SI:AM | A Nets Sweep Could Spell the End for Steve Nash Their long, strange season could mercifully end tonight. Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2022
Kendrick Perkins: The Celtics ‘snatched the Nets’ soul’ and ‘made Kevin Durant quit’ Kevin Durant’s former teammate believed the Nets star was beaten down by the Celtics to the point of surrender during his Game 3 dud. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
If Ben Simmons ready to play ‘that means there’s limited risk of injury’: Nets’ Steve Nash Steve Nash said the Nets were not considering too heavily the risk of re-injury to Ben Simmons’ lower back. The head coach said the team was weighing whether the All-Star guard would be ready to play at all. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
Nets rule Ben Simmons out for Game 4 Grand opening, grand closing, and in Brooklyn, it was neither. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
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 · Apr 24, 2022
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 · Apr 24, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022
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 · Apr 22, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 20, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022
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 · Apr 20, 2022
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 · Apr 20, 2022
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 · Apr 20, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022 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.
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022 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.
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2022 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
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022 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 · Apr 16, 2022 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 @ ...
Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022 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 · Apr 14, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022 Report: Ben Simmons Targeting Round 1 Nets Debut in Playoffs Brooklyn will face Boston on the road in Game 1 on Sunday.
Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022 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 · Apr 13, 2022 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.