Tornado decimates OKC; you can help (Update10)
A devastating tornado ripped through Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51. Be safe if you are local, and if you want to help then consider donating to the American Red Cross.
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.
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.
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.
Tornado decimates OKC; you can help (Update10)
A devastating tornado ripped through Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51. Be safe if you are local, and if you want to help then consider donating to the American Red Cross.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NetsDaily Off-Season Report #2
We look at what's going on with the coaching search, post some draft notes, peer into the future of commuting from Manhattan and New Jersey to Brooklyn, examine how the Nets are aggressively marketing the Islanders and review the Emory College thing.
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.
Nets to open shop in Coney Island
Hello Coney Island! Starting Thursday, Brooklyn Nets-themed bikinis ("BROO" on the left, "KLYN" on the right), beach balls, towels, flip-flops, visors, and other Nets gear will be available in the Nets Shop a block off the Coney Island boardwalk.
As his team collapses, Bogdanovic scores 10
Bojan Bogdanovic scored only 10 points Saturday on seven shots in 29 minutes of play. During his mid-season run, when he was averaging 20+ points a game, he was putting up twice that many. His TBL team is almost done after high hopes weren't met.
Hollins answers why no contract ... sorta
Hollins spoke with Dan Patrick Friday about his contract situation and playing the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He said he expects to be back in Memphis, but word around the NBA is that he's not happy with Grizzlies ownership.
MSG, Barclays getting a little competitive?
Talk of competition between MSG and Barclays Center has always been dismissed diplomatically by the two sides. MSG's mantra is, "The Garden is the Garden," while Barclays officials say there's plenty of room in the region for both. Not anymore.
Nets dominated in Indy ... where Knicks struggle
The Knicks go into Game 6 vs. the Pacers Saturday night down 3-2. And, writes Tim Bontemps, they have yet to figure out Indiana. Bontemps offers a summary of how the Nets beat the Pacers so handily, particularly at Bankers Life Field House.
Brook Lopez, waiting on the All-NBA
Brook Lopez was the NBA's best offensive center last season and improved his defense and rebounding as well. Is that enough for him to be named All-NBA? We'll find out soon enough. But that aside, Brook dominated in Brooklyn.
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32King: Interviews a big part of Combine
In an interview with Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com, Billy King was asked how important are the interviews teams conduct over the course of the Pre-Draft Combine. Most of the Nets brass is in Chicago for the annual event, where 63 players try out.
Jamaal Franklin, San Diego SG, to work out
The Nets have begun scheduling individual workouts for first round prospects. Although the list is close-hold, Jamaal Franklin, a 6'5" shooting guard with a near seven-foot wingspan, has told draftniks he has agreed to work out for the Nets.
Dwightmare V? That ship has sailed
Hoopsworld, quoting "sources close to the situation," suggests that Brooklyn is still interested in acquiring Dwight Howard, but admits such a deal would be difficult to carry out, because of limitations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
WELP: Sloan no longer interested in coaching Bucks
Hall of Fame NBA coach Jerry Sloan is no longer interested in the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching job. The Bucks are apparently 'not the right fit.' Where does general manager John Hammond go from here?
