Ben Simmons will return to the Nets' lineup during a crucial draft positioning matchup on Wednesday in Charlotte.

For a couple of weeks in the fall of 2024, New Jersey became the UFO capital of the world. As residents of The Garden State were documenting their run-ins with

Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court. The Nets rolled to a 104-84 win, improved to 15-33 this season and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the process. It was Brooklyn’s first victory since it defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Jan. 14.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was surprisingly not selected to the NBA All-Star Game despite his strong 2024-25 season. Ball was among the most notable All-Star snubs this year. LaMelo's brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball recently shared their thoughts on the situation, via What An Experience with Lonzo Ball.

Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

Billy Donovan said Lonzo would love to play even more, but he’s having to protect him from himself. Won’t rule out the possibility that Lonzo could play without restriction by the end of the year, but they’re taking it incrementally.

Let’s check out the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets (12-31), which currently has five players listed (including LaMelo Ball), as the Hornets prepare for their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets (14-33,

Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Ben Simmons will return ... D’Angelo Russell and Simmons have missed extended periods during the cold stretch, leaving the Nets with a severe ball-handling deficit. With minimum/two-way players ...

An extended Nets losing streak has the team in position to potentially land the top odds in May's draft lottery.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be players in the buyout market, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking with ESPN Cleveland Radio, Windhorst was asked about the possibility of the Cavs getting involved in the buyout market. He started by outlining the type of player the Cavs are in the market for: a perimeter guard with size who can defend.

The Los Angeles Clippers could be in a strong position to acquire Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons if they are bought out before the trade deadline. NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported that both ...