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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Giri Nathan

Ben Simmons dribbles in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies v Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons Is Clambering Bravely Out Of The Toilet

Ben Simmons scores while Obi Toppin looks on.

New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Perfectly Average Knicks Season Ends

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Tom Ley

Chicago Bulls v Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving Did This To Himself


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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The image is zoomed in on his face, which is turned to one side, and behind him is all black.

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There’s Nothing Worth Defending About Kyrie Irving Spreading Antisemitism

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BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers v Brooklyn Nets

Just What The Hell Is Going On In Brooklyn?

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Ray Ratto

If The Lakers Are In Hell, The Nets Are Somewhere Worse

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David Roth

Zion Williamson casts a skeptical look at officials in a New Orleans Pelicans game in October of 2022.

Utah Jazz v New Orleans Pelicans

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The Dreaded Vladimir Radmanovic Comparison, With Patrick Redford

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Albert Burneko

Kyrie Irving gives Ben Simmons a thumbs-up

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How’s This Gonna Work?

Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons Played Basketball

The Nets In Their Present Form Have Already Worn Us Out

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Four

DurantWatch: Well That Was A Huge Waste Of Time

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DurantWatch: Sean Marks Is On The Clock

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DurantWatch: Get Rid Of His Hand-Picked Head Coach, Or Else

Oh Baby, We’ve Got A Proposed Kevin Durant Trade To Obsess Over

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In Search Of The Impossible Trade, With Kazeem Famuyide

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What The Hell Kind Of Kevin Durant Trade Can Even Work?

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Holy Shit, Kevin Durant Wants The Hell Out Of Brooklyn

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Kyrie Irving attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images,)

2022 BET Awards – Arrivals

So I Guess We’re Doing This Again

Fine, Let’s Talk About Kevin Durant All Summer

The Celtics Made Sure Kevin Durant Had The Playoffs From Hell

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Nets’ Making Was Their Undoing

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Samer Kalaf

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Ben Simmons Did That Little Practice Dunk For Nothing

Media Meltdowns

In The Game Of Basketball, One Must Be Careful To Avoid Sitting On A Whoopee Cushion While Laying An Egg

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics – Game One

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BenWatch: Ah, Well, Nevertheless!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on in the final seconds of their 109-103 loss against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images).

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Three

The Brooklyn Nets Never Really Became A Basketball Team

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