Nets will have competition for Hollins
The Nets will have competition for Lionel Hollins once the Western Conference Finals conclude ... and with the Grizzlies down 2-0, that may be next week. According to reports, both the Bucks and Clippers are interested in the Grizzlies coach.
Better Know a Brooklyn Prospect: Jeff Withey
The 2013 NBA Draft is about a month away, and as we approach we'll take a look at some Draft prospects who are expected to be there when the Nets pick at No. 22. Today, we'll take a look at Kansas big man Jeff Withey.
Draftniks: Withey, Karasev, Crabbe, Gobert
With the draft order set following Tuesday's lottery (did not watch), the draftniks were out in force Wednesday morning with the first really significant mock draft, if indeed mock drafts can be seen as significant this early ... or at all.
Barclays "Sports Facility of the Year"
Awards piling up for Barclays Center. On Wednesday night, at the annual Sports Business Journal awards ceremony, Barclays Center was named the "Sports Facility of the Year" A week ago, Architizer Magazine named the arena its "building of the year."
Hoping for a shot, fringe prospects take the court
Wednesday morning, 22 draft hopefuls got a chance of a lifetime, taking the court at the PNY Center in East Rutherford and hoping they could catch the eye of a NBA executive who would give them their next chance of lifetime, making a team’s roster.
Nets will have competition for Hollins
The Nets will have competition for Lionel Hollins once the Western Conference Finals conclude ... and with the Grizzlies down 2-0, that may be next week. According to reports, both the Bucks and Clippers are interested in the Grizzlies coach.
Better Know a Brooklyn Prospect: Jeff Withey
The 2013 NBA Draft is about a month away, and as we approach we'll take a look at some Draft prospects who are expected to be there when the Nets pick at No. 22. Today, we'll take a look at Kansas big man Jeff Withey.
Draftniks: Withey, Karasev, Crabbe, Gobert
With the draft order set following Tuesday's lottery (did not watch), the draftniks were out in force Wednesday morning with the first really significant mock draft, if indeed mock drafts can be seen as significant this early ... or at all.
Barclays "Sports Facility of the Year"
Awards piling up for Barclays Center. On Wednesday night, at the annual Sports Business Journal awards ceremony, Barclays Center was named the "Sports Facility of the Year" A week ago, Architizer Magazine named the arena its "building of the year."
Nets Announce Players for 2013 NBA Draft Combine
The Nets announced which 44 players will attend their 2013 NBA Draft combine in New Jersey. The combine will run over two days.
Grizzlies risk losing Hollins if they wait
Marc Stein, reporting on coaching vacancies --now seven with Tuesday's firing of Vinny DelNegro-- says that the Grizzlies "remain determined" to sign Lionel Hollins after the playoffs. But if they wait too long, Mikhail Prokhorov be ready to pounce.
Stack: Nets, D-Will need a "stickler" as coach
In an interview on ESPN First Take Tuesday, Jerry Stackhouse said he thinks the Nets are likely to go for a "stickler," a coach who is willing to say its his way, no other way. (Although video from the interview isn't posted, SNY Nets transcribed it)
Irina Pavlova talks about Nets charity
Peace Players International is a charity whose aim is using sport to bring together children from different ethnic and religious groups in areas of conflict. Irina Pavlova sits on the group's board of directors. She spoke to Huff Post about the work.
Bogdanovic: Last Game in Europe?
Bojan Bogdanovic may have played his last game in Europe. The 6'8" shooting guard from Croatia scored 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting in Fenerbahce's loss in the Turkish League playoffs. The former Nets pick is expected to join Brooklyn this summer.
"Brooklyn situation is a good situation"
As of Monday, Phil Jackson is still the only coaching prospect Billy King has reached out. And Phil Jackson, in an interview with Dan Patrick, said that indeed the Nets did contact him about coaching, which he said he is "absolutely" done with.
Focus turns to draft with Lottery, Group Workout
Put aside the speculation about the Nets next coach. For the next few days (and weeks), the front office focus will be on preparing for the NBA Draft, with or without a new coach.
The Math: Keeping Blatche, Bringing in Bogdanovic
What are the chances the Nets hang on to Andray Blatche? As they say, it's complicated. Word that Bojan Bogdanovic will probably command the mini-MLE means the Nets options are limited.
Ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell?
It is the biggest story of the day (apparently): The Nets have been quietly pumping fragrances into the ventilation system at Barclays Center (apparently). The Nets aren't talking but some say ScentAir has the olfactory contract.
Nets next coach? It's just "speculation" for now
Here's what one league source says about writers who think they know who the Nets next coach will be: "They are all speculating with no facts." Here's another: "It's still early." Indeed it is.
Jason Kidd as a Brooklyn Nets coach?
Dave D thinks its time for J-Kidd to hang them up, don a suit and take a seat on the bench, as an assistant coach for your Brooklyn Nets. Might be a nice way to pass the time between now and his enshrinement in Springfield.
Joseph contract has partial guarantees
ShamSports, the hoops site with insight into NBA salaries, reports Kris Joseph's contract with the Nets has a couple of previously unreported wrinkles, specifically partial guarantees, $100,000 if not cut by Aug 1; $200,000 if not cut by Oct. 29.
Fabolous' fabulous floral-themed Nets gear
Fabolous was one of the first big names to embrace the Nets last spring. Now, a year after the Nets unveiled new uniforms, he's showing off a floral-themed version of the black-and-white, one with hand-painted roses lining the sides of the jersey.
Teletovic: "Next year, things will be different"
In an interview last week with a Bosnian website, Mirza Teletovic also told his fans to expect better days ahead for him and the Nets, once again saying he has not intention of giving up on the NBA. "Next year, things will be different," he told Klix
D-Will: Media motivated bounceback
In the final edition of "Nets Magazine" on YES, Deron Williams talks about how criticism of his first half play hurt but also motivated his post All-Star Break bounce back. "When you hear people talking about it that way...[that] it's all on me..."
Grizzlies-Spurs Open Thread: Brooklyn's Watching
An open forum for Nets fans to talk about Game One of the Western Conference Finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Skiles on Nets "short list," say writers
The Nets are interested in Scott Skiles, writes a Bucks beat writer.Gary Woelfel, who says Skiles is on the Nets "short list" along with Lionel Hollins.Woelfel calls the interest surprising considering the Bucks record under Skiles.
Prokhorov increasingly active in politics
On Saturday, Mikhail Prokhorov confirmed he'll run in Moscow city council elections. Sunday, he told a candidates forum they should understand Russia is "becoming more like the USSR." In short, he's becoming more politically active again.
Evans recruits teammates for his charity
There's probably no Net more associated with his hometown than Reggie Evans is with Pensacola. For starters, it's his nickname. It's also the main focus of the Reggie Evans Foundation, which aims to help the underprivileged in the Florida Panhandle
P.J. to join ESPN for Playoffs
Bob Raissman of the Daily News reports that P.J. Carlesimo, late of the Nets, will be joining ESPN soon to handle studio analysis for the rest of the NBA playoffs.
