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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 07: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers comes off the bench and reacts during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 7, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 24: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas NBA Mavericks congratulates Luka Doncic #77 during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on March 24, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

5 NBA players facing do-or-die 2023–2024 seasons

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Is Mikal Bridges the Brooklyn Nets next star?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles as Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings defends during the second half at Barclays Center on March 16, 2023 in New York City. The Kings won 101-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 teams that will exceed expectations in the 2023 NBA Playoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on January 30, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jacque Vaughn remains optimistic about the Nets’ season

Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 reasons Mikal Bridges is the Brooklyn Nets’ next star

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The six worst free agent signings in Nets franchise history

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How Dorian Finney-Smith can be an X-factor for the Brooklyn Nets

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Did Brooklyn Nets make a mistake not trading Ben Simmons at deadline?

Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Why Cam Thomas will be the next star of the Brooklyn Nets

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Stephen A. Smith’s beef with Kyrie seems more personal than objective

Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant traded to Phoenix Suns as Nets trade final star

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Brooklyn Nets: What the 7/11 era actually accomplished

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 25: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets gestures during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Re-grading last year’s monumental Harden-Simmons trade

Kevin Durant (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Are the Nets and Raptors close on a major trade?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in action against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on October 27, 2022 in New York City. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 129-125 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Grading the Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade

Kyrie Irving (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

This contender has emerged as dark horse trade candidate for Kyrie Irving

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Nicolas Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after missing a dunk during the second quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on January 28, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Where does Nic Claxton rank among the league’s top centers?

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball in the first quarter against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 22, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)

Appreciating the Brooklyn Nets for what they are

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Does Kyrie Irving’s recent play make him a must-keep for the Nets?

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

What the Nets’ first game without Kevin Durant revealed

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates his buzzer beater game winning shot with Kevin Durant #7 and Yuta Watanabe #18 against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 16, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Pretenders to Contenders: What’s behind the Nets staggering 180?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 02: Kyrie Irving #11 high-fives Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on January 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Can Kyrie Irving lead the Nets when it matters most?

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Can the Nets keep the momentum going without Kevin Durant?

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 things to keep in mind about the Nets after their win streak