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Big Names: P.J. Carlesimo Joining ESPN (Also: Jalen Rose, Ken Venturi)

Less than a month after his ouster from the Brooklyn Nets, former NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo has joined ESPN as an NBA analyst. In other news, ubiquitous ESPN presence Jalen Rose is leaving “Numbers Never [...]
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EAU DE BROOKLYN

Barclays Center fills arena with perfume

Did you happen to notice a pleasing scent while watching the Nets this season? It just happens to be the 'signature' scent of Barclays Center.

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Barclays Center Pumps Fragrance Through Air Vents

If you’ve been to a Brooklyn Nets game this past season at the brand new Barclays Center then you may have noticed the fresh-smelling fragrance throughout the arena.  That’s because the arena is pumping perfume through their ventilation system in an attempt to enhance consumer experience. According to DNA Info: As the last few fans rushed through the arena’s front doors,...
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Kris Humphries Meets His Next Ex

I definitely have a type T… Brooklyn Nets big man Kris Humphries has had very little luck in his love life. His 72 marriage to reality star Kim Kardashian was broadcast for everyone to see. His well documented divorce case finally ended, and now technically he’s a free man. Check out Kris hanging with his new girl, which based on his previous relationships, should probably only...
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Brooklyn Nets opening boutique on Coney Island

Nothing says Brooklyn like Coney Island and — in its latest grab to become synonymous with the Kings County borough — the Nets will be opening a boutique right next to the iconic boardwalk just in time for the Memorial Day summer tip-off. The Nets Shop by Adidas will feature beach balls, flip-flops, visors and other summer sundries along with the usual Nets gear. Hoping...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Doc Rivers going back to the Celtics, Larry Brown would take Nets job in a heartbeat

A Brooklyn native and current head coach of SMU, Brown--if pursued by the Nets for their head-coaching vacancy--would certainly be hard-pressed to turn it down Just some more notes and news tidbits on the Brooklyn Nets' head-coaching search: I mentioned Doc Rivers as a possible candidate for the Nets a little over a week ago, but the current Celtics coach looks...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

What The Brooklyn Nets Have To Do To Improve This Offseason

As a die-hard Brooklyn Nets fan, I was utterly disgusted in their Game 7 performance on against the Bulls. It was abysmal. The Nets played practically zero defensive, missed open shot after open shot, and worst of all, they didn’t show enough effort down the stretch. I don’t want to harp on the loss though. I want to talk about what the Nets can do this offseason to improve as...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: SMU's Larry Brown on Nets' coaching list

DALLAS, Texas Larry Brown has always been known as a traveling man. The SMU basketball coach could be leaving again, according to at least one report. Brown, who has been at SMU just one season, was on a short list of candidates to be the next coach of the Brooklyn Nets, an anonymous source told ESPN's Chris Broussard. The other candidates, according to Broussard's tweet...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Brooklyn Nets fire interim coach P.J. Carlesimo

The Brooklyn Nets took the Chicago Bulls seven games deep into their Eastern Conference quarterfinals matchup. It still was not enough for P.J. Carlesimo to keep his spot.   Please click here to read this story. The post Brooklyn Nets fire interim coach P.J. Carlesimo appeared first on Players View.
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16 days ago  |  1 Comment
THANKS FOR FILLING IN

Nets will not bring back Carlesimo

The Nets reportedly will not bring head coach PJ Carlesimo back for another season. Who could the team be targeting as his replacement?

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KILLER JUKE MOVE

Nate Robinson puts Kris Humphries on skates

Tweet   Nate Robinson is a player some Chicago Bulls fans have a love/hate relationship with. His shot selection can be erratic at times. His decision making with the ball isn’t always the best. On the other hand, Nate has the ability to catch fire and score alot of points in a hurry like he [...]
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19 days ago  |  Discuss
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Lopez: I lack a social life

Brook Lopez has a funny reason for wanting the season to continue, aside from the obvious reasons of wanting his team to win.

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21 days ago  |  1 Comment
BROOKLYN, STAND UP

Jerry Stackhouse sings national anthem

Before the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls even tipped off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs, Jerry Stackhouse brought down the house. Stackhouse, who has showcased his vocal abilities before, sang an impressive rendition of The National Anthem. The 6’6″ forward pumped up the Nets with his pregame festivities and proved once again that his skills extend far past what...
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April 20, 2013  |  2 Comments

Jay Z writes an open letter explaining the end of his Brooklyn Nets ownership

In deciding to start his own sports agency, Roc Nation Sports, Jay-Z was forced to give up his ownership stake in the Nets. He penned a letter to explain his love for the franchise.
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian wants to buy Jay-Z’s share of Nets

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is making it known that he would like to purchase Jay-Z’s ownership share in the Brooklyn Nets. Last week it was reported that Jay-Z will be selling his ownership share in the Nets — an amount less than one percent of the franchise — in order to become a certified NBA agent. Ohanian, who sold the popular social media site Reddit.com in 2006...
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April 17, 2013  |  1 Comment
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