What future possibilities the Nets hope deadline deals set up
Now that the NBA trade deadline has come and gone Thursday, Nets fans didn’t get the star they were pining for, or the clarity they wanted from the organization on …
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Nets drastically improving on defense as they cling to their season
From behind the YES Network microphone, Jacque Vaughn cracked a smile. For most of Saturday’s 136-121 win against the 76ers, the Nets’ defense had continued reversing a concerning early season …
Nets quartet plays major role in win over Pistons
Three veterans and a kid. Sounds like a fun holiday movie, but it could be used to describe the current state of the Nets’ bench, too. On Saturday night, coach …
Knicks star Julius Randle’s physicality too much for Nets
The Nets had enough length to somewhat slow down the red-hot Jalen Brunson, but not nearly enough weight to handle Julius Randle. Their defense made like a sieve again in …
Jacque Vaughn juggling Nets’ lineup amid injuries
BOSTON — The Nets’ lineup has been a season-long game of musical chairs. Or make that medical chairs. Coach Jacque Vaughn has dealt with constant absences since the start of …
Nic Claxton’s ankle injury gives season ‘frustrating’ start
After being surprisingly healthy in last season’s breakthrough campaign, the Nets’ Nic Claxton acknowledged how frustrating his ankle injury has been, one that has sidelined him longer than he’d expected. …
Jacque Vaughn thinks Nets have ’embraced’ In-Season Tournament
The Nets-Bulls game in Chicago on Friday won’t just have implications on the Eastern Conference standings, it will also be the teams’ first game of the league’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. …
Nets’ season hinges on how Ben Simmons, Mikal Bridges play
The past few years, the Nets’ motivation was winning a ’chip. Now it’s from the chip on their collective shoulders. And with their championship window slammed shut, Brooklyn GM Sean …
Ben Simmons passes eye test in Nets’ preseason opener
LAS VEGAS — Scores don’t mean much in the preseason, but sights do. And the image of Ben Simmons not just playing but playing well is an auspicious one. Brooklyn …
Nets excited about Ben Simmons-Spencer Dinwiddie combo
LAS VEGAS — Cam Johnson’s injury means Jacque Vaughn has to wait to try all the lineup permutations he wants. But he’s already getting a look at Ben Simmons and …