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Mikal Bridges accepts challenge as Nets’ No. 1 playoff option

NEW YORK — How is Mikal Bridges going to fare as the No. 1 option against a playoff-level defense?

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Kyrie Irving’s future in Dallas the big question as Mavericks end season with whimper

DALLAS — Before every game, Kyrie Irving was the first Maverick on the court, his face expressionless, red Beats covering his ears to dull ambient noise with soothing melody.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023

Kyrie Irving’s future in Dallas the big question as Mavericks end season with whimper

DALLAS — Before every game, Kyrie Irving was the first Maverick on the court, his face expressionless, red Beats covering his ears to dull ambient noise with soothing melody.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023

Takeaways from loss to Knicks, as Heat sinks deeper into play-in tournament territory

NEW YORK — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to close a quick two-game trip winless at 0-2. The Heat now returns to Miami to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday:

Miami Herald · Mar 30, 2023

Rockets at Nets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Wednesday’s matchup between the #Rockets and Nets is a rare opportunity for Houston to improve its 2023 draft lottery outlook by winning.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2023

Nets rule Ben Simmons out for season with goal of rehabbing back

NEW YORK — The Nets have ruled embattled forward Ben Simmons out for the remainder of the year, head coach Jacque Vaughn said after practice on Tuesday, ending a months-long charade revolving around the status of the oft-injured former All-Star.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

Ben Simmons' NBA future is unclear after Brooklyn Nets announcement and agent decision

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the rest of the 2022/23 NBA season, with the point guard struggling for fitness since his arrival

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

Ben Simmons Ruled Out For Rest of Nets’ Season

The 26-year-old former All-Star played in 42 games for the team this year after missing all of 2021–22.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2023

Rockets clinch best possible 2023 draft odds for NBA’s four lottery picks

Praying for Victor (Wembanyama)? If so, Monday’s loss to New York was good for Houston, which clinched maximum odds in the NBA’s 2023 draft lottery. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2023

Nets fall in Orlando, 119-106, lose 6th in last 7

Every game counts, and the Nets just chalked one.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023