Stories for New Jersey Nets

• Nets-Cavaliers Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:15:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  LeBron James believes the Cleveland Cavaliers will benefit down the stretch if he can keep his teammates involved.

  
  
  
• Jerebko perfect from field as Pistons beat Nets
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 07:10:17 pm
  
  

  AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

  
  
  
• Nets-Pistons Preview
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 09:40:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  A game against the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets would seem to be the best remedy for a struggling team, but as poorly as the Detroit Pistons have been playing, that may not be the case.

  
  
  
• Celtics rally for 96-87 win to drop Nets to 4-45
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 07:15:03 pm
  
  

  BOSTON -- Eddie House scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics overcome a slow start and pull away from the New Jersey Nets 96-87 on Friday night.

  
  
  
• Nets-Celtics Preview
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 10:55:03 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Boston Celtics know they probably need a healthy Paul Pierce to win a championship. His presence may not be necessary to notch another win over the lowly New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Bosh, Weems lead Raptors past Nets
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 11:00:37 pm
  
  

  TORONTO — Depleted by injuries and facing a deficit, the Toronto Raptors needed a boost. Sonny Weems gave it to them.
  

  
  
  
• Nets assistant coach Del Harris resigns
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 08:30:03 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Longtime NBA coach Del Harris has resigned as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Prince's late dunk lifts Pistons over Nets 97-93
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 07:25:03 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Nets-Raptors Preview
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 09:10:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Toronto Raptors had one winning streak snapped in their last game, but they have a good chance to extend another in their next contest.

  
  
  
• Tough Feb. slate may keep Nets on track for infamy
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 01:00:03 am
  
  
  AP Basketball Writer

  Even the worst team in NBA history eventually had a hot streak.

  
  
  
• Pistons-Nets Preview
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 06:25:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  While the Detroit Pistons aren't in danger of setting the league's single-season worst record like the New Jersey Nets are, they can relate to how quickly a season can turn bad.

  
  
  
• 76ers beat Nets to end 3-game losing streak
  posted on January 31, 2010 - 06:00:09 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• 76ers-Nets Preview
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 12:40:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The last time they faced the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Nets were on their way to the worst start in NBA history.

  
  
  
• Boykins jumper with 0.4 left gives Wizards win
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 07:45:07 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Wizards-Nets Preview
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 02:05:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  Although the New Jersey Nets are by far the worst team in the NBA, the club just ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings may be having a worse season based on an off-the-court distraction

  
  
  
• Nets beat Clippers for fourth win of season
  posted on January 27, 2010 - 07:05:08 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The crowd was on its feet and clapping. The players were standing near midcourt, happily waiting for the final buzzer to sound.

  
  
  
• Harris, Lee miss New Jersey Nets game with Clips
  posted on January 27, 2010 - 04:40:03 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New Jersey Nets starting guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee missed Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

  
  
  
• Clippers-Nets Preview
  posted on January 26, 2010 - 10:40:10 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  In the midst of their longest road trip of the season, the Los Angeles Clippers have one win in their last 10 games away from home.

  
  
  
• Okur leads Jazz in rout of Nets
  posted on January 23, 2010 - 08:30:08 pm
  
  

  SALT LAKE CITY -- Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the bumbling New Jersey Nets 116-83 on Saturday night, keeping the Nets winless against the Western Conference.
  
  

• Nets-Jazz Preview
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 11:40:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Utah Jazz are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but they're still not taking anything for granted - even with the NBA's worst team in town.

  
  
  
• Warriors lose Ellis, beat lowly Nets
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 10:15:03 pm
  
  

  OAKLAND, Calif.

  
  
  
• Nets-Warriors Preview
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 01:55:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  If overtime and a sore ankle aren't enough to get Monta Ellis to take a break, it's tough to imagine what it would take for Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson to pull his red-hot guard off the

  
  
  
• Suns beat Nets; Lopez twins go head-to-head
  posted on January 20, 2010 - 08:40:11 pm
  
  

  PHOENIX — Robin Lopez dunked on twin brother Brook, and Brook dunked on Robin.
  

  
  
  
• Nets-Suns Preview
  posted on January 19, 2010 - 11:30:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Phoenix Suns have hardly been dominant in home games since winning their first 10, but after a brutal road trip, they'll be thrilled to get back to Arizona.

  
  
  
• Kaman returns to lead Clippers over Nets 106-95
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 03:15:02 pm
  
  

  LOS ANGELES -- Chris Kaman had 22 points and seven rebounds in his return to the lineup, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a four-game skid with an easy 106-95 victory over the downtrodden New J

  
  
  
• Nets-Clippers Preview
  posted on January 17, 2010 - 11:50:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The depleted Los Angeles Clippers have lost a season high-tying four in row. There are few better opportunities to end such a slide than a home matchup with the New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Pacers beat Nets 121-105 for third straight win
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 07:40:02 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Nets waive F Shawne Williams 4 days after trade
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 02:40:18 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets have waived recently acquired forward Shawne Williams.

  
  
  
• Pacers-Nets Preview
  posted on January 14, 2010 - 01:50:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Indiana Pacers appear to have a great opportunity to end their season-high nine-game road losing streak.

  
  
  
• Pierce scores 24 as Celtics rout Nets 111-87
  posted on January 13, 2010 - 07:15:09 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Celtics-Nets Preview
  posted on January 12, 2010 - 11:55:05 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Boston Celtics have been stumbling as they deal with injuries to a number of their stars, but a road game against the NBA's worst team should provide a welcome respite.

  
  
  
• New Jersey waives former first-round pick Sean Williams
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 08:45:02 am
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Former first-round draft pick Sean Williams has been waived by the New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Mavericks bring back Najera in trade with Nets
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 09:00:03 am
  
  

  DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams.

  
  
  
• Ginobili scores 21 to lead Spurs past Nets 97-85
  posted on January 10, 2010 - 07:00:02 pm
  
  

  SAN ANTONIO -- Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

  
  
  
• Nets-Spurs Preview
  posted on January 09, 2010 - 10:45:02 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  After bouncing back from a slow start, the San Antonio Spurs have stumbled twice in the past week. A matchup with the woeful New Jersey Nets could help them get back to winning.

  
  
  
• Paul's late layup lifts Hornets over Nets 103-99
  posted on January 08, 2010 - 07:55:02 pm
  
  

  NEW ORLEANS -- Chris Paul hit a driving scoop as he was fouled with 7.6 seconds left, and the New Orleans Hornets narrowly averted a stunning loss at home by beating the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on F

  
  
  
• All bets are off: Nets ban gambling on team plane
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 09:00:02 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- All bets are off on the New Jersey Nets' team plane.

  
  
  
• Nets-Hornets Preview
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 09:15:02 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The New Orleans Hornets appear to be playing their best basketball. They might not need to play too well in their next game, given the current state of the New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Hawks end 4-game skid, top Nets 119-89
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 06:30:03 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 119-89 on Wednesday nig

  
  
  
• Nets-Hawks Preview
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 09:00:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  After boasting one of the Eastern Conference's best records less than three weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks have fallen on hard times.

  
  
  
• Bogut scores 18 to lead Bucks over woeful Nets
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 07:00:03 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Heat trade guard Chris Quinn to Nets, perhaps to open space for Alston
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 04:55:03 pm
  
  

  MIAMI -- The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida.

  
  
  
• New Jersey Nets, guard Rafer Alston agree to buyout
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 03:20:03 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The struggling New Jersey Nets reached a buyout agreement with Rafer Alston on Tuesday and waived the 33-year-old point guard.

  
  
  
• Bucks-Nets Preview
  posted on January 04, 2010 - 10:50:02 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Michael Redd has struggled at times in his return from knee surgery, and the Milwaukee Bucks haven't experienced much success with him on the court.

  
  
  
• LeBron, Cavs beat Nets; win streak at seven
  posted on January 02, 2010 - 12:45:02 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Jersey Nets 94-86 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.

  
  
  
• Cavaliers-Nets Preview
  posted on January 01, 2010 - 11:20:44 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Cleveland Cavaliers' latest victory came with a bit of controversy. There's little doubt, however, who has been the better team in their recent matchups with the New Jersey Nets.

  
  
  
• Nets end 10-game slide with emphatic win over Knicks
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 07:05:13 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Not only did the New Jersey Nets win, they had somewhat of a laugher.
  

  
  
  
• Knicks-Nets Preview
  posted on December 29, 2009 - 11:10:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Improved defensive play has helped the New York Knicks put together a strong month.

  
  
  
• Durant scores 40 in Thunder's 105-89 win over Nets
  posted on December 28, 2009 - 07:10:04 pm
  
  

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

  
  
  
• Thunder-Nets Preview
  posted on December 27, 2009 - 02:00:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  While the Oklahoma City Thunder are exceeding expectations so far, the New Jersey Nets have taken over the role as the league's doormat.