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Steve Nash Is Being Exposed Against Boston

Kevin Durant isn’t doing his part against Boston. But his coach isn’t putting him in a position to succeed.

Sports Illustrated

Stefan Bondy: Nothing goes to plan for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving as Nets one loss from elimination

NEW YORK — It was the biggest game Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ever played as teammates, the weight of their Brooklyn experiment hanging in the balance.

Tribune News Service

Under pressure to avoid first-round disaster, Nets coach Steve Nash says he’ll make small adjustments for pivotal Game 3

NEW YORK — After the Nets’ stars and offense were stifled by the Celtics’ game plan, Steve Nash teased some tweaks to unlock Kevin Durant but warned against expecting a schematic overhaul for Saturday’s Game 3.

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Nets' Ben Simmons hopeful for long-awaited return next week, but will it be too late?

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is on the brink of returning but it won’t matter if his teammates don’t handle business in Game 3.

Tribune News Service

It’s Desperation Time for the Nets

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t click Wednesday, and now Brooklyn is staring down a 2–0 hole against a more well-organized Boston squad.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return: I don’t think we’re targeting any game

Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash on Woj's report that Ben Simmons is targeting Game 4: "That's news to me. I don't think we're targeting any game. … We haven't penciled in anything or made any conclusions yet. I think he's got a long way to go." ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nets coach Steve Nash says it’s on Ben Simmons to say ‘I’m ready, I want to play’

BOSTON — If Ben Simmons is going to play a playoff game this season, the decision will be his, not anyone else’s.

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A Ben Simmons return for Game 4 looking like a realistic target, even Game 3 a possibility

Adrian Wojnarowski: Based on Ben Simmons' progress in practices this week - and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days - Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nash Says He Doesn’t Care How Irving Responds to Fans

The Brooklyn coach didn’t seem concerned on the star guard’s exchanges with fans so long as he continues to perform well.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant ready to bounce back after subpar Game 1: ‘I know what I did. I wish I had played better.’

BOSTON — Kevin Durant missed 15 shots and turned the ball over six times in the Nets’ Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Nets' Ben Simmons plays 4-on-4 with contact; Game 3 return possible

BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.

Tribune News Service

Ben Simmons Cleared for Contact, Progressing Toward Return

Nets coach Steve Nash said the point guard has participated in 4-on-4 drills and is inching toward making his Brooklyn debut.

Sports Illustrated

After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding

BOSTON — Offensive rebounds, turnovers, poor transition defense, and touches for Seth Curry, all underscored by a particularly poor shooting night for Kevin Durant.

Tribune News Service

Kyrie Irving flips off Boston crowd and says he is returning Celtics fans’ energy

Kyrie Irving said he was returning “the same energy” to Boston Celtics fans after giving them the middle finger during a thrilling playoff game

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Nets vs. Celtics playoff preview: Can a Brooklyn team with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving be the underdog?

This time last year, the roles were reversed.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Simmons ready for Game 3 vs. Celtics?

Jake Fischer: Sources: There's growing optimism that Ben Simmons could make his Nets and season debut as early as Game 3 against Boston, at Barclays Center next Saturday. Source: Twitter @JakeLFischer What's the buzz on Twitter? Jake Fischer @ ...

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Durant Doesn’t Expect Simmons to Play vs. Celtics

According to a report, the former 76ers star could make his Nets debut during the series.

Tribune News Service

Reports say Ben Simmons is going to be ready during first-round series, Nets say not so fast

Once again, Nets head coach Steve Nash said injured star Ben Simmons is still a ways away from making his season debut.

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Report: Ben Simmons Targeting Round 1 Nets Debut in Playoffs

Brooklyn will face Boston on the road in Game 1 on Sunday.

Daily Record

Scots SEAT dealership boss honoured for helping community

One of the directors of a family-run Scottish SEAT dealership has been recognised by fellow automotive industry professionals for her unstinting charitable community efforts in recent times.

Tribune News Service

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant power Nets past Cavs in play-in game to secure 7th seed, date with Celtics

NEW YORK — For three quarters, the Nets gave the fans what they wanted.

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Ben Simmons ‘still has a lot more markers to meet’ before making debut, Nets coach Steve Nash says

NEW YORK — Nets head coach Steve Nash says there’s no updated timetable for the injured Ben Simmons to make his season debut, even though reports to the contrary surfaced in recent days.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Nash Says No New Update on Ben Simmons Timetable for Nets’ Debut

The coach says his All-Star guard hasn’t been running full speed and has plenty of bench marks to clear.

Tribune News Service

Kevin Durant explains ‘not fair’ reason Joel Embiid might lose MVP

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant said Joel Embiid deserves the MVP. He’s doubtful he’ll win it, though, because the Sixers center is not as likable as the two other leading candidates.

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Kevin Durant, Nets ‘devastated for the community’ after learning about subway shooting near team’s practice facility

NEW YORK — It was a surreal scene outside of the Nets practice facility Tuesday morning, just a half-mile from where a gunman opened fire on a crowded N train in Brooklyn.

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