Ben Simmons Confident In A Bounce-Back Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons believes he's going to bounce back next season in a big way after playing just 42 total games across the last two years. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Simmons said "I'm excited because I know I can do it." The 27-year-old was referring to getting back […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team

Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Shooting Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

Today I’ll be ranking the starting shooting guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based both on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Please keep in mind that some teams have traditional point guards playing the shooting guard position on their roster. I […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Point Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

In today’s list, I’ll be ranking the starting point guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Keep in mind that some teams have multiple point guards on their roster. I will be using the official […]

Ben Simmons In 'Fantastic Shape' This Offseason

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has struggled the past two seasons with back issues as well as some knee injuries. Mark Jones of ESPN spoke with Simmons this week and he said that the 27-year-old point-forward is in fantastic shape and has been spending quality time with head coach Jacque Vaughn, Royce O'Neale, and Dennis […]

Dariq Whitehead Feeling Good In Rehab

Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead is currently in the process of rehabbing his foot and he's progressing well so far. The rookie said, "Rehab's going great. Foot's feeling good. Not trying to give it a definite timetable right now, just trying to take it day by day." Whitehead was the 22nd selection in the 2023 […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024: Part 2

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Cameron Johnson Enjoys Productive Bench Outing Versus Greece

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson had a great all-around outing in 20 minutes off the bench for Team USA versus Greece Friday, posting 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting and adding two rebounds with four assists and three steals. Johnson did most of his damage offensively from deep, going 3-for-7 with the three-ball. The Nets forward […]

Cam Thomas Believes He Would Be A Scoring Machine As Starter

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Cam Thomas has thrown out some bold words, claiming that he would score 25 points per game "easy" as a starter. "Ball in my hand? 25… 25 no doubt, easy," Thomas told Zach Schumaker on his "The SchuZ Show" podcast. "And that's just me having confidence in my ability, knowing what […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-24 by Dennis Clausen

The 2022-23 NBA season came and went, with the Denver Nuggets coming away with the franchise's first championship, defeating the Heat 4-1. Some other notable happenings transpired during the year, including LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader. Not surprisingly, the league's Most Valuable Player was a hot topic, as usual. […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Excited For First Full Season In Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is excited to start his first full season with the team. "There's been love there," Finney-Smith told Marc Davis of WTKR. "I can't wait to get started. Last year was a little wild, my first time getting traded, but I'm happy it's to Brooklyn." After spending his entire NBA career […]

Ben Simmons Almost "Full Form"

According to Nets forward Cameron Johnson, guard/forward Ben Simmons is "close to full form." "He sounds good," said Johnson after a recent Team USA practice. "He's in a good place. He says it's progressing, and he's excited for the season." Simmons' limited time in Brooklyn has been met with disappointment. He battled various injuries last […]

Trendon Watford Signs With Brooklyn

Free-agent forward Trendon Watford signed a standard, non-guaranteed NBA contract with the Nets on Thursday. The Trail Blazers waived the 22-year-old at the end of June after he appeared in 110 games for the franchise. During his time in Portland, he averaged 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 33.3% from deep. Watford […]

2023-2024 NBA Futures Bets: Season Win Totals - Atlantic Division

With the NBA Draft and a good chunk of free agency behind us, major sportsbooks have already begun releasing their season win totals for the 2023-2024 campaign. And since we're still more than two months away from televised hoops hitting our TVs, I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at how […]

Mikal Bridges Hopes To Improve As Playmaker

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges hopes to become a more dynamic playmaker this season. "If everyone eats, that's the best thing," Bridges said during a recent discussion with Brian Lewis of the New York Post. "I'm very, very willing to pass and be a playmaker, and that's as someone where I'd rather have a 25, […]

Ben Simmons Fully Healthy For Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is reportedly 100 percent healthy and a full-go heading into training camp. The 27-year-old isn't expected to have any limitations after missing most of last season due to injuries. Simmons only played in 42 games in 2022 and produced the worst season of his NBA career. The All-Star guard […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Guards

Now that the 2023 NBA summer league action has wrapped up, we can review some winners and losers from this summer. The guard position is typically one of the most complex positions to excel at because of how many different aspects of the game you have to master. The guard position is also ridiculously stacked […]

Mikal Bridges Doesn't Expect Big Moves By Nets Ahead Of Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges doesn't foresee the team making big roster moves ahead of the season. "Yeah, pretty much, I think so. And I'm pretty excited about it," Bridges told The New York Post. "I mean, I love the guys that we've got, just bring everybody back and finally go through preseason and new […]

Nets Sign Patrick Gardner To Training-Camp Deal

The Brooklyn Nets are signing center Patrick Gardner to a training-camp deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The undrafted rookie out of Marist played for the Miami Heat during summer league and averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per contest. In his lone year at Marist, Gardner posted 19.1 points, 6.6 […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Centers

What's up, Rotoballers! Let's get to wrapping things up in terms of the 2023 NBA Summer League. The center position has a lot of different archetypes that can stick in the league but we're starting to see a bit of a renaissance with the big men that have taken over the league. Which prospects can […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Forwards That Should Retire During The Offseason

A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]

2023 Fantasy Basketball: Summer League Risers and Fallers

Now that the draft has concluded and free agency has dried up, basketball fans are starving for more entertainment. The summer league is the most sought-after event by NBA fans because it gives them insight into what their future stars are going to be like at the next level and also because it's just really […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Top 10 Rookies For Redraft: 2023 Fantasy Basketball

When it comes to rookies in fantasy hoops, opportunity is everything. Sure, talent is important, but there's always a chance that it won't pay dividends in year one. In layman's terms, an ultra-talented player stuck at the back end of a contending team's depth chart won't exactly win you a fantasy championship. Yes, we're looking […]

Nets Give Armoni Brooks A Two-Way Deal

The Brooklyn Nets and guard Armoni Brooks have agreed to a two-way contract for the upcoming season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 25-year-old shooting guard played for both the Rockets and Raptors but did not appear in a game last year, as he played for the Hawks' G-League affiliate. Over the course of […]

Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA

Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]

Nets Waive Edmond Sumner

The Nets waived guard Edmond Sumner, the team announced on its Twitter account. The 27-year-old logged 53 games in Brooklyn in 2022-23 after spending his first four seasons with the Pacers. He was primarily used off the bench with the Nets. However, he averaged 13.2 points and 1.3 steals in 12 starts. Sumner has many […]

Darius Bazley Joins Nets On One-Year Deal

The Brooklyn Nets have signed a one-year contract with free agent Darius Bazley. The 23-year-old finished last season with Phoenix, but he wasn't in the team's plans anymore after playing in just seven games since joining in February. Bazley, who was the 23rd pick in the 2019 draft, started out in Oklahoma City, and he […]