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76ers’ Joel Embiid out of Game 4 with sprained knee
Apr 20, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) grimaces during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Embiid gets late block as Maxey, 76ers take 3-0 lead on Nets
Apr 20, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) celebrates during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) looks to drive against Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chicago. Chicago won 121-112. The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2023, acquiring 13-time All-Star Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
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Brooklyn Nets send Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns in blockbuster trade, source says
Jan 6, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. Irving has asked the Nets for a trade, according to ESPN and The Athletic. Irving made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, the news outlets reported Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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Nets’ Kyrie Irving requests trade, according to reports
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. Irving has asked the Nets for a trade, according to ESPN and The Athletic. Irving made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, the news outlets reported Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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Nike reportedly cuts ties with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in New York. A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, NBA star Irving and other prominent people, is stoking fears that public figures are normalizing hate and ramping up the risk of violence in a country already experiencing a sharp increase in antisemitism. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
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Nets build huge lead, beat Raptors 114-105 for fourth straight
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) tries to keep the ball from Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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Nets won’t take streak for granted as Raptors visit
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7), forward Joe Harris (12), and guard Kyrie Irving (11) walk the court during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Mavericks, Raptors both looking to halt slides
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 23: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets and Thaddeus Young #21 of the Toronto Raptors battle or the ball during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 23, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Irving has 29 points to lead Nets over depleted Raptors 112-98
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) scores over Toronto Raptors guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. (20) as Raptors forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) looks on during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Boo Simmons: Nets guard jeered in first game in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Nets’ Ben Simmons prepares for hostile return to Philadelphia as he plays former team for first time
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 26: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum on October 26, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Negative emissions technologies are crucial if we are to limit global warming
Devin Todd
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Brooklyn Nets make Jacque Vaughn head coach, decide against Ime Udoka pursuit
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Interim head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets looks on in the third quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games for refusing to denounce antisemitic beliefs
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 19, 2022, in New York. The Nets are suspending Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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Steve Nash shows those only focused on sports can’t discuss real-world issues
Cathal Kelly
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Brooklyn Nets part ways with head coach Steve Nash after poor start to season
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Durant breaks late tie with three, Nets top Raptors 109-105
Oct 21, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives on Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby (3) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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Nets look for better team effort against Raptors
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 19: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors is seen during a pause in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 19, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets agree to ‘move forward’ with partnership instead of trade
FILE - Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series April 25, 2022, in New York. Durant has again told Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded, reiterating a request he first made nearly six weeks ago, a person with knowledge of the matter confirmed Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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Durant reiterates desire to be traded by Brooklyn
FILE - Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series April 25, 2022, in New York. Durant has again told Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded, reiterating a request he first made nearly six weeks ago, a person with knowledge of the matter confirmed Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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Mosquito net with new insecticide reduces malaria cases in Africa, study shows
Dengue patients rest under mosquito nets at the dengue ward of a government hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. A mosquito net coated with a new insecticide that makes them unable to move or fly has reduced cases of malaria in children by about 40 per cent, according to a study in conducted in Tanzania involving Canadian researchers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Rajesh Kumar Singh
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New York lifts COVID-19 vaccine rule that blocked athletes, including Kyrie Irving, from home games
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11), who is not permitted to play games in New York because he's unvaccinated for COVID-19, drives against Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Mayor Eric Adams will announce Thursday, March 23, 2022, that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Irving to play home games and unvaccinated baseball players to take the field when their season begins in a few weeks. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
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Nets trade James Harden to 76ers in deal involving Ben Simmons, source says
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 01: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on February 01, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Nets 121-111. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving clears NBA protocols, Hawks add to COVID-19 list
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, May 16, 2021, in New York. Kyrie Irving will rejoin the Brooklyn Nets to play in road games. The Nets decided on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 their point guard would practice with them and play road games, even though he remains unable to play at home because he doesn’t meet New York City’s vaccine mandate. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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Short-handed Nets force overtime, beat Raptors 131-129
Dec 14, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe (18) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Raptors fall to Brooklyn Nets despite Siakam’s return
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors puts up a shot over James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 7, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Protesters show support for Kyrie Irving’s anti-COVID-19 vaccine stance ahead of Brooklyn Nets first home game
Protesters rallying against COVID-19 vaccination mandates and in support of Kyrie Irving gather in the street outside the Barclays Center before an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 19: James Johnson #16 of the Brooklyn Nets is defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of the season opener at the Fiserv Forum on October 19, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Like it or not, Kyrie Irving is a martyr for his cause
Cathal Kelly
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Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving says refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine about ‘what’s best for me’
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks up at the fans at TD Garden after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 4 during an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. The Brooklyn Nets won't play Kyrie Irving until he can play in all their games, unwilling to let questions about his vaccination status linger into the season. The Nets announced Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, that Irving would not play or practice with them until he could be a full participant, ending the idea that he would play in only road games. Without mentioning his vaccination status, general manager Sean Marks said Irving has made a decision that keeps him from being able to perform with the team. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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Nets say Kyrie Irving won’t play until he meets COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash part of ownership group of NLL’s new Las Vegas franchise
Jun 21, 2019; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Wayne Gretzky on stage as Philip Broberg is selected as the number eight overall pick to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Bucks edge Brooklyn Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant’s 48
Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) defends against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during overtime of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)