Harden’s no third wheel in Brooklyn
Harden’s no third wheel in Brooklyn

LOS ANGELES • Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game starters, but James Harden is proving that he is not the Brooklyn Nets’ third wheel. The guard excelled as scorer and facilitator in the Nets’ statement 112-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. He had 37 points,... » read more

Nets aware they must boost defence to mount challenge

LOS ANGELES • The Brooklyn Nets will try to improve to 7-0 against Pacific Division rivals when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers this morning (Singapore time) in a clash of National Basketball Association (NBA) contenders. The Nets have been a force offensively, with the firepower of their “Big Three” of James Harden, Kyrie Irving... » read more

Durant enjoys Bay Area comeback
Durant enjoys Bay Area comeback

SAN FRANCISCO • Kevin Durant made a triumphant return to the Bay Area on Saturday, scoring 20 points to help the Brooklyn Nets to a convincing 134-117 National Basketball Association (NBA) victory over the Golden State Warriors. The All-Star won titles with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018, earning Finals Most Valuable Player honours both... » read more

Nash bashes slumping Nets for lacking fight
Nash bashes slumping Nets for lacking fight

DETROIT • Steve Nash tore into his depleted Brooklyn Nets side on Tuesday, as their losing streak continued with defeat by the lowly Detroit Pistons. The Nets – with Kevin Durant again absent owing to Covid-19 protocols – put in another abject defensive display as the Pistons, bottom of the NBA’s Eastern Conference, romped to... » read more