Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images In his day job, ProfessorB is an award-winning social scientist. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Foreign Affairs and other major media outlets. But he also dabbles in NetsWorld. With the NBA doing its Cup thingy this week, it’s time for Brooklyn Nets fans to catch their breath and assess the season so … [Read more...] about ANALYSIS: Who Are These Guys (Pre-Trade Edition)?
For Shawn Swords, Long Island Nets no. 2, the road to coaching success was long
Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images The associate head coach of the Long Island Nets got an assist from Steve Nash three years ago but now is key piece of the Nets development program. It’s a 12-hour ride from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, to Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island. It’s a road not many have traveled, but Shawn Swords, the … [Read more...] about For Shawn Swords, Long Island Nets no. 2, the road to coaching success was long
Brooklyn Nets blow late lead to Milwaukee Bucks, lose thriller 117-112
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Nets got a trio of excellent performances, and it was a great game, but Brooklyn’s efforts amounted to nothing after a soft second half Barclays Center, even when the Brooklyn Nets don’t have a team chock-full of internationally recognizable superstars (can you believe that really happened?) is still a fun place to … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets blow late lead to Milwaukee Bucks, lose thriller 117-112
Long Island Nets fall to College Park Skyhawks, 128-108 but AJ Lawson, Jacky Cui excel
Photo by Laura June Kirsch/NBAE via Getty Images The losses continue to pile up but so do positives on the development side as AJ Lawson, Dariq Whitehead and Jacky Cui had solid games. The Long Island came into Nassau Coliseum Sunday afternoon, having lost their past seven games, which is the G-League’s longest losing streak and hoping for a win as well as some … [Read more...] about Long Island Nets fall to College Park Skyhawks, 128-108 but AJ Lawson, Jacky Cui excel
3 Takeaways from Brooklyn Nets last minute loss to Milwaukee Bucks
Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images The Nets looked like they were on the way to another upset but their defense collapsed and Jordi Fernandez was decidedly not amused. Taking down an expected Conference Finals contender following two lackluster showings to open the season was equally impressive and unforeseen for the Brooklyn Nets and their new head coach Jordi … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways from Brooklyn Nets last minute loss to Milwaukee Bucks