Throughout a long season, good moments keep one uplifted and excited for what’s next. For Day’Ron Sharpe and the Brooklyn Nets, those moments have laid the foundation for an exciting future. Sharpe was drafted No. 29 in the 2021 NBA draft and came over to the Nets from the Phoenix Suns in a summer trade for Landry Shamet. Sharpe was projected as a solid big man, but there were questions about his ability to succeed at the pro level. When he joined Brooklyn, he joined a team jam-packed in the front court and had championship expectations. As a young player in a crowded center room, it makes dev ..read more

Wednesday night will be a special one at the Barclays Center. The Brooklyn Nets will host the Phoenix Suns, marking the return of old friend Kevin Durant. Although the Nets could not bring the NBA championship home with Durant, that does not change how he played at a historic level throughout his time in Brooklyn. Despite the breakup, there is still plenty of love between Durant and the Nets. pic.twitter.com/uSbA3qiDk4 — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 14, 2023 With Durant and co. set to visit, it’s a great time to get familiar with the Suns. To get ready, we reached out to Stephen G ..read more

Ben Simmons has become all too familiar with setbacks. Throughout the summer and coming into this season, there was plenty of optimism surrounding Simmons and his return. Fans saw some flashes of his upside last year, but not too much of it. He played 42 games before injuries ended his season. Since then, he has been working his way back to the team and back to the NBA. Over the summer, he spoke of his journey with Andscape‘s Marc J. Spears. “Sometimes I think about [my recent struggles]. I’m like, ‘Damn, that’s a lot,’” Simmons said. “Sometimes I sit down and break it down. ‘That was exhausti ..read more

The Brooklyn Nets learned the hard way in December that bad moments can leave a lasting impression. Throughout October and November, fans witnessed Brooklyn starting to figure some things out. The Nets had areas to improve on, but fans saw the contours of a team in decent shape. They peaked when they beat the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 13 in Phoenix. Since then, though, things have been going downhill at an alarming pace. Following that win, Brooklyn went 2-7 to end the month. The two lone wins came against the Detroit Pistons, who were in the midst of a historic losing streak. One of those seven lo ..read more

The Nets will be back at Barclays Center home after a five-game Western Conference road trip with a matchup against the Knicks on Dec. 20. Though the team has started to figure some things out, it returns home on a three-game losing streak, allowing other teams to climb the standings. The Knicks enter Wednesday’s game following a four-game Western Conference trip of their own. The team has been able to build on a successful 2022-23 season and figures to be a tough out in the playoffs. To prepare for the first Battle of the Boroughs this season, we reached out to Candace Pedraza, who covers New ..read more

The Nets proved they were capable of putting things together during the early stretch of the season. Now, in December, the team has looked to build on that foundation. After a dominant win over the Wizards on Dec. 8, the Nets improved to 12-9. With six players in double figures led by Mikal Bridges’s 21 points, it was a balanced Brooklyn attack. What stood out from the latest victory was the improving Nets defense. On the season, Washington is shooting 48.4% from the field, tied for fifth with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nets held it to 41.8% shooting from the field and 24.4% from three-point ..read more

A team finding its footing in the NBA is never easy, as evidenced by tough competition and a slim margin for error. As the Brooklyn Nets move into the next part of their season, looking back at the first portion can be helpful. November 3, 2023: Brooklyn Nets huddle before the game against the Chicago Bulls. Image via the Brooklyn Nets In October and November, the Nets went a respectable 9-9—and could have gone 10-8 had they not let a winnable game against the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets slip away. Brooklyn’s offense was No. 10 in the league in offensive rating at 116.8 points per 100 posses ..read more

On Nov. 18, Cam Johnson joined Wellfare, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Brooklyn Nets to hand out food in the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn. During the event, Cole Riley of Wellfare spoke with the media on hand. Here’s our conversation: Brian Fleurantin, Nets Republic and The Local W: This is the second event this year you’ve done with the Nets and Liberty. How have you liked the partnership you guys have built together in this time? Cole Riley, Wellfare: We’re a Brooklyn-based nonprofit working with the Brooklyn Nets. It’s like a partnership made in heaven. And being able to collaborate ..read more

On Nov. 18, Cam Johnson joined Wellfare, the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Brooklyn Nets to hand out food in the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn. During the event, Johnson took time to talk with the assembled media. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News: “First of all, how much does it mean to you to take time out of the basketball schedule and give back to the community? Cam Johnson: It means a lot. I like to say it’s putting faces to the people, to stories you hear, putting faces and names to the environment that I live in, the environment I play in. Lucas Kaplan, Netsdaily and Swish Theory ..read more

For Wellfare and the Brooklyn Nets, the holidays are a perfect time to be there for the community. Wellfare is a Brooklyn-based non-profit that has been working in the community since 2021. Under the leadership of Cole Riley, Wellfare has been able to reach communities across the five boroughs. Earlier this year, Wellfare joined Didi Richards, the New York Liberty and the Hospital for Special Surgery to hand out food in East Harlem. On Nov. 18, Wellfare and the Brooklyn Nets held a community event at Marcy Playground in Brooklyn. The park was full as people in the community played ball while e ..read more