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Nets sign Malachi Smith to two-year deal

In a bit of a surprise, the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday announced that they had signed 10-day player Malachi Smith to a two year standard deal. Shams Charania of ESPN was first with the news; the Nets later confirmed… Smith’s signing gives the Nets the league maxium of 15 standard deals and three two-ways with […]

Give Cooper Flagg the Rookie of the Year award, you bums

Mere hours after a straw poll of NBA media members said Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel was firmly in the lead for the NBA Rookie of the Year award as the 2025-26 season winds down, Cooper Flagg made a closing argument that would put Perry Mason to shame. Flagg poured in 38 of his game-high […]

Hawks obliterate, eviscerate Nets, 141-107

The Hawks came out hot in Brooklyn — and as they should against a very inexperienced Nets squad. Within five minutes, it was 16-4 good guys, and it didn’t look like the home team could put up any fight. Atlanta was basically a hot knife to the soft butter of Brooklyn. They diced up the […]

Nets shut down Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf for season

Speaking to reporters ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández announced that Danny Wolf and Michael Porter Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Wolf was shut down with a left ankle injury, while the team opted not to rush Porter Jr. back before the season’s […]

Hawks at Nets: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

Your Atlanta Hawks (44-33) take on the pesky but undermanned Brooklyn Nets (18-58). Jock Landale (ankle sprain) has been ruled out. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, NY Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast […]

SB Nation Reacts: Nets fans are heavily depending on Top-3 pick

We asked, you told. The topic of tanking has been discussed at nauseam, but it’s unavoidable. This season has been very difficult and the Nets are banking on the math behind the madness. At this rate, so what? Tanking won’t be easy over the final six games. They play Washington on Sunday. Milwaukee twice. The Pacers sandwiched […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview: Game 78

What: Charlotte Hornets (41-36) (20-19 home) vs Indiana Pacers (18-58) (7-31 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Statement (purple), Pacers–Association (white) Game Lines: Hornets -15.5, Hornets money line -1450, O/U 233.5 Injuries:Hornets: Moussa Diabate-questionable (ankle), Grant Williams-out (knee injury management), PJ Hall-out […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview: ...

Nets vs. Hawks preview: Down vs. Up in Brooklyn

Six games left. That is the total amount of dates before we can set our eyes on a brighter future.  A few days ago, Brooklyn was belittled by a red hot Charlotte Hornets team that have been enjoying the fruits of its labor. Including their victory against the Nets and their 20 point win against […]

Recap/Analysis: Kon Knueppel makes history and Hornets eclipse Suns

Kon Knueppel snapped out of his shooting slump to break Kemba Walker’s franchise record for threes in a season while the Charlotte Hornets took down the Phoenix Suns, 127-107. The Summary The Suns started hot, but so did the Hornets. The game turned into a little bit of a one on one between Brandon Miller […] The post Recap/Analysis: Kon Knueppel makes history and Hornets eclipse Suns first appeared on At The Hive .

Nets sign Trevon Scott of Long Island Nets to 10-day

The Brooklyn Nets are signing 6’8” Long Island Nets forward Trevon Scott to a 10-day contract. With 10 days left in the season, the contract is likely to carry the 29-year-old through the end of the NBA season. The Long Island Nets concluded their season last night in the opening game of the G League […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Preview: Game 77

What: Charlotte Hornets (40-36) (19-19 home) vs Phoenix Suns (42-34) (18-19 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Icon (teal), Suns–Association (white) Game Lines: Hornets -5.5, Hornets money line -218, O/U 220.5 Injuries:Hornets: PJ Hall-out (ankle) Suns: Mark Williams-questionable (foot), Amir Coffey-out (foot), […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Preview: Game 77 first appeared ...

Drake Powell taking steps as season ends

Drake Powell scored 10 points Tuesday night vs. the Hornets, going 3-of-9 overall and 2-of-6 from deep. Not a particularly good shooting night but he did add six boards, and it was notable for one thing: it was just the third time all season that the 6’6” guard had put together back-to-back double-digit scoring nights […]

Recap/Analysis: Hornets cut down Nets for easy win

Brandon Miller led a balanced scoring attack as the Charlotte Hornets dominated from start to finish in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 117-86. The Summary This was a perfect get right spot for the Hornets, and get right they did. They jumped out to an 18-4 lead with scoring at every level. Brandon Miller […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets cut down Nets for easy win first appeared on At The Hive .

Brooklyn Nets trounced by Charlotte Hornets, lose 117-86

The Brooklyn Nets took on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at Barclays Center, the second game of a six-game homestand, the last one of the 2025-26 season. The Hornets had won 22 of 30 games entering Tuesday, and they had a blast making it 23 of 31. LaMelo Ball played to an adoring crowd […]

LIVE DISCUSSION: Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Well, at least one team isn’t tanking. In fact, the Hornets need as many as they can get — they own the final play-in spot and they’re only two games back from the 7-seed. Things remain the same for Brooklyn. 🏀 KEY INFO Who: Charlotte Hornets (39-36) at Brooklyn Nets (18-57)When: 7:30 PM ETWatch: NY 55 / […]

MPJ likely be Nets’ first big decision following draft, says Bobby Marks

Bobby Marks (no relation, as we occasionally note) has an analysis of key decisions lottery teams will have to make beyond the NBA Draft at the end of June. After the celebratory press conferences after the draft, Starting at noon on July 6, teams will be able to sign their own free agents as well […]

Nets vs. Hornets preview: Last game of March

One step closer to the end of the season. The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. The Nets jumped ahead early and never let go as they won 116-99. The W snapped their ten game losing streak. The opponent tonight has been one of the bigger stories of the NBA season. The […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Preview: Game 76

What: Charlotte Hornets (39-36) (20-17 away) at Brooklyn Nets (18-57) (10-26 home) When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: Barclays Center; Brooklyn, NY How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Nets–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets -15.5, Hornets money line -14.5, O/U 218.5 Injuries:Hornets: None Nets: Jalen Wilson-probable (illness), Michael Porter Jr.-out (hamstring), Egor […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Preview: Game 76 first ...

Nets Reacts: Would falling outside the Top-3 be a disappointment?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The topic of tanking has been discussed at nauseam but it’s unavoidable. This season has been […]

Ziaire Williams playing best basketball of his career … what’s next?

The Nets “rested” Ziaire Williams vs the Sacramento Kings Sunday. It was well-deserved after what has become a breakout month of March in which he’s put up the kind of numbers the Grizzlies hoped for when they took him with the 10th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and when the Nets traded for him […]

Fiddlin' and Diddln' - Celtics Daily Links 3/30/26

  Herald Jaylen Brown removed from Celtics injury report; Jayson Tatum out vs. Hawks Jayson Tatum, Celtics clobber Hornets without two starters to clinch playoff spot Globe Jayson Tatum looked like a star again as Celtics roll past Hornets: 7 takeaways Jaylen Brown boasts on social media after Celtics clinch playoff berth for 12th straight season Celtics at Hawks preview: Playoff-bound Boston meets Atlanta for second time in four days Jayson Tatum looks like old self, scores 32 ...

Editor-in-chief mailbag: We’re so back (for now)

It’s amazing what can happen in a week, especially for a franchise as strange as your Philadelphia 76ers. This was the Sixers’ starting lineup last Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder: This was their starting lineup this past Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets: Truly hilarious. But hey, Saturday’s win over the Hornets was a big […]

Comments from the Other Side - Hornets 3/29/26

 Great game!  It seems like Celtics play better when players are missing and they are the underdog.  I loved seeing Tatum getting back to his old self.  Also love when there are lots of Celtics fans on the road.  The guy who wishes Achilles tears on the Tatum needs some counseling.  Not good.  I agree that the Celtics don't have bandwagon fans but not for their reasons.  Most Celtics fans that I know and have met have been fans for many many years. ...