NBA 2012-13 preseason: The best players in the Atlantic Division
As part of my NBA preseason rankings I will be ranking the best players by position in each division. Here’s the Atlantic division. PG Rajon Rondo- Boston Celtics- 11.9 pts. 11.7 ast. His offensive...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets Keep Rolling as Calendar Turns to January
After a rocky December that saw the Brooklyn Nets go 5-11, and fire coach Avery Johnson in the process, the Nets started the New Year with 3 wins, dropping Oklahoma City 110-93 in OKC, holding off...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets Rolling, Stretch Win Streak to 6
The Brooklyn Nets continue to play inspired basketball since the firing of Avery Johnson. After having 3 straight 20+ point wins, which set a franchise mark, the Nets had a taller order against the 3rd...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets hold off Knicks in nail-biting finish, earn season split
On an MLK matinee, the Brooklyn Nets got a gritty win over the New York Knicks, 88-85. This game was close from start to finish – as expected – except for a brief period of the second quarter that saw...
View ArticleNBA Playoffs Preview: Nets vs. Bulls
Two years ago, the Bulls reached the Eastern Conference Finals. Derrick Rose’s major ACL injury prevented the Bulls from doing much in last year’s playoffs. For right now, Rose remains out until he...
View ArticleKiller mentality separates Chicago Bulls from Brooklyn Nets
Wake up, Brooklyn! This is playoff basketball. This isn’t the regular season anymore. It is something we like to call “win or go home.” Deron Williams knows the drill because he has been here...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets: Jason Kidd as head coach and owner
After he retired last season as a player from the NBA, Jason Kidd was selected to lead the Brooklyn Nets as the Head Coach. He will lead a team that includes Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce,...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets have the tools to win the championship
The new-look Brooklyn Nets have basically all the makings of a championship team. The only component they may be lacking is experience playing together. Obviously, Pierce and K.G. have mastered each...
View ArticleNBA Preview: Best players in the Atlantic Division
I was born in the fall of 1991, Larry Bird’s last season in a Celtics uniform, a year in which an aging and crippled Boston team made it to the second round of the playoffs before falling to the...
View ArticleNBA 2013-14 Season Preview: Brooklyn Nets
I must say, this team is quite fascinating on paper. I think everyone’s curious to see how much that can translate to real life. This is the best starting lineup in the league, from one to five, but...
View ArticleArkansas Basketball: Four former Razorbacks in the NBA playoffs
There are currently four former Arkansas basketball players competing in the NBA playoffs this season: Joe Johnson, Jannero Pargo, Ronnie Brewer and Patrick Beverly. Joe Johnson is having a stellar...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets: week in review
It’s Thanksgiving week, and I’m very thankful that the Brooklyn Nets were able to dispatch of the 76ers on Thanksgiving Eve to keep Philadelphia’s winless streak alive. It was a mediocre win, but a...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets: Mid-season awards
The NBA All-Star weekend is finally here which means it’s time to hand out some mid-season awards to the Brooklyn Nets. So far Nets fans don’t have much to be excited about. With a record of 21-31,...
View ArticleEvaluating Brooklyn Nets tradable assets
The Brooklyn Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA this season with a record of 14-39. When looking at the team, most would think the organization should hold a fire sale. However, owner Mikhail...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets waive Joe Johnson
The Brooklyn Nets and shooting guard Joe Johnson reached a buy-out agreement today. The seven-time All-Star played mostly small forward this year. He played and started in all 57 games for the Nets,...
View ArticleCould the Boston Celtics land Joe Johnson?
Thursday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets announced they have come to a buyout agreement with former all-star Joe Johnson. The 34-year old sharpshooter hits the market at a pivotal time in the season as...
View ArticleIs Joe Johnson just what the Miami Heat needs?
The Miami Heat have just recently secured themselves another very important piece for their team, and a chance at a run in the Play-offs. Joe Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets. This 14 year NBA veteran is...
View ArticleHow much will Joe Johnson help the Miami Heat?
Joe Johnson was in the starting lineup in his Miami Heat debut on Sunday night, scoring 12 points on 5-10 shooting as the Heat handled the Knicks 98-81. Although at times he looked uncomfortable,...
View ArticleWho should the Miami Heat turn to down the stretch?
In the 21st century, the Miami Heat have been characterized by their star, Dwyane Wade. With the 5th overall pick in the star-studded 2003 draft class, which included Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James,...
View ArticleCan the Utah Jazz finally compete in the West?
We are in the middle of a big free agency frenzy in the NBA right now. There are a lot of big names and big teams making moves to strengthen their rosters. But there are smaller-name teams that have...
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