New Jersey Nets News

KING JAMES HAS ROMP IN SWAMP

New York PostIf the Nets were putting on their best face as potential suitors for LeBron James in the summer of 2010, they certainly made one point clear. They sure could use him. Oh, the Nets hung around for a half, but ultimately resorted to some very...
New Jersey Nets2 hours ago

NETS NO MATCH IN LEBRON DERBY, EITHER

New York PostWELL, LeBron James didn't exactly mean at that political rally that he would stay in Cleveland, only that he always would consider it fondly. "That's the way I was feeling at that time," he said last night. "Home is always going to be home, and...
New Jersey Nets2 hours ago

Bondy: Royal options kept open as King James holds court

New York Daily NewsFor what it's worth, LeBron was hemming and hawing Tuesday at the Meadowlands, sounding less like a lifetime Cavalier and more like a typical NBA nomad before scoring 31 in the Cavs' eighth straight win, 106-82, over the Nets.
New Jersey Nets4 hours ago

James' gang rides past Nets

New York Daily NewsLeBron James had a great night - routine for him - but Mo Williams and Delonte West buried the Nets in a 106-82 loss to Cleveland in front of 16,911 fans and Jay-Z. The Nets had their two-game win streak snapped.
New Jersey Nets4 hours ago

LeBron Youngest To 11K In Cavs' Win Over Nets

ESPN VideoLeBron sets new mark as Cavs beat Nets for eighth win in row
New Jersey Nets4 hours ago

LEBRON BIG TEST FOR SHORT-HANDED NETS

New York PostBecause of a rash of injuries, the Nets should have 10 players available tonight for Cleveland and LeBron James at the Meadowlands. That should be enough to go after him, assuming all 10 play at once - and guard him simultaneously. As important as...
New Jersey Nets1 day ago

Nets plan welcome for LeBron that starts with 'W'

New York Daily NewsLeBron James is coming to N.J. Tuesday. That's guaranteed. Whether he becomes a permanent member of the Nets down the road will depend on many factors, such as how much money they offer James following the 2009-10 season.
New Jersey Nets1 day ago

Devin Harris scores 30, Nets beat Hawks

New York Daily NewsThe bitter taste of their first extended losing streak, combined with the return of Devin Harris, helped the Nets knock off the Hawks, 115-108. Harris scored 30 points and handed out eight assists.
New Jersey Nets1 day ago

HARRIS GIVES NETS BOOST

New York PostLooking back, Devin Harris says, he left Vince Carter "on an island" in the first few games of the Nets' season. It was a team-wide thing, really. There was lots of standing around, lots of "Let Vince Do It" stuff. Carter had an unending...
New Jersey Nets2 days ago

THORN'S POINT GETS THROUGH

New York PostATLANTA - Nets team president Rod Thorn likes to pick his moments throughout the season. Usually, Thorn waits and when he sees red flags or flags of surrender, he intercedes. It took him only seven games this time. "I felt it was the right time,"...
New Jersey Nets3 days ago

IMPRESSIVE FIRST LOOK AT ROOK BROOK

New York PostNO DISRESPECT to 6-foot-9 Josh Boone, whose belligerence on both boards is greatly appreciated, but the guy is not a true center or an adroit shooter.Brook Lopez, on the other hand, has everything going for him - 7 feet tall, spacious shoulders, a...
New Jersey Nets3 days ago

HARRIS, CARTER HELP NETS SOAR PAST HAWKS

New York PostATLANTA - Devin Harris spoke about confidence, about an offense that has been able to get what it wants - at least in the last two games - for the Nets. "If we stay in attack mode," Harris said, "with the guys we have to space the floor, and our...
New Jersey Nets3 days ago

Want to see New Jersey Nets News sorted by newspapers?

Try ourGrid View

What is SportsOverdose?

SportsOverdose gathers links to every headline and rumor happening in sports right now, drawing on local newspapers, sportswriters, and fan bloggers.

Nets Sportswriter Blogs »

Local beat writers blog about the teams they cover.

Need fantasy football help? Go to SportsOverdose Fantasy Football 2008 for the best free advice on the web.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18:  Yi Jianlian #9 of the New Je... Getty Images
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18: Yi Jianlian #9 of the New Jersey Nets looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Izod Center on November 18, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.»Yahoo! Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18:  Brook Lopez #11 of the New J... Getty Images
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18: Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets attempts a layup against Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Izod Center on November 18, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.»Yahoo! Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18:  LeBron James #23 of the Clev... Getty Images
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the New Jersey Nets at the Izod Center on November 18, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.»Yahoo! Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18:  LeBron James #23 of the Clev... Getty Images
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw against the New Jersey Nets at the Izod Center on November 18, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.»Yahoo! Sports