With his team struggling to find an identity and its way without Durant, Marks will need to be active ahead of the trade deadline if he hopes to contend with the top clubs in the East.Who says no?? #netsworld #nets #nba pic.twitter.com/v1MqK7WqPz
— Nets Insider (@NetsHistory) January 13, 2023
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This stat reveals Nets as most clutch NBA team
The Nets are tops in the league in clutch winning percentage, which is defined as games that are within 5 points inside of five minutes.The Nets have the best winning % in the NBA this season in the clutch#NBA pic.twitter.com/4Z8JZnmg8P
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Durant, Curry are in a similar predicament
So far both Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are building strong cases to garner MVP consideration.
KD: Steph:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 17, 2022
30 PPG 32 PPG
7 RPG 7 RPG
5 APG 6 APG
6-9 record 6-9 record
No help No help pic.twitter.com/zQzaX6V8NY
The Nets and Warriors have vastly underwhelmed so far this year despite their respective stars doing everything in their power to turn the tide.
Brooklyn already parted ways with head coach Steve Nash, suspended Kyrie Irving for promoting a film with anti-semitic tropes, while enduring a summer that include a Durant trade the was ultimately rescinded.
Throw in offseason back surgery to Ben Simmons and ankle surgeries to sharpshooters Joe Harris and Seth Curry and the Nets have dealt with a world of obstacles.
The defending champs, on the other hand, celebrated a triumphant six game series win over the Celtics, but are showing major signs of a championship hangover.
The core of Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have won four rings together, but at their advanced ages, the championship window is closing fast.
The same can be said for a Nets squad that hasn't been able to get their act together despite Durant's greatness.
There were rumblings this off-season that Durant could rejoin the Warriors squad he spearheaded to two titles, and perhaps both he, the Nets and the Warriors may have been better off if that type of transaction took place this summer.
Fifteen games into the season, the Nets look more like a lottery team than a playoff contender, while the Warriors are one road loss away from setting a new franchise record for consecutive road defeats to start a season.
For now, enjoy both Curry's and Durant's greatness because the rest of their teammates are not necessarily pulling their weight.
Kyrie Irving's latest tweet reveals hope for his Nets' future
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai set forth six steps that Irving needed to take to be reinstated with the club.đ¤đž♾
— HÊlà (@KyrieIrving) November 9, 2022
Assuming Irving satisfied those requirements, he will be eligible to play after serving his five game suspension.Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 6, 2022
- Apologize/condemn movie
- $500K donation to anti-hate causes
- Sensitivity training
- Antisemitic training
- Meet with ADL, Jewish leaders
- Meet with Joe Tsai to demonstrate understanding
Even Nets fans don't like the Brooklyn Nets
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The Brooklyn Nets are making it impossible for even their own fan base to tolerate their complete chaos.
Steve Nash and the club mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday, while former assistant Ime Udoka has been reportedly finalizing a deal with the team.
This comes on the heels of the bombshell report two months ago from the Celtics that Udoka had an consensual relationship with a female employee in Boston. Not many details have emerged from the report, but many believe it's a lot messier and uglier than it looks.
Before the Nets could complete damage control with Kyrie Irving, who took to Twitter and Instagram to promote a film based on a book with anti-semitic tropes, a coaching change was made.
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— Nets Insider (@NetsHistory) October 3, 2022
Nash is out, Udoka is reportedly in and Irving is so far off scott free after double down on his support for a film that promotes hate speech.
It's the latest in a Brooklyn fiasco with Irving at the center of it all. In the interim, Jacque Vaughn has been named the interim head coach starting when the Nets host the Bulls Tuesday night.
To make matters worse, Ben Simmons will miss his second straight game after suffering an apparent knee injury. Since Irving and Durant's arrival, the Nets have been without a title and filled with drama, causing more headaches than triumphant moments for fans.
Things have been an on unmitigated disaster since 2019, so can you even blame Nets fans for turning their backs on this laughing stock of a franchise?
Ben Simmons tweaks back in loss to Milwaukee
Ben Simmons started off Wednesday night in Milwaukee with an aggressive mindset, but things tapered off in the second half as Giannis Antetokounmpo took matters into his own hands. The Bucks handled the Nets 110-99 behind the Greek Freak's 43 points.
Simmons' lack of offensive aggressiveness and defensive presence was abundantly clear in the contest
In speaking with reporters post game, Simmons revealed a possible reason for why he lost a bit of a physical and mental edge.
Ben Simmons said he tweaked his back and wasn't as aggressive afterward. Said we'll see how he feels tomorrow but plans to play tomorrow.
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) October 27, 2022
The former Sixer is in his first games back in nearly two years after offseason back surgery. The Nets host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
The injury appear to take place in the second quarter as Simmons landed awkwardly, but he stayed in the game and played through the setback.
It's unclear if the injury is related to his surgically repaired back and while he indicates he plans to play on Thursday night against Dallas, it might behoove the Nets to be extra conservative with him in the early season.
Ben Simmons owns this embarrassing NBA distinction
So far, Ben Simmons looks like a player who hasn't played regular season basketball for over a year.
List of starters with more than 100 minutes played but totalled fewer than 25 points and 25 rebounds:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 27, 2022
1. Ben Simmons
End of list. pic.twitter.com/a66ougJ9R6
The Nets point guard wasn't acquired for his scoring prowess, but his offensive numbers are downright ugly.
Brooklyn was hoping that Simmons' defense, rebounding and playmaking would be a major asset, but on Wednesday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo played bully ball to the tune of 43 points and 14 rebounds as the Nets lost by 11 in Milwaukee.
Head coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter after arguing a defensive foul call on Patty Mills. Simmons' rust and the Nets lack of overall offensive and defensive continuity have them sitting at the bottom of the Eastern conference at 1-3 to start the year.