Nets beat writer

C.J. Holmes

C.J. Holmes joins The NY Daily News as the Nets beat writer after 4 years covering beats at the Athletic and 2 years covering the Golden State Warriors for The San Francisco Chronicle. A D.C.-area native, he played college basketball at Auburn University and high school ball at IMG Academy. He's a movie junkie, comic book lover and proud Husky dad.

The Nets would pick at No. 6, No. 17, No. 26 and No. 27 if the season ended today.

Tanking isn’t enough. The Nets need a bit of luck, too

January 13, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

The Nets would pick at No. 6, No. 17, No. 26 and No. 27 if the season ended today.

Brooklyn will return to action on Sunday against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, its second matchup in a six-game West Coast swing.

Nets battle down the stretch, but lose fourth straight to Nuggets 124-105

January 10, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

Brooklyn will return to action on Sunday against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, its second matchup in a six-game West Coast swing.

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schröder

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Ex-Net Dennis Schröder’s struggles with Warriors proves why the grass isn’t always greener

January 10, 2025 at 1:37 p.m.

Dennis Schröder wanted to stay with the Nets long-term. His family was finally settled in Brooklyn after the Toronto Raptors dealt him at last season's trade deadline.

Claxton could not carry the Nets alone Wednesday night, and it didn't stop them from losing their third straight game.

Noah Clowney’s career night not enough as Nets lose 3rd straight to surging Pistons

January 8, 2025 at 11:20 p.m.

Claxton could not carry the Nets alone Wednesday night, and it didn't stop them from losing their third straight game.

The Nets had just eight healthy players in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center, the minimum allowed per NBA rules.

Nets Notebook: Injuries reduce Brooklyn to 8 available players against red-hot Pistons

January 8, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

The Nets had just eight healthy players in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center, the minimum allowed per NBA rules.

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Nets target Cooper Flagg’s draws Zion Williamson comparisons after latest highlight dunk

January 8, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

In No. 4 Duke's 76-47 win over Pittsburgh Tuesday night, freshman sensation Cooper Flagg continued to showcase why many believe that he will be the No. 1 overall pick in...

The Nets continue to climb the 2025 draft board with each lopsided defeat.

Jordi Fernandez continues to back Nets as season slips away

January 7, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.

The Nets continue to climb the 2025 draft board with each lopsided defeat.

The Nets played without Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, D'Angelo Russell and others in Monday's 113-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center.

Pacers hand shorthanded Nets 6th straight loss at Barclays Center

January 6, 2025 at 10:42 p.m.

The Nets played without Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, D'Angelo Russell and others in Monday's 113-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center.

No Russell, Thomas or Simmons meant the Nets were severely undermanned in the backcourt.

Nets Notebook: D’Angelo Russell, Ben Simmons ruled out against Pacers

January 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

No Russell, Thomas or Simmons meant the Nets were severely undermanned in the backcourt.

Both are young, getting better and fit the team's rebuilding timeline, so converting their contracts to fully guaranteed deals should be a no-brainer for Brooklyn.

Nets have an easy decision to make regarding their pair of non-guaranteed players ahead of deadline

January 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Both are young, getting better and fit the team's rebuilding timeline, so converting their contracts to fully guaranteed deals should be a no-brainer for Brooklyn.

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