Brooklyn Nets

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

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

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

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 02: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a three pointer. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Have the Brooklyn Nets finally found the right winning formula?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on November 01, 2022 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)

How Yuta Watanabe went from being undrafted to the Nets’ rotation

Ben Simmons (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

4 Early season predictions that the media got wrong

Apr 30, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (12) in the first half at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the NBA’s 10 most underrated players in 2022-23

Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Irving’s return is a double-edged sword for the struggling Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Will the chaotic Brooklyn Nets finally hit the reset button and rebuild?

Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

With Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets have no good path forward

Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant, (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Report: A Brooklyn Nets superstar might’ve played his final game with team

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images).

2 win-now trades that would bolster the Brooklyn Nets’ abysmal defense

Ben Simmons (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Better Late Than Never: Brooklyn Nets firing Steve Nash was long overdue

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash points at guard Kyrie Irving (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

Brooklyn Nets have a chance to save their season by firing Steve Nash

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Contenders or Pretenders? Figuring out where the Brooklyn Nets stand

Nic Claxton (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Early returns for Nic Claxton prove he’s the Brooklyn Nets answer at center

New Orleans Pelicans big Zion Williamson & Brooklyn Nets stars Ben Simmons & Kevin Durant (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Brooklyn Nets season-opener exposes 3 glaring issues

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Kyrie Irving #11 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets look on from the bench during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on April 05, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 118-105. 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)

Are the Brooklyn Nets a Finals contender or pretender this season?

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Kevin Durant shares the real reason why he requested a trade

Kevin Durant, Brooklyn (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

How the Brooklyn Nets upgraded their roster during a wild offseason

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks during their game at Barclays Center on April 05, 2021 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Is Kyrie Irving getting into the Hall of Fame?