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Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without ...

Referee Ben Taylor then walked away from Beverley to the other side of the court to avoid having to call another one and issue an ejection. The Lakers missed 11 of their first 14 shots and the Nets soon led 19-6. Lakers: With James and Davis out, Rui Hachimura made his first start for Los Angeles and scored 16 points. Brooklyn recovered to close the period with a 10-0 spurt to grab an 85-82 lead. Thomas Bryant had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, while Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. They won just five times in 21 games last season when he sprained the other knee.

The Lakers have ruled out Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Scotty Pippen Jr., Austin Reaves and Cole Swider. Lonnie Walker IV is listed as probable. Meanwhile, the ...

At home, they have gone 14-8 in the 22 games they have hosted at Barclays Center. As for the Nets, they are 30-19 in 49 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. They are 4-6 in their last ten games and 10-15 in the 25 games they have played on the road.

Then on Monday, Brooklyn found out that they'd be facing a Lakers squad missing their two stars in LeBron and AD ... and without their own stars, Kevin Durant ...

“I hate being injured, I hate not being out there with the guys, I hate not traveling. “And imagine the position that he’s been in; he’s had DNP-CDs this year because of this dude right here [points to self], and I challenge him to still be ready when he’s called upon.” “More so than just the All-Star break, I just want to play games. Christmas Day 2018 when Durant played for the Warriors and James played for the Lakers. The Lakers opened up the third quarter on a 14-0 run to take a 60-58 lead, and we had a ball-game. For Patty, “The mentality is, ‘If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.’” He added, “It’s preparation, it’s approach, it’s your mindset, and being able to do that work when no one’s watching. Off misses, makes, and everything in between, Russell Westbrook and the Lakers pushed hard in transition where the Nets were slow to get back. Mills knocked down the first of back-to-back threes, the other coming from Thomas, that pushed Brooklyn’s lead to 93-85. They got stops and ran in transition, getting out to a 29-16 lead at the end of the first quarter: More than that, they just didn’t (and don’t) feel like the typical LeBron teams we’ve seen over the years that maintain a steady identity and capable shooting even when the soon-to-be-all-time-leading-scorer sits. After all, the Lakers had shot just 4-of-13 from deep over the first two quarters, including starting a fivesome that made just one of their seven attempts. That continued in the second quarter, where the Lakers simply could not keep up with Patty Mills’ mad dashes around screens and on handoffs.

BROOKLYN -- If it was up to Kevin Durant he would be playing tomorrow, but the Nets superstar is still recovering from an MCL sprain and going through the.

“That’s kind of what I’ve been preaching to this group is take care of the now,” he continued. So really my conversations with him have been outside of the gym when he is not on the floor.” “I’ve kind of compartmentalized and stayed away from him when he’s in the gym,” Vaughn said. The Nets have managed to tread water while Durant has been out, but Brooklyn would happily take him back on the floor for them sooner than later if he’s healthy. BROOKLYN — If it was up to Kevin Durant he would be playing tomorrow, but the Nets superstar is still recovering from an MCL sprain and going through the process. I hate not being out there with the guys.

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is hoping to return from injury in the near future, and he's eyeing before the All-Star break.

Durant recently [said a return prior to the All-Star break](https://twitter.com/erikslater_/status/1620113223918944258) is his ideal target. Kyrie Irving has stepped up in Durant’s absence, turning in one of the best stretches of his career to keep the Nets competitive. “That would be a nice target point for me I guess, is the few games before the (All-Star game) to get my legs back under me,” Durant said on his podcast, the ETCs. 7 update and the All-Star break, a period The team said the forward is “progressing as expected” and would begin on-court activities before being re-evaluated on Feb. [Kevin Durant has missed](https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevin-durant-takes-blame-for-knee-injury-amid-looming-month-long-absence) the Nets’ last nine games after suffering an MCL sprain during a Jan.

After suffering the third MCL sprain of his career on Jan. 8, Kevin Durant has been sidelined for the Nets. In the words of the superstar forward, ...

"I want to be a part of all these events." "I want to be a part of everything throughout the year. But yeah, I want to play," Durant said. “I want to play tomorrow if I can. Obviously, I don’t want to rush anything. "Moreso than just the All-Star Game, I want to play games.

Durant, who is out with an MCL sprain in his right knee, sat down with Eddie Gonzalez for an episode of Boardroom's 'The ETC's' podcast and said he'd give a “ ...

Should Durant return on Feb. 11 against the Sixers, it would mark 15 games without their franchise player. After going 5-16 without him a year ago, which ...

A win in Boston without Durant would go a long way for the rest of their stint without him. [Nic Claxton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/nic-claxton-47D5hSormvUQWaZj/) or [Ben Simmons](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ben-simmons-xfSMIwcIYOvLWzUw/). But in their third week without him, the [Nets](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/nets/) may have found a way to tread water until their franchise player returns. Throughout Durant’s absence, Irving has spoken about “the little things” in games since the Nets’ margin for error is greatly reduced without their star. This year, Vaughn appears to be keeping the roles the same, but the time for them is everchanging. While a regression on both ends was expected, the Nets have found ways to make the most of their new reality. Vaughn said he wants the fluctuating rotations to be normal for his group because he wants every player to say they’ve checked in at different points in a game before the playoffs in case their role looks different in the postseason. On Monday, 11 players saw the floor in the first half. On his latest podcast, which was released Monday, Durant said ideally he will return a few games before the All-Star Game and then play in the game in Utah. After going 5-16 without him a year ago, which included an 11-game losing streak, the Nets are just a win short of matching their total when he missed 21 games a year ago. Fouling, rebounding and free throws remain issues in life without Durant, but the latter two were already issues before he went down. Monday marked the 10th game without Durant as the Nets improved to 4-6 since he sprained his MCL.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles ...

Referee Ben Taylor then walked away from Beverley to the other side of the court to avoid having to call another one and issue an ejection. The Lakers missed 11 of their first 14 shots and the Nets soon led 19-6. Lakers: With James and Davis out, Rui Hachimura made his first start for Los Angeles and scored 16 points. Brooklyn recovered to close the period with a 10-0 spurt to grab an 85-82 lead. Thomas Bryant had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, while Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, ten assists and eight rebounds. They won just five times in 21 games last season when he sprained the other knee.

Kyrie Irving is playing ... and playing well. At the top of his game actually. It's more than his numbers. He is leading the Nets with Kevin Durant and Ben ...

So in the meantime, as we have since last June 27 when Irving opted into his last year, we wait. That’s not to say the Nets won’t move. As Bobby Marks and other pundits have noted, the likelihood is that Irving stays in Brooklyn. The Nets were on a stunning 18-2 surge when Kevin Durant was sidelined by a knee sprain on Jan. He is leading the Nets with Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons out and mentoring younger players on the roster. His clutch gene is on display every night, leading the NBA in fourth quarter points.

Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, ...

Kristaps Porzingis had 17 points and nine rebounds after a fast start for the Wizards, who hadn’t beaten the Spurs on the road since Dec. Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds. Lyles took over for Sabonis at center and started the extra period with a 3-pointer. Second in the NBA going in with an average of 33 points per game, he returned after spraining his left ankle early in last Thursday’s game at Phoenix and then missing Saturday’s game at Utah. Klay Thompson added 28 points and hit six 3s for the Warriors. Josh Giddey had 21 points and Jalen Williams added 19 for Oklahoma City, which missed out on a chance to even its season record.

At the end of this season, Kyrie Irving will become an unrestricted free agent. It feels Irving's contract will end in a very long time from now, ...

Shortly thereafter, it seemed like the Nets were going to release Irving again when the team suspended him over his controversial tweets. [Marc Stein](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-latest-whispers-814?sd=pf), the Brooklyn Nets feel like they're under no pressure when it comes to Irving's extension. Despite that, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly in no rush to offer Irving an extension.

"Substantive talks" between Kyrie Irving and the Nets on a potential contract extension have yet to begin, per Marc Stein.

Kyrie Irving has been on a tear as of late, scoring 30 or more points in six straight games (including a 48-point outburst) before seeing his streak come to an end after scoring “only” 26 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. However, “substantive talks between the sides [have yet to begin](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-latest-whispers-814?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=99688423&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email)“, per Marc Stein (subscription required). However, Brooklyn has remained (relatively) afloat amid Durant’s injury, thanks to Irving’s inspired play.

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In the end, there will likely be a compromise that is acceptable to both Irving and the Nets. The Nets have to trust that he will be healthy, available and non-controversial in that span if they are going to make a commitment to him that is anywhere near his max salary. That would wipe away a big chunk of their cap space next summer, but even if they did maximize their space, they could only get to around $34 million in space. While there will be teams with cap space this offseason, many of them would either seemingly be undesirable to Irving or would lack interest in him themselves. According to [Marc Stein](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-latest-whispers-814), however, there have been no substantive talks between the two sides yet, and some league observers believe the Nets are feeling no pressure to act quickly. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) has thrived since returning from his suspension earlier this season, but that doesn't mean his future with the [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) is set in stone.

Basketball games are nothing without the pretty people gracing the first few rows. From Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Catherine, Princess of Whales, here are the top ...

Paired with Jay-Z’s black-on-black look, white sneakers, and a pendant, they’re every inch the Brooklyn power couple. Kate keeps to her conservative sensibility in a tweed jacket, while William goes full Brooklyn hipster with a plaid shirt he may have just purchased at the Bonobos store down the street. [the Brooklyn Nets](https://www.nba.com/nets) climb the Eastern Conference standings with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, I couldn’t help but marvel at how basketball has evolved into the fashion show it is today.

Kyrie Irving wants a contract extension from the Nets, but they are in no rush to deal knowing he would need a sign-and-trade to get to a contender.

We all win when a record is broken and if LeBron breaks mine, I will be right there to cheer him on.” LeBron is a playmaker. That is the first game of a back-to-back for the Lakers, and they have rested LeBron in half of those for most of the season. Because LeBron is not a natural scorer. LeBron and the medical staff will speak after LeBron starts to warm up Tuesday to determine if LeBron can play in Madison Square Garden, a game he hates to miss because he loves playing in that venue. With those 11 assits LeBron moved past both Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to be fourth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. • The Lakers have officially listed LeBron (and Anthony Davis) as out for the game Monday night in Brooklyn. LeBron is averaging 30.2 points per game this season, at that pace he would set the record on Feb. 7 at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, although that would be by one point, so Feb. Feb. Let’s break down the latest numbers (this will be updated after every Lakers game until the record is set). Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has held the NBA all-time scoring record at 38,387 points since he retired in 1989.

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons (10) protects the ball from Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan.

So all those questions will be on the table in order for us to keep our group healthy and whole as we trend toward the end of the year.” Brooklyn is still playing without Kevin Durant and Simmons is needed on the court to help the Nets push through until they have their franchise cornerstone back. I think our conversations (with Simmons) will be real and what can we handle from a management and load perspective, cumulative loads across the board over the course of games. Simmons dealt with knee soreness earlier this season as well and the issue appeared again while facing Detroit last week in the second game of a back-to-back. Warren, were “showing signs of progress” and that he hoped they would be ready for Wednesday’s game. “That is the goal of this team.

The Brooklyn Nets could get some reinforcements for Wednesday's road game against the Boston Celtics. Ben Simmons (knee) and T.J. Warren (shin contusion) ...

The Nets again played without Ben Simmons or without much clarity, at least released publicly, about Simmons' knee.

“So all those questions will be on the table in order for us to keep our group healthy and whole as we trend toward the end of the year.” Previous to his setback, Simmons had been struggling to accept a larger offensive load with Durant injured. He also sustained knee soreness in late November while playing on the back end of a back-to-back, and he proceeded to miss the next four games.

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn had been hopeful that Ben Simmons would be available for Wednesday's game in Boston, but it appears that won't be the case.

It will also mark the third consecutive game he has missed. It will be the third straight game that Simmons has missed because of left ankle soreness. So all those questions will be on the table in order for us to keep our group healthy and whole as we trend toward the end of the year,” Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said.

Brooklyn All-Star Kyrie Irving didn't get a chance to face former teammate LeBron James in the Nets' victory over the Lakers Monday, but he was honest after ...

"And I have to sit in the middle and just say we have things in the works right now that we talk about, but all in all, everybody's body is different, everybody's will to play is different and everybody's desire to be out there is different. I just think those that are available to play will play and those that are not, you just got to respect their bodies and respect what they do." James, who did not play Monday because of left ankle soreness, watched from the Lakers' bench as Irving delivered 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without ...

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