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Nets GM panic selling in Schröder trade to GS



 The Brooklyn Nets were winning too many games. 

That was the concern general manager Sean Marks had when he moved point guard Dennis Schröder and a future second round pick acquired from Miami, for two-second round picks, De'Anthony Melton and Reece Beekman.

Sitting at a record of 10-15 entering the start of the week, Jordi Fernandez's crew was sitting pretty in the play--in position. 

Meanwhile, Marks, has become enamored with the 2025 draft class, including multiple scouting trips to New Brunswick to evaluate top prospects, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey from Rutgers. 

Many half-witted fans on social media applauded the move by Marks in a not so subtle attempt to tank the season. 

By simply trading the Nets emotional leader and leader of the offense, Marks is aiming to position this team for a good chance at a top three to five pick. 

The reality is the NBA draft lottery is a different system from that of the NFL, where in football it behooves teams to tank and lose games for the number one overall pick. In 2019, the NBA draft lottery was tweaked to flatten out the odds for the three worst teams. 

The Nets currently have eight teams with a worse record than them in the NBA, and will be a long shot to get a top three pick or even land within the top five. 

Those same fans celebrating Marks's move in a premature sell job, were the same ones months ago and over the last few years calling for his firing. 

At the end of the day, Marks could have held out to the trade deadline to higher the asking price for some of his valuable vets and capitalize on desperate teams looking to improve on the margins. 

There's a reason why 99 percent of teams wait until right before the trade deadline to sell and buy. 

At the of the day, Marks felt strongly that this current roster and group of veterans can compete for a playoff spot, and wanted to cut the head off the snake before he had a tougher decision to make at the deadline. 

Now, Nets World is hoping that the ping pong balls bounce their way as they are likely flushing down a potential playoff season. 

More vets will be on the move before the trade deadline, with Schröder being the first domino to fall. 

 


Ja Morant has 'disrespectful' run-in with Nets' head coach



Ja Morant led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 135-119 win on Friday night over the Brooklyn Nets, but that wasn't the biggest story. 

In fact, Morant's 28 points and 10 assists as splendid as it was, took a backseat to the histrionics that took place at halftime and after the game. 

Morant hit a clutch bucket right before the halftime buzzer to send the Grizzlies into the locker room on a high note.


Instead of celebrating with his teammates and heading to the home tunnel, Morant headed the opposite direction to jaw right in the face of Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez. 

It wasn't an uncomfortable moment to watch, and Morant seemed to revel in the trash talking. 

Fernandez did not react or engage in any back and forth, but his reaction clearly showed he was not pleased. 

Then, with the final seconds taking off in the fourth quarter, Morant  continued jawing in the Nets direction.

 

Dennis Schröder let his voice be heard in the conversation as he walked toward the Grizzlies side. 

Fernandez tried to remove his team captain from the situation with tempers flaring and Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins assessed a technical foul. 

In good faith, Fernandez shook hands with Jenkins as Morant and others continued talking.

Brooklyn still won the season series against Memphis 2-1, but the Nets head coach's frustration was palpable with his team letting up 68 points in the paint?

Morant was clearly out of line and Fernandez handled himself well. Now, fans will wait to see if the NBA will hand down any fines. 

Nets, NBA Hall of Famer among ten limited partners in this NFL team



 The New Jersey Nets era of basketball is one that is often forgotten. While the Brooklyn Nets have been in existence since 2012, when the franchise called New Jersey home for 35 seasons, there were plenty of historic moments. 

From consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003, to a litany of All Stars that called the Garden State home, it is truly a remarkable run in the franchise's history. 

Now, one of the most reveled names in Nets history is becoming part of an ownership group with the Buffalo Bills.

This former player was recently named a NBA Hall of Famer this past summer and he will be inducted into the Nets Hall of Fame on January 25. 

Vince Carter joins Tracy McGrady and eight others as limited partners in the Bills ownership group.

Carter was one of the most dynamic and electrifying players of his generation, and now he's using his generational wealth to get into the NFL ownership game.

Carter is a analyst on YES Network and still present around the Nets, but this is just another notch in the belt of an all-time basketball great. 

Net reveals he doesn't have social media

 


Social media has become synonymous with everyday life, and in particular the sports world. 

So as we approach the start of 2025, it's surprising to hear that a sports professional doesn't have a social media platform. 

Now add to that equation someone that is in the largest media market in the country in New York.



Well, there is one member of the Brooklyn Nets who you won't be able find on any social media platforms. 

It's not any player on the roster, but head coach Jordi Fernandez. 

Perhaps staying out of the online media swarm is good for the first year coach, whether he's being praised or criticized. 

The Nets snapped a three-game skid with a convincing 99-90 win over Indiana and will have a few days off before taking on Milwaukee on Sunday. 

Former Nets coach beats out Jordi Fernandez for this award



 Jordi Fernandez has been tremendous for the Brooklyn Nets this year. The fact that the Nets are within striking distance of  .500 is miraculous in and of itself. 

So when talking about the NBA's Coach of the Month award for November, Fernandez should be on a short list. Strictly based on the lack of talent on his roster and number of injuries his team has persevered through, Fernandez is a strong candidate. 

So while Fernandez was listed as a finalist, he ultimately did not win the award. The winner, is a familiar name to Nets fans. 

His team has the best record in the NBA and in his second opportunity as a head coach, he's maximizing the potential of his team. 

That man, Kenny Atkinson, is more than deserving of the honor. 

So while it's likely that Fernandez will be in the hunt for Coach of the Month and potentially Coach of the Year honors, his time hasn't come yet. 

Perhaps, Atkinson will be the magic elixir to help the Cavaliers get back to their first finals since LeBron James left the team after the 2018 NBA finals. 


Nets suffer largest blowout loss of season in Chicago



 Jordi Fernandez wasn't making any excuses after his team was blown out 128-102 on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. 

Playing without Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, Dorian Finney-Smith, Zaire Williams, Noah Clowney, Ben Simmons and Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn's short-handed squad couldn't keep pace in the second leg of a back-to-back. 

The Bulls fresh legs prevailed in the second half as they outscored the Nets 72-52 with Dariq Whitehead leading the way with 18 points, Dennis Schroder adding 16 and Tyrese Martin 15. 

The Nets shot just 40 percent from the field and allowed 62 points in the paint. 

Fernandez's crew will return home to Barclays Center to take on Indiana on Wednesday.

It's unlikely that many of the players on the shelf will return from injury in time for Wednesday's game with only Finney- Smith possibly able to give it a go. 

The Nets are going to need to find a spark to snap a two-game losing streak. 


Nets run out of magic vs Orlando, three-game win streak snapped



Chalk one up for those rooting for the Nets to get a top draft pick. Brooklyn was outplayed during Friday night's 123-100 loss versus Orlando. 

Jordi Fernandez's crew was riding a three-game winning streak into the game, but Orlando had their number for the second time this season.

Franz Wagner proved to be unstoppable with 28 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Shake Milton scored a career high 22 points, and Keon Johnson poured in 15. 

The short-handed Nets couldn't pull another rabbit out of their hat. Orlando cruised to a relatively easy victory, but Brooklyn will get another shot Barclays, ,on Sunday in a matinee contest.

Friday's loss to the Magic was the second worst point differential of the year, second only to the 25-point losses suffered against Boston on 11/13 and Philly on 11/22.

Orlando's physicality is a difficult matchup for the Nets, but expect Fernandez to have his crew ready for another battle in the friendly confines of Barclays to put up a better showing. 


 

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