Tag: Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving: I felt empty after winning 2016 championship with Cavaliers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Kyrie Irving expressed regret about requesting a trade from the Cavaliers rather than staying to compete for more championships.

Kyrie Irving: I felt empty after winning 2016 championship with Cavaliers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Kyrie Irving reflects on heavy criticism for refusing the vaccine: ‘The life of a martyr’ — Boston Herald

Surprised by a vaccine mandate that left him unable to play for much of last season, Kyrie Irving described himself as a “martyr” for refusing the COVID-19 shot while facing heavy scrutiny. 533 more words

Kyrie Irving reflects on heavy criticism for refusing the vaccine: ‘The life of a martyr’ — Boston Herald

After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding — Boston Herald

BOSTON — Offensive rebounds, turnovers, poor transition defense, and touches for Seth Curry, all underscored by a particularly poor shooting night for Kevin Durant. The film from the Nets’ one-point, buzzer-beating defeat in Game 1 shows a team that fought hard for about 44 minutes. But a three-minute stretch at the top of the third…

After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding — Boston Herald

Reports say Ben Simmons is going to be ready during first-round series, Nets say not so fast — Boston Herald

Once again, Nets head coach Steve Nash said injured star Ben Simmons is still a ways away from making his season debut. And once again, a series of reputable reports suggest otherwise. Quite frankly, no one knows what to believe as it pertains to Simmons, the 25-year-old Australian All-Star forward who has been recovering from…

Reports say Ben Simmons is going to be ready during first-round series, Nets say not so fast — Boston Herald

Kevin Durant doesn’t care who Nets play in postseason, “Just tip the ball up” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“Whoever we play, we play. I don’t care who we play. I don’t care that we’re in the play-in. Just tip the ball up.”

Kevin Durant doesn’t care who Nets play in postseason, “Just tip the ball up” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Kevin Durant fined $25,000 for telling fan to “shut the f*** up” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

If a fan starts something, should the NBA police how Durant responds?

Kevin Durant fined $25,000 for telling fan to “shut the f*** up” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Joel Embiid on Simmons’ exit: “I just didn’t understand what was going on” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“I didn’t understand what happened and what led up to that whole situation. To this day, I don’t understand.”

Joel Embiid on Simmons’ exit: “I just didn’t understand what was going on” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Report: Target for Ben Simmons’ Nets debut was this Friday, not happening — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Nets coach Steve Nash said he hopes Ben Simmons will play in the regular season.

Report: Target for Ben Simmons’ Nets debut was this Friday, not happening — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Nets coach Steve Nash: ‘Extremely high hopes’ Ben Simmons plays in regular season — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The Nets hoped Ben Simmons would hit the floor with his teammates after they returned from Philadelphia on Thursday then actually play this month.

Nets coach Steve Nash: ‘Extremely high hopes’ Ben Simmons plays in regular season — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Kevin Durant says Mayor Adams is seeking attention by not lifting NYC private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate — Boston Herald

Nets star Kevin Durant was not quiet about his thoughts on New York City’s private-sector coronavirus vaccine mandate. “I don’t get it,” Durant said after scoring 53 points without Kyrie Irving, en route to the Nets’ 110-107 win over the Knicks on Sunday. 719 more words

Kevin Durant says Mayor Adams is seeking attention by not lifting NYC private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate — Boston Herald

Nets are running out of time with Ben Simmons still limited in practice — Twin Cities

Nothing, however, has been usual for the Nets this season: They’ ve got a part-time superstar point guard, an MVP candidate who missed a month-and-a-half with a knee injury, a roster that was upended at the trade deadline when James Harden forced his way to Philly. Nets head coach Nash said star forward Ben Simmons has upgraded to doing“ light work on the court— a little…

Nets are running out of time with Ben Simmons still limited in practice — Twin Cities