The Nets' future, everyone tells us, is filled with possibilities: new arena(s), new owner, new coach, new players, including if everything falls into place, the first pick in the draft. But for the fans, the present is as ugly as anything any team anywhere in any professional sport has ever faced. With a third of the season left, crowds continue to dwindle and the question is raised, why even go to a game?

• It's amazing anyone still shows up at Nets games - Tara Sullivan - The Record