The Knicks are struggling to slow Brooklyn down and have given up several open perimeter looks in transition. That's part of the reason that the Nets are up 9 and shooting 66 percent from the floor early in the second quarter.
Andre Drummond had 24 points and 20 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their opener under new coach Dwane Casey, 103-100 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll has undergone right ankle surgery and will miss the start of the season.
The Nets will be without forward DeMarre Carroll who is having ankle surgery.
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised their 2019-20 contract options on Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen.
Doug Kezirian discusses NBA season win totals with NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and professional bettor Preston Johnson. They participate in a "fantasy draft" and choose over or under for all 30 teams.
Zach talks to Jeff Van Gundy about the Jimmy Butler situation, and the big questions for the 2018-19 NBA season.
Welcome to a new NBA season full of new looks, new courts and the full force of LockerVision.
D'Angelo Russell, Caris LeVert, Alan Crabbe, DeMarre Carroll and Jarrett Allen will start on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Entering its third season under general manager Sean Marks and coach Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn has won 48 of 164 games. So the goal for this season -- as outlined during media day at the Nets' practice facility Monday -- is progression.
What deals -- and which teams -- would make the most sense if Minnesota decides to grant Jimmy Butler's wish to be traded?
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is most interested in pursuing a future with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ESPN.
Point guards Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Maurice Cheeks were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night as the Class of 2018 included 13 members.
The Basketball Hall of Fame is already one of sports' most inclusive, but there are plenty of worthy candidates like Stephon Marbury who've been left waiting.
Jason Kidd was a high school sensation in the Bay Area, where tear-stained battles with Gary Payton helped turn him into a future Hall of Famer.
A look at Nets C Jarrett Allen interacting with some of the kids at his back-to-school event at Levels Barber Shop in Brooklyn. Children received free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies:
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Toronto | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(29) | Dzanan Musa | SF | |
| 2(10) | Rodions Kurucs | SF | |
| 2(15) | Hamidou Diallo | SG | Kentucky |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2016-17 | 20 | 62 | .244 |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2014-15 | 38 | 44 | .463 |
