The Nets have seen steady improvement from center Day’Ron Sharpe since he was drafted in 2021. He’s set to be a restricted free agent this summer, and Brooklyn has a decision to make on him after re-signing starting center Nic Claxton to a four-year, $97MM contract last year. In an interview with Swish Theory’s Charlie Cummings (hat tip to Net Income of NetsDaily), Sharpe … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Sharpe, Cap Space, Giannis, Scott, Pierre
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The New York Liberty are as good as they are fun
After an early-season win, Isabelle Harrison said, “I’m so happy to be on this side, finally.” It’s becoming ever-so-clear why. The New York Liberty are an exception to rule of professional sports. Sitting at a WNBA-best 9-0, coming off a championship, they are an incessant parade of good vibes, whether celebrating their mascot’s birthday, a new training facility, or a dominant … [Read more...] about The New York Liberty are as good as they are fun
International Notes: Cousins, Culver, Dozier, Milutinov
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins, now playing in Puerto Rico, was suspended for the remainder of the season and had his contract terminated after being involved in a brawl with fans, according to The Associated Press. During a game on Monday, Cousins made an obscene gesture toward a fan at courtside, then grabbed the fan’s arm after they exchanged words. He was eventually … [Read more...] about International Notes: Cousins, Culver, Dozier, Milutinov
DeMarre Carroll joins Suns coaching staff
Michael Scotto: JUST IN: Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott has added DeMarre Carroll as an assistant coach on his bench, league sources told @hoopshype . Ott coached Carroll with the Brooklyn Nets and both worked together as assistant coaches for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto JUST IN: … [Read more...] about DeMarre Carroll joins Suns coaching staff
Free agent Myles Turner in line for big payday this offseason
Shams Charania: “He’s going to be a free agent, and it’s crazy. He’s 29. So clearly a guy that is still young in age, very young in this league. There’s going to be a couple teams that are going to look at him. The issue this offseason, there’s one team with salary cap space—and that’s the Brooklyn Nets. What other teams make sense from a sign-and-trade perspective? I do know … [Read more...] about Free agent Myles Turner in line for big payday this offseason