a 6-point, 19-minute effort.
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Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving Talk About Nets’ Rocky Off-Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Durant had asked to be traded but stayed put. Irving said he had come close to joining another team but decided that staying in Brooklyn was his best choice.