Nets

As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More

Exactly what that tank looks like — and how effective it is — could be shaped by the next couple of weeks. … [Read more...] about How the opening of NBA trade season gives the Nets a chance to tweak their tanking strategy

Matching the franchise mark for the largest margin of victory Sunday night enabled the rebuilding Nets to get their most extended in-game look this season at their franchise’s future. … [Read more...] about Nets rookies starting to impress as franchise gets most extended look yet

The Nets didn’t look anything like a tanking team in Sunday’s 127-82 win over Milwaukee, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The 45-point margin tied the record for the largest victory in franchise history, and it provided the first career win for assistant Steve Hetzel, who was filling in because head coach Jordi Fernandez was ill. “Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Just … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: 45-Point Win, Hetzel, Demin, Powell, Porter, Rookies

Rookies Egor Dëmin and Drake Powell got chastised and challenged by head coach Jordi Fernández on Friday. They responded for acting coach Steve Hetzel on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Egor Dëmin, Drake Powell have perfect response after being called out by Nets coach