Offensive Starts by Knicks, Nets
Clearly the biggest victims of LeBron James’ free-agent-talk embargo are the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks, as both would rather continue to dream about the future than dwell on the present.
Archive for November, 2009
NJ Nets Late Notebook: Chris Douglas-Roberts Plays, Contributes
BY DAVE D’ALESSANDRO STAR-LEDGER STAFF ORLANDO - Chris Douglas-Roberts probably had no business being on the court last night, and the fact that he did not collapse from exhaustion should be considered a minor victory.
Nets’ Douglas-Roberts describes the H1N1 experience
The doctor made a diagnosis, saying it was treatable and should involve a full recovery, and yet all Chris Douglas-Roberts could think was that he didn’t want to be that guy.
NJ Nets early notebook: Vince Carter says Brook Lopez is a forward, not a center
Vince Carter has a new nickname for Brook Lopez. “The Four Man,” the former Nets meal ticket called him Friday night.
Winless Nets visit central Florida to take on Magic
New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank is probably feeling the heat with his team off to a franchise-worst 0-8 start.
Short-handed Nets seeking some Magic
Orlando, Fla. — The Nets might — might– have 10 available players tonight. Unfortunately, so will the Magic.
New Jersey Nets Should Hire Byron Scott
Look, I’m all for an 0-82 season. Seriously, the Nets are horrible. They’re not about to get any better this year.
Philadelphia 76ers (3-4) at New Jersey Nets (0-7),
The New Jersey Nets are already off to the worst start in franchise history and will try again to crack the win column tonight, when the team faces the Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia 76ers at the IZOD Center.
Nets struggle on court, await brighter future
Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov knew the New Jersey Nets were rebuilding when he agreed to spend $200 million to buy the NBA franchise and help move it to Brooklyn.
Denver’s Torrid Third Quarter Sinks Nets
Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony woke up the unbeaten Nuggets in a 44-point third quarter and Denver continued its best start since 1985-86 with a 122-94 victory over the winless Nets on Wednesday night in East Rutherford, N.J. The win was the fifth straight for Denver, one shy of the 1985-86 start, and it handed the Nets their fifth straight …
Magic aim to stretch hot start in Toronto
Vince Carter #15 of the New Jersey Nets dribbles against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden March 18, 2009 in New York City.
NBA Highlights: Nuggets stay hot, rout Nets
Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony woke up the unbeaten Nuggets in a 44-point third quarter, and Denver continued its best start since 1985-86 with a 122-94 romp past the winless Nets on Wednesday night in East Rutherford, N.J. Billups scored all 12 of his points in the third quarter, and Anthony — who was 1-for-11 in the first half — scored 11 …
Vince Carter update: Magic coach Stan Van Gundy doesn’t expect him to play vs. Pistons
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he doesn’t expect to have SG Vince Carter available tonight against the Pistons.
Denver Nuggets at New Jersey Nets Pregame Q & A
I was fortunate enough to exchange questions and answers prior to tonight’s conflagration between the undefeated Denver Nuggets and the defeated New Jersey Nets with Mark Ginocchio of the TrueHoop Network Nets blog, Nets are Scorching .
The Other Side: New Jersey Nets
I’m supposed to have teammates, right? The Wizards miserable season started with a 95-85 loss to the New Jersey Nets last October.