They are hurting, losers of 11 straight on the road, 10 of 11 overall and fast sinking in the West. The once proud Phoenix Suns are now next to last in the West. For the Nets, it's a chance to extend their perfect record against sub-.500 teams.

Pat Riley is the only person to ever win a ring as a player, coach and executive. Does Phil Jackson want to join him in that exclusive club. Charley Rosen, who's been a friend of Jackson for 40 years, says he doesn't know but says don't dismiss it.

Andray Blatche is confident that when the "truth comes out" about an alleged sexual assault in his suite early Tuesday, people will realize the story is not as been reported. He also said that he doesn't feel that he needs to re-evaluate his friends.

P.J Carlesimo said the Nets and his coaching staff are beginning to figure out how to alleviate pressure on Deron Williams and Joe Johnson just as they have alleviated pressure on the team's bigs, particularly Brook Lopez and Andray Blatche.

With the Kings likely to be sold for a half billion dollars, the question arises: how much is Mikhail Prokhorov's investment in the Nets and Barclays Center worth. Prokhorov predicted it would be worth a billion dollars in 2015. He may be right.

Over the past four games, Deron Williams has played at levels not seen this season. Williams is averaging 20 points and 8.8 assists per game over the last four contests, shooting 48.1 percent overall and 50 percent from deep. He says he's loosened up

The Armor broke a six-game losing streak Wednesday, beating the Sioux Falls Skyforce, thanks to big games from Willie Reed and Carleton Scott, their starting forward. Reed and Scott scored 23 each, Reed impressing with two monster put-back slams.

Mirza Teletovic finally got his chance under P.J. Carlesimo, finally got a chance to show not just his shooting ability but his athleticism and his BBIQ. In the last three games, all wins, he's been in the rotation and has rewarded his coach.