Brooklyn Nets Rumors
For Brooklyn, Brown became the glue guy — a must-sign for Sean Marks and the front office. What he does hardly shows up in the glory stats and NBA history tidbits, but it’s awfully hard to replicate. Thus, a perfect relationship blossomed in what’s the most anticipated season in Nets history. “I came back to compete for a championship and play on a great team,” Brown said. “We had unfinished business. I wasn’t gonna miss that opportunity.”
Anthony Puccio: What ultimately led you back to Brooklyn? Several analysts suggested you could earn up to $12 million a year. Bruce Brown: To compete for a championship and play on a great team. We had unfinished business. I wasn’t gonna miss that opportunity.
Kyrie Irving yet to receive COVID vaccine shot?
Two days after Sean Marks told the media he’s “confident” that his team will meet league and city standards on COVID vaccinations by Opening Night, Yaron Weitzman of FOX Sports reports that Irving “has yet to receive a vaccine shot,” citing “multiple league sources,” not further identified. Specifically, here’s what Weitzman reported Thursday afternoon, as part of a larger piece on the status of the NBA’s vaccination policies days before the opening of training camp… According to multiple league sources, Irving has yet to receive a vaccine shot. Both the Nets and a spokeswoman for Irving declined to comment on the record
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The Brooklyn Nets will host their annual Practice in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 where fans can watch the Nets take the court for drills as they prepare for the upcoming season with one of New York City’s most iconic views as the backdrop. The free, open-to-the-public event begins at 12:30 p.m. and will also include a Nets Academy youth basketball clinic, performances by the Brooklynettes Dance Team, Team Hype and The Brooklyn Nets Beats Drumline, as well as fan activations, swag giveaways, photo booths, food trucks, and more.
Magic Johnson: I had a fun dinner meeting last night with Kevin Durant, the most unstoppable offensive force in the NBA today, and his business partner Rich Kleiman. @Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/CqhH20fzve
