Clippers vs. Nets: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

Clippers vs. Nets: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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Clippers vs. Nets: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Los Angeles Clippers are spending $6,203,241 per win while the Brooklyn Nets are spending $5,651,589 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday February 6, 2023

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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mark Kreidler
@MarkKreidler
Brooklyn did fine. The Mavs are a curiosity. The Lakers had a nice clean miss. And it was a big day for the Magic 8 Ball.
markkreidler.substack.com/p/how-the-lake…1:23 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith are both out tonight, listed as “coach’s decision.”
Seth Curry (adductor strain) and Yuta Watanabe (back tightness) are also out. – 1:20 PM
CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
NBA trade rumors: Kevin Durant unlikely to move this week, but he’s still impacting Raptors’ OG Anunoby market
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-t…1:14 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The market for Siakam and Anunoby sounds highly competitive. This would still give the Nets a very well-rounded roster.
Multiple self-creators behind KD, tons of length, several spot-up shooters. And I think this is very realistic in terms of price.
Ok, I’m done. pic.twitter.com/Dl6IX4cedm1:10 PM

Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
Nets say Seth Curry (adductor strain), Yuta Watanabe (back tightness) are both out tonight. New acquisitions Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith will also be held out tonight.
Ben Simmons is expected to return after missing five games because of knee soreness. – 1:09 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The market for Siakam and Anunoby sounds highly competitive. This would still give the Nets a very well-rounded roster.
Multiple self-creators behind KD, tons of length, several spot-up shooters. And I think this is very realistic in terms of price.
Ok, I’m done. pic.twitter.com/nLBl7oFdsL1:05 PM

Brian Mahoney
@briancmahoney
Dinwiddie or Finney-Smith won’t play for Nets tonight against Suns. Ben Simmons expected to be back. – 1:01 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
The big man had a big game!
🎯 @Kia Performance of the Game pic.twitter.com/mBzXqXAhIY1:00 PM

Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
The Nets have ruled out Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith for tonight’s game.
Not surprising. Usually takes a day or two for guys to get acclimated before they play with new teams. Or new-old teams in Dinwiddie’s case, I guess! – 12:57 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith are available but are listed as a coach’s decision to play for the Nets tonight against the Suns. – 12:56 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith are both out tonight against Phoenix by coaches decision. Yuta Watanabe and Seth Curry are out, too. Ben Simmons is in. – 12:56 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Ben Simmons is available for the Nets tonight against the Suns – 12:55 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Cam is the first player in Nets NBA history to score 44+ points in consecutive games 👏 pic.twitter.com/z0cJCVSMj712:45 PM

Joe Vardon
@joevardon
Why does Kevin Durant think every NBA player should be looking up to LeBron James? ⁦@The Athletictheathletic.com/4159890/2023/0…12:44 PM
Charlotte Hornets
@hornets
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You’ll get a Valentine’s message from a player to send to your special someone to say you’ve won!
#ValentinesDay | @HornetsGive12:33 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
In Brooklyn, Ty Lue spoke on why he felt paring the rotation to a regular group had been a factor in LAC winning 8 of last 10. Ivica Zubac, the second quote, felt an 8-man rotation will be hard to sustain and said everyone has to be better no matter which lineup they’re part of. pic.twitter.com/ZjiHGTt1fK12:25 PM

Jake Fischer
@JakeLFischer
Latest deadline notebook @YahooSports: Trade chatter continues to stem around the Toronto Raptors, the Clippers’ point guard pursuit, and more from around the league: sports.yahoo.com/toronto-raptor…12:17 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
“The guy has scored 91 points in the last two games.”
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine think Cam Thomas is earning minutes even when Kevin Durant and Spencer Dinwiddie are back on the court
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/DrITUsTeB412:02 PM

Alex Kennedy
@AlexKennedyNBA
The Nets and Raptors discussed a Pascal Siakam trade, according to @Michael Scotto. Brooklyn reportedly offered Ben Simmons and multiple first-round picks.
The Nets have also been linked to O.G. Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, while Toronto covets Nic Claxton: basketballnews.com/stories/nets-h…12:02 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
I’m not sure this doesn’t get a deal done for all parties. If this is on the table, can the Nets say no? pic.twitter.com/w7Tfr2mt6r11:18 AM

Howard Beck
@HowardBeck
The Nets acquired good players in the Kyrie trade. But the deal brought back so much more: Peace. Sanity. Stability.
si.com/nba/2023/02/07…11:05 AM
Phoenix Suns
@Suns
Back in action tonight!
🆚 @Brooklyn Nets
🕠 5:30 PM
📺 @NBAonTNT
📻 ESPN 620 | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/CsQd4mMbu011:01 AM

Wes Goldberg
@wcgoldberg
The longevity, first of all, shouldn’t be used against him. That’s part of setting any record.
But drill down to career scoring averages:
1. Michael Jordan 30.12
2. Wilt Chamberlain 30.07
3. Elgin Baylor 27.36
4. Kevin Durant 27.28
5. LeBron James 27.22 – 10:54 AM
Chris Broussard
@Chris_Broussard
Is Brooklyn to Dallas an upgrade for Kyrie? Do guys like LeBron ‘deserve’ to have great players around them? #SBLVII storylines & more! Guests: @Derek Harper @RodWoodson26 @Kerry25Rhodes
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…10:32 AM
Ryan Ward
@RyanWardLA
And finally, Kevin Durant’s potential next team, via @SportsBettingAG – Lakers are way down there, which isn’t surprising: pic.twitter.com/nn3v5BbjpT10:30 AM

Dorian Finney-Smith
@doefinney_10
Thank you Dallas for accepting me with open arms! Y’all watched me grow on and off the court over the past years. Love always! 💙💯 instagram.com/p/CoXcAPPrAk_/…10:28 AM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
54 of 82.
📺 @YESNetwork
📻 @WFAN660 pic.twitter.com/mlZSm2SMFt10:00 AM

Bobby Marks
@BobbyMarks42
From this past July on Cam Thomas
Last 4 games
32.8- Points per
46/81- FG (57%)
16/28- 3P (57%)
23/26- FT (88%)
@Marc J. Spears @andscape
andscape.com/features/cam-t…9:55 AM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
“At the end of the day, Kevin wants to win….That will be our holy grail. We’ll continue to try to put a group out that wins.”
Will Kevin Durant re-issue his trade request? That’s the big question for BKN now. The next 3 days are critical for Sean Marks: sny.tv/articles/does-…9:38 AM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
From last night’s game, the Nets continued to process the departure of Kyrie Irving while Cam Thomas’ video game-esque scoring sustained. He continues to fill the scoring void left by his mentor and make his case to have a bigger role going forward: theathletic.com/4162261/2023/0…9:24 AM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Three things to Know: Cam Thomas takes over in Brooklyn, scores 47 nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/07/thr…9:23 AM
Justin Kubatko
@jkubatko
Cam Thomas last night:
✅ 47 PTS
✅ 15-29 FG
✅ 7-11 3P
✅ 10-11 FT
Thomas became the second-youngest player in NBA history to record back-to-back 40-point games (age in years-days):
21-047 — LeBron James
21-116 — Thomas
21-189 — Kevin Durant
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes…9:01 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Cam Thomas last 2 games:
45.5 PPG
4.5 RPG
4.0 APG
The only player with a 40-point game as a starter and bench player this season. pic.twitter.com/475t8djpVj8:51 AM

Jorge Sierra
@hoopshype
Cam Thomas joins LeBron as the two youngest players to score 44 points back-to-back.
Cam Thomas: “For real? That’s great company. I’m glad I have my name mentioned with that guy. Even though I’m a Kobe guy. If you said Kobe, I’d be more you know… Nah, I’m kidding.” pic.twitter.com/Ygq1lgT1rK5:55 AM

BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Kyrie Irving’s trade from the Nets to the Mavericks shook the basketball world on Sunday.
The Mavs owner Mark Cuban reacted to the trade and provided his thoughts about the team’s future 🧐
basketnews.com/news-184915-ma…2:57 AM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
#Nets waste Cam Thomas’ 47 points. Ed Sumner: “Sh–t is funny, man. It’s crazy how this man had all those DNPs. He just dropped 40 back-to-back. Blows my mind. I told him ‘keep rolling. You’re gonna go 40 again? Go 40 again. You got it.’ nypost.com/2023/02/06/net… via @nypostsports2:22 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Strange but true:
Clippers did not win every quarter tonight in Brooklyn (2nd quarter was tied at 26), but tonight marked only 3rd time that Clippers did not *lose* a quarter this season (and 1st on road).
+2 in 1st, 0 in 2nd, +1 in 3rd, +5 in 4th. – 2:06 AM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn trying to keep #Nets focused as Kevin Durant uncertainty looms nypost.com/2023/02/07/net… via @nypostsports2:04 AM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
. @NYCMayor Eric Adams’ parting shot at Kyrie Irving after #Nets trade him to #Mavericks nypost.com/2023/02/06/may… via @nypostsports1:47 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
People who think Clippers should have just blown out the Nets on principle got to have more respect on the situation than that.
Saturday night showed that Nets were going to play hard and had an emerging 🪣 in 24 Cam. End of a long trip. Clippers had to have wanted it tonight. W – 1:28 AM
BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Ivica Zubac unleashed a ferocious one-handed slam 😤
pic.twitter.com/XtHd0CDEHm12:42 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Jacque Vaughn said before #Nets loss Monday to #Clippers Ben Simmons (knee) “is highly probable” Tuesday vs. #Suns. Isn’t playing back-to-back.
TJ Warren (shin) scored 8 points in 12 minutes. Vaughn said they’ll assess after game to see if he can go Tuesday vs. his former team. pic.twitter.com/TIHkJyNrAq12:42 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
There’s a lot here — asked Paul George about facing the Kyrie/Luka Mavericks as well as point guard situation.
On Mavs, PG says it’s going to be a challenge on paper, but also points out loss of Dorian Finney-Smith.
On Clips, PG says it’s his job to make everyone’s job easier. pic.twitter.com/jipfPc0ufY12:07 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Paul George about Clippers keeping turnovers low recently — of which he can be a swing factor on.
Mentioned how team just knows where each other are supposed to be better as season has progressed.
*TOs/game*
First 47 games: 15.0 (T-16th in NBA)
Last 10: 10.6 (1st in NBA) pic.twitter.com/vR8a2kEYIY11:52 PM

Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
#Nets‘ looming trade deadline action could include #Raptors nypost.com/2023/02/06/net… via @nypostsports11:41 PM
Dan Favale
@danfavale
kd texting cam thomas after getting his number from nets pr pic.twitter.com/AjBaV6dh2H11:28 PM

Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Josh Green, whose role will increase after Dorian Finney-Smith’s departure: career-high 29 points, 10-17 FG, 6 rebounds, +39 in win over Jazz.
Mavs are now 1-7 in games Luka Doncic missed. – 11:27 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
When Edmond Sumner hit 3 with 6:19 left to play, it capped a 14-0 Nets blitz that put them up 8.
T Lue subbed for Jackson, who hadn’t played at that point in 4th quarter.
Clippers ended game on 25-9 run.
Jackson never subbed again.
Kawhi matched Nets with 9 points to close. – 11:24 PM
Eric Walden
@tribjazz
Jazz are gonna lose to a Mavs team missing Luka Doncic, Davis Bertans, Maxi Kleber, not yet with Kyrie Irving or Markieff Morris, and also sans Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie as a result of the trade. Utah will drop back below .500 at 27-28. – 11:22 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Ivica Zubac on the direction of the team that has won 8 of its last 10: “We improved, for sure, we’re winning games now but there is so much more we can be better at,” he said. – 11:21 PM
John Wall
@JohnWall
⁦#wallway checkout ⁦https://t.co/WDeNwhkPLv‼️ pic.twitter.com/0rzQmGYJXC11:03 PM

Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard credited the opponents who have scored 40+ on the Clippers each of the last three games — Giannis, Brunson and Cam Thomas — as “amazing” players but said of the defense: “I think we could buy in a little bit more and try to stop that.” – 11:01 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Going home with a dub!
📼 @honey highlights vs. Nets pic.twitter.com/6tBtyCoMjh11:00 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Nic Claxton when asked about the trade deadline:
“Last year going through almost being traded, it made me focus even more. Knowing that you’re this close to being traded for a first-round pick, that can make you want to show your worth when your name is called.” – 10:58 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas had a career-high 47 points, one game after tallying a then career-high 44 points. He and LeBron James are the youngest in #NBA history to have 40 in consecutive games. #Nets10:56 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
Quite a Cam Thomas note from @ESPNStatsInfo:
“Cam Thomas is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point games. The only one that did it at a younger age was LeBron James (two different streaks in 2006).” – 10:56 PM
The Vertical
@YahooSportsNBA
Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas in three games in February:
🏀 110 points
🏀 10 assists
Cam Thomas in seven games in January:
🏀 67 points
🏀 5 assists
Who needs Kyrie? pic.twitter.com/2C1ALQ0aSw10:44 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Asked Cam Thomas about him joining LeBron James as the two youngest players in NBA history to score 44 points in consecutive games:
“That’s great company… I’m a Kobe guy though, so if you said Kobe I would’ve been a little more excited.” pic.twitter.com/fIpe96D70810:41 PM

Ralph Lawler
@Ohmeomy
Not as easy as you might have hoped, but Clippers score a win over Nets In Brooklyn to close 6-game road trip at 4-2 . All in all, a very good Grammy trip. Home on Wednesday against Dallas and likely the debut of Kyrie Irving for the Mavericks. – 10:39 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas after finding out he and LeBron are the youngest players in NBA history to score 44 points in consecutive games:
“That’s great company… I’m a Kobe guy though, so if you said Kobe I would’ve been a little more excited.” pic.twitter.com/Lwnh1WeZu310:39 PM

Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Dorian Finney-Smith’s locker has already been updated in the Nets locker room. He will wear #28. Cam Thomas says he’s been familiar with him since around high school. The two are both from Chesapeake, VA. – 10:33 PM
Christos Tsaltas
@Tsaltas46
Cam Thomas over his last 2 games
91 points
31-52 FG (59.6%)
11-16 3P (68.8%)
18-20 FT (90%)
Last 4 games
131 points
44-81 FG (56.8%)
16-28 3P (57.1%)
22-26 FT (88.5%)
Money in the bank! #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/3HUMfx9ySW10:32 PM

Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas has a previous relationship from Dorian Finney-Smith. Both are natives of the Chesapeake, Va. area. Said DFS gives them defense, can help them play some small ball. – 10:29 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Jacque Vaughn when asked if Kevin Durant wants to stay in Brooklyn long term after Kyrie trade:
“I’m not going to speculate and get in Kevin’s mind at all. Not going to try to do that. I’m going to coach this group [and] look forward to coaching them.” – 10:23 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers outscored Nets 25-8 off turnovers tonight.
No Clipper had more than 2 turnovers. Significant improvement from where this team was in the autumn part of season. – 10:22 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are coming home for 3 straight home games.
They had a stretch of 11 games in front of 11 home crowds (UTA, SA, DAL, LAL, Spurs at LAC, ATL, CLE, CHI, MIL, NY, BRK)
Clippers won 8 of those games. – 10:20 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on Spencer Dinwiddie returning to Brooklyn:
“Spencer is a high-IQ guy, he’ll be able to figure things out quickly. He and I have a good rapport… I think he’ll fit in and be ready to go.” – 10:20 PM
Matt George
@MattGeorgeSAC
The Sacramento Kings continue to respond to adversity. They haven’t lost more than 2 straight games since November.
Meanwhile the Grizzlies, Suns, Lakers, Pelicans, Warriors, Clippers and Timberwolves have all lost five straight games at least once this season. – 10:19 PM
Chris Miller
@cmillsnbcs
CAM THOMAS!!!!!!!! – 10:19 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Ty Lue said he went 9 deep because in the last game of the road trip the team wanted to keep PG and Kawhi’s minutes down a little bit. He also wanted to get Luke time, he said. He said he loves Kennard and RoCo and said it’s hard since going in “playoff mode” with his rotation. – 10:17 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said he would not be the one to have a conversation with Kevin Durant on how he feels about the organization. Kept it to the game. – 10:17 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue says that he wanted Luke to get some minutes somehow, and to get Kawhi and PG minutes down, he extended rotation to 9 players.
Lue has said repeatedly, pre and post, that he loves Luke and that he (and RoCo, a DNP-CD tonight) deserve to play. – 10:16 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn on Spencer Dinwiddie: “Spencer is a high IQ guy. I think he’ll be able to fit in seamlessly.” – 10:16 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Kevin Durant told him “great fight” after tonight’s loss.
JV did not have an update on KD’s status. We’re expecting one tomorrow. – 10:13 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie
@CTabatabaie
Cam Thomas doing the Cameron name proud – 10:13 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn did not get an update on Kevin Durant before KD left tonight. Said Durant liked the fight the Nets showed tonight and told JV as much. – 10:13 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Ty Lue credited going to the small-small PNR for pulling the Clippers out of their 107-99 deficit. Out of the timeout he felt that settled them down. – 10:12 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Cam Thomas’ last 2 games: 91 points on 31-52 shooting. He hit 11 of 16 3-point attempts and went 18-for-20 from the free-throw line. As Nets note, he’s the second youngest player in league history to score 40+ in back-to-back games. LeBron James is the youngest (March/April 2006) – 10:11 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on the acquisitions of Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith:
“We’re just longer, stronger, and overall more athletic as a team.” – 10:09 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said the trade for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith make the Nets longer, more athletic and help them offensively. Unsure of their status for tomorrow. – 10:09 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac and Reggie Jackson were both a +27 tonight in a game Clippers won by only 8 points. – 10:08 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaugh said Cam Thomas joked the other day that he’s the all-time leading scorer in the Nets’ “stay ready” group. – 10:08 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
40-point games by a Nets guard:
2 — Kyrie Irving this season
2 — Cam Thomas in the last 3 days pic.twitter.com/Mz0TjE4maR10:07 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The only player in NBA history in first two NBA seasons vs Clippers to score more than the 47 points Cam Thomas scored tonight?
Terrence Ross, January 2014 (51 points in Year 2) – 10:07 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant left the building without stopping to answer multiple questions. #nets10:04 PM
Chris Fedor
@ChrisFedor
Some of #Cavs players were watching the end of the Brooklyn game on their phones before heading to the team bus. Beyond being blown away by Cam Thomas’ huge night, they were fully aware that a Nets loss pushed them into the East’s fourth spot. – 10:04 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Kevin Durant just left building being escorted by a pr guy. Did not answer questions or make eye contact. Very un-KD. – 10:04 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons confirmed he is playing tomorrow, #nets10:03 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
KD declined to comment on his way out of Barclays. – 10:03 PM
Kelsey Russo
@kelseyyrusso
With the Nets losing to the Clippers tonight, the #Cavs move into fourth in the Eastern Conference. They were just a half a game back behind Brooklyn heading into tonight.
Cavs have a 34-22 record. – 10:02 PM
Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
Cam Freaking Thomas had 47 points and seven 3-pointers for the Nets tonight Vs the Clippers. @Cam Thomas is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point games. The only one that did it at a younger age was LeBron James (twice in 2006). @ESPNStatsInfo #lsu pic.twitter.com/6Wz0JmxbCR10:00 PM
Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
Cam Freaking Thomas had 47 points and seven 3-pointers for the Nets tonight Vs the Clippers. @Cam Thomas is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point games. The only one that did it at a younger age was LeBron James (two different streaks in 2006). pic.twitter.com/hCp6wYtESZ10:00 PM
Kevin Chouinard
@KLChouinard
The Mavs should have traded for Cam Thomas. – 9:58 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Clippers end their 6-game road trip at 31-26 after 29 points from PG and 24 from Kawhi.
Clippers went 4-2 on the road trip. Their road schedule gets much easier from here.
Next up: Dallas (and Kyrie) on Wednesday in LA. – 9:58 PM
NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
91 points in two games for Cam Thomas 😳 pic.twitter.com/4aefBJzy1J9:58 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers beat Nets 124-116.
Grammy trip: 4-2
Last 10 games: 8-2
LAC road vs East: 8-7
Clippers won’t travel east of Memphis until June, at earliest.
See you Wednesday in LA vs Mavericks. Trade deadline Thursday. – 9:57 PM
Matt Williams
@StatsWilliams
Cam Thomas scored 47 points in his first start of the season.
That is the most points in a player’s first start of a season since…
Kyrie Irving on Oct. 23, 2019 against the Timberwolves (50 points). – 9:57 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets fall to the Clippers 124-116. Cam Thomas finishes with 47 as the team played its ass off. Ben Simmons should be back tomorrow. Does Spencer Dinwiddie and DFS join them? Let’s see what Vaughn has to say on the trade, too. Plenty to come. – 9:57 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Which team was playing the finale of a long road trip? Clippers beat Nets 124-116. #noexcuses9:57 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Either Spencer Dinwiddie or Fred VanVleet is probably gonna be Brooklyn’s starting point guard for the rest of the season, but I really hope they give Cam Thomas a few bench minutes per night to just cook without a veteran PG or Durant on the floor. He’s got something. – 9:56 PM
Wes Goldberg
@wcgoldberg
Impressed with the Clippers in that win. Could def. argue they should have beaten the Nets without KD and Kyrie (or the pieces coming back), but that’s a tough environment with all the emotions/Camsanity. Could easily have folded in a reg season Feb game. Instead, stayed calm. – 9:56 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Cam Thomas in the loss:
47 PTS
15-29 FG
7-11 3P
Averaging 46 PPG since Kyrie left. pic.twitter.com/Q1XlxNbaHj9:56 PM

Christos Tsaltas
@Tsaltas46
Cam Thomas is an absolute beast. He was on fire against the Clippers putting on a show despite the loss.
47 points
15-29 FG
7-11 3P
10-11 FT
4 rebounds
3 assists
Hooper! #NetsWorld9:56 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
Was Durant at the #Nets game tonight? – 9:56 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Confirmed: Reggie Jackson can still dunk with 2 hands.
Now it is safe to leave the area. – 9:54 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nets trail 121-116 with 57 seconds left. Timeout Vaughn. Some tough fouls from Joe Harris tonight. Nets with 25 fouls, six more than the Clippers. That might be the difference in this one. – 9:53 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
I don’t like to bash any one player, but Joe Harris has made at least four plays to kill Brooklyn’s chances down the stretch of this game. – 9:52 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Nicolas Batum in the clutch, again. Three-point play makes it 121-116 LAC with 57 seconds left. – 9:52 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers subbing Nico in for Zub last 96 seconds with 3-point lead. – 9:50 PM
John Hollinger
@johnhollinger
This game is wild sometimes. Cam Thomas looked unplayable in several of his shifts earlier this year and now he’s about to score 90 on Kawhi and PG – 9:48 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
Can Cam Thomas replace Kyrie on the Eastern conference All-Star team? – 9:48 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi go-ahead 3 gives PG/Kawhi duo 50.
Cam Thomas has 47.
Clippers up 1. – 9:47 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Really rough Joe Harris game. – 9:47 PM
Mike Lynch
@SportInfo247
This game can only end with Cam hitting a game-winner on Paul George – 9:46 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas is the first player in Nets franchise history to score 44+ points in consecutive games. – 9:46 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Youngest players with back-to-back 40-point games:
1. LeBron James
2. Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/tsQhoX4Dj59:46 PM

Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
I don’t want to overreact to two games but Cam Thomas has had the crowd eating out of his hands the same way they do when KD and Kyrie have (or had) it going. – 9:46 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn in bonus last 3:29. – 9:45 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
List of players to score 44 or more points in two straight games this season:
Anthony Davis
Devin Booker
Cam Thomas – 9:45 PM
Brian Mahoney
@briancmahoney
44 and now 45 points in the last two games. Hopefully LeBron James will enjoy having the NBA scoring record for a little while before Cam Thomas seizes it. – 9:45 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
45 POINTS.
NEW CAREER HIGH FOR @Cam Thomas9:44 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Cam Thomas has set a new career high with 45 points one game after scoring 44 points. – 9:44 PM
Michael Gallagher
@MikeSGallagher
Looking at people who faded Killa Cam Thomas like pic.twitter.com/aaynAAOmft9:44 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The two youngest players to ever post consecutive 40-point games:
LeBron James
Cam Thomas – 9:43 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Wrote last year about Cam Thomas and the education he got from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. With Irving gone it seems like Thomas is applying what he learned: theathletic.com/3196861/2022/0…9:43 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Outstanding basketball by Clippers in between timeouts:
– Got Jackson/Zubac in for Mann/Batum
– Powell draws Sumner 5th
– Kawhi middy
– Thomas miss
– Kawhi to Reggie 3
– Thomas turnover
– Kawhi draws 2 FTs
– Zubac steals Clax
– Kawhi entry to Zu
9-0 Clippers run to take lead. – 9:43 PM
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
those who believe the clippers are a “flip the switch” team (if these people exist) are nodding their head after watching the last 2 minutes – 9:42 PM
Austin Krell
@NBAKrell
If I’m Toronto and the Nets offer me Cam Thomas, Claxton, and picks for Siakam, I’m having a long meeting with my execs/coaches about it. – 9:42 PM
Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
The Clippers are like every pre-James Gunn DC project: I’m always left wanting more than what I got. – 9:41 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers in bonus last 5:01. – 9:40 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
So nice, he had to block him twice pic.twitter.com/eWq4DdnkeK9:40 PM

NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
Cam Thomas his last two games: pic.twitter.com/qfClNh4UMW9:40 PM

John Hollinger
@johnhollinger
When Kevin Durant returns he will have to find his role in this offense. It’s Cam Thomas’s team now. – 9:39 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Edmond Sumner has 5 fouls – 9:38 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
14-0 Brooklyn run
107-99 Brooklyn lead
Clippers have had some nasty field goal droughts tonight, and they’re in the midst of one going on 4 minutes.
PG and Kawhi getting absolutely engulfed (0 points, 0/5 FGs in 4th). Nic Claxton is getting DPOY votes off of this game alone. – 9:38 PM
NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
ANOTHER 40-BALL FOR CAM THOMAS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YII6LQDmIX9:37 PM

Rob Perez
@WorldWideWob
Monster sequence for DPOY candidate Nic Claxton here in the 4th against Paul George
https://t.co/qFIcY2T9pY pic.twitter.com/AYKBjgkJB39:37 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
A 14-0 run puts the Nets up 8 and the Barclays Center is rocking for the second straight game. – 9:37 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
14 unanswered points for the Nets, now up 107-99. – 9:37 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead 107-99. Cam Thomas (21), Nic Claxton (23) and Ed Sumner (27) are your leading scorers tonight. The kids are alright. The way the Nets play hard under Jacque Vaughn. Each passing day shows why he should have been hired as head coach out of the NBA bubble. – 9:37 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Timeout, Clippers: What an incredible scene. Barclays Center explodes as Edmond Sumner hits a 3 to give the Nets a 107-99 lead with 6:19 to go in the fourth quarter. – 9:37 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
THINGS ARE HAPPENING – 9:36 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Players to score 40+ points in consecutive games this season:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Devin Booker
Stephen Curry
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
LeBron James
Damian Lillard
Cam Thomas – 9:35 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Players to score 40+ points in consecutive games this season:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Devin Booker
Stephen Curry
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
LeBron James
Damian Lillard
Cam Thomas – 9:34 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Has a guy who has been a fringe rotation player ever dropped 40 in back-to-back games in the history of the NBA?
Pretty insane stuff from Cam Thomas. – 9:34 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Players to score 40+ points in consecutive games this season:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Devin Booker
Stephen Curry
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
LeBron James
Damian Lillard
Cam Thomas – 9:34 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas (41 points) has recorded 40+ points in consecutive games.
Thomas is the fifth player in the franchise’s NBA history to score 40+ points in consecutive games.
Thomas is the youngest player in franchise history to tally 40+ points in consecutive games. – 9:33 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Look at this:
Cam Thomas (41 points) has recorded 40+ points in consecutive games.
Thomas is the fifth player in the franchise’s NBA history to score 40+ points in consecutive games.
Thomas is the youngest player in franchise history to tally 40+ points in consecutive games. – 9:33 PM
Brian Mahoney
@briancmahoney
Are we sure Kyrie really asked for a trade and not that the Nets just needed to move a starting player so they could get more minutes for Cam Thomas? – 9:32 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Just a wild sequence:
– Yuta nearly crossed himself over
– Yuta lost ball to Kennard after cutting
– Kawhi miss layup
– Batum comes over to block Sumner
– Thomas comes back to dunk
– Mann misses putback dunk
– Thomas ties game at 99 and Kawhi/PG at 41 – 9:32 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
Cam Thomas has 41. He had 44 the other night.
He has said repeatedly how much Kyrie means to him over the last year. He’s doing his best Kyrie impersonation over these last two games. – 9:32 PM
Kevin Pelton
@kpelton
Players with back-to-back 40-point games this season:
Giannis 5x
Lillard 3x
Booker 2x
AD
Embiid
LeBron
Steph
Cam Thomas – 9:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas
@Tsaltas46
Back to back 40-point games for Cam Thomas. He counts 41 with 07:55 remaining. LEGEND! #NetsWorld9:32 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Cam Thomas can’t be stopped. Clippers are trying to face guard him, but the ball finds him wide open at the top of the key for a three that gives him 41 point and ties the game at 99.
Thomas now with 40 points in back to back games. Unreal. – 9:32 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
So Cam Thomas has 41 points with 8 minutes left… – 9:32 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas is up to 41 points and is 7-for-10 from 3. Game is tied at 99 with 7:54 left. – 9:31 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
ANOTHER 40-piece for Cam – 9:31 PM
Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
My daughter watched about 10 seconds of Nets-Clippers. Her take: “Ooooo. That court is pretty.” – 9:31 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Cam Thomas is that guy. Wow! – 9:31 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Ed Sumner and Yuta Watanabe both with shots to the groin on back-to-back possessions. Both appear ok. – 9:31 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Cam Thomas is back in to continue his Shai Gilgeous-Alexander challenge: trying to outscore PG and Kawhi by himself.
So far, Thomas is behind 41-36. Kawhi coming back in with 9:32 left. PG still on bench. – 9:29 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Steal on one end ➡️ dunk on the other pic.twitter.com/xArGzuzWvq9:28 PM

Keith Pompey
@PompeyOnSixers
‘Dissecting 76ers’ loss to New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets’ trade and interest in Nerlens Noel ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN61126038339:26 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue is NOT challenging Ivica Zubac’s 5th foul, drawn by Nic Claxton.
Clippers in midst of 8-1 run and up 99-93 with 9:51 left in fourth quarter. – 9:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas
@Tsaltas46
Cam Thomas is a future NBA legend. Just build a team around him! #NetsWorld9:26 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton with 11 and 11. Now has 20 double-doubles this season. – 9:22 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Of all the stats — PG’s 26 points, Kawhi’s 15 and Ivica Zubac 14p and 11 rebs, the one that’s most impressive is only four turnovers tonight for a team playing its sixth game of a six game trip. – 9:22 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Reporting from the man @Michael Scotto:
-Nets have expressed interest in Pascal Siakam
-Toronto “covets” Nic Claxton in negotiations
-Ben Simmons and several 1st-round picks has also been discussed
It was reported earlier that TOR has been “reluctant” to include Siakam in a trade. – 9:21 PM
Sam Vecenie
@Sam_Vecenie
Cam Thomas was a professional bucket getter in high school. He was a professional bucket getter at LSU. He remains a professional bucket getter in the NBA.
We’ll see how the rest of his game develops, but he will 100% always get buckets. – 9:21 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Luke Kennard didn’t get the buzzer beating 3 off in time.
Clippers thankful for Cam Thomas off floor minutes, lead Brooklyn 91-88 through 3 quarters.
Paul George has 26 points on 9/16 FGs to lead Clippers. Quiet night for Kawhi with 15 points in 25 minutes. – 9:20 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
At the end of three quarters, the Clippers lead 91-88. This game is far from over, folks. – 9:19 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Clippers lead 91-88 after three quarters in Brooklyn. Paul George has 26, Kawhi 15 and Ivica Zubac 14p/11r. Only four turnovers tonight. – 9:19 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Clippers lead the Nets 91-88. Cam Thomas has 36 points, Sumner has 17. Can Nets pull it off? Would be quite the upset. – 9:19 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Cam Thomas has scored 80 points in his last 7 quarters. pic.twitter.com/n70pf4AHKP9:18 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
I’ve seen Paul George and now Reggie Jackson pull up for shots that they might have only shot because they snatched their defender’s ankles and come up short tonight – 9:17 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
Cam Thomas is shooting stepback 3s from 28 feet out and two Clippers on him. – 9:15 PM
Stephen Noh
@StephNoh
Vibes are good in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/SKb02271Uu9:14 PM

NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
Nic Claxton was HYPED after this dunk 💪
He got a tech for holding onto the rim too long 😅 pic.twitter.com/bYm7gz4mlM9:14 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn leads Clippers 86-83 with 2:21 left in 3rd quarter.
Cam Thomas has 36 points, and in first half, the 3s carried his offense. He has discovered that the Clippers will not guard you on the way to the paint, minimizing the shooting regression.
Gonna be tough on Clips now. – 9:14 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Dru Smith is tied for second on the team with four rebounds in just nine minutes during his team debut. Just fed T.J. Warren to put the Nets up 86-83. James Harden once said Cam Thomas is a better scorer for his age than he was at. He’s up to 36 already. – 9:13 PM
David Baumann
@DavidBaumannORL
Cam Thomas gonna get 50? – 9:13 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
What a weekend for Cam Thomas. 44 in a comeback win Saturday, and 36 not even three quarters into this game. – 9:13 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas’ last two games are the two highest-scoring games of his career:
44 points – Saturday vs. Wizards
36 points – tonight vs. Clippers – 9:13 PM
Rob Perez
@WorldWideWob
Last game: Cam Thomas ripped off 44 points on 23 shots in 29 minutes.
Right now: Cam Thomas has 36 points on 17 shots in 27 minutes. – 9:12 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
The Nets are still playing hard for Jacque Vaughn — and for each other. – 9:12 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Clippers are now blitzing and sending two at Cam Thomas. It’s not working. He’s getting to the paint with ease and lighting it up from downtown.
Thomas has 36 points in 28 minutes. He has his two highest scoring nights in consecutive games after scoring 44 against the Wizards. – 9:12 PM
Rob Perez
@WorldWideWob
Last game: Cam Thomas rips off 44 points on 23 shots in 29 minutes.
Right now: Cam Thomas had 36 points on 17 shots in 27 minutes. – 9:12 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas is lighting it up yet again:
36 points
11/18 from the field
6/8 from three
8/8 from the line
Quite the development. – 9:11 PM
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
the mavericks should’ve traded for cam thomas. huge mistake. – 9:11 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Cam Thomas out of his mind. He has 34 points and is 10 for 16 from field and it’s still the third quarter. He had 44 points on Saturday. – 9:11 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Lob it up for the SUMNER SLAM pic.twitter.com/kjw4ouClY29:11 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The two highest-scoring games of Cam Thomas’ career have come in his last two games:
44 points – Saturday night vs. Washington
36 points – tonight vs. L.A. Clippers – 9:11 PM
Ky Carlin
@Ky_Carlin
Cam Thomas is hoopin up in Brooklyn right now. He might have his 2nd straight 40-plus point game for the Nets. – 9:11 PM
John Schuhmann
@johnschuhmann
Nets just had to get Kyrie Irving out of Cam Thomas’ way. – 9:11 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas is lighting it up yet again:
34 points
10/16 from the field
6/8 from three
8/8 from the line
Quite the development. – 9:10 PM
Michael Scotto
@MikeAScotto
Story: The Nets have expressed interest in Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, as @Marc Stein first reported. Toronto covets Nic Claxton in trade talks, while Ben Simmons and draft pick compensation have also been discussed, league sources told @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/2023/02/06/sou…9:10 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
Cam Thomas has 78 points in 56 minutes over his last two games. He’s got 34 with 3:30 left in the 3rd. Call him the Ooni Oven. – 9:10 PM
Rob Perez
@WorldWideWob
Been on this app long enough to know Cam Thomas going to be NBA Twitter’s new favorite player by the end of the week. – 9:10 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Cam Thomas has picked up right where he left off on Saturday. Amazing! – 9:10 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
It’s Cam Thomas’ world and we’re all just living in it. – 9:10 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas has scored a game-high 31 points, his second straight game with 30+ points (career-high 44 points on Saturday vs. Washington).
Games with 30+ points – last two games: two
Games with 30+ points – first 101 career games: two – 9:09 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
These Nets have some serious fight in them. Extremely impressive performance.
But Kawhi is starting to get that look in his eye… – 9:09 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Nic Claxton technical foul, but 11-point Clippers lead is GONE.
Jacque Vaughn said pregame that his team was going to push the pace, and they’re taking it to the Clippers right now. – 9:08 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
An official just T’d up Nic Claxton for hanging on the rim. That’s a terrible call given how fast Clax was driving to the rim. – 9:07 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton goes coast to coast and pulls himself up on the rim. Let some emotion out , too. Got a T for hanging on the rim. Kyrie and Harden once paid for the fine the first time he did that. Alas… – 9:07 PM
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
nic claxton deserves some kind of award/recognition once this season ends – 9:07 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers not sharp. At all. Went the entire 3 minutes between timeouts without a field goal. They’re not even turning the ball over or missing FTs. Just 7 missed FGs in a row.
Brooklyn has cut Clippers lead down to 74-73 with 5:45 left in 3rd quarter. They’re getting FTs now. – 9:05 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Timeout, Clippers: Nets trail 74-73 at the 5:45 mark of the third quarter. Cam Thomas is up to 29 points; and Royce O’Neale and Edmond Sumner have 15 apiece. Meanwhile four Clippers starters are in double figures, led by Paul George with 21.
Nets just refuse to go away. – 9:04 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Ed Sumner up to 15 points. Nets trail the Clippers 74-73 with 5:45 left in the third. Nets aren’t going away. – 9:03 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
There are more lane violations when Nic Claxton is at the line than any player I’ve ever seen. – 9:03 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Nic Claxton drew two lane violations. Didn’t help. – 9:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet
After missing 21 straight games, Devin Booker (left groin strain) is listed as probable for tomorrow’s game against the Nets. Cam Payne (right foot sprain) and Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) remain out – 9:02 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Ed always brings the energy ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/4F1lOU6ckq9:02 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers in bonus last 6:36 of 3rd quarter – 8:59 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Nic Claxton is 12/14 from the free-throw line over his last three games. – 8:59 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton now 8-for-10 from the free throw line between his last two games. Just sank both, which he struggles to do. Turning a corner? – 8:58 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn in bonus last 7:24 of 3rd quarter – 8:57 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Edmond Sumner is in foul trouble – 8:56 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Joe Harris jumped, but that was not a fair fight at the rim against Ivica Zubac. Props to Harris for not fouling.
Clippers doing that thing where they come out of the locker room throwing haymakers. 72-61 lead with 8:34 left in 3rd quarter. – 8:52 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Ivica Zubac posterizes Joe Harris. Timeout Jacque Vaughn. Clippers lead, 72-61. – 8:52 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Then there is Cam Thomas with 26 points in 21 mins. – 8:50 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Joe Harris’ defense has taken a major step back after a nice start to the season. – 8:50 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The Nets’ trade sending Kyrie Irving to Dallas became official after Brooklyn failed to facilitate a three-team trade.
Full Story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-broo…8:48 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Starting the second half with Marcus Morris ejected:
Jackson
Mann
PG
Kawhi
Zubac – 8:46 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Remarkable numbers for BKN’s Cam Thomas:
In his last 6 quarters, Thomas has 66 points (23-of-35 FG, 9-of-12 3FG, 11-of-12 FT) in 47 minutes
In his two halves (1st half tonight & 2nd half vs. WAS), Thomas has 52 points (18-of-26 FG, 9-of-11 3FG, 7-of-7 FT) in 36 minutes – 8:46 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons would have been ready to play tonight, but the Nets want to save him for the second leg of a back to back tomorrow against the Suns. Other notes here: trib.al/6GVYZlr8:44 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
My guess is Clippers go with rotation they used when Morris was hurt prior to Thursday night for second half.
Start Kennard with Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac.
Cycle in Powell, Batum, Jackson.
RoCo was 1st half DNP-CD. He’s an option, but not who I expect to see. – 8:44 PM
NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
Cam Thomas at halftime vs. the Clippers:
🎯 22 Pts
🎯 5-7 3-PT FG
Another 40-ball loading? 👀 pic.twitter.com/rfzxv3Ig978:39 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers outscored Nets 10-0 off turnovers, 5-0 off 2nd chances, 24-8 in paint, 6-3 at FT line.
Possessions: Clippers have 4 more offensive rebounds, 4 more takeaways.
This game is going to be close, but Clippers main focus is really just not letting Nets make 25 3s. – 8:37 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Not a bad point of the season for Cam Thomas to score 44 off the bench and follow it up with a 22-point half.
Not saying Nets are going to trade him, just saying. – 8:34 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers lead Nets 55-53 at halftime.
Marcus Morris Sr.’s ejection came in the middle of a 10-0 Brooklyn run. Cam Thomas has a game-high 22, Royce O’Neale has 15 on all 3s. Thomas also has 5 3s, and Clippers ALSO have 5 3s (18 attempts).
Clippers up because of everything else. – 8:32 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
The last game-and-a-half for Cam Thomas: 66 points (23-of-35 shooting, 9-of-12 from deep, 11-of-12 from the stripe. #Nets8:32 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Half: Clippers 55, Nets 53
Brooklyn is 12/21 from three while holding Kawhi Leonard to 9 points on 3/7 shooting.
Impressive effort from a shorthanded group. – 8:32 PM
Micah Adams
@MicahAdams13
The Kyrie Quit On All-Stars
G: James Harden
G: Jaylen Brown
F: Jayson Tatum
F: LeBron James
F: Kevin Durant
Bench
Marcus Smart
Kevin Love
Al Horford
Sources: Team is eyeing Luka Doncic in either the summer of 2023 or 2024 – 8:31 PM
Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Did the Nets win the Kyrie trade just by opening up minutes for Cam Thomas? – 8:31 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
I really wanna see an extended sample of Cam Thomas+four defenders as a primary Brooklyn bench option. He does nothing else but man can he score. – 8:31 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Half: Clippers 55, Nets 53
Brooklyn is 13/22 from three while holding Kawhi Leonard to 9 points on 3/7 shooting.
Impressive effort from a shorthanded group. – 8:31 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Nets trail Clippers, 55-53, entering the half. Cam Thomas has 22 points on 7/12 FG, 5/7 3PT. Royce O’Neale is 5/6 from 3PT for 15 PTS. Cam has answered the bell two straight games with Kyrie Irving now gone. Is this for real? Is it sustainable? – 8:31 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Clippers lead the Nets 55-53. Ed Sumner with a stepback 3 right before the buzzer. Cam Thomas with 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting. He continues to play terrific. Royce with 15 points on five 3s. – 8:31 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas – coming off a 44-point game – has 22 at the half. #Nets trail 55-53. – 8:31 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
The Nets, who are without, well, everyone tonight, are down just two to the Kawhi and PG13 Clippers, 55-53, at the half. – 8:30 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 55, Nets 53
Clips held a fairly comfortable lead until Brooklyn ripped off 10 unanswered points in 55 seconds. – 8:30 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas has 22 points on 5/7 shooting from three in the 1st half.
So he’s on pace for consecutive 44-point games. – 8:29 PM
Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
Nets guard Cam Thomas nailed a career-high five 3-pointers in tonight’s first half en route to a game-high 22 points. @LSUBasketball8:29 PM
Wes Goldberg
@wcgoldberg
Cam Thomas cam ball. – 8:29 PM
John Henson
@Johnhenson31
NBA is wicked lol how does Cam Thomas catch DNPs – 8:29 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Cam Thomas has buried a career-high five 3-pointers in tonight’s first half en route to a game-high 22 points. – 8:28 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Marcus Morris just got tossed after saying something to the official.
Called the ref something that rhymes with “snitch”. – 8:28 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas is on a heater….again. – 8:28 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Marcus Morris Sr. just got ejected. – 8:27 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Royce O’Neale is 5/6 from three. – 8:26 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Marcus Morris Sr has been ejected for something he said to the official. – 8:26 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Technical foul on Marcus Morris Sr., and he’s been ejected. – 8:26 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Marcus Morris Sr. has been ejected. – 8:26 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers up 49-40 with 3:11 left in first half. Neither team has led by double digits, but this has been a 17-point turnaround.
Nets don’t really like to drive, but expect them to get some FT help and try and attack lack of Clippers rim protection. Only one FT for BK so far – 8:25 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Just took a quick tour of the Nets’ team store and there was not a trace of Kyrie Irving merchandise in there at all (or Markieff Morris for that matter). They didn’t even let you get a jersey on mark down! – 8:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets
@hornets
“Left elbow” was not the answer we were looking for, but we’ll take it. 😂
Fueled by @Gatorade | #ad pic.twitter.com/ONwS2LgyH08:19 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
I’d go as far as saying it’s a certainty that the Nets trade for a big before the deadline.
Because right now, if Claxton goes down, Sharpe looks borderline unplayable. Can’t see them playing the year out with that glaring of a hole. – 8:17 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers have a 41-38 lead over Nets with 6:44 left to play in 1st half. The bench did all the work, but Royce O’Neale is back and has matched Cam Thomas with 4 3s already.
Brooklyn is 5/15 on 2s and 9/15 on 3s, with their only FT generated by a Thomas 4-point play. – 8:15 PM
Rob Perez
@WorldWideWob
The more you watch Cam Thomas unleashed, the more yesterday’s events make sense. – 8:15 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Clippers lead the Nets 41-38 with 6:44 left in the first half. – 8:15 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Day’Ron Sharpe is in foul trouble, and Clippers in bonus last 7:09 of first half.
Brooklyn is a truly pitiful rebounding team. – 8:13 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
KD on the bench is a good sign for Nets. – 8:12 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Kessler Edwards sighting with 8:43 left in the second quarter. – 8:10 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
KD is at Barclays now sitting on the Nets’ bench. – 8:10 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
After hesitating on what might have been a first three-point attempt once he checked in, Luke Kennard has looked to fire quickly ever since. That’s what the Clippers want. He checks out after 8 minutes. – 8:10 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Our national nightmare is over… Luke Kennard has made a 3 after 8 straight misses – 8:09 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Kevin Durant is here on the bench tonight. – 8:08 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Squad knocked down 8 triples in the first 👌 pic.twitter.com/XebdUFbFHx8:08 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers ended 1st quarter on 10-0 run to take 29-27 lead into 2nd quarter.
Norman Powell is doing that thing where he outscores a whole bench by himself. – 8:08 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Dru Smith running the Nets second unit right now with Patty Mills, Yuta Watanabe, T.J. Warren and Day’Ron Sharpe out there. – 8:08 PM
Kevin O’Connor
@KevinOConnorNBA
The biggest winner of the Kyrie Irving trade:
Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/agOOr13vX98:07 PM

Ian Begley
@IanBegley
For those wondering after he wasn’t at Nets-Wizards the other night: Kevin Durant is at Barclays Center tonight as Nets take on Clippers. – 8:07 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
“If they make one more move, the Nets have a really good chance at winning a championship.”
@Brian Scalabrine tells @Frank Isola what he expects from the Brooklyn Nets
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/rnUIl6Ttll8:04 PM

Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Clippers lead the Nets 29-27. Cam Thomas with 13 points, Royce with nine. Nets were 8-for-12 from 3. – 8:04 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
The Clippers lead 29-27 despite Brooklyn shooting 8-12 from three. Clips ended the quarter on a 10-0 run. Ending quarters has not been their specialty of late, but this was an exception. – 8:04 PM
Trey Kerby
@treykerby
Excited to watch Kyrie Irving’s Brooklyn Nets live on @WatchPlayback: playback.tv/nodunks8:03 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Good things do not tend to happen when Day’Ron Sharpe has been on the floor this season.
Outside of the Lakers game, it’s been a tough go of it for the sophomore big man. – 8:02 PM
Mike Vorkunov
@MikeVorkunov
Cam Thomas is the biggest winner in the Kyrie Irving trade. He has 13 points in the first quarter. Two nights after he dropped 44, he’s trying to drop 50 – 8:02 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Dru Smith just checked in with a minute left in the first quarter to make his Nets debut. – 8:01 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Dru Smith enters the game in what is his Nets debut. – 8:01 PM
Kevin Pelton
@kpelton
Cam Thomas is sick of people saying the post-Kyrie Irving Nets are made up of Kevin Durant and role players. – 8:01 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas has hit his first four 3s. He’s 8-for-9 from deep in his last two games. Very curious to see his role when KD is back and DFS and SD are here. Nets are going to need his scoring. – 8:00 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
The rotation’s up to nine tonight with Reggie Jackson part of a unit with guards Powell and Kennard. – 7:59 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Norman Powell in for Paul George.
8-man rotation to begin: Starters plus Powell/Batum/Kennard. – 7:58 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Yuta Watanabe is your sixth man tonight. – 7:57 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn lead down to 20-17 with 4 minutes left in opening quarter.
Nets have made 6 of first 7 3s. Or what anyone around Thursday night would call: “Not how the Bucks started.” – 7:55 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Luke Kennard enters the game after two straight DNPs. – 7:53 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Brooklyn has made six of its first seven three-pointers but is still only up five on the Clippers. – 7:52 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers pulled Zu early with Nets scorching.
And now Luke Kennard is getting 1st quarter minutes. – 7:52 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers with 18 and-ones this season despite being 8th in total minutes played. – 7:51 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Cam Thomas is 2/2 from three to start this one. He’s made 6 of his last 7 from deep. – 7:51 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn leads Clippers 14-7 with 7:15 left in 1st quarter.
The Nets are a jump-shooting team, and they are starting extremely hot with 4 3s in 5 attempts. The only one of those 3s not accompanied by an assist was by Cam Thomas. – 7:48 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Nets offense is humming with this unit. Cam Thomas and Edmond Sumner penetrating, Joe Harris and Royce O’Neale spotting up.
Great ball movement. – 7:47 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nets start 4-for-5 from 3, lead the Clippers 14-7 with 7:15 left in the first quarter. Timeout Ty Lue. – 7:46 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Terance Mann just dunked in the lane, which brought several members of his family and friends to their feet near the Clippers bench. – 7:46 PM
Callie Caplan
@CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic will re-join the Mavs Wednesday in Los Angeles, but not play against the Clippers, missing a 3rd straight game with right heel contusion.
Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris will meet the Mavs in LA tomorrow for practice and plan to debut Wednesday. – 7:43 PM
Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (heel contusion) will join Mavs in LA on Wednesday but will be out again vs. Clippers. Earliest potential Luka/Kyrie Irving combo appearance is in Sacramento this weekend. – 7:43 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
This is last Eastern Conference road game for Clippers this season. They are 7-7 on road vs East.
A win tonight gives Clippers 4-2 record on this Grammy trip and 8-2 record since dipping one game under .500
Let’s see what we get. – 7:40 PM
NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
Throwback to Team Durant playing cards before the 2022 All-Star Game 😂 pic.twitter.com/2qap6H0s7X7:39 PM

Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas now getting his name announced last in place of Kyrie Irving. Somewhere @Chandler_Rome and @TyBatiste are smiling. – 7:38 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Props to whoever edited the Nets’ pregame hype video. Lot of Kyrie Irving previously in there. Final Cut Pro should give that person some type of award. – 7:37 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Clips tips shortly in game one of a back-to-back. Suns tomorrow. Dinwiddie and DFS ain’t here yet. It’s the Cam Thomas show against Kawhi and PG. A win would exceed the number of games won w/out KD during last year’s MCL sprain. Updates to come. – 7:34 PM
Chuck Cooperstein
@coopmavs
Most mid season trades don’t produce the desired results that the Rockets got with Clyde Drexler, the Pistons got with Rasheed Wallace, or even the Mavs got with Spencer Dinwiddie last year. Mavs hoping to double their fun with Kyrie – 7:31 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
What does @Cam Thomas have in store for the encore? 🍿 pic.twitter.com/EQ9R8K10na7:15 PM

Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Re: Earlier tweet about the 8-man rotation. For context, here were Ty Lue’s full answers on the topics of Luke Kennard and Robert Covington: pic.twitter.com/H4LcaWddrH7:06 PM

Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
New group to start tonight ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Q3O7lxViAY7:05 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers starting Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac. LAC is 4-2 with this lineup starting. – 7:03 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Starters for tonight’s game vs. L.A. Clippers: Sumner, Thomas, Harris, O’Neale and Claxton…..
This is a long way from Harden, Durant, Kyrie, etc. that we once thought would lead Nets to the promised land. – 7:03 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 2/6
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Paul George
Terance Mann
BKN
Joe Harris
Royce O’Neale
Nic Claxton
Cam Thomas
Edmond Sumner – 7:02 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Cam Thomas starting for BKN tonight along with Edmund Sumner, Joe Harris, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton – 7:01 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. LAC: Sumner, Thomas, Harris, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Edmond Sumner and Cam Thomas will start for the Nets tonight against the Clippers. – 7:00 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
So does anyone else think it’s a little convenient that KD is seeing a doctor right now. Most doctors I don’t don’t hold office hours at 6 p.m. – 6:57 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Nic Claxton says he’s looking forward to reuniting with Spencer Dinwiddie: “My first year playing with Spence was good for me. He really looked for me out on the court and now I’m 10 times better than I was then. So I’m looking forward to playing with him and that will be fun.” – 6:54 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Nic Claxton on Kyrie Irving: “Our relationship always transcended basketball. He was one of the best teammates that I’ve had despite people want to say. Whatever picture (people paint). He’s one of the best teammates and we’ll continue to have a good relationship.” #NetsWorld6:53 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kyrie Irving will become the 15th Maverick to wear jersey No. 2. One of the others was Jason Kidd, during his second stint here as a player (2008-2012).
Dallas acquired Kidd from the Nets on Feb. 19, 2008.
The Mavericks acquired Irving from the Nets on Feb. 6, 2023. – 6:45 PM
Adam Zagoria
@AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets make Kyrie Irving trade official, but will Kevin Durant buy in? nj.com/nets/2023/02/n…6:42 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
#Suns injury report at #Nets:
PROBABLE: Devin Booker (groin).
AVAILABLE: Josh Okogie (nose).
OUT: Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot), Jae Crowder (not with team).
Nets hosting #Clippers tonight at home. pic.twitter.com/ESVUndiekl6:41 PM

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson
Suns, after saying Devin Booker is expected to return tomorrow against the Nets, are listing him as probable on the injury report. Jae Crowder, Cam Payne and Landry Shamet are still out. – 6:40 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
It’s a wings league.
Welcome to Brooklyn, @Dorian Finney-Smith! pic.twitter.com/HtK1Rmzv8Q6:40 PM

Yossi Gozlan
@YossiGozlan
Before and after 2022-23 cap sheets for Dallas and Brooklyn now that the trade is official:
+$36.8M payroll & luxury tax increase for Mavericks
-$35.6M payroll & luxury tax decrease for Nets pic.twitter.com/Ul7uTlRQYj6:38 PM

Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
As for keeping the rotation 8-deep recently, Ty Lue said pregame he loves Kennard’s shooting but his change has been a result of no more 3-guard lineups. And as for Covington, he felt LAC has done better job getting Zubac playing with 2nd unit, leaving less opp. to play RoCo. – 6:37 PM
NBA Math
@NBA_Math
🗣New @HardwoodKnocks
📋 Kyrie Irving Trade Fallout
—Mavs, Kyrie
—Nets, KD
—Luka Doncic
—Impact on rest of the NBA trade deadline
—MORE
🎧 https://t.co/E5GcnbIlF9
🍎 https://t.co/iTpFB9SRBP
✳️ https://t.co/O12XVz0UaF
📺 https://t.co/3sIfPM4Iak pic.twitter.com/98mSTQG2hX6:34 PM

Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
Nic Claxton just reiterated that Kyrie was one of the best teammates he’s ever had.
Nets locker room is quiet and empty as the finality of the Kyrie deal rolls through the organization. – 6:32 PM
Rashad Mobley
@rashad20
Clippers again examining point guard: How does John Wall figure into future? latimes.com/sports/clipper…6:32 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Nic Claxton on Kyrie Irving: “That’s still my brother [and] my mentor. We’ll continue to have a close relationship off the court. Our relationship always transcended basketball.”
Claxton described Irving as “one of the best teammates” he has had. – 6:26 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
‘I’ve seen crazier’: Chris Paul on being part of Phoenix Suns trade offer to Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving (w/video) #Suns #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral6:25 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Nets’ press release on trade says this on Kyrie Irving: ‘Irving appeared in 143 games in 3-plus seasons (2019-23) with the Nets after signing as a free agent with the team on July 7, 2019, registering averages of 27.1 points, 4.8 rebounds & 5.8 assists in 35.8 minutes per game.’ – 6:25 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
#NetsWorld, you know his game.
@Spencer Dinwiddie is back in BK. pic.twitter.com/0x9RXfol3R6:25 PM

Chris Mannix
@SIChrisMannix
Mavs-Nets trade now official. Kyrie Irving, Markieff Morris to Dallas, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 first-round pick and two future second-round picks to Brooklyn. – 6:19 PM
Brian Mahoney
@briancmahoney
Basically no mention of Kyrie in the Nets’ press release about the trade, beyond that he was in it. No “thanks for the memories” stuff. – 6:17 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR
@MavsPR
Markieff Morris holds career averages of 10.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists over 742 games (377 starts) with Phoenix, Washington, Oklahoma City, Detroit, the L.A. Lakers, Miami and Brooklyn.
Morris will wear #13 for the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/nrNSkSIYFf6:17 PM

Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
GM Sean Marks: “We’re excited to add Spencer and Dorian to our roster, while also securing draft compensation that will increase our flexibility moving forward. Spencer is a dynamic, multi-talented guard who we are very familiar with from his previous stint in Brooklyn.” #nets6:17 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Nets announce trade is official. – 6:16 PM
Adam Zagoria
@AdamZagoria
(1/2) The Kyrie trade is now official
“We’re excited to add Spencer and Dorian to our roster, while also securing draft compensation that will increase our flexibility moving forward,” said Nets General Manager Sean Marks. – 6:16 PM
CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
NBA trade rumors: Nets, Mavericks make Kyrie Irving trade official; Heat open to moving Kyle Lowry
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-t…6:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR
@MavsPR
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving along with Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick and two future second-round picks. pic.twitter.com/bmBZFXGJV46:15 PM

Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Nets announce trade is official – 6:15 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Asked Tyronn Lue about Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic in Dallas. Lue said “don’t remind me” because the Clippers play the Mavericks on Wednesday. – 6:10 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue confirms that everyone is a go to end this road trip tonight in Brooklyn. – 6:04 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Last stop of the road trip drip. pic.twitter.com/Cc77IwMY8z6:03 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith can still be traded now that the trade is complete.
They cannot be traded alongside other Nets, but they can be packaged individually with picks. – 6:01 PM
Jake Fischer
@JakeLFischer
Nets and Mavericks just finished the Kyrie Irving trade call, per source. Will remain a two-team deal. – 5:57 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Athletic reporting that trade is official.
Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.
Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 first-round pick and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Brooklyn Nets. – 5:55 PM
Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
Official:
Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.
Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 first-round pick and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Brooklyn Nets. – 5:54 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
KD currently getting evaluated by doctors and an update will be given tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/nTi3J9WbhG5:54 PM

Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons: “Ben is actually available and could go tonight but he is not going because he wouldn’t play the back-to-back.”
Vaughn added that he is “highly probable” for tomorrow night vs Suns. – 5:54 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Kevin Durant is being examined by Nets staff today, Jacque Vaughn says. There may be an update on his health status after the game. Vaughn isn’t sure if Durant will attend tonight’s game at Barclays Center. – 5:51 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Kevin Durant is being evaluated today and the team will provide an update tomorrow.
Durant recently said on his podcast that a return before the All-Star break is his ideal time to come back. – 5:51 PM
Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) could play tonight but the Nets want him to play in the second game of this back to back tomorrow against the Suns. – 5:51 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn has not talked to Kyrie Irving since the trade talk came down. He’s talked to KD about the Wizards game. – 5:51 PM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
Nets say Ben Simmons is out tonight with left knee soreness. Seth Curry (adductor) is also out.
Jacque Vaughn says Simmons will likely play Tuesday against the Suns. The Nets don’t want him playing both nights of a back to back.
T.J. Warren is available tonight. – 5:50 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ben Simmons is out tonight vs Clippers. “Available” but Nets play tomorrow.
So Nets down KD, Kyrie, Ben, Seth Curry vs Clippers. – 5:49 PM
Meghan Triplett
@Meghan_Triplett
Updated injury report for @Brooklyn Nets:
Warren (left shin contusion) – AVAILABLE
Simmons (left knee soreness) – OUT – 5:49 PM
Barbara Barker
@meanbarb
Ben Simmons will miss tonight but play tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/h2Psa6ItQA5:49 PM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons would have been available tonight but is sitting out due to the back to back.
Simmons is “highly probable” for tomorrow vs. Phoenix. – 5:49 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Seth Curry is out and he has an adductor strain, will see how he looks later in the week. – 5:49 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons is expected to play tomorrow. He’s sitting tonight on first end of back to back. – 5:49 PM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Ben Simmons is out tonight vs. the Clippers, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says. TJ Warren can play. – 5:48 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is being looked at by doctor’s today. Nets will have an update on him tomorrow. – 5:48 PM
Brian Lewis
@NYPost_Lewis
TJ Warren is in, Ben Simmons is out but expected to play tomorrow per Jacque Vaughn. #Nets5:48 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons could play tonight, but can’t play in the back-to-back. Indicates he will play tomorrow against Phoenix. – 5:48 PM
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Ben Simmons is out tonight due to knee soreness, Nets say. – 5:47 PM
Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
T.J. Warren is available against the Clippers tonight, Ben Simmons is out. – 5:47 PM
Ira Winderman
@IraHeatBeat
From earlier: Are Miami Heat back in the Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal game? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:37 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“It will be restricted minutes but he’s progressed so well over the last few weeks.”
“I’m excited for our team, but probably most of all, I’m excited for him.”
“I did my bid.”
Devin Booker (groin) set to return Tuesday after missing 21 games #Suns #Nets https://t.co/1kcwV9s1dt pic.twitter.com/HB5iYqYfUe5:15 PM

NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
“Mark Cuban, he’s got an ultimate challenge on his hands right now.”
Bill Walton weighs in on the Nets-Mavs trade for Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/0tbvPvLpbU5:13 PM

Tas Melas
@TasMelas
Nets shoulda traded for Terance Mann if they want the Raptors to take their goods. – 5:11 PM
Jake Fischer
@JakeLFischer
The Brooklyn Nets have engaged the Toronto Raptors on expanding the Kyrie Irving-to-Dallas trade into a three-team deal, league sources told @YahooSports. A roundup of relevant details that could lead to another trade agreement: sports.yahoo.com/sources-nets-s…5:10 PM
Eric Koreen
@ekoreen
The flip from “Can the Raps get KD?” to “Can the Raps help the Nets keep KD?” let’s you know how quickly this league can move. – 5:01 PM
Kendrick Perkins
@KendrickPerkins
You’re damn right KD should request a trade!!!!! Carry the hell on… pic.twitter.com/0OKR1JUb9M4:53 PM

CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
NBA trade rumors: Nets trying to expand Kyrie Irving deal, interested in Raptors’ Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-t…4:48 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
The #Nets CAN do a deal for Trent, VanVleet, Siakam, OG… I don’t know why they would though. One of the biggest challenges facing them going forward is secondary creation. You can’t trust Ben Simmons to be part of the solution at all. I’d be interested in them pursuing DeRozan. – 4:48 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
I imagine the non-Nets teams that are interested in Fred VanVleet are getting their offers in now as well. This is the moment for Toronto to maximize its leverage if it plans to move him. An artificial (if imprecise) deadline still creates urgency. – 4:46 PM
Chris Mannix
@SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: Kyrie traded, what the Nets got back, Dallas’s role of the dice and intel into what Brooklyn is plotting next open.spotify.com/episode/5sCxJA…4:45 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The Nets have had conversations with Toronto surrounding Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam per @Marc Stein.
The goal is clear: find a second scoring option for Kevin Durant before Thursday’s deadline. – 4:45 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
First of many thoughts entering #TradeDeadline week:
-The end of Kyrie & the #Nets? Maybe not.
-Big man interest continues for #Celtics
-Intrigue around CHI, TOR could lead back to BKN
-I can’t stop thinking about Grant’s future
-What will Jazz do?
clnsmedia.com/kyrie-irving-t…4:43 PM
Callie Caplan
@CallieCaplan
Kyrie Irving arrived in Dallas this afternoon, but when will he play his first Mavericks game?
Info inside on the Nets’ hope to expand the trade with Spencer Dinwiddie and what that means for the Mavs’ timeline for Kyrie to debut: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…4:37 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
ESPN Sources: Nets-Mavs trade still hasn’t been made official with league office because Nets are evaluating opportunities to expand deal w/ a third team. Teams are expected to make two-way deal official in next couple of hours – unless Nets find something bigger to fold into it. – 4:25 PM
BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
START one, BENCH one & CUT one 👀
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
🇺🇸 LeBron James pic.twitter.com/wP2ydb3qLq4:05 PM

Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
The need to know for tonight’s matchup in Brooklyn
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa3:46 PM
Ryan Ward
@RyanWardLA
Lakers star Anthony Davis was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Week along with Mikal Bridges (PHX), Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray (DEN) and Kawhi Leonard (LAC) – Award ultimately went to Damian Lillard (POR) – 3:33 PM
Jared Weiss
@JaredWeissNBA
Cam Thomas getting a player of the week nomination the day after the Nets traded Kyrie Irving is pure poetry – 3:32 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
‘I’m excited’: Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker set to return Tuesday at Brooklyn Nets #Suns #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral3:09 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
KD as a Net:
29.0 PPG
7.1 RPG
5.8 APG
54/40/90%
Led the Nets in PTS and REB in that stretch. pic.twitter.com/Qe5iKmVBXM3:09 PM

Brian Robb
@BrianTRobb
I thought we were done with Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant trade rumors last summer but here we are. Some fresh thoughts about a surprising rumor masslive.com/celtics/2023/0…3:06 PM
Portland Trail Blazers PR
@TrailBlazersPR
OFFICIAL: The @Portland Trail Blazers have recalled forward Greg Brown III from the @OntClippers – the NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers.
In four games with Ontario, he averaged 15.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. – 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
A unifying force, the game of basketball has had an everlasting impact on our society.
Introducing our #BHM collaboration with Visionary Society. pic.twitter.com/FR4UW4Zxj93:00 PM

Sean Highkin
@highkin
A Blazers trade deadline note: the $6.5 million exception they got from the Clippers trade last year expires today. I wouldn’t bet on them doing anything with it. Think whatever they do before the deadline will happen day-of. A lot of balls in the air still. – 2:59 PM
The Ringer
@ringernba
Kyrie Irving is a Dallas Maverick and Spencer Dinwiddie is a Brooklyn Net …again. Does that change their Ringer 100 rating? 🤔
📖: nbarankings.theringer.com/rankings/spenc…2:58 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“It kind of bothered me to be honest. A lot of times, a guy’s name is out there and it’s just a lot of people throwing stuff out there maybe to get their deal done. And so they use us.” Monty Williams on Chris Paul reportedly being in #Suns trade package for Kyrie Irving #Nets2:55 PM
Adam Zagoria
@AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets guard Ben Simmons has zero trade value, NBA execs says nj.com/nets/2023/02/n…2:44 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“It’s a business. I’ve seen crazier. The way I found out I was traded from Houston. You just show up to work and be a pro day in and day out. Nobody’s exempt from being traded. Find out just like everybody else.” Chris Paul on being part of Kyrie Irving trade package #Suns #Nets2:32 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
What does Kevin Durant think of the Kyrie Irving deal?
 
Ian Eagle tries to guess as he talks with @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/TCoxhRDXdN2:31 PM

Alex Schiffer
@Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @TSN1050Radio shortly to talk Nets. – 2:29 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
“I’m looking forward to it. I’m excited.”
Devin Booker as he returns to action Tuesday at Brooklyn.
Said he played 5-on-5 Friday in Boston.
“Just checking all the boxes, more than last time. Getting a chance to get up and down. Guys sacrificing their game day time.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/wGByjaV51l2:26 PM

Chris Haynes
@ChrisBHaynes
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker to make his return on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets on @NBAonTNT. – 2:14 PM
Chris Haynes
@ChrisBHaynes
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to make his return on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets on @NBAonTNT. – 2:14 PM
Markieff Morris
@Keefmorris
Brooklyn thanks for the love! – 2:10 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown is signed for 1 more year. Beyond the #Celtics’ reasons for not doing a hypothetical deal, it makes no sense for Brooklyn now either.
I was a big advocate for pursuing Durant after the playoff-long offensive debacle, uncertainty over Brown’s future. Not anymore. – 2:01 PM
Jorge Sierra
@hoopshype
FWIW: Kyrie Irving has the second-best scoring average in Nets history at 27.1 ppg.
Only KD ahead (for now). – 1:45 PM
Charlotte Hornets
@hornets
Aquarius gang ♒️ Make sure to check out @Jalen McDaniels‘s latest tattoo talk!
@Cincoro | #ad1:43 PM
Bill Ingram
@TheRocketGuy
If the #BrooklynNets really do trade KD to the Celtics for Brown, the #HoustonRockets should send a nice gift basket to Kyrie Irving and consider retiring his number. They own BRK’s first round pick. – 1:38 PM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
This is Barclays Center practice court. #Suns #Nets pic.twitter.com/kilRwEa2se1:35 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot) are both out Tuesday at Brooklyn. #Suns #Nets. pic.twitter.com/hJQkdBoOKR1:34 PM

Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Chris Paul getting up shots. #Suns #Nets pic.twitter.com/ztLqffB83R1:30 PM

Kristian Winfield
@Krisplashed
Just another day on the Nets beat pic.twitter.com/URRhnInTYx1:28 PM

BJ Boston
@bboston_
Congrats To The Vet @Paul George On Another All-Star Selection🤝🏾‼️ #ClipGangOrDontBang #HBK1:27 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
🗣️ Game Day in Brooklyn!
🕓 4:30PM PT
🆚 @Brooklyn Nets
📺 @BallySportWest, @Clipper_Vision
📻 @AM570LASports, @TuLigaRadio pic.twitter.com/JesVdIKSdC1:21 PM

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Thinking out loud: While waiting on Brooklyn as it attempts to expand the trade and/or move Dinwiddie elsewhere, I wonder what offers the Mavs might be getting for Irving. And if so, are they listening?
When I spoke to Finney-Smith last night, he wasn’t certain he’ll be a Net. – 1:19 PM
Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Oh yeah. A whole day (or days!) of spin about JB for KD based off what seemed like an offhand comment.
Trade Deadline Week for the win! – 1:05 PM
Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Nets fans, Toronto calls you and offers the following package:
Raptors:
Nic Claxton
Joe Harris
Seth Curry
PHI 2027 1st
BKN 2028 1st
DAL 2029 1st
2029 swap
Nets:
Pascal Siakam
What do you say? – 12:59 PM
Henry Abbott
@TrueHoop
After trading Kyrie Irving for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, the Nets can put together elite defensive lineups, and are just behind the Celtics and Bucks in the East.
FREE FOR ALL @David Thorpe: truehoop.com/p/the-mavs-bet…12:55 PM
Chris Sheridan
@sheridanhoops
What is the sports gambling fallout from the #Nets trading Kyrie Irving to the #Mavs? Opportunity knocks in Dallas. Not so much in the BK: casino.org/news/brooklyn-…12:20 PM
Zach Lowe
@ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post/Hoop Collective joint podcast: @Brian Windhorst I and break down the Kyrie trade that happened and the ones that didn’t; fit in Dallas; LeBron impact; KD impact; much more:
Apple: apple.co/40uXViZ
Spotify: spoti.fi/3YtqsUs12:03 PM
Alan Hahn
@alanhahn
What does the Kyrie trade mean for KD’s future in Brooklyn? The clock is ticking. #Knicks have a cardiac weekend. And Davante trying to steal AR12 from the #Jets?
@BartAndHahn NOW on @ESPNNY98_7FM and the app.
Or stream here:
https://t.co/z8LjN5qohp pic.twitter.com/OuKRNnAn4512:03 PM

Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Three things to Know: Now what for the Nets, Mavericks? nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/06/thr…11:16 AM
Rob Mahoney
@RobMahoney
Teamed up with @Seerat Sohi to talk about KD’s future, the end of the Nets as we know them, and how one team’s drama can change the outlook for the entire league: theringer.com/nba/2023/2/6/2…11:05 AM
Bill Simmons
@BillSimmons
It’s been 18 hours since the Kyrie trade and I’ve moved into “Kinda wish the Phoenix trade happened if that was true” // “CP3 + KD as teammates!” mode. – 11:00 AM
Andrew Greif
@AndrewGreif
Norm Powell and Ty Lue knew one another before the trade 1 year ago, but got even more familiar last summer while talking hoops — at a Vegas craps table.
If asking Powell to change his role with LAC was a gamble, it’s paying off for the 6MOY candidate: latimes.com/sports/clipper…10:52 AM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
Plenty of Nets basketball coming your way 🗓
#NetsWorld x @WebullGlobal pic.twitter.com/xeA0yO7p1M10:35 AM

Tania Ganguli
@taniaganguli
The Nets Wished Upon Stars. Their Dreams Haven’t Come True. nytimes.com/2023/02/06/spo…10:18 AM
Brian Geltzeiler
@BGeltzNBA
It certainly is interesting that Dallas takes this Kyrie risk as part of a plan to mitigate Luka asking out when Durant asked out from Kyrie 7 months ago. A very high risk high reward play by the Mavericks – 10:15 AM
Duane Rankin
@DuaneRankin
Report: Phoenix Suns offered Chris Paul, Jae Crowder, draft picks for Kyrie Irving #Suns #Nets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral10:12 AM
Spencer Percy
@QCHspencer
Happy trade deadline week!
I’m trying hard to figure out where this trade breaks down, or if it makes too much sense for both teams. Brooklyn gets a huge break on their tax bill for this season. pic.twitter.com/fHh73ALZa210:08 AM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
Woj says the Nets want to use their draft capital “and perhaps Spencer Dinwiddie” to make further moves ahead of the deadline.
Multiple sources indicating Dinwiddie is not off the table in trades. – 10:04 AM
Eurohoops
@Eurohoopsnet
Would a yacht be enough to convince KD? 🚤
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/…9:50 AM
Nick Friedell
@NickFriedell
A couple of Nets notes from @Bobby Marks on @KeyJayandMax:
1. Ben Simmons has no value around the league right now in any potential deal.
2. If the Nets decide to move KD — their return would be greater this summer than it would be before Thursday’s trade deadline. – 9:37 AM
Anthony Puccio
@APOOCH
28. Marks 10 years in this industry, started off writing game recaps at Nets games for @Nets Daily. Thanks to everyone who’s supported and continues to do so. Wouldn’t be in this position without y’all.
Now please stop asking me what’s going on with trades because I don’t know 😂 – 9:34 AM
Brooklyn Nets
@BrooklynNets
53 of 82.
📺 @YESNetwork
📻 @WFAN660 pic.twitter.com/PvA0HyKrKG9:30 AM

Erik Slater
@erikslater_
The Nets are reportedly not done making moves after trading Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks Sunday.
My top 6 trade targets for Brooklyn as they attempt to rebuild a contending roster around Kevin Durant: clutchpoints.com/top-6-nets-tra…9:22 AM
Marc Stein
@TheSteinLine
How Kyrie Irving landed in Dallas two days after asking out of Brooklyn … and why he wasn’t traded to Lakerland or Phoenix … ALL explained in the brand new pod episode of #thisleague UNCUT with @Chris Haynes out now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…9:19 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Everything to know about the Dallas Mavericks’ trade for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…9:14 AM
Chris Mannix
@SIChrisMannix
Nets success is now directly tied to KD’s ability to be great. But @Spencer Dinwiddie is really good — and wants to be in Brooklyn. Finney-Smith is another versatile defender the Nets can throw at Tatum/Brown/Harden/Middleton in the playoffs. This team is going to be tough. – 8:27 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
‘It’s bittersweet,’ Mavericks fan favorite Dorian Finney-Smith says of trade to Brooklyn dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…8:20 AM
Sam Vecenie
@Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @TheBoxAndOne_ is here! We dive deep into the Kyrie Irving trade. Everything you need to know about his fit with Luka, with the Mavs, the Nets’ return, the effect around the league, more.
APPLE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gam…
WATCH: youtube.com/live/mLBMU9QHA…7:34 AM
BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Mike James reacts to trade deadline rumors about Kevin Durant
What else could Monaco use to tamper KD to #EuroLeague? 😂 pic.twitter.com/yMPYxTjUq04:40 AM

BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Kyrie Irving getting traded from the Nets to the Mavericks shook the NBA world yesterday.
From current stars to former players, the basketball world reacted to the news 👇
basketnews.com/news-184853-nb…3:26 AM
BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Apparently, Nicolas Batum is a doppelganger of Al Horford 🤣 pic.twitter.com/QP7HhIgyFL2:32 AM

Keith Pompey
@PompeyOnSixers
Dissecting 76ers’ loss to New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets’ trade and interest in N… youtu.be/eWY6f41A8BA via @YouTube1:59 AM
Chris Palmer
@ChrisPalmerNBA
Name a player who has had four better teammates than Kyrie Irving:
LeBron. KD. Harden. Luka. – 1:37 AM

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