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Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 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.

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Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after making a basket with Bruce Brown #1 and Patty Mills #8 against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on December 04, 2021 in New York City.

How The Nets Are Navigating Without Kyrie Irving

As the season winds on, it's becoming more and more apparent that Kyrie Irving will not play for the Brooklyn Nets this season. Because of his vaccine stance, Irving has been sidelined and hasn't played a single game - or participated in any practices - with his squad. No Irving

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts on the bench during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on October 24, 2021 in New York City. The Hornets defeated the Nets 111-95.

Blake Griffin Adjusting To New Role With The Nets

When Blake Griffin was signed by the Brooklyn Nets, it was just another example of the team securing a huge NBA star who could help them become instant championship contenders. He has absolutely shown moments of his old self but recently Griffin's output has soured and he has been sever

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with Blake Griffin #2 during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on November 16, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Stephen A Smith Unloads On Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant was supposed to be a part of a dominant trio with the Brooklyn Nets. Yet in 2021, he is the star with a sidekick in James Harden. The supposed third member, Kyrie Irving, refuses to get a COVID-19 vaccine and thus cannot play in New York City. The Nets are still 1

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 12, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Brooklyn Nets had high hopes coming into the 2021-22 NBA season. They are one of the few teams with real championship aspirations because of their talented trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. However, their title dreams suffered a hiccup due to Irving's stan

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during a pre season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he drew the foul as Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts in the fourth quarter during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

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Zane Harris • 2 years ago

Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets have words after Irving was called for a foul against Schroder in the third quarter at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Both Irving and Schroder were issued double technical fouls and ejected from the game.

Kyrie Irving Reportedly Cleared To At Least Practice With Nets

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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during a pre season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Kyrie Irving May Not Be Able To Play Or Practice With Nets In Brooklyn

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Kyrie Irving May Not Be Able To Play Or Practice With Nets In Brooklyn

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during a pre season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a potentially serious situation involving Kyrie Irving. For once, it does not have to do with an injury. No, Irving is facing an absence this season because he has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. That is important because New York City has a

Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets plays the Brooklyn Nets at the Pepsi Center on November 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.

Defining Paul Millsap's Role On the Brooklyn Nets

Zane Harris • 2 years ago

LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 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.

Defining LaMarcus Aldridge's Role With Nets

David Fernandez • 2 years ago

The Brooklyn Nets bench reacts after Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets scored during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on January 16, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

1 Brooklyn Nets Veteran Set To Ride The Bench This Season

David Fernandez • 2 years ago

Kevin Durant #7 of Team United States celebrates following the United States' victory over France in the Men's Basketball Finals game on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on August 07, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.

Kevin Durant Takes Game To New Level In Tokyo Olympics

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Kevin Durant Takes Game To New Level In Tokyo Olympics

Kevin Durant #7 of Team United States celebrates following the United States' victory over France in the Men's Basketball Finals game on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on August 07, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago Kevin Durant made a statement this summer in Tokyo. Not only did he lead Team USA to a gold medal, but he did so after a long and grueling season in which he carried his own team in the Brooklyn Nets. It would have been easy for Durant to sit out the Olympics, as…

Why The Brooklyn Nets Were Doomed From The Start

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets tries to get past Pat Connaughton #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 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.

Zane Harris • 2 years ago Throughout the season, the Brooklyn Nets were close to or the outright favorites to win the NBA championship. They had a roster that was filled with incredible offensive talent. They started the season with an amazing duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. However, after a bloc

Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets and Team USA celebrates after he made a shot to tie the game and force overtime in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

What Kevin Durant Proved To NBA Fans This Postseason

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Kevin Durant #7 of the NBA Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he drew the foul as Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts in the fourth quarter during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Is Kevin Durant Best Nets Player In Franchise History?

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Head coach Steve Nash and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speak with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket during a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket during a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago The Brooklyn Nets were able to take Game 1 in their second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. https://twitter.com/brooklynnets/status/1401358397761536003?s=21 They looked like an elite team despite the injury to one of their stars, James Harden. The Nets have been one o

Brooklyn Nets Guard Kyrie Irving (11) make a pass during a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Most Valuable Member Of The Brooklyn Nets Big 3

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) and Guard Kyrie Irving (11) give high fives in the final minute of a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Nets Role Players Who Must Step Up to Avoid An Early Exit

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) and Guard Kyrie Irving (11) give high fives in the final minute of a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Reasons Nets Should Be 2021 NBA Title Favorites

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) and Guard Kyrie Irving (11) give high fives in the final minute of a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which Team Has The Best Chance To Upset The Nets In The Playoffs?

Brian Haedrich • 2 years ago

Which Team Has The Best Chance To Upset The Nets In The Playoffs?

Brooklyn Nets Guard James Harden (13) and Guard Kyrie Irving (11) give high fives in the final minute of a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 21, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brian Haedrich • 2 years ago The Brooklyn Nets had the third-best odds to win an NBA title entering the 2020-2021 season. As the regular season comes to a close, they are now the consensus favorites at most sportsbooks. Brooklyn’s uber-talented Big Three is the main reason why. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irvin

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Brooklyn Nets Guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) drives to the basket during a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 17, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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Look on Brooklyn Nets Guard Joe Harris (12) during the Brooklyn Nets versus the Toronto Raptors preseason game on October 10, 2018, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

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