Marcus Smart hurt his left hand then used it to drive a dagger into the Nets’ heart Everything keeps coming up roses for Marcus Smart. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
LeBron, Dwyane Wade give praise to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving LeBron James and Dwyane Wade gave their respects to the Brooklyn Nets' dynamic duo. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
The Celtics have Kevin Durant on lockdown and he doesn’t seem to have an answer The Celtics are having their way with KD. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022
Celtics injury update: Boston’s Robert Williams III, Nets’ Ben Simmons progressing towards returns, not ready yet A cloud -- likely intentional -- hangs over exactly when either will return. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return: I don’t think we’re targeting any game Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash on Woj's report that Ben Simmons is targeting Game 4: "That's news to me. I don't think we're targeting any game. … We haven't penciled in anything or made any conclusions yet. I think he's got a long way to go." ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
Kevin Durant Explains Why Celtics Fans Resent Kyrie Irving The Nets forward said fans often despise their former players because they once were so invested in that player’s career and success. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022
Nets coach Steve Nash says it’s on Ben Simmons to say ‘I’m ready, I want to play’ BOSTON — If Ben Simmons is going to play a playoff game this season, the decision will be his, not anyone else’s. Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022
LAYUP LINES: The NBA needs to protect Kyrie Irving like it protects its fans The NBA has to have Kyrie Irving's back here, too. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
‘You’ve got to be ready for what you get’ in Nets series, says Celtics’ Payton Pritchard While his shorter stature may limit the time he gets vs. Brooklyn, don't mistake Payton Pritchard's playing time as a weakness for Boston. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
A Ben Simmons return for Game 4 looking like a realistic target, even Game 3 a possibility Adrian Wojnarowski: Based on Ben Simmons' progress in practices this week - and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days - Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN. ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
Nash Says He Doesn’t Care How Irving Responds to Fans The Brooklyn coach didn’t seem concerned on the star guard’s exchanges with fans so long as he continues to perform well. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022
The Kyrie Irving–Boston Feud Is Just … Weird The list of sports villains in the city is a long one. Irving is near the top of it. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022
How the Celtics Are Making It Difficult for Kevin Durant Boston’s defense forced the Nets star into one of the worst playoff outings of his career in Game 1. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022
Jayson Tatum is playing ‘as if he’s the best player on the floor’ vs. Brooklyn Nets: Kendrick Perkins The former Celtics champ likes what he sees from the St. Louis native against Brooklyn. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022 Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets: 2022 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Eastern Conference first round (4/20) Everything you need to know about Wednesday's Game 2 matchup between Brooklyn and Boston.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022 Celtics Lab 104: What Game 1 of Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics can tell us about the rest of the series with Ajayi Browne Are there any lessons to be learned from Game 1 of the series between Brooklyn and Boston?
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022 Kevin Durant ready to bounce back after subpar Game 1: ‘I know what I did. I wish I had played better.’ BOSTON — Kevin Durant missed 15 shots and turned the ball over six times in the Nets’ Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Sunday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022 How will the rest of the Brooklyn Nets – Boston Celtics first-round series go? There were a number of trends for both teams that could be huge if they continue.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022 Kevin Durant goes at Celtics fans over their hostility toward Kyrie Irving Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant goes at Boston Celtics fans over their hostility towards Kyrie Irving.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022 ‘We’re all going to remember the Celtics-Nets finish FOREVER,’ says ESPN’s Zach Lowe ESPN's Lowe and quite a few of us are still reeling a bit from that game's intensity and finish.
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022 Nets' Ben Simmons plays 4-on-4 with contact; Game 3 return possible BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022 Ben Simmons Cleared for Contact, Progressing Toward Return Nets coach Steve Nash said the point guard has participated in 4-on-4 drills and is inching toward making his Brooklyn debut.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022 Kyrie Irving Fined $50K for Flipping Off, Cursing at Celtics Fans The NBA said the Nets star was “making obscene gestures” and “directing profane language toward the spectator stands.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022 Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 Shams Charania: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Tina Cervasio @ TinaCervasio In ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022 Where does Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving rank on the list of Boston sports villains? The former Celtics guard is among the most disliked opponents faced by a Boston team, but is he the biggest New England sports villain?