FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
BROOKLYN NETS 8-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Nets' Simmons has back soreness as he slowly gets into game shape MILWAUKEE — Ben Simmons has been dealing with some back tenderness, but nothing out of the ordinary for someone who hasn’t played since June...
Simmons deals with back soreness as he preps for Nets debut Ben Simmons is dealing with back soreness as the Brooklyn Nets’ new acquisition prepares to make his 2021-22 debut
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Nets' Ben Simmons dealing with back soreness, season debut unclear: Sources Simmons has missed the first five games with his new team since the trade due to what the team has termed “return to competition recondition...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nets coach Nash expects Durant to return this week Milwaukee — Kevin Durant should be back on the court sometime this week. So said Nets coach Steve Nash after Durant joined the team in a hig...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Simmons among stars under duress
Chris Broussard breaks down which NFL and NBA stars are under the most pressure right now, and some picks might shock you.FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Kevin Durant - Hopeful for return within week Durant (knee) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, but coach Steve Nash indicated he is hopeful the forward will return within the next week, Nick F...
Impact Durant has reportedly been getting better every day after being shut down for the past month with a MCL sprain in his left knee. The Nets play a back-to-back set with the Raptors on Monday and Tuesday followed by a matchup with Miami on Thursday. It sounds like the perennial All-Star could be trending towards a return in one of those contests. Still, while coach Nash sounds optimistic, expect the Nets to err on the side of caution with his return in order to avoid any setbacks.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goran Dragic - Available Saturday Dragic (conditioning) will play Saturday against the Bucks, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dragic signed with the Nets on Monday after agreeing to a buyout with the Spurs, and he'll make his first appearance with his new team during Saturday's matchup. He's made just one appearance since late October, so he'll have his playing time monitored against Milwaukee, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports. However, Dragic should have the opportunity to carve out fairly significant minutes in the backcourt since Ben Simmons (conditioning) remains sidelined and Kyrie Irving's availability is currently limited to road games.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nets vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Prop Bets for NBA Game on FanDuel (Feb. 26) Nets vs Bucks Game Info 2021-22 NBA Regular Season Brooklyn Nets (31-29, 18-13 Away) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (36-24, 20-11 Home) Date: Saturday,...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Nets at Bucks: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Saturday Here’s all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Nets vs. Bucks game.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Kyrie Irving recruited Anthony Davis to Boston But as that season was getting under way, Irving was all-in. And it wasn’t just about himself. He wanted Anthony Davis, who could have been...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Close East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of break
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they've got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first...FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goran Dragic - Expected to debut Saturday Dragic (conditioning) is probable for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Michael Grady of YES Network reports.
Impact Dragic's conditioning is up to par after last playing in mid-November, so he should debut for Brooklyn on Saturday. He figures to be a significant part of the rotation for the rest of the season, especially with Ben Simmons' (conditioning) absence and Kyrie Irving's lack of availability for home games factored in. It's possible his minutes will be limited Saturday, but he should be eased into a full workload sooner than later. Last season with the Heat, he saw 26.7 minutes per game and averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds. That seems like a best-case scenario for the veteran this year.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The one thing the Brooklyn Nets need right now The Nets have been a terrible basketball team lately. The Nets remain among the handful of favorites to win the NBA championship, according...
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Steve Nash lured Goran Dragic to the NBA, and now the Brooklyn Nets Dragic will play a critical role in the Nets’ attempt to make the playoffs without going through the play-in tournament. They play Toronto,...
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Andre Drummond - Third 11-point effort in four games Drummond closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Drummond led Brooklyn's frontcourt once again in terms of his impact on the game Thursday, finishing with the best plus-minus (minus-five) out of the big men who saw meaningful minutes. While it doesn't say much, he's started every game for the Nets since joining the team, so it appears he'll receive enough playing time down the stretch to warrant fantasy consideration, barring any changes to the rotation.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bruce Brown - Leads team in minutes again Brown registered 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 loss to Boston.
Impact Brown played a team-high 35 minutes for a second straight game while also tying Seth Curry for a team-high seven rebounds. The Nets desperately need Kevin Durant (knee) back on the court, but Brown may have carved out a larger role for himself in the rotation going forward based on his recent production. In the last five games, he's averaged 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.2 steals across 32.2 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2/24 Putnam Postgame Report: 'Happy with the Effort'
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Seth Curry - Paces team with 22 points in loss Curry recorded 22 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 129-106 loss to the Celtics.
Impact In his fourth game as a Net, Curry did what he could to try and keep Brooklyn in the game, but it simply wasn't enough. His 22 points led the team in scoring and he also tied for a team-high seven rebounds, but the Nets need more from their other contributors if they're going to have any chance to win games without Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant (knee). In the meantime, however, Curry should continue to see a 30-plus minute workload until Brooklyn's stars are good to go.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum did not feel comfortable throwing Grant Williams a lob: 5 takeaways from Celtics vs. Nets Jayson Tatum didn't feel comfortable throwing Grant Williams a lob during the Celtics' blowout win over the Nets, plus more takeaways.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • BOSTON.COM
Nets entering dangerous territory after 129-106 loss to Celtics The Nets can’t continue to sit their best players.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Clark nets 32, No. 21 Iowa women hold off Rutgers 87-78
Caitlin Clark scored 16 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter and No. 21 Iowa held off Rutgers 87-78FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Stat Shows Just How Much Celtics Have Dominated Nets Lately The Boston Celtics absolutely have dominated the Brooklyn Nets recently and that trend continued Thursday night at Barclays Center.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • NESN.COM
Ben Simmons 'complements what Nets have and don't have,' says Celtics coach Ime Udoka NEW YORK — Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka believes Ben Simmons will have a significant impact for the Nets on both ends of the floor wh...
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
