Kevin Durant on Ja Morant: ‘He’s the most marketable guy in our league.’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-124 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, Kevin Durant praised Ja Morant during the postgame interview. “He’s the most marketable guy in our league — the face of our league going forward,” said Durant when reporters asked about Morant’s impact. “There are so many kids that are inspired by what […]

James Foglio  •  28 Oct 2022
Nets forward Joe Harris cleared to play against Raptors tonight

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris is now cleared to play in his first game in almost a year. Last November, Harris underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle after injuring it against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harris was ruled out 4-to-8 weeks during the 2021-22 season. However, back in March, the forward revealed his plans […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Brandon Ingram on Kevin Durant’s compliments: “He was trying to butter me up”

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram received compliments from Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant during the teams’ pregame shoot around. Following the Pelicans’ 130-108 win over the Nets, reporters asked Ingram about his conversation with the two-time Finals MVP. “I think he was trying to butter me up a little bit so I would come […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Nets coach Steve Nash on Ben Simmons: “He’s rusty”

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash believes Ben Simmons needs more time to adjust to the 2022-23 NBA season. On Wednesday night, the Nets lost 130-108 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. Simmons ended his performance with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 23 minutes of action. He fouled out early in […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Kyrie Irving: “When Kevin Durant made the trade request, I feel we got better”

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is now more optimistic leading into the 2022-23 NBA season, following the trade request and offseason drama spurred by Kevin Durant. Moving forward, the seven-time All-Star believes the events that transpired will help improve the team. “When Kev made that request, I feel like we got better,” Irving told Shams […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2022
Stephen A. Smith predicts Kyrie Irving to join Lakers next year

Kyrie Irving has been a polarizing figure this off-season.  The Brooklyn Nets point guard has made several puzzling comments and re-signed with the Nets for at least the coming year. However, Stephen A. Smith predicts that a change of scenery for Kyrie is in the cards sooner rather than later.  The Brooklyn Nets have had […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Oct 2022
Lakers, Nets, Heat potential trade partners for Mo Bamba

The Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat are potential trade partners for Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. About to enter his fifth season, Bamba was selected sixth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. One of our investigative reporters here at Basketball Insiders managed to interview an Eastern Conference executive, who chose to remain […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2022
Ben Simmons to make Brooklyn Nets debut vs 76ers on Monday

Ben Simmons will make his Brooklyn Nets debut vs former team Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in his side’s first preseason game ahead of the 2022-23 NBA campaign. Simmons was at the center of the NBA’s biggest holdout to date and is the most fined player in league history after refusing to play for the Philadelphia […]

Joe Lyons  •  10 Oct 2022
JJ Redick lowers price of Brooklyn penthouse to $7 million

JJ Redick announced his official retirement from the NBA in 2021, and now he’s still hoping to sell his luxurious penthouse in Dumbo, Brooklyn. His 3,000-square-foot pad was first listed on the market in November 2021 for $8.5 million. In June, it was listed at $7.6 million. As of September 2022, now the retired Magic […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022