P.J.'s revenge? He sounds off on all things Nets
It's a "good job," he says. And the Nets are a "good group," he says but P.J. Carlesimo, ever straightforward, sounded off on the difficulties of managing a team with high expectations, players "spin," and the Nets future to beat writers Friday.
Jay-Z: No sale yet, reports Darren Rovell
ESPN's Darren Rovell reports that #Nets minority owner Jay-Z has, despite all the publicity, NOT yet sold his stake in the Nets. Rovell did not report on reasons behind the holdup.
Polinsky heads search for "player that can help"
Gregg Polinsky is a careful man when he talks to the media, particularly at this time of year. The Nets director of player personnel --chief scout-- has been around for a while. So he knows you don't give away the store before the draft.
Ainge denied Nets permission to talk with Rivers
Danny Ainge denied Nets permission to talk with Doc Rivers earlier this month. The Nets had Rivers on the top of their list after Phil Jackson turned them down.
Deadlines and Commitments - LXXIX
Here it is, your guide to the off-season, with dates for the remaining pre-draft combine to the opening of training camp and including details on free agency and amnesty signings. It runs right up to the opening of training camp.
P.J.'s revenge? He sounds off on all things Nets
It's a "good job," he says. And the Nets are a "good group," he says but P.J. Carlesimo, ever straightforward, sounded off on the difficulties of managing a team with high expectations, players "spin," and the Nets future to beat writers Friday.
Jay-Z: No sale yet, reports Darren Rovell
ESPN's Darren Rovell reports that #Nets minority owner Jay-Z has, despite all the publicity, NOT yet sold his stake in the Nets. Rovell did not report on reasons behind the holdup.
Polinsky heads search for "player that can help"
Gregg Polinsky is a careful man when he talks to the media, particularly at this time of year. The Nets director of player personnel --chief scout-- has been around for a while. So he knows you don't give away the store before the draft.
Ainge denied Nets permission to talk with Rivers
Danny Ainge denied Nets permission to talk with Doc Rivers earlier this month. The Nets had Rivers on the top of their list after Phil Jackson turned them down.
"Blueprint for Greatness" on track?
Mikhail Prokhorov has said he wants the Nets to win a championship by 2015. He's also said he wants his original $223 million investment in the team and Barclays Center to be worth a billion dollars that same year. The first goal seems fleeting.
Jackson endorses Nets roster
A couple of days after telling Dan Patrick the "Brooklyn situation in a good situation," he again endorsed the Nets to Harvey Araton, particularly when comparing to their cross-river rivals. the Knicks. He likes Deron Williams and Brook Lopez.
Will "Nate Robinson Effect" help Jackson?
Pierre Jackson is one of the smallest players in the 2013, but after Nate Robinson destroyed the Nets in the playoffs, they and others may not be so opposed to taking a 5'10" athlete with good range.
Brook Lopez dissed in All-NBA voting
Close but no cigar. Brook Lopez finished just out of the running for the All-NBA team in results issued Thursday. Lopez finished behind Tim Duncan, Marc Gasol and Dwight Howard in the voting for center, despite receiving seven first team votes.
Nets Orlando Summer League Schedule
Here is the complete 2013 Orlando Summer League Schedule for the Brooklyn Nets.
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.
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 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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
