For as long as the Nets have been in Brooklyn, Deron Williams has dealt with ankle problems that have slowed him down, hampered his confidence and his shot. After offseason surgery in both ankles, D-Will looks like a new man and has played so well that the NBA announced on Monday that he is the Eastern Conference … The post Deron Williams named Player of the Week appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
Joe Johnson blasts Nets as “selfish” and teammates respond
Even though the Brooklyn Nets beat the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Joe Johnson wasn’t happy after the game and blasted his teammates for being “selfish”. A couple of days later, his teammates have responded and he isn’t backing down from the statement. “I just think guys kind of exhaust their options and then when there’s … The post Joe Johnson blasts Nets as “selfish” and teammates respond appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
NBA Trade Rumors: Nets discussing trade for Stephenson
The Brooklyn Nets have been trying for weeks to trade Brook Lopez and it looks like they may be onto something. Chris Broussard of ESPN has reported that the Nets are in talks with the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder about a three-way trade that could land them Coney Island product Lance Stephenson. According … The post NBA Trade Rumors: Nets discussing trade for Stephenson appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
Legree family denies report that Sharif Legree is transferring to Grand Street
Sharif Legree is a Fort Hamilton Tiger and it appears that it will stay that way, according to Legree’s father Jeff Legree. Legree was thought to be headed to Grand Street Campus after Grand Street’s head coach Bruce Eugene told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle earlier this month that he heard that he was transferring to … The post Legree family denies report that Sharif Legree is transferring to Grand Street appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
Brooklyn high school basketball power rankings
There are just a couple of weeks left before the start of the high school basketball playoff season which means now is a great time to check the temperature of some of Brooklyn’s best teams. Boys Jefferson (20-2 overall, 12-0 in league): The Orange Wave came into this season as favorites to win the PSAL … The post Brooklyn high school basketball power rankings appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
Game of the Week: Jefferson at Lincoln
WHO: Thomas Jefferson Campus at Abraham Lincoln High School WHEN: Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln High School, 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, 11235 WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: This is the second of a possible four matchups between Lincoln and Jefferson this season as they could meet again during the borough playoffs and in the city-wide playoffs as well. … The post Game of the Week: Jefferson at Lincoln appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle Sports.
Scouting report on Nets draft pick Markel Brown
The Brooklyn Nets were without a draft pick this offseason, but that changed when they purchased the 44th overall pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves for cash. They went with Markel Brown, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior out of Oklahoma State . Brown, 22-years-old, played the two in college where he was named to the All-Big 12 …
Lance Stephenson signs a 3-year deal to play for Charlotte
Coney Island’s Lance Stephenson will cash in on a career-best season in 2013-14 as he has signed a three-year deal worth $27 million to play for the Charlotte Hornets, according to multiple reports. Stephenson, 24 in September, averaged 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per 36 minutes while shooting 49.1 percent and 35.2 percent from behind …
Scouting report on Nets draft pick Xavier Thames
The Brooklyn Nets continued to buy draft picks when they purchased the 59th overall pick from the Toronto Raptors and used it to select Xavier Thames out of San Diego State University. Thames, 23, is a 6-foot-3, 187-pound point guard. Thames averaged 17.6 points with 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game and shot 41.1 percent …
Kirilenko: “Jason Kidd couldn’t handle the pressure”
; Jason Kidd made a big splash earlier this offseason when he made a power-play for the Brooklyn Nets’ general manager position, that is currently held by Billy King, before he took off for the Milwaukee Bucks. Nobody really trashed Kidd for the move, at least publicly. King, who should have been the most upset …
Brooklyn Nets make Bojan Bogdanovic signing official
After waiting for three years to bring him to the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets have finally signed forward Bojan Boganovic to a three-year deal, Nets General Manager Billy King announced on Tuesday. “Having drafted Bojan in 2011, it is rewarding to finally welcome him to the Nets,” said King. “We obviously have a high regard …