
The 2015-16 season
Everything the desk filed that season, newest first.
70 pieces, filed between and



Is Brooklyn an attractive destination for free-agents?
Through 48 games this season, the Brooklyn Nets sport a dismal 12-36 record, thus flushing my (apparently delusional) hopes for an eighth seed playoff berth down the metaphorical toilet.
Column · 2015-16 season
Nets Head Coach: Updated List of Viable Candidates
It isn’t often that an NBA coach with a 30-11 record coming off a Finals appearance is fired, but that was the case on Friday when the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have fired Head Coach David Blatt.
Feature · 2015-16 season
The Brooklyn Nets without Billy King, what could have been
In July 2010, the New Jersey Nets hired Billy King to be their general manager and to help build a championship team heading into Brooklyn. However, it seems as though King did the exact opposite.
Column · 2015-16 season
Prokhorov shakes up Nets Front Office, makes more promises
In 2010, Brooklyn Nets owner and Russian Billionaire proclaimed, “If the Nets don’t win a championship within five years, I will punish myself by getting married.”
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets have changed for the better
One of the most surprising teams of this young season has been the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately for the Nets, their start to the season wasn’t exactly what they had in mind.
Column · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets: Why Playoff Hopes Are Still Alive
Amidst a season with low expectations, high hopes and unbridled determination, a Brooklyn Nets team that started their season with seven straight losses now sits at 6-15 through six weeks of the regular season.
Column · 2015-16 season
Young's late-game heroics propels Nets to victory
Thaddeus Young drained two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks were unable to set up a shot as the Brooklyn Nets won their first game at home since last April.
Game report · 2015-16 season
Live by the Three, Die by the Three
We are now seven games into the season, but one thing seems abundantly clear: defense remains a major issue. It’s a rarity to see them string together consecutive defensive stops, but more alarming is the fact that they’re giving up a high percentage of the shot worth the most points: the three-pointer.
Column · 2015-16 season
Grading the Brooklyn Nets Offseason | Page 12 of 12
With the season starting today for the new-look Nets, it should be interesting to see whether the changes they made this offseason will help the team in the long run. Overall, I think the Nets made some moves in the right direction that can hopefully help the Nets make the postseason for the fourth straight season.
Column · 2015-16 season
Grading the Brooklyn Nets Offseason
The Brooklyn Nets have made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, but ultimately they have nothing to show for it. The Nets have made a number of costly, short-term moves in recent years in an attempt to spark a deeper playoff run, but have ultimately failed.
Column · 2015-16 season
2015–16 NBA Season Previews: Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets Principal Owner Mikhail Prokhorov empowered general manager, Billy King, to make bold moves in pursuit of a championship.
Column · 2015-16 season
The Buyout of Deron Williams: Addition By Subtraction
For a group that got considerably younger in comparison to last season, (nearly a 3-year drop in average age) one of the keys to success this year will be camaraderie. As a core of young players grabbing at the chance to prove that they belong in this league, the team will undoubtedly go through difficult stretches in the season. They lack experience, but they’ll aim to make up for it with heart and hustle.
Column · 2015-16 season
Nets Ink Contract with Justin Harper
The Brooklyn Nets have apparently taken a break from signing new point guards and, instead, brought aboard a power forward.
Game report · 2015-16 season
The Best Role for Joe Johnson
Billy King, a general manager known for his willingness to make an abundance of roster transactions, seemed to have gone into overdrive this past offseason. With the “Five Year Plan” in the hindsight of the organization, King did his best to bring in players that were athletic, young and most importantly for Brooklyn, affordable.
Feature · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets: On Their Way out of Mediocrity
The Nets had a rough start last season, but when it reached the brink they were able to turn things up offensively and squeeze into the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.
Column · 2015-16 season
Reviewing Addison Foote's Nets Logo Redesign
In 2012, the Nets moved to Brooklyn: a move that marked a new era, a new brand, a new team. The team changed its colors to black and white and Jay-Z announced the team’s new logo.
Column · 2015-16 season
A new brew in Brooklyn
It has been a Summer of readjustments and retooling for the Brooklyn Nets as they have transitioned from a team mired in the expectations of the past to a team hungry to prove the doubters wrong.
Column · 2015-16 season
Beck: Joe Johnson could be on the trade block
With the much-anticipated NBA season just around the corner, some attention is already being shifted towards players who find themselves on the trade block to start the season.
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Five Bold Predictions for 2015–16 Brooklyn Nets
After another disappointing season where the Nets fell short in the playoffs despite the league’s highest payroll, the Nets had two goals this offseason: to get younger and cheaper.
Column · 2015-16 season
Predicting Brooklyn Nets' Starting Five
The Brooklyn Nets have made plenty of changes this offseason in an attempt to become younger and more athletic. However, with the acquisitions of young talent and new signings comes new competition for a starting positions for the Nets.
Column · 2015-16 season
Nets Announce 2015–2016 Regular Season Schedule
The NBA preseason is almost upon us, which really only means one thing: Regular season games aren’t far behind.
Feature · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets can “dream about adding an impact free agent”
NBA’s new television deals don’t kick in until 2016, but they are already began shaping the rosters of NBA teams. In his latest piece for NBA.com, David Aldridge began ranking the offseasons for every NBA teams seeking to answer one question: “is the team better now than at the end of last season?”
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets sign Donald Sloan
The Brooklyn Nets have signed point guard Donald Sloan, General Manager Billy King announced today.
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Can The Brooklyn Nets Contend for a Playoff Spot? | Page 5 of 5
The Nets have come a long way out of their financial purgatory, and have relieved themselves of the “old” tag that was associated with their brand. Based on where they started, they’ve made miles of progress, but based on the rate at which the East is improving, they’ve still got some work to do if they want to be considered a threat.
Column · 2015-16 season
Can The Brooklyn Nets Contend for a Playoff Spot? | Page 4 of 5
Add another solid wing defender. Whether it be at point guard, shooting guard, or small forward, another quality wing defender is necessary (especially at point).
Column · 2015-16 season
Can The Brooklyn Nets Contend for a Playoff Spot?
This offseason has been an eventful one for the Brooklyn Nets.
Column · 2015-16 season
Prokhorov: “Make no mistake — We're here to win”
Nets Principal Owner Mikhail Prokhorov has some encouraging words for Nets fans.
Game report · 2015-16 season
Why addition by subtraction helps the Nets
It’s been a productive and surprising off-season so far for General Manager Billy King and the Brooklyn Nets. With seemingly few assets and fewer avenues to navigate, King has managed to meet the major objectives presented to him this off-season.
Column · 2015-16 season
Brooklyn Nets reach deal with free-agent guard Wayne Ellington
Free-agent shooting guard Wayne Ellington agreed to one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, per team release.
Roster move · 2015-16 season
Billy King: Road to Redemption
Brooklyn Nets General Manager Billy King has lost support from his own team, staff, and fans.
Column · 2015-16 season