Can Atkinson, the former Brooklyn Nets head coach, put the young Charlotte Hornets on the track for the playoffs? Team owner Michael Jordan apparently thinks so. News of the hiring hit the internet on Friday that Atkinson agreed to a four-year deal to coach the Hornets. Atkinson, a Long Island native, is recognized as one of the top talent developers in the NBA. He … [Read more...] about Is Kenny Atkinson the right move for the Charlotte Hornets?
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Nets must sit Kyrie Irving for remainder of this season
Kenny Atkinson didn’t want to go there, he didn’t want to answer the question he knew was coming. The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets was asked by the media for his thoughts on the latest injury news about his star player, Kyrie Irving. Irving has missed 33 of the Nets’ 53 games this season. In the 20 games he’s been on the court, he’s brought his A-game to Brooklyn. He's … [Read more...] about Nets must sit Kyrie Irving for remainder of this season
Caris LeVert will help Nets get back on track
Caris Levert is listed as probable to return Saturday night in Brooklyn against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert has missed 24 straight games following thumb surgery. Desperate is a strong word when using it to describe the current state of the Brooklyn Nets. We’re only four days into 2020. The Nets, at 16-17, currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference. But while the … [Read more...] about Caris LeVert will help Nets get back on track
