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A pro-basketball 🏀 microblog about the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets ⚫️⚪️ and the WNBA’s New York Liberty🗽 We’ll also probably wander into some related, and even unrelated, areas on occasion. Come hang out! #NetsWorld #LightItUpNYL #NBA #WNBA
The Nets pretty much just salted the court in the 4th quarter tonight at Barclays. A blight of a finish in Brooklyn! 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Nets pretty much just salted the court in the 4th quarter tonight at Barclays. A blight of a finish in Brooklyn! 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets
Claxton, Mann, Powell, and Wilson have been a combined 3 for 20 this evening against the Celtics…. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets #BadShootingNights
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Claxton, Mann, Powell, and Wilson have been a combined 3 for 20 this evening against the Celtics…. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets #BadShootingNights
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
This little stretch was hot as hell, by our dynamic rookie Drake Powell on Sunday night. 🔥 💪🏽 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell
Drake Powell scores on three straight possessions.
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Drake Powell scores on three straight possessions.
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Drake Powell scores on three straight possessions.
Drake Powell scores on three straight possessions. - Raw Chili
Drake Powell scores on three straight possessions.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This little stretch was hot as hell, by our dynamic rookie Drake Powell on Sunday night. 🔥 💪🏽 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell
As CITY OF NETS pointed to recently, “Nic Claxton has been a bright spot during the tanking Nets’… 2-11 start. The big man looks rejuvenated, emerging as one of the NBA’s most efficient offensive centers while shouldering a heavy burden in Jordi Fernandez’s offense.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets
Inside Nic Claxton’s Career-Best Start: New Role, New Bag, New Trade Buzz
Nic Claxton's career-best start with the Nets following a healthy offseason raises questions about his future.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
As CITY OF NETS pointed to recently, “Nic Claxton has been a bright spot during the tanking Nets’… 2-11 start. The big man looks rejuvenated, emerging as one of the NBA’s most efficient offensive centers while shouldering a heavy burden in Jordi Fernandez’s offense.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets
“The Nets announced on Monday that Ben Saraf suffered a left ankle sprain on Saturday while playing for the Long Island Nets and that he will be evaluated in 10 days.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsSky #NBASky
Nets rookie guard Ben Saraf out for 10 days with left ankle sprain
The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday that rookie guard Ben Saraf suffered a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“The Nets announced on Monday that Ben Saraf suffered a left ankle sprain on Saturday while playing for the Long Island Nets and that he will be evaluated in 10 days.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsSky #NBASky
“Brooklyn will likely end this season as one of the worst teams in the league so they should be able to get a premium draft pick, but wins like Sunday over the Wizards are needed every once in a while for team morale.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NetsSky #NBASky
3 Nets takeaways from 129-106 win over the Wizards
Here are three takeaways from the Brooklyn Nets' 129-106 win at the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“Brooklyn will likely end this season as one of the worst teams in the league so they should be able to get a premium draft pick, but wins like Sunday over the Wizards are needed every once in a while for team morale.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NetsSky #NBASky
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I need you guys to understand just how bad the Brooklyn Nets' defense is
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I need you guys to understand just how bad the Brooklyn Nets' defense is
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Claxton’s Game is Getting Better for the First Time in Years. #NBA #NetsWorld
Claxton’s Game is Developing for the First Time in Years
At the beginning of the year, Nic Claxton was telling everyone that his back was in better shape than it had been in years. I have a vague memory of Sarah Kustock mentioning that he’d become father…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Claxton’s Game is Getting Better for the First Time in Years. #NBA #NetsWorld
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NBA offenses boomed from 2015 to 2025 🏀🔥📈
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
NBA offenses boomed from 2015 to 2025 🏀🔥📈
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
“Clowney is averaging nearly 15 points per game over his five starts, displaying some of the brightest flashes of his career….” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NoahClowney #NBASky #NetsSky
Is Noah Clowney breaking out for the Brooklyn Nets?
Plus, a brief note on Nic Claxton’s offensive surge, with one glaring defensive question.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Clowney is averaging nearly 15 points per game over his five starts, displaying some of the brightest flashes of his career….” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NoahClowney #NBASky #NetsSky
“Powell, though, was unfazed by the assignment. As Cunningham weaved across the foul line to the left elbow, Powell used his 7-ft wingspan to keep him from getting a clean look, staying down on the first pump fake and avoiding contact after another.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell
The Most Interesting Man In Nets’ Draft Class
A couple of minutes into the second quarter of Friday night’s NBA Cup match at Barclays Center, Detroit superstar Cade Cunningham attempted to turn the corner on a pick-and-roll against Nets wing Drak...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“Powell, though, was unfazed by the assignment. As Cunningham weaved across the foul line to the left elbow, Powell used his 7-ft wingspan to keep him from getting a clean look, staying down on the first pump fake and avoiding contact after another.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell
“Powell was by far the biggest reach. The final ESPN mock draft, delivered that morning, had the then 19-year-old going ten spots later, at No. 32 … in the second round.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell #2025NBADraft #NBASky #NetsSky
Can a reach become a steal? Drake Powell may have the answer
None of the Flatbush 5 was more of a reach than Drake Powell. On Sunday, he gave a hint that might not be the case.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Powell was by far the biggest reach. The final ESPN mock draft, delivered that morning, had the then 19-year-old going ten spots later, at No. 32 … in the second round.” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #DrakePowell #2025NBADraft #NBASky #NetsSky
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Victor Wembanyama leads the NBA in blocked shots at 3.9 blocks per game.
That would be the highest tally this century if he keeps up the pace.
That would be the highest tally this century if he keeps up the pace.
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Victor Wembanyama leads the NBA in blocked shots at 3.9 blocks per game.
That would be the highest tally this century if he keeps up the pace.
That would be the highest tally this century if he keeps up the pace.
Listening to Nic Claxton in the postgame press conference… he seems to be growing a bit in maturity this season. I thought most of his comments were honest, astute, and team-centered. Happy for him and hope he keeps going in this direction. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NicClaxton #NetsSky
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Listening to Nic Claxton in the postgame press conference… he seems to be growing a bit in maturity this season. I thought most of his comments were honest, astute, and team-centered. Happy for him and hope he keeps going in this direction. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NicClaxton #NetsSky
Well, we kept them UNDER 120! 💪🏽 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #NetsStrong
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Well, we kept them UNDER 120! 💪🏽 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NetsWorld #NetsStrong
I’ve been calling Drake Powell “Pogo” because of the energetic way he bounces around out there. Any good? 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets #NBARookies #NBANicknames #DrakePowell #NBASky #NetsSky
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I’ve been calling Drake Powell “Pogo” because of the energetic way he bounces around out there. Any good? 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #NetsWorld #BrooklynNets #NBARookies #NBANicknames #DrakePowell #NBASky #NetsSky
Clowney’s newfound love affair with the paint is warming my heart ♥️ 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NoahClowney #NetsWorld
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Clowney’s newfound love affair with the paint is warming my heart ♥️ 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NoahClowney #NetsWorld
I got an unexpected call from my Sis…. What’s been happening in this third quarter NetsFam? Looks like we’ve played them pretty even. 💪🏽 🏀 #NetsWorld
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I got an unexpected call from my Sis…. What’s been happening in this third quarter NetsFam? Looks like we’ve played them pretty even. 💪🏽 🏀 #NetsWorld
Well, we’re only on pace to give up… 120 or more again. 😐 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #BarclaysCenter #NetsWorld #NBASky #NetsSky
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Well, we’re only on pace to give up… 120 or more again. 😐 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #BarclaysCenter #NetsWorld #NBASky #NetsSky
“Dick… with the soft lay.” —Ryan Ruocco 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #RyanRuocco #GradyDick #NBASky #NetsSky #DickSky
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“Dick… with the soft lay.” —Ryan Ruocco 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #RyanRuocco #GradyDick #NBASky #NetsSky #DickSky
Well, we ended that quarter atrociously 😐 but we somehow managed to keep the Raptors under 30 points (by a hair), so I guess that’s a plus 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NetsSky #NBASky
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Well, we ended that quarter atrociously 😐 but we somehow managed to keep the Raptors under 30 points (by a hair), so I guess that’s a plus 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #NetsWorld #NetsSky #NBASky
Powell to Clowney for the JAM gave me life!! 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #DrakePowell #NoahClowney #NetsWorld
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Powell to Clowney for the JAM gave me life!! 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #DrakePowell #NoahClowney #NetsWorld
“Former Nets All-Star Michael Ray Richardson passes away at 70” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #MichaelRayRichardson #NetsWorld #NetsFamily #RIP
Former Nets All-Star Michael Ray Richardson passes away at 70
Former Nets All-Star Michael Ray Richardson passed away on Tuesday at 70 years old.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“Former Nets All-Star Michael Ray Richardson passes away at 70” 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #MichaelRayRichardson #NetsWorld #NetsFamily #RIP
Both teams have the can’t-shootsies at the moment…. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #BarclaysCenter #NetsWorld
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Both teams have the can’t-shootsies at the moment…. 🏀 ⚫️⚪️ #NBA #BrooklynNets #BarclaysCenter #NetsWorld