In a late Father's Day posting, Jared Zwerling of ESPN New York writes about how Reggie Evans' extensive charity work is driven by his recollection of a tough childhood, when his father, Reginald, was mostly missing, in jail.
Next Thursday, Jason Kidd will face cameras again, except this time, he's likely to be more nervous than he was at Barclays Center this Thursday. Kidd will finally appear in Suffolk County Court in Southhampton to answer charges he was driving drunk.
On Monday, Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian were officially, finally and incontrovertibly divorced, ending the longest running Nets' soap opera (other than the coaching search, of course). On Thursday, he sat down with First Take to talk career.
Jay-Z's foray into sports agency is getting mixed reviews. He's got clients but his representation of rookie Jet QB is raising concern he's getting special treatment.
In an interview published earlier this month in the Alabama Baptist, Deron Williams spoke of his relationship with God and how he believes it's helped his game. After a "salvation experience" in 2009, Williams was baptized Jan. 24, 2010 in Utah.
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.
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.
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
According to an arrest report, boxing champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr., threatened to kill Nets guard C.J. Watson after he was found out to be having an affair with Mayweather's ex.
It's not the divorce many Nets fans had hoped for, but Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian have agreed to a settlement that will finally end their marriage in a divorce, not an annulment as Humphries had hoped. According to TMZ, the Nets forward basic
TMZ reports that Kris Humphries is being sued by a Beverly Hills suit shop for $58,000 - $6,000 in unpaid suit bills and $58,000 in damages and interest. The shop claims he reneged on a deal to introduce NBA friends to the shop.
Deron Williams is teaming up with Autism Speaks in an effort to raise awareness and funding for research. The cause became a personal one for Williams after his son was diagnosed with autism nearly two years ago, as chronicled by Stefan Bondy.
On Wednesday, Brett Yormark and children from the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club cut the ribbon on a Brooklyn Nets-themed court at the club's Navy Yard Clubhouse. The Yormark Family Foundation donated the full $75,000 cost of the renovation.
In the latest issue of GQ Magazine, Jimmy Fallon reveals that he's not only a season ticket holder for the Brooklyn Nets, but that he's also a bit terrified of the Brooklyn Knight. Which is, well, normal.
The Nets have officially "shut down" their @Nets_PR Twitter account, sadly. Now, we may never know what the Nets record is this season when they out-score their opponent this season.
Kris Humphries doesn't talk about Kim Kardashian (or "Maurice!") in his "In Bounds" interview with Alyonka Larionov, but he hints at the effects on his life. He also talks about the role of basketball in his life.
Earlier this week, the Nets donned bowling outfits, traded sneakers for bowling shoes and basketballs for bowling balls. It was part of a fund-raising efforts for the Nets Foundation and its community assist program.
Deron Williams, Jerry Stackhouse, Keith Bogans, Tyshawn Taylor and Kris Humphries will be on hand at LIU Saturday with rapper Fabolous to judge a sneaker-designing competition, part of the Nets community effort in Brooklyn.
The central theme of Kris Humphries case against his estranged wife Kim Kardashian has always been that her show was not a reality show, but a scripted, heavily produced fraud (OMG NO!). It only seems to be real (WHAT?!) Now, there's proof (YIKES!)
Don't be surprised to see huge inflatable rats outside Barclays Center Tuesday night when the Hornets come to town. It's more a dispute between labor unions rather than a classic dispute between management and labor.
Billy King spoke recently to Mark Boyle, the Voice of the Pacers, about his time in Indiana, his political ambitions, the difficulties of being a GM, including dealing with Allen Iverson, "It's a stress," he said of watching his team play.
Jerry Stackhouse's days as a rotation player in the NBA may be over but simultaneously with his declining minutes on the Nets, he has become a leading player in the NBPA, the players union. In fact, Stack could become the union's next president.
With their two latest additions combining for 50 points, the Springfield Armor scored enough points to win under normal circumstances, but in a double-overtime game on the road, it just wasn't. The Armor lost, 119-110 in double overtime to the Mad An
The Nets will team up with Joe Johnson and DeleteBloodCancer.org for a bone marrow donor drive at Friday's game vs. Dallas at Barclays Center. Everyone entering the arena will receive a sports bag featuring the Delete Blood Cancer logo.
Ker Deng is not a basketball player, but like Luol Deng, he is a member of South Sudan's largest tribe. As Rich Calder reports in the Post, the former slave is also someone an NBA owner has taken interest in. Ker is Bruce Ratner's latest "project."
When Deron Williams dished his 379th assist of the year versus the Spurs on February 10, it sparked the first dedication of funds to refurbish borough basketball courts as part of the ‘Brooklyn’s Got Wings’ project, the Nets announced Wednesday.
