The star-loaded Nets have an awful record and parted ways with Coach Steve Nash. But a bigger problem with Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic social media post remains.
Category: Basketball
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Brooklyn Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash
The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.
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The Young Pistons Are Trying to Bring Back That ‘Bad Boys’ Feeling
The rebuild in Detroit could finally turn the corner this year behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an NBA All-Star
Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in Texas after bigger schools overlooked him.
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Kanye West Fallout Imperils Season for Donda Academy Basketball
Two tournaments dropped the high-profile boys’ high school team from their schedules, as players and their parents consider other options not associated with West.
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The Lakers Can’t Make a 3-Pointer
Russell Westbrook is getting most of the heat, but the Lakers’ problem is its roster.
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Betting on Déjà Vu
Of course Giannis Antetokounmpo is back this season — but so is almost everyone else. Continuity could give Milwaukee an edge amid the N.B.A.’s roster upheavals.
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Ben Simmons Finally Plays, but the Nets Lose
A rusty Ben Simmons isn’t the difference maker in his first appearance for Brooklyn.
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Why Draymond Green May Soon Be the Odd Man Out at Golden State
The shadow of Green’s punch looms over the team, even as Golden State shows it still has what it takes to compete for a championship.
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Celtics Shake Off N.B.A. Finals Loss With Season-Opening Win
A tough loss to Golden State ended Boston’s championship hopes last season. The lessons from that series are already showing.
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
Much of the conversation around the league the past few months hasn’t been about basketball.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.