Brooklyn Nets Rumors
Gerald Bourguet: Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on former Suns fan favorite Cam Johnson: “He’s a fan favorite for us too, so he’s in the same role… He’s about all the right things and what we’re trying to do moving forward, so very, very happy to have him with us.”
Duane Rankin: “It was actually kind of weird.” Nets forward Cam Johnson as he slept in his house in the Valley Tuesday night as Brooklyn faces his former team, the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday night. #Suns #Nets
Brian Lewis: #Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on the #Nets: “These guys have impressed the whole league; they impressed us. No matter who plays, they bring competitiveness, and they play hard on both ends of the court defensively. They’re disruptive. They get up into you….”
Brian Lewis: Jalen Wilson is questionable with calf tightness. #Nets
Irving also told Andscape that he has signed his first NBA player, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Caris LeVert. In October, BRKicks posted a picture of LeVert on Instagram wearing “Triple White” Anta Kai 1. Irving and LeVert were teammates with the Brooklyn Nets from 2019-21 and have a close friendship. LeVert is a former Jordan Brand ambassador who is averaging 11.8 points for the Cavaliers this season. “It was easy deal because that is one of my best friends,” Irving said of signing LeVert. “So, seeing him be able to join the family, now I have an idea of how we can create together. For me, it’s not about just going against going to get the best players, the best players and folks on, it’s like going to get my family and people that I know genuinely rock with me and I want to continue the brand legacy and continue to be part of something special.” “This is a startup company in America. Anta is a startup. It’s not a startup in China. So, we’re trying to compete with some of the bigger juggernauts. It’s one of the toughest things to do. So, you got to have some people that are thorough, morally strong, have great integrity, have great families, and also love what they do.”
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Cam Thomas to miss three-to-four weeks
Shams Charania: Brooklyn Nets rising star Cam Thomas will miss three to four weeks due to a left hamstring strain, sources told ESPN. Thomas ranks 14th in the NBA in scoring, averaging career highs of 24.7 points on 46.1% shooting from the field and 38.9% from 3.
Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will miss at least 3 weeks with a left hamstring strain. Day’Ron Sharpe is expected to return within the next week after returning to full on-court team activity. Jaylen Martin will also be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks with a right knee bone contusion.
Duane Rankin: “It’s cool. I really love this arena and the energy the fans bring.” Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson back in Footprint Center to face his former team, the Phoenix Suns. #Suns pic.x.com/F76RZzgGyP
Kellan Olson: I asked Cam Johnson where he’s grown the most since the trade. “Probably just growing a beard honestly.” He’s still got jokes!