
Nets
“Nets” was a category on the old site; the links to it are still live, so its pieces are listed here.
169 pieces, filed between and
This page collects the old category “Nets”. 169 pieces carry it, and the list is recounted from the site’s own pages at every rebuild rather than typed out by hand once and left to drift.
The span is 2014, 2015 and 2016 and no wider. Reading down the page is therefore reading backwards through those years, ending on whatever was filed first under the name.
New work on this side of the site goes to Nets rather than onto names like this one. The desk carries 130 pieces, and the section index lists the other seven with their counts.
Nothing here is a verdict. The page carries no scores and makes no claim about the pieces it lists beyond their titles and their dates, because those are the only two things about them that a list can be sure of.



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
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
Meet the Brooklyn Nets' 2015 NBA Draft class
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Brooklyn Nets’ 2015 draft class.
Column · 2014-15 season
Nets select Syracuse's Chris McCullough with No. 29 pick in draft
With the 29th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected Syracuse’s Chris McCullough.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Nets select Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton with No. 41 pick in draft
With the 41st pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected Notre Dame’s Pat Connaughton.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Slim pickings for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Draft
Over the years, Brooklyn Nets General Manager has had his share of draft-day success, finding hidden gems on the eventful day.
Column · 2014-15 season
Marc Stein: Milwaukee Bucks intend to pursue Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez
Feature · 2014-15 season
Nets Pre-Draft Workouts for June 10, 11
Pre-draft workouts are still in effect and next up for the Nets are 12 players from such colleges/universities as Syracuse, New York Tech, Ohio State and Stanford. This week, the Nets will work out players on Wednesday and Thursday at the team’s training facility in East Rutherford, NJ. Media will not be allowed to witness the action, but players will be available following both sessions.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Draft Profiles for every prospect working out with the team on June 1st | Page 6 of 7
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Draft Profiles for every prospect working out with the team on June 1st | Page 5 of 7
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Draft Profiles for every prospect working out with the team on June 1st | Page 3 of 7
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Draft Profiles for every prospect working out with the team on June 1st | Page 2 of 7
Roster move · 2014-15 season
The Deconstruction of the Nets
A number of exciting developments are underway near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While plans are moving forward for a new “green roof” atop the arena, Nets’ minority owner Bruce Ratner will breathe new life into the residential modular building on Dean Street and several other towers in the larger Pacific Park area.
Column · 2014-15 season
Joe Johnson and Deron Williams are Non-Factors in New Nets Letter
A few weeks ago, Nets executives met in Moscow to discuss both the current and future state of the team. In attendance were owner Mikhail Prokhorov, COO Freddie Mangione, General Manager Billy King and CEO Brett Yormark.
Feature · 2014-15 season
Brooklyn Nets release pre-draft workouts from June 1st — 3rd
The Brooklyn Nets have just announced three days of pre-draft workouts from June 1st onwards. Workouts will be held at the team’s practice facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This year, the Nets will select 29th overall in the first round and 41st overall, in the second round.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Marc Stein: Teams inquire about availability of Mason Plumlee
It is evident that General Manager Billy King has never utilized the oldest investment strategy in the books.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Former Nets guard Jason Kidd's son rips media for controversial remarks about Steph Curry
Feature · 2014-15 season
Cleveland is a better matchup for the Nets
If the NBA playoffs started today, the Nets would face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. The Hawks’ all-around talent and chemistry makes them a less-ideal match-up for Brooklyn. Personally, I think that the Nets have a better chance to win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Column · 2014-15 season
The Nets look like a playoffs team, finally
Spring has arrived late this year and the Winter thaw refuses to unclench its final grips on the city. However, much like previous seasons, the Nets appear to be warming up just in time to make a late season push to the playoffs.
Column · 2014-15 season
Who is the Brooklyn's X-Factor?
Despite a close call against the Knicks on Wednesday night, the Nets appear to be clicking in all areas of the court right now.
Column · 2014-15 season
Nets defeat Pacers, extend win streak to four
The Brooklyn Nets won a pivotal game at home with a 111-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers, earning the tiebreak advantage over the Pacers and extending their winning streak to a season-high four games.
Game report · 2014-15 season
Nets continue their winning ways with stunner over Cavaliers
The Brooklyn Nets won for the fourth time in the last five games with an impressive 106-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Game report · 2014-15 season
Disappointments at home continue
Another golden opportunity went by the wayside Monday evening in Brooklyn for the Nets.
Column · 2014-15 season
Stability begins with Young
General Manager Billy King has made many roster moves over years that have not worked out on the basketball court and have hurt the future of the team. Despite all the bad moves that Billy King has made throughout his tenure as a General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets, there was one deal he made recently that will benefit the future of the team.
Column · 2014-15 season
Nets Top Bucks in Triple Overtime Thriller
In November, the meeting between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets resulted in a triple overtime loss for the Nets.
Game report · 2014-15 season
Home is where the heartbreak is
A season that started with much promise and hopeful expectations has quickly turned into a frustrating one for the Brooklyn Nets. Home stands and road trips have often started with a big run or a signature win, only to quickly fizzle out, creating one more setback, another missed chance.
Column · 2014-15 season
Game Preview: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers
After extending their win streak to two in Minnesota, the Brooklyn Nets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, where the Cavaliers have won 13 straight games.
Preview · 2014-15 season
Thaddeus Young, Nets outgun shorthanded Timberwolves
The Brooklyn Nets got their second consecutive win with a 122-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday Night.
Game report · 2014-15 season
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets agree on deal to send Kevin Garnett to Minnesota
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Nets, Thunder near deal centered around Brook Lopez and Reggie Jackson
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Is Kevin Garnett heading back to the Timberwolves?
With the trade deadline just a few hours away, the rumor mill is in full effect for the Brooklyn Nets.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Video: Every Mason Plumlee Dunk from the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition
Game report · 2014-15 season
Nets fall to Wizards, ending three-game win streak
The Nets looking for their fourth straight win in Washington on Saturday, but ultimately came up short, falling 114-77 to the Wizards.
Game report · 2014-15 season
James Dolan to Knicks fan: start rooting for the Nets “because the Knicks don't want you.”
New York Knicks chairman and Cablevision CEO James Dolan lashed out at a lifelong a Knicks fan, suggesting that the fan should start rooting for the Nets “because the Knicks don’t want you.”
Feature · 2014-15 season
Zach Lowe: Kevin Garnett, Brook Lopez will be subject of trade talks
After suffering back-to-back road losses to the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers by a combined 74 points, it looked like Brooklyn’s season was all but over.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Nets top Knicks, extending win streak to 3
The Brooklyn Nets extended their winning streak to three with a 92-88 victory over their cross-town rivals, the New York Knicks.
Game report · 2014-15 season
Brooklyn Nets Trainer Tim Walsh aids advance scout Jim Sann during heart attack
During a typical NBA season, an advance scout goes from airport to airport, arena to arena to watch and diagram how each team plays. Then, the scout reports back to the coaching staff to suggests a game plan to win.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Hornets, Nets discussing deal centered around Joe Johnson, Lance Stephenson
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Report: Denver Nuggets Interested In Brook Lopez
With the trading deadline less than one month away, Nets GM Billy King is trying to make moves to the roster to improve the outlook for the team’s future.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Game-Day Preview: Nets at Jazz
Tonight the Nets try to bounce back in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz after a demoralizing 123-84 loss Thursday night to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Preview · 2014-15 season
Mirza Teletovic will miss remainder the season due to blood clots in his lungs
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Brooklyn Nets Preview Throwback ABA-inspired Jerseys
The Brooklyn Nets will pay tribute to the team’s rich history with the new ABA-inspired jerseys, which were worn from 1972-1976 by the New Jersey Nets. Today, the team released a sneak peak of their new ABA-inspired jerseys.
Preview · 2014-15 season
Antetokounmpo, Oladipo, and Plumlee to participate in NBA slam dunk contest
Feature · 2014-15 season
Nene, Wizards ultimately too much for Brooklyn, as they drop 6th straight at home
The Nets were unable to extend their win streak to two games, as they fell to the Washington Wizards 99-90 at Barclays Center.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Report: Brook Lopez to be shipped to the Thunder in potential three-team trade
With the Brooklyn Nets in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and clinging on to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the front office is looking to make changes.
Roster move · 2014-15 season
Nets win, despite late surge from the Magic
The Brooklyn Nets halted a late Orlando Magic comeback and began 2015 with a win, improving to .500 (16-16) for the first time this season since mid-November. The Nets saw a 26-point lead crumble in the fourth quarter, but were able to leave Orlando with a 100-98 victory over the Magic.
Game report · 2014-15 season
Video: Kings Play 4-On-5; Reggie Evans Misses Wide-Open Dunk
Before the NBA season started, Grantland’s Zach Lowe wrote about Ranadive’s unique idea in his 2014-15 NBA season preview:
Feature · 2014-15 season
Sacramento Kings (13–17) at Brooklyn Nets (13–16) Game Preview
The Sacramento Kings will hit the road for the next four games, beginning their road trip at Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets.
Preview · 2014-15 season