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Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and the Milwaukee Bucks opened the defense of their first title in half a century by beating the Brooklyn Nets 127-104 on Tuesday

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads LeBron, Durant on Nick Wright's NBA player rankings

A new NBA season is here, along with a new age in Nick Wright's NBA player pyramid. Find out who knocked LeBron off the top!

OCTOBER 19, 2021

NBA MVP Odds On Opening Night Favor Luka Doncic Over Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo on FanDuel Sportsbook The 2021-22 NBA season opens on Tuesday, Oct. 19 and FanDuel Sportsbook is already taking a look ahead at the possible team and individual a...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

NBA 2021-22 season predictions: 75 picks for the league's 75th season

In honor of the NBA's 75th anniversary, Yaron Weitzman has 75 predictions for the 2021-22 season that tips off tonight.

OCTOBER 19, 2021

By The Numbers: NBA stars and teams set to rewrite history in 2021-22 season

A number of NBA stars have records and milestones in their sights as the 2021-22 season kicks off. Here's the breakdown.

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Lakers, Nets, Warriors, more: NBA's most interesting teams heading into 2021-22 season

From the Lakers to the Warriors, Melissa Rohlin looks at the NBA's most interesting teams as the 2021-22 season begins.

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Analysis ' LeBron James and Kevin Durant have built teams with title hopes and plenty of drama The Lakers and Nets are title contenders but still have plenty to accomplish if they are going to meet in the NBA Finals.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

NBA 2021-22: 10 things to follow throughout the season

Stephen Curry is on his way to becoming the most prolific 3-point shooter in NBA history

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2021-22 NBA Power Rankings: Nets, Bucks, Lakers lead the way to kick off the season

Yaron Weitzman ranks all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2021-22 season, from the Brooklyn Nets to the OKC Thunder.

OCTOBER 18, 2021

NBA predictions 2021-22: Final standings, playoff projections, awards, NBA Finals pick Is Giannis Anteokounmpo poised to win a third MVP? LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the Finals? We polled 10 of Sporting News’ NBA writers a...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Kevin Durant isn't mad at Kyrie Irving: 'We are not going to change his mind" Without Irving, the burden to lead the Nets to an NBA title now falls even more to Durant and James Harden.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Durant 'positive' things will work out between Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn Nets Speaking for the first time since Kyrie Irving's Instagram Live on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant answered multiple questions about the situa...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

With fans back, NBA reiterates need for appropriate behavior

The NBA is welcoming their fans back with hopes everyone plays by the rules again

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East preview: Bucks have the title, 76ers, Nets have drama

The Brooklyn Nets look like such a title favorite that James Harden felt the need for a reminder they aren’t a title team

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrie Irving skips COVID jab and benches himself - for now

All-Star guard Kyrie Irving hasn't responded to an ultimatum from the Brooklyn Nets to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or sit out the season

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Durant on top of his game, Nets could be on top of NBA

Kevin Durant couldn’t get the injury-weakened Brooklyn Nets past the Milwaukee Bucks in last season’s playoffs

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets won't play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement

Kyrie Irving can keep refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers top Nets 115-104 in preseason as star guards sit out

Furkan Korkmaz scored 27 points, Isaiah Joe added 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-104 in Philadelphia in a matchup of teams missing their star point guard...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant on new Nets: 'We complement each other' Kevin Durant says Patty Mills, DeAndre’ Bembry and Jevon Carter are meshing nicely with the Brooklyn Nets.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

The Nets Are Fully Loaded Now that Kevin Durant is healthy and secure, the Nets are making it really hard to find reasons to be skeptical of their chances.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • SI.COM