The Nets are rolling, we know this. What we didn’t know this morning though is that they would be taking a game off due to the recent shooting of an unarmed Black man, Daunte Wright, in the Minneapolis area this weekend. The Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to play against each other at the Target Center on Monday night. In a “read the room” type of sentiment, … [Read more...] about Nets-Timberwolves postponed in wake of police shooting of Daunte Wright
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Kevin Durant efficient in return, Nets keep rolling
In his first game back in nearly two months, 2x NBA champion Kevin Durant went perfect from the field, and from behind the arc, to show that he’s ready to beat the odds yet again. His efficient night led to helping the Nets win the sixth of their last seven games, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-111. “I expected to come out here and play the way that I played,” said … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant efficient in return, Nets keep rolling
Kevin Durant available to return for Brooklyn
Kevin Durant is available to play and the timing of his return couldn't be better for the Brooklyn Nets. That's right, the Nets are getting one of their Big 3 back on the court. The team announced Durant is available to play Wednesday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Durant has not played since Feb. 13 because of a strained left … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant available to return for Brooklyn
Lakers struggling to stay afloat without star power
In what was a lopsided game in the battle of L.A., the Lakers fall to the Clippers 104-86. The Lakers are now 0-2 against their rivals from down the hall this season. We already knew this battle wasn’t going to be the battle that we thought it would be. The Lakers are, arguably, the most banged up team in the league right now. Eight-time All-Star Anthony Davis is … [Read more...] about Lakers struggling to stay afloat without star power
LaMarcus Aldridge passed the early eye test with Nets
LaMarcus Aldridge has played only one game for the Brooklyn Nets. Watching him, however, couldn't help but cause me to shake my head at the television. All I could keep thinking to myself was, it looks as if he's been there all season. In a small sample size, Aldridge showed how he could be an ideal fit for Brooklyn's push this season for a championship. The Nets … [Read more...] about LaMarcus Aldridge passed the early eye test with Nets