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The controversies of the Brooklyn Nets

The Nets have had enough drama this season to rival the best soap operas.
November 4, 2022

Aug. 8, just before 8 p.m., Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai tweeted “Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn...

Basketball in New York, both professional and in college, continues to see a decrease in quality playing.

The Sorry State of New York Basketball

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 6, 2017
These are trying times for fans of basketball in New York.
The Knicks still have a lot to prove after a solid offseason.

Basketball in the Big Apple: The 2015 Knicks and Nets

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
With the NBA season now underway, the Knicks and Nets are fully in the glaring spotlight of New York City. Will both teams struggle again? Or will they find opportunities in the NBA's weak Eastern Conference?
Q&A: WSN interviews Nets' Mason Plumlee

Q&A: WSN interviews Nets’ Mason Plumlee

April 15, 2014
Star rookie and Nets center Mason Plumlee shared his sentiments about his first pro season.
Aicha Fall for WSN

Brooklyn Nets fundraise for youth, community

March 31, 2014
Nets fans gathered at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in Manhattan for the Nets Annual Basketbowl fundraiser.
Nets work for .500 after dismal start

Nets work for .500 after dismal start

March 3, 2014
A run at the championship seems a lot less far-fetched now than it did two months ago.
Brooklyn breaks barrier, signs first openly gay NBA player

Brooklyn breaks barrier, signs first openly gay NBA player

February 25, 2014
Collins is this generation's Jackie Robinson.
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Why the Nets shouldn’t panic

November 25, 2013
The Nets' loss doesn't necessarily mean that they are doomed for the season.
Keith Allison via flickr.com

Knicks, Nets history differs from current basketball scene

November 5, 2013
New York City has a strong basketball history with the New York Knicks, but now the Brooklyn Nets are changing the status quo.
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Brooklyn Nets must evolve to stay competitive

February 19, 2013
As the All-Star break comes to an end, can the Brooklyn Nets continue to be a menace in the east for the second half of the season?
Meryll Preposi for WSN

The Knicks or the Nets: who should you choose?

September 18, 2012
Two contributors debate which team should have your attention this season