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  1. The Nets Fell Apart From the Top

    Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have become the faces of their superteam’s failure, but the Nets leadership could have averted disaster several times, and didn’t.

    By Sopan Deb

     

  2. N.B.A. Power Shifts to the West With Trade Frenzy

    No move was bigger than Phoenix Suns’ agreement to trade for Kevin Durant. But the Lakers and Mavericks look stronger after deals of their own.

    By Tania Ganguli

     

  3. Nets Agree to Trade Kevin Durant, Signaling End of Star-Studded Era

    Days after trading Kyrie Irving, the Nets reached a deal to send Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package of players and first-round draft picks.

    By Tania Ganguli

     

  4. On Pro Basketball

    The Nets Wished Upon Stars. Their Dreams Haven’t Come True.

    Adding Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant hasn’t led to a conference finals berth, much less a championship. After meeting Irving’s trade request, the Nets are once again in a state of uncertainty.

    By Tania Ganguli

     

  5. Sports of The Times

    So Much Talent, So Little Charm

    The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so little joy in watching them?

    By Kurt Streeter

     

  6. On Pro Basketball

    Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats

    Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.

    By Harvey Araton

     

  7. On Pro Basketball

    Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes

    Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.

    By Scott Cacciola

     

  8. Nets Say Kyrie Irving’s Apology Isn’t Enough, and Nike Suspends Its Ties

    Irving was suspended after he would not say he held no antisemitic beliefs. Nike suspended its relationship with him Friday.

    By Sopan Deb

     

  9. On Pro Basketball

    The Nets’ Problems Are Bigger Than Steve Nash

    The Nets dumped their coach, but the team has never lived up to expectations. And there’s no clear path forward now.

    By Kris Rhim

     

  10. Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash

    The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.

    By Sopan Deb and Scott Cacciola