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Can Thomas scores 32 points in the Nets' 120-112 victory over the Bulls

Nov. 01, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday night. Thomas scored eight straight points to give the Nets a 118-109 lead with 1:52 left. Cam Johnson added 14 points in...

Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Nets 116-101 in home opener

Oct. 25, 2024 22:28 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-101 on Friday night. Paolo Banchero had 15 points and nine assists after failing to make a field goal in the first half. Wendell...

Rebuilding Nets face many challenges with rookie NBA coach, young roster and oft-injured Ben Simmons

Oct. 14, 2024 10:13 AM EDT

Brooklyn Nets Last season: 32-50, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordi Fernandez (1st season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Atlanta. DEPARTURES: G Mikal Bridges, G Lonnie Walker IV, G Dennis Smith Jr. ADDITIONS: F Bojan Bogdanovic, F...

A fully healthy Ben Simmons is ready to lead the rebuilding Nets

Sep. 30, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons believes he is fully rebuilt. Now the former All-Star is ready to help the Brooklyn Nets with their reconstruction. “It’s just about getting better every day,” Simmons said at the team’s practice facility in Brooklyn. “For us,...