MARCH 7, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Kyrie Irving praises Mayor Adams despite ruling BOSTON — Kyrie Irving said on Sunday that he’s "still playing the waiting game" when it comes to being allowed to play for the Nets in New Y...
Kyrie Irving Blasts Celtics Fans, Calls Them a 'Scorned Girlfriend' Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving fired back at the Boston Celtics fans who booed him
MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Durant Surpasses 25,000 Point Milestone ' Brooklyn Nets With 37 points against Boston, Kevin Durant became the 23rd player in NBA history to score 25,000 points.
MARCH 6, 2022 • NBA.COM
Modest output in loss Dragic finished with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to Boston.
Impact With Kyrie Irving available, Dragic shifted to a bench role but still played 20-plus minutes for a second consecutive game. Regardless of whether or not he's a starter, the veteran point guard figures to be a key part of coach Steve Nash's rotation during the stretch run. However, it remains to be seen if he'll be much of a fantasy producer, as he's scored in double figures just once since joining the Nets.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Meager production in loss Curry racked up eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Curry was probable with a sore left ankle, so it wasn't surprising to see him in the starting lineup despite being listed on the injury report. With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both available, Curry took his fewest shoots since joining the Nets, which may continue as the two superstars will be likely be available for all three games next week. However, when Irving is ultimately sidelined again due to his vaccination status, Curry should slide right into the No. 2 option beyond Durant.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another solid performance Brown racked up 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to Boston.
Impact Brown has started 10 straight games and has scored in double figures in eight of those contests. During that stretch, he's averaged 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.4 minutes per game. While the 6-foot-4 wing has enjoyed reasonable success during his time in the starting lineup, he'll likely be the odd man out when Ben Simmons (back) is able to return, though there still isn't a definitive timetable for his return.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Uneven performance in loss Irving provided 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Irving made his first appearance over the Nets' last four games, but he wasn't as efficient as he's been during the rest of his appearances this season. He also wasn't as prolific, as Kevin Durant controlled the offense for the majority of the game. Until Irving is cleared to play in home games, it's difficult envisioning a situation where he'll be a consistently reliable fantasy producer this season. The star point guard will be eligible to play in each of the Nets' next three games, but barring a change to the current mandates in New York, he'll only be available for seven of Brooklyn's final 19 regular-season contests.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant Highlights ' 37 Points vs Boston Celtics
MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
All-around performance not enough Durant recorded 37 points (12-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 126-120 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Durant's usage didn't dip during his first action with Kyrie Irving since his MCL sprain, as the All-Star forward dropped 30-plus points for a second straight game and dished out a team-high eight assists. The Nets don't have any back-to-backs during their upcoming three-game week, so Durant should be good to go for each contest. He hasn't displayed any rust following his month-and-a-half absence and should continue to dominate for Brooklyn during the stretch run.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Final 2:51 WILD ENDING Nets Vs Celtics 🔥🔥
MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tatum's 54 leads Celtics past Durant, Irving, Nets 126-120
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 54 points and the Boston Celtics overcame a rare appearance of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the Nets lineup to beat Brooklyn 126-120MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Durant's 37 points not enough as Tatum's 54 lead Celtics past Nets BOSTON — Sunday’s nationally televised game at TD North Garden started inauspiciously for the Nets. On the opening possession, Boston’s Jays...
MARCH 6, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
NETS at CELTICS ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' March 4, 2022
MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Symptom-free Steve Nash returns to Nets bench BOSTON — Since he never felt bad, Steve Nash really felt good on Sunday. Good enough to drop a playful F-bomb during his pregame news confer...
MARCH 6, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Out with back bruise Thomas was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Celtics after suffering a back contusion in the second quarter, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports.
Impact Thomas picked up the injury in question when he was assessed a foul on an offensive charge call with 4:22 remaining in the quarter. The rookie will finish the contest with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two turnovers across four minutes.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Irving will start at point guard in Sunday's game against the Celtics after he was ineligible to play in the Nets' previous three contests.
Impact Though New York City is expected to loosen its vaccine requirement Monday, as an unvaccinated employee of the Nets, Irving isn't expected to be eligible to play in the team's remaining home games, barring further changes in policy. With 10 of the Nets' final 22 games set to take place in Brooklyn, fantasy managers in weekly leagues will have to be mindful of the schedule before deciding whether to include Irving in active lineups. Beginning with Sunday, Irving will at least be available for the Nets' next three games -- all in road venues -- before bowing out of the lineup when the team returns home March 13 versus the Knicks.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Dragic will come off the bench Sunday against the Celtics.
Impact Dragic started in place of Kyrie Irving at home Thursday versus the Heat, and he'll return to the bench with Irving starting Sunday. Dragic should still see significant action as a reserve for Brooklyn.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out, but will travel Nets head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Simmons (back) will rejoin the team ahead of the final two games of its current road trip, but the 25-year-old remains without a timelin...
Impact Simmons didn't join the Nets in Boston for the start of the three-game road trip Sunday, but he apparently plans to be in attendance for the games Tuesday in Charlotte and Thursday in his former stomping grounds of Philadelphia. While the fact that Simmons is traveling may seem like a positive development, Nash provided no indication that the three-time All-Star will be ready to practice by the end of the week while he continues to contend with back soreness. Until he's back practicing fully with Brooklyn, Simmons' team debut shouldn't be viewed as imminent.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday The Nets announced that Curry (ankle) will be available to play Sunday against the Celtics in Boston, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Brooklyn had listed Curry as probable heading into the day with the sore left ankle, so fantasy managers never had much reason to fear that the 31-year-old would be sidelined Sunday. For just the second time since he was acquired from Philadelphia on Feb. 10, Curry will be sharing the backcourt with Kyrie Irving, who is eligible to play in Boston after missing the Nets' previous three contests due to the vaccination mandates in place in New York City and Toronto.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn Nets' confusing and convoluted future: With rejigged roster, are they play-in, playoffs or title contenders? Watch the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Boston Celtics from 6pm on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Mix – that game is followed by Phoe...
MARCH 6, 2022 • SKY.COM
Nets coach Steve Nash clears protocols; will be on sidelines vs. Celtics on Sunday Nash had been sidelined by a positive COVID-19 test before today.
MARCH 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Nets preparing to sprint to the playoffs: 'Time's definitely not on our side' NEW YORK — The Nets don’t have time to mess around, but that’s the position they find themselves in. With 18 games left in the season, the e...
MARCH 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
KD, Kyrie play together again Sunday and Nash joins them Kevin Durant will reunite with Kyrie Irving on the court on Sunday afternoon for the first time since Jan. 12 as the Nets visit the Boston C...
MARCH 5, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Probable Sunday Curry is probable for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to left ankle soreness.
Impact Curry has started each of the last eight matchups, and he's averaged 16.6 points, 3.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 31.8 minutes per game during that time. While he's dealing with an ankle injury ahead of Sunday's game, it appears likely that he'll be able to play through the issue.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum leads Boston into matchup against Brooklyn
MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
