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Sixers, Losers of Three Straight, Host Nets
The Sixers don't know when they will get Andrew Bynum back. They don't seem to have much pizzaz and are in funk, losing three straight and seven out of the last ten. But they are young and they are playing at home. The Nets have won three straight.
In Power Rankings, Nets Gain (Some) Ground
After two weeks below playoff level, the Nets are back in the top 15, and in David Aldridge's rankings, top 10! It's all about P.J. and how his offense and rotation has given the Nets new life. And oh yeah, that win over the Thunder helped too.
Is it Fair to Compare MarShon to Kobe?
How fair is it for us to compare MarShon Brooks to a young Kobe Bryant? There are certainly some similarities in style, but beyond that, do the two players even compare?
Feud Fuels Dwightmare IV Speculation
Stefan Bondy reports that the Nets would have to consider a third attempt at Dwight Howard after rumors circulated Sunday that Howard and Kobe Bryant got into it after the Lakers latest loss. The report was denied and the Nets are lukewarm about D12.
Are Samardo Samuels, Donte Greene on Nets radar?
The Nets have an open roster spot. Will they fill it by pulling someone off waivers? Teams must decide by Monday whether to keep players with non- and partially guaranteed deals. Is Samardo Samuels on their list? And what about Donte Greene?
In Debate, Anthony Doubts Mindset, Not Talent
Greg Anthony likes the Nets' talent but not their mindset ... yet. Marc J. Spears thinks the roster is overrated, Deron Williams specifically. They debated with Larry Biel of Yahoo! Sports recently. Spears thinks the Nets are unlikely to keep P.J.
As Prokhorov Says, "P.J. Is The Coach"
Who knows where P.J. Carlesimo will be coaching next year. He doesn't and all his owner will say is he IS the coach. That's good enough for P.J., who says he's coaching no different than if he had a five-year deal. Well, whatever it is, it's working!
Nets Agreed to Swap Picks with Hawks in '14, '15
As part of the Joe Johnson trade, the Nets quietly agreed to permit the Hawks to swap first picks with Brooklyn in both 2014 and 2015, according to a league source. The Nets can still trade the picks in any future deal.
Armor Coach Says Youth Behind Armor Losses
Bob MacKinnon took the Armor to the Eastern Conference championship last season and three years ago won it all with Colorado 14ers. This year, the Armor is struggling and he thinks he knows why: His team is very young. They've lost five straight.
