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Durant, Irving make Nets the talk of the town in New York
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Durant, Irving make Nets the talk of the town in New York

Associated Press - BRIAN MAHONEYJuly 1, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. They landed two of the top players available, both perennial All-Stars and NBA champions, and they weren’t finished. They also added center DeAndre Jordan, who played with Durant and Irving on the 2016 U.S. Olympic team that won

NBA REVEALS AWARDS FINALISTS FOR 2018-19 SEASON
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NBA REVEALS AWARDS FINALISTS FOR 2018-19 SEASON

Sentinel News ServiceMay 24, 2019

The NBA announced the finalists for six awards that honor top performers from the 2018-19 regular season: Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia NBA Sixth Man Award, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player and NBA Coach of the Year.  

Nets’ Joe Tsai Fined
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Nets’ Joe Tsai Fined

Sentinel News ServiceApril 25, 2019

Brooklyn Nets alternate governor Joe Tsai has been fined $35,000 for making public statements detrimental to the NBA, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Tsai tweeted his comments, which criticized the integrity of officiating, on April 21. My partners and I have spoken and the entire Nets ownership group support our GM Sean Marks for protesting the wrong calls and missed calls. NBA rules are rules and we respect that, but our players and fans expect things to be fair. — Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) April 22, 2019

FKCP Schools Names Court After Alumni & NBA Star Allen Crabbe
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FKCP Schools Names Court After Alumni & NBA Star Allen Crabbe

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 27, 2019

An adoring crowd of young people, parents, community members and basketball lovers filled the auditorium at the Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools to greet NBA star and alumni Allen Crabbe on March 20. The audience gathered to witness the official naming of the Youth Activity Center court after Crabbe, who attended FKCP from the age of 12-weeks-old to his high school graduation.   In addition, the Brooklyn Nets player donated a significant amount last year to keep the institution operating in South Los Angeles. FKCP was established in 1986 by Crabbe’s grandparents, Apostle Frederick and Dr. Betty Price, founders of

Lou Williams Defeats the Nets with A Buzzer Beater
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Lou Williams Defeats the Nets with A Buzzer Beater

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterMarch 21, 2019

The Los Angeles Clippers remain on the fast track to the Playoffs after sneaking a 119-116 win past the Brooklyn Nets. With five seconds left in regulation, veteran guard Lou Williams destroyed the Nets’ hope for an overtime push with a clutch three-pointer from 28-feet out.

Ailing Nets hire San Antonio’s Sean Marks as general manager
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Ailing Nets hire San Antonio’s Sean Marks as general manager

BRIAN MAHONEY Associated PressFebruary 24, 2016

Sean Marks is leaving the San Antonio Spurs to undertake the rebuilding of the Brooklyn Nets. Marks has spent the last five years with the Spurs, including the last two as assistant general manager. He was an assistant coach when they won the 2014 NBA title and also served as GM of the Austin Spurs, their team in the NBA Development League. Owner Mikhail Prokhorov said Marks was the unanimous choice of the committee that selected the replacement for Billy King, who was reassigned Jan. 10 when the Nets fired coach Lionel Hollins. “His experience on the court, in coaching

Lakers Earn First In-Season Win Against Nets
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Lakers Earn First In-Season Win Against Nets

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterNovember 7, 2015

The Los Angeles Lakers found a win on the road Friday night in their game against the Brooklyn Nets 104-98. Brooklyn was the first of a five-stop road trip for the Lakers. Small Forward Kobe Bryant led in scoring with 18 points, he was one of six players that scored in the double digits. Guards Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell tie at 16 points for the second highest score. Forward Julius Randle and center Roy Hibbert would tie with seven rebounds. For the Nets, Brook Lopez led in scoring with 23 points and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the boards with 11