Though Nets wing Caris LeVert sat out Brooklyn’s preseason opener against the Wizards due to a patella contusion, he was set to partake in team practice today, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post. His knee is not a long-term concern.
“Caris is great. He said his knee feels as good as it’s felt in a long time,” new Nets head coach Steve Nash commented in a Zoom conversation with reporters Monday.
There’s more out of the Atlantic Division:
- Newly-added 26-year-old Raptors forward DeAndre’ Bembry could be an X-factor for the team this season, thanks especially to his multifaceted defense, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN. “I’ve always brought an edge to the game and just a hunger,” Bembry said. “And then I can guard one through three, I can play one through three, I can get in the paint, make some plays in the paint.”
- Following four seasons spent as a Nets assistant coach, Bret Brielmaier has been hired as the head coach of club’s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, according to a team press release. Before landing in Brooklyn, Brielmaier logged assistant coaching stints with the Cavaliers and Spurs.
- New Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has weighed in on the importance of New York acquiring a star. “I think it’s critical,’’ Thibodeau said Tuesday on Zoom of having a star, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. “There’s a lot of different paths to getting stars. Sometimes it’s the development phase,” he continued. “Sometimes there’s situations that arise whether it be through free agency or trade. But I think every day that has to be a priority for the organization to seek out those opportunities.”
Good luck Thibs, that’s all I have to say about that!!
I can’t say poor guy, because he’s an NBA head coach, one of only a very select few, but even still, I almost cannot help but feel sorry for Thibs because he’s such a likeable person…
Same goes for Silas, he could be a great NBA coach, and he’s MORE THAN paid his dues, but it is almost like he’s doomed to fail because of Harden..Ironically though, he could also succeed because of Harden..Most likely, he’ll probably succeed in spite of Harden, but I certainly hope he comes out on top in the end!!
That path to get stars is from top 5 draft picks
Knicks are world center of collecting draft picks
Rockets are world center of collecting Achilles injury
I’m not a Raptors fan BUT they have one heck of a deep team. I mean they’ve got guys like Thomas on their bench who shot 48% from 3. Boucher who they just announced would be their first big off th bench — and he looks poised to have a breakout season. Then they added Aaron Baynes who’s great defensively AND can spread the floor shooting 3’s… then today theres this article about how Bembry could be an X-factor for them because of his defensive versatility. They may not have the best starting 5 out there… but they may have one of the best ‘top 10s’ … we’ll see how guys like Thomas and Boucher emerge but I think they could really wind up having a very interesting and deep rotation and making it work for them this season… they just have so many different weapons on their bench that they seem like they’re going to be able to match up with anyone using different lineups and schemes for each.
You’re counting players that have to prove themselves to get to 10.
Says the cavs fan that couldn’t keep their hometown hero…
No star is coming and no star is signing. Till you build a team first. Yes to really succeed in NBA. You do need a star or two. Building a team is more important. Cause you might be building a star. When you find success as a team. Star players will consider you not before. Plus when you are rebuilding and are a young team. You want to find a star that fits your timeline. And your team chemistry. Knicks this yr have to concentrate on the players they are keeping. Who wants to play here and who has to go. Decisions have to be made on some young guys. Thibs has to develop the team. Get ready for draft (5 picks) and 2021 FA. They do this right. We might get a star or two. And be ready to be a playoff team. It could even start by TD. Randle will not finish the yr here. There’s no rush. Thibs has to handle this yr right. We are headed in right direction.
Knicks will overpay Griffin and overpay to get Rubio..
I think LeVert will have a big yr. A writer brought up a trade idea. In a three way. Since Rockets want a high pick. Dinwiddie can go to Knicks for a pick. I’m good with him playing PG for us. Nets should concentrate on getting Beal instead of Harden. He’s a much better fit.
Thibs does not sound encouraging. I voted them ‘over’
For his next trick, Tom Thibodeau will convince management to trade promising young players and draft picks for a disgruntled star.
It’s almost like the guy has a pattern of behavior…