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How young forward has emerged as reliable Nets bench piece

Trendon Watford has gone from forgotten man to sixth man.

Nets guard may return for weekend road trip

Cam Thomas missed a sixth straight game Thursday with a right ankle/midfoot sprain.

Nets embark on road-heavy make-or-break stretch

The make-or-break portion of the schedule starts Thursday for the Nets.

New Nets guard quickly a 'seamless fit' in this funky lineup

Schroder had 15 points, 12 assists and just two turnovers coming off the bench Saturday, largely playing in three-guard lineups alongside Smith and Cam Thomas. 

Nets aim for Los Angeles sweep after dominant Lakers win

“We can breathe a little bit. But we’ve got to get ready to do it again vs. the Clippers,” Dennis Smith Jr. said.

Nets' decision to rest players leads to predictable ugly loss against elite Bucks

This was the equivalent of a punt, passing on a chance to win a game against a better, more rested opponent.

This Nets quartet played a major role in streak-snapping win

Coach Jacque Vaughn had to like what he saw from the foursome of experienced players Dennis Smith Jr., Royce O’Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith, and third-year pro Day’Ron Sharpe. 

Nets' defensive wizard makes immediate impact in return

This was the healthy version of Dennis Smith Jr. the Nets have been waiting for over the past few weeks.

Nets battle but fall to defending champions for fifth straight loss

The skid now stands at five games, however, bookended by two losses to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets over the past nine days.

Veteran didn't make a big deal over Nets demotion

When the veteran forward came right back the very next game after Orlando, coach Jacque Vaughn told him he’d be coming off the bench.

This issue on glass becoming latest Achilles' heel for Nets

Brooklyn has allowed 15.4 second-chance points, which was seventh-worst in the league entering Sunday.

Injury-riddled Nets need a spark from available players

Against the Nuggets, they needed players who were not available.

Nets latest victim of Denver challenge

Between the altitude and the competition, Denver has been tough to beat at home, and almost impossible on short rest.

Returning to Sacramento was a 'dream come true' for Nets' forward

Monday’s tilt marked Harry Giles III's return to Sacramento, the place where his journey in the league started — before injuries threatened to derail it.

Backup guard's defense the difference in Nets' win

ATLANTA — Backup point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had 13 points and four assists for the Nets, but it was his defense that helped them to a 114-113 road win...

Two key Nets getting closer toward returning to lineup

Cam Thomas and Dennis Smith, Jr. both took part in simulated-game activity after the Nets’ shootaround on Tuesday.

Banged-up Nets will be without two starters, key rotation player vs. Hawks

The Nets will be without seven players for Wednesday’s clash in Atlanta, including a couple of starters and a third rotation player.

Nets guard sidelined by lower-back sprain

Dennis Smith Jr. became the latest Net to miss time when he was forced to sit out Sunday with a lower-back sprain. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said he was unsure...

Two pivotal Nets make big contributions in return from injuries

Dinwiddie returned from a sprained left ankle with 10 points and nine assists, including seven in the first quarter. 

Nets' G-League call-ups key to comeback win over Heat

This was the Nets’ fifth straight win over Miami, tying their longest streak over the Heat in franchise history.