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• Jordan Minor Makes Opening-Night Roster for New Jersey Nets G-League Affiliate

Former Merrimack men’s basketball forward Jordan Minor made the opening-night roster for the Long Island Nets, the NBA G-League affiliate of the New Jersey Nets....2024
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• Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 From Brain Cancer

Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Mutombo first revealed in 2022 that he was undergoing treatment after the discovery of a brain tumor. Mutombo was the fourth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets after a successful career at Georgetown. Mutombo was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. Mutombo was inducted i...2024
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• Derrick Rose Was Confused Why Bulls Didn’t Shoot Down Reports He Wasn’t Interested In Recruiting LeBron James In 2010: ‘I Did The LeBron Recruiting For Chicago’

In the offseason of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent. The NBA legend met with the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron left the Cavaliers for the Heat, but The King almost signed with the Bulls to play with Derrick Rose, Joakim […] The post Derrick Rose Was Confused Why Bulls Didn’t Shoo...2024
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images A look back through NBA history will reveal that there is deeper context for almost every NBA championship, making the asterisk discussion stupid (at least in its current form). Asterisks are wonderful things. With a simple little star after any word, one is enabled to write outrageous things all over the internet while maintaining plausib...2024
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• Derrick Rose Didn’t Understand Why Bulls Didn’t Shoot Down Reports He Wasn’t Interested In Recruiting LeBron James In 2010: ‘I Did The LeBron Recruiting For Chicago’

In the summer of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent. The NBA legend met with the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron left the Cavaliers for the Heat, but The King almost signed with the Bulls to play with Derrick Rose, Joakim […] The post Derrick Rose Didn’t Understand Why Bulls Didn’t Sh...2024
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• Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups elected into Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Sources
Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, league sources tell The Athletic. Carter, 47, was an eight-time All-Star with the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets and was the 1999 Rookie of the Year. He retired with 25,728 career points, which ranks 21st all-time in NBA history, and played a league-record 22 seasons. Billups,...2024
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• Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 From Brain Cancer
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Kevin Garnett Thought He'd Win A Couple Of Titles With Stephon Marbury

Kevin Garnett was a recent guest on The Players' Tribune's Knuckleheads Podcast hosted by former NBA player Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson. The three did a retrospective on Garnett's life and career. When it came to the Minnesota years, Garnett said he thought he and Stephon Marbury were going to dominate the NBA. "I thought Steph and I was gonna be forever, and I thought out of that, we was ...2022
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• Watch: Nets pay tribute to future Hall of Famer Vince Carter
Eight-time All-Star Vince Carter is set to turn 42 later this month. Despite this, the future Hall of Famer is still playing a high level for the Atlanta Hawks. Carter is averaging 7.3 points on a robust 37 percent shooting from distance. While Carter himself is still unsure about retirement, he continues to get the tribute treatment when facing his former teams. This included a tribute in Toronto...2019
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• Deron Williams wants to end career in Utah?
Veteran point guard Deron Williams is nearing the twilight of his professional basketball career, and he may want to end it right where it began.In a recent appearance on ESPN700’s OC & Hackett, NBA reporter Tim MacMahon said that Williams is “really intrigued by the potential of getting back to Utah to finish his career” and “would love that opportunity.”The 32-year-old Williams played the first ...2017
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• Report: Jazz interested in bringing Deron Williams back
The Utah Jazz are trying to party like it’s 2008 all over again.According to a report by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Marc Stein on Tuesday, the Jazz have expressed interest in re-acquiring Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams via trade. Williams, 32, played his first six NBA seasons in Utah and enjoyed the best years of his career there, averaging 17.3 points and 9.1 assists per game in a Jazz ...2017
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• Linsanity a Memory, Nets Offering Second Act for Jeremy Lin and Kenny Atkinson
2016

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• Why Myles Garrett Is a Better NFL Draft Prospect Than Jadeveon Clowney
2016

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• Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs Are Tearing Down the Big 3 Concept
2016

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• 5 NBA Coaches with Jobs at Stake in 2nd Half of 2015-16 Season
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• Jason Kidd's Decision to Leave Nets for Bucks Looking Better Every Game
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• The Biggest Hurdles Los Angeles Lakers Will Have to Clear During 2014-15
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"Carter, 47, was an eight-time All-Star with the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets and was the 1999 Rookie of the Year."

2023
"On January 16, 2002, the New Jersey Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 111-67, a 44-point deficit that went down as the worst loss of Jordan’s career."

2022
"The former New Jersey Nets star has brought a mix of humor and analysis to the commentating booth."

2021
"Before Carmelo Anthony landed on the New York Knicks in 2011, the Denver Nuggets explored trading the NBA All-Star scorer to the New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) and the Utah Jazz."

2020
"Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers swept the New Jersey Nets back in the 2002 NBA Finals with relative ease."

2019
"Here, we see the Nets pay tribute to a guy who dominated for the then-New Jersey Nets for five seasons earlier in his career."

2018
"Kidd suited up for the Suns and New Jersey Nets, too."

2017
"At the NBA trade deadline in 2004, the Toronto Raptors sent their disgruntled superstar Vince Carter to the then-New Jersey Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and two first-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006."

2016
" O'Neal was one of the most dominant players ever to don a Lakers uniform, and his status as a low-post anchor alongside Kobe Bryant helped the Lakers three-peat with NBA Finals victories over the the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets."

2015
"The Orlando, Florida, native truly earned his moniker in 1979 when he twice shattered the backboard with his devastating slams, one of which can be seen in this GIF, courtesy of Complex Sports: After being chosen with the Number 5 overall selection in the 1975 NBA draft out of high school by the Sixers, Dawkins went on to spend 14 seasons in the league with the 76ers, the New Jersey Nets, the Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons."

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• Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 From Brain Cancer
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• Derrick Rose Was Confused Why Bulls Didn’t Shoot Down Reports He Wasn’t Interested In Recruiting LeBron James In 2010: ‘I Did The LeBron Recruiting For Chicago’
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Derrick Rose Didn’t Understand Why Bulls Didn’t Shoot Down Reports He Wasn’t Interested In Recruiting LeBron James In 2010: ‘I Did The LeBron Recruiting For Chicago’
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• Bulls sign center Derrick Favors to an Exhibit 10 contract
The Chicago Bulls have signed free agent center Derrick Favors to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. Favors, 32, was selected third overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2010 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech. Through 790 career NBA games, the 6-foot-9 center has averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per […] The post Bulls sign center Derrick Favors to an Exhibit 10 contract appe...2023
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• Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding the NBA’s health care plan for $5 million
Former New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams, a first-round draft pick in 2009, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday by Manhattan federal Judge Valerie E. Caproni for devising a scheme to steal $5 million from the NBA’s health care plan. Williams, 36, admitted in August 2022 of developing a plan to defraud the […] The post Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison fo...2023
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• Myles Garrett aims to become the LeBron James of NFL defenders
Myles Garrett‘s older brother, Sean Williams, was a first-round draft choice of the New Jersey Nets in 2007, so the Browns pass rusher knows a thing or two about the NBA. He saw LeBron James take the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals for the first time in 2007 before the team added Kyrie Irving [more]...2021
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• From the archives: What if the Nets had drafted Kobe?

Just suppose the New Jersey Nets had drafted Kobe Bryant instead of Kerry Kittles in 1996? Here's what could have happened....2021
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• Bulls owner knew LeBron James was leaving Cavs in 2010 after major clue dropped in meeting
During the summer of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent and met with six NBA teams: the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. As everyone knows, James signed with the Heat, creating the Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh down in […] The post Bulls owner knew LeBron James was leaving Cavs in 2010 after majo...2020
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• Every Nets trade deadline move ever
The Nets franchise has been around since 1967. They were originally called the New Jersey Americans of the ABA before becoming the New York Nets in 1968. The organization joined the NBA in 1976 and then became the New Jersey Nets in 1977. The 2012-13 season is when the franchise moved to Brooklyn and became the […] The post Every Nets trade deadline move ever appeared first on ClutchPoints....2020

• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups elected into Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Sources
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• Bulls sign center Derrick Favors to an Exhibit 10 contract
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• Kyrie Irving first Nets player with 30 points, five assists in five straight games in NBA season
Kyrie Irving is the first Brooklyn Nets player with 30 points and five assists in five straight games in a single NBA season. The eight-time All-Star is the first Net with such a streak since Stephon Marbury accomplished the same feat while playing for the New Jersey Nets from April 30 to Nov. 2, 1999. […] The post Kyrie Irving first Nets player with 30 points, five assists in five straight ...2023
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• Watch: Nets pay tribute to future Hall of Famer Vince Carter
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• Incredible stat shows how difficult and remarkable Cavaliers’ playoff run was
There is an argument to be made that leading this Cleveland Cavaliers team to the NBA Finals stands as one of LeBron James’s more impressive career achievements, and there’s one stat that may back that up further.After being swept Friday night by the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers finished the playoffs with a negative point differential, having been outscored on the whole 2,263-2,225 — the f...2018
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• Five things Cleveland needs to do to beat Golden State
The gap between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers might be the biggest in the history of the NBA Finals.Even if the difference in record was only eight games, the difference in net rating was a full seven points. The Warriors were +8 for the season, while the Cavaliers were +1. Think back to some of the most lopsided Finals matchups in NBA history. When the Los Angeles Lakers p...2018
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• Report: Hill, Kidd, Nash in 2018 Hall of Fame class
The 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class is going to be a great one.According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Maurice Cheeks will be inducted into the Hall this year. A formal announcement will happen during Final Four weekend, per Woj.This certainly comes as no surprise, since they all achieved greatness in the NBA over long careers.Hill, a first-round pick of ...2018
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• Report: Jazz interested in bringing Deron Williams back
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• Linsanity a Memory, Nets Offering Second Act for Jeremy Lin and Kenny Atkinson
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• John Calipari recalls savage Michael Jordan warning during 1998 playoffs
The Last Dance has forced former foes of the great Michael Jordan to recount their best memories of playing against him. The latest to chime in is former New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari, who recalled a savage moment with the Chicago Bulls and NBA icon. Calipari appeared on Coffee With Cal where he […] The post John Calipari recalls savage Michael Jordan warning during 1998 playoffs ...2020
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• From Julius Erving to Devin Booker, retired Steve Albert recalls top NBA moments
During the offseason, Phoenix Suns play-by-play man Steve Albert announced his retirement from broadcasting. A 45-year veteran of his field, Albert called games for the ABA New York Nets, the NBA's New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns. NBA.com spoke with Albert about some of his best memories, which span from Julius "Dr. J" Erving to budding Suns star Devin Bo...2017
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• Orien Greene Arrested: Latest Details, Mugshot and More for Former NBA Player
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• Linsanity a Memory, Nets Offering Second Act for Jeremy Lin and Kenny Atkinson
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• Why Myles Garrett Is a Better NFL Draft Prospect Than Jadeveon Clowney
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Latest Social Buzz Surrounding the Brooklyn Nets' Coaching Search
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• Despite Changes, Nets Won't Move Forward Until They Admit Failures of Past
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Sergey Karasev Trade, Kings' Pursuit of John Calipari
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• So Far Gone
2015

• Darryl Dawkins, NBA Legend, Dies at Age 58
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• Lakers Announce Shaquille O'Neal Statue to Be Unveiled Next Season
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• Anthony Mason Hospitalized: Latest Updates on Former Knick's Condition
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• TDIKH: January 26
TDIKH: January 26, 2001 vs. the New Jersey Nets...2016
• Bleacher Report Remembers the Greatest 'Gifts' in NBA History
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• Jason Kidd Comments on Decision to Remain with Nets over Spurs in 2003
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• Andre Drummond Records 100 Offensive and Defensive Rebounds in March
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• Lionel Hollins Fired by Nets, Replaced by Tony Brown; GM Billy King Reassigned
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• Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs Are Tearing Down the Big 3 Concept
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Sergey Karasev Trade, Kings' Pursuit of John Calipari
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• Best Potential Backcourt Trade Targets for the Utah Jazz
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• Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 From Brain Cancer
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Kevin Garnett Thought He'd Win A Couple Of Titles With Stephon Marbury
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• John Calipari recalls savage Michael Jordan warning during 1998 playoffs
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• Michael Jordan hilariously reveals only way Bulls would lose one game vs. Nets in 1998
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls began the 1998 playoffs with a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Nets. The team was the No. 1 seed in the East, while the New Jersey squad was the eighth seed. Most pundits expected Jordan and Chicago to coast to a three-game sweep, and so did MJ. Before […] The post Michael Jordan hilariously reveals only way Bulls would lose one game vs. Nets i...2020
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• Watch: Nets pay tribute to future Hall of Famer Vince Carter
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• Incredible stat shows how difficult and remarkable Cavaliers’ playoff run was
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• Five things Cleveland needs to do to beat Golden State
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• Tyronn Lue warns against counting Cavs out in Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter their NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors as heavy underdogs, but Tyronn Lue is maintaining his confidence.Speaking with the media on Tuesday, the Cavs head coach warned against writing off his team.“You can’t count us out. We’ve been in every possible position you can be in in the playoffs,” said Lue, per Rick Noland of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. ...2018
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• Linsanity a Memory, Nets Offering Second Act for Jeremy Lin and Kenny Atkinson
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• The Celtics championship needs an asterisk — but so does the rest of NBA history
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• Linsanity a Memory, Nets Offering Second Act for Jeremy Lin and Kenny Atkinson
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• 5 NBA Coaches with Jobs at Stake in 2nd Half of 2015-16 Season
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Sergey Karasev Trade, Kings' Pursuit of John Calipari
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• A Man in Full: The Many Sides of Kevin Garnett, the Player Who Changed the NBA
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• 2 Potential NBA Destinations for Kentucky Wildcats Coach John Calipari
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• NBA Rumors: Rumblings on LeBron James' Future, Kenyon Martin and More
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• Bleacher Report Remembers the Greatest 'Gifts' in NBA History
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• Jason Kidd's Decision to Leave Nets for Bucks Looking Better Every Game
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• 19 Years Later: Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies Meet at the Top of the NBA
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