The colliding forces sabotaging the Nets’ attempt to play defense
The Nets’ sieve-like defense has been offensive. Yes, the sample size is small. But going into Tuesday’s tilt…
Why Mike Brown is perfect coach for Knicks to chase repeat
When I think about Mike Brown, my mind keeps coming back to J.K. Simmons in those Farmers Insurance…
Chaney Johnson is channeling ‘Brooklyn grit’ into bigger Nets role
At this point a year ago, Chaney Johnson was an undrafted rookie without an NBA contract. He hustled…
How Josh Minott could factor into Nets’ next phase
Josh Minott knows how little the rest of the world thinks of the Nets. They all do. But…
Why the Knicks are playing hardball with Karl-Anthony Towns
The second apron has somehow turned into the third rail. NBA teams, with the Knicks chief among them,…
Key questions as Nets training camp sets up unique season
The Nets will host their annual media day on Monday and tip off training camp after that. They’ll…
How Knicks will decide on final roster spot with trade possible
At the risk of being labeled Captain Obvious, the Knicks need a center. They have two natural frontcourt…
The Nets with most on the line this season — and potential fallout
In a week, the Nets will welcome an overflowing roster of players to training camp. Some of them…
What Julius Randle can bring to the Nets — and why that may not be for long
Michael Porter Jr. has dominated much of the Nets’ offseason attention, for not just his scoring punch but…
One goal for every Knick to boost their NBA title repeat hopes
The greater goal — OK, the greatest goal — was realized by the Knicks with their championship. For…
How Nets can play to their strengths and improve dreadful defense
The Nets had one of the NBA’s worst records last season — and one of its worst defenses.…
Why Knicks now unlikely to do Miles McBride contract extension
The lack of news on Tuesday was actually a bit of news in and of itself. It served…