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Jason Kidd and Kurt Thomas of the New York Knicks give each other high fives. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Off To Perfect Start, Improve To 2-0 After Defeating Sixers

The Knicks have come out of the gates strongly by starting their season 2-0 after defeating the Sixers on Sunday.

2012/11/04

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Lichtenstein: Nets Come Up Big In Brooklyn Home Opener

The Nets’ opening night win at Barclays Center was a big step forward for the revitalized franchise.

2012/11/04

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and Deron Williams (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Silverman: Knicks, Nets Are Both Primed For Playoff Runs In 2012-13

The Knicks are going to have a shot at making some noise in the watered down Eastern Conference, and the Brooklyn Nets may very well be a playoff team as well.

2012/10/31

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Schmeelk: NBA Eastern Conference Preview And Predictions

With the NBA season kicking off on Wednesday, here’s my preview and ranking predictions for the 2012-2013 NBA season. This is how I see the Eastern Conference breaking down, and my season award winners.

2012/10/29

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NBA Approves Dwight Howard To Lakers; Nets-Magic Saga Over

In the end, after two years of rumors, speculation and negotiations, the Nets failed to land the big man.

2012/08/10

Tornike Shengelia poses for a portrait after being selected in 2012 NBA Draft (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets Sign F Tornike Shengelia

The Brooklyn Nets have signed rookie forward Tornike Shengelia

2012/07/24

D'Angelo Harrison (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Harrison Ready To Run Point For The Johnnies In 12-13

D’Angelo Harrison came to St. John’s with the reputation of being a dynamic scorer. Before his college career is over, he could also be viewed as a lethal facilitator.

2012/07/23

#42 Jerry Stackhouse (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Nets Sign 17-Year Veteran Jerry Stackhouse To One-Year Deal

The Brooklyn Nets have reached a verbal agreement to sign 37-year-old guard Jerry Stackhouse on a one-year, $1.3 million deal according to multiple reports.

2012/07/11

Orlando Woolridge of the New Jersey Nets makes a move against Kevin McHale of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Nets’ High-Flyer Woolridge Dies At 52

13-year NBA veteran Orlando Woolridge died at 52 on Thursday. He spent two seasons with the New Jersey Nets.

WFAN–2012/06/01

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Schmeelk: NBA Playoffs Serve As A Reality Check For Coaches, General Managers

The NBA playoffs serve as a huge reality check for teams, showing them their true weaknesses and where they have to get better if they want to win a title.

2012/05/24

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal Matchups And Predictions

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Eastern Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let’s take a look at the Eastern Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.

2012/05/11

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Schmeelk: NBA Eastern Conference Preview

The Bulls are hard to figure. At times, they seemed to play better without Derrick Rose. I wonder how easily he will slide back into that team, considering how he dominates everything the Bulls do on offense.

2012/04/28

Heat’s Dwyane Wade: ‘In My Mind, We’re Playing The Knicks’

The biggest question for Knicks fans: do you want your team to face the Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat?

2012/04/26

Nets Bid New Jersey Farewell With Loss To 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers nailed down the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference and spoiled the Nets’ final game in New Jersey with a 105-87 victory Monday night.

WFAN–2012/04/23