How Danny Green almost became a Net
In a discussion Sunday night, Avery Johnson revealed a bit of Nets history we would like to un-hear, un-know: that the Nets were thisclose to getting Danny Green. Sad for us.
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Why Jason Kidd?
The bottom line for the Nets: In their second year in Brooklyn, they have the opportunity to create a culture in the mold of Jason Kidd: tough, persistent, winning. A little spin and some time and you can add loyalty to the mix as well. Kidd works.
How Nets roster might fit the Triangle
In December, after Avery Johnson was fired and Phil Jackson rumors surfaced, Jackson confidante Charley Rosen wrote the Nets roster was "an almost perfect fit" for the Triangle. Now, with Brian Shaw a coaching candidate, here's what Rosen wrote.
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22While waiting for the new coach...
In a hilarious Comedy Central skit, Brooklyn comedians Kenny and Keith Lucas, aka the "Lucas Brothers", challenge Andray Blatche and Reggie Evans, to games of two-on-two. To even the odds, the two Nets agreed to play with disabilities. Watch.
Could the Nets tax bill approach $50 million?
We did math about how much the Nets committed to their Brooklyn rebuild last summer. By our calculations: $345.5 million. Now, Max Weisberg of The Brooklyn Game looks at the first year's luxury tax bill, based on all that spending: $47.1 million!
Who does this man want to coach the Nets?
It seems as if everyone on the Nets list --if indeed that single sheet of paper exists on Mikhail Prokhorov's desk or in note inside Billy King's iPad-- has pluses and minuses. So we take a look at all the candidates ... or all those we know about.
What thought-to-be lottery pick is slipping?
Tony Mitchell, once regarded as a lottery pick, now is in trouble of falling out of the first round. However, Tim Hardaway Jr. is on the fast track to possibly taking Mitchell's spot in the first round.
Euro-Nets face grueling summer in FIBA
By the time three Euro-Nets arrive at the PNY Center in East Rutherford to begin training camp on October 1, they may have already played the equivalent of a quarter-season in Europe.
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.
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.
Euro-Stashing and the Nets
Ryan Wallach takes a look at how Bojan Bogdanovic fits into the Nets history of draft-and-stash, one that's longer than any other NBA team, but one with mixed results, particularly when compared with other teams...like the Spurs.
Is Lionel Hollins a Good Fit For the Nets?
The Nets are in the midst of finding a new head coach, and one of the guys on their short list is Lionel Hollins of the Memphis Grizzlies. The question becomes, is he a good fit for the Brooklyn Nets and should they pursue him?
NetsDaily Off-Season Report #1
We said we wouldn't do this again. Made playoffs, Off-Season Report goes away. Very binary. But enough of you, that would be two of you, ask that we continue. So we'll give it a shot. No guarantees. Here it is, draft sleeper of the weeks and all.
Popeye Jones and Doug Overton Look Forward
Popeye Jones and Doug Overton were teammates in Denver and now assistant coaches together in Brooklyn. They have one other thing in common: rising star sons, Seth Jones in pro hockey and Miles Overton in college ball.
Lopez dominating playoffs ... like a veteran
There is little debate .that Brook Lopez is the most dominating player in the Nets-Bulls playoff series, and his numbers put him at or near the top in playoff stats for all 16 teams ... despite that he had never played in the post-season before.
A few minutes with Sarah Kustok
Sarah Kustok admits that growing up in the Chicago suburbs, she was a Bulls fan. Who wasn't? But watching the Nets upclose as both players and individuals, she's biased toward the team the Bulls are playing today.
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56The frustrations of Tyshawn Taylor
Alyonka Larionov got Tyshawn Taylor to about his frustration, part of her "In-Bounds" series on BCTV. In the second part of the interview, he doesn't hold back, even suggesting that he may need to play somewhere else in order to prove himself.
Section 1 - Blowout in a Blackout
Scattered around Section 1, standing from tip-off to horn, were the usual gang of crazies, bonded by a love of a team once down-trodden but now on the rise, copious amounts of Brooklyn Lager, and appreciation for their benefactor, Gotham Gooner.
Lopez, Evans Lead Nets Achievements
The Nets finished among NBA leaders in several categories, led by Brook Lopez (top 10 in scoring, blocks and PER) and Reggie Evans (No. 1 in rebounds per game, rebounding percentage and 20+ rebound games).
Nets record vs. winning clubs ... how big a deal?
One of the favored rationales for doubt about the Nets playoff possibilities is the team's record against teams above .500. Marc Stein of ESPN regularly mentions it in his power rankings. To which, we answer, compared to what?
Investing in Tyshawn and Toko
The Nets have invested a lot in Tyshawn Taylor and Toko Shengelia, more than most teams have on second round picks. Monday night, it looked like it would pay off as the two combined for 25 points and hit big shots at the end of the big win.
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4Jerry Stackhouse Talks Nets, Jackie Robinson
NetsDaily caught up with Jerry Stackhouse on the night the Nets unveiled the Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 championship banner, to talk about Jackie Robinson, the No. 42 and what to expect from the Nets in the playoffs.
A coach's perspective on the Nets' Euros
The Nets will sign Canadian Kris Joseph Tuesday, their third international player, the most since the NBA's first international owner took over. We take a look back at something Mike Fratello told us back in October: be patient!
Billy King in "Trouble"? Source Calls it "Fantasy"
Briant Geltzeiler of Hoopscritic joined Moke Hamilton of SNY Nets Friday to discuss, on the day the Nets made the playoffs, how Billy King is "in trouble" with ownership. A league source called the discussion, "fantasy basketball."
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Keeping Blatche won't be easy
What are the chances the Nets hang on to him? As they say, it's complicated. We looked at this a while back and with Blatche's new visibility, it's worth a second look.
