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Coverage of Nets players off the court.

Spears: Ben Simmons says he will ‘dominate people’ again

In his most in-depth interview in nearly a year, Ben Simmons talks about his excitement about a return, his regimen, his relationship with the Nets.

ROUNDTABLE: What do we expect from Ben Simmons in 2023-24?

NetsDaily gathered our best and brightest to discuss Ben Simmons, given the buzz around his offseason and the approach of September 1, the day Sean Marks set for him to be ready to go.

Oder: Barclays Center still not profitable

The Nets valuation, including Barclays Center, keeps rising, going up to nearly $4 billion. But the effect of the pandemic still lingers.

Jalen Wilson moving from college — and summer league — success to new narrative

Jalen Wilson was at a YMCA Thursday not far from Barclays Center where he talked about developing a new narrative, an NBA one.

Brooklyn Nets NBA 2K24 Ratings Report

Of course, these can change — and we hope they do — but as of now, here are the Nets players’ NBA 2k24 ratings

A special day for Courtney Vandersloot ... and not just on the court

Concession workers at Barclays Center avoid strike and reach tentative agreement with Levy

The employees who serve food and drinks at Barclays Center are important to the fan experience at Nets and Liberty games. Now, they have a new deal.

How Mavericks helped Dorian Finney-Smith get his father paroled after 28 years in prison

Jonquel Jones and Liberty celebrate 50 years of Bahamian Independence

When the Bahamas celebrated 50 years of independence in New York, the Liberty’s Jonquel Jones led the way ... at the Empire State Building!

How Liberty letter-writing campaign helped Brittney Griner get back to hoops and life

A year ago, Brittney Griner was in a Russian prison when the WNBA held its annual All-Star Game. On Saturday night, she received a thunderous ovation in Las Vegas and helped her team win.

LIBERTY NOTES: Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launch off-season league, Unrivaled

Liberty’s latest flight woes featured in Associated Press story

Liberty honor America on July 4 simply, yet profoundly

ESSAY: ‘One job should be enough’ Concession workers at Barclays fight for a fair contract

For Patty Mills, Brooklyn and basketball, more requited love

Patty Mills crossed the Gowanus Expressway from HSS Training Center to Sunset Park Saturday, and what it represented was pure Mills.

Barclays Center concessions workers picket ahead of Draft after failed contract talks

Joe Tsai to take on bigger role with Alibaba, effect on Nets uncertain

Joe Tsai takes to Twitter to defend showing LinSanity documentary at Barclays

Ben Simmons’ 76ers troll riles up the pundits, Philly fans

Ten years after, Jason Collins reflects on how he changed the NBA — and sports — landscape

It’s been 10 yeas since Jason Collins came out as a gay man in a Sports Illustrated cover story. He spoke with The Athletic about where things stand.

David Duke Jr. donates dining hall to children of Liberia

David Duke Jr. is the son of Liberian refugees and he has not forgotten his West African heritage

Didi Richards and the NY Liberty team up with Wellfare and HSS to give back in East Harlem

Liberty, Nets partner with NYC Public schools to expand youth basketball clinics

Jaylen Brown: Nets violated CBA in suspending Kyrie Irving

Ben Simmons changes agents ... does it mean anything for Nets?

Didi Richards talks defense, social media, and more on the Ballplayers Podcast

NY Liberty sign 2022 first round draft pick, Nyara Sabally

Kayla Thornton talks her career, the Liberty, and more on Pull-Up with Myles and Owen

Update: Kyrie Irving’s known GoFundMe giving now at a half million dollars

This is an update to Kyrie Irving’s giving to GoFundMe appeals around the country. Just as he didn’t discuss previous charitable giving, like buying a home for George Floyd’s family, he’s not discussed these. So we’ve tried to lay it all out.

Ben Simmons coat drive provides 2,600 Brooklyn kids with winter wear

NBA honors Chris Carrino with ‘Values of the Game’ award

A Nets practice gave Kevin Durant a chance to check up on an investment

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