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The rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets has reached another level, but it may need to take a rest after the NBA named New York as host of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA Commissioner David Stern wants both crosstown-rivals to tone down the rhetoric.
The New York Knicks – Brooklyn Nets rivalry continues to heat up as Jason Terry responded to Paul Pierce’s statement on Monday.
Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers knows Paul Pierce was deeply hurt after he was traded by the Boston Celtics, but the one-time champion coach believes that the trade could rejuvenate the career of the veteran forward.
The Brooklyn Nets will parade an overhauled roster next season after making huge moves this offseason. This early, the Nets are being tagged as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, but will their revamped roster be enough to dethrone back-to-back champions Miami Heat?
The new era of Brooklyn Nets basketball kicked off on Friday after the team introduced their recently-acquired superstars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Nets small forward Paul Pierce has given a pessimistic opinion on the injury of Rajon Rondo, believing the Boston Celtics All-Star point guard could miss most of the season rehabilitating his surgically repaired knee.
When the Nets franchise arrived in Brooklyn last season, NBA fans anticipated bad blood between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. It did not make much noise last season, but it is expected to reach new heights this season with their new acquisitions.
The New York Knicks are reportedly in the lead to acquire former Defensive Player of the Year winner Metta World Peace, who was officially amnestied by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
Thursday's blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics has certainly shaken up the playing field for next season as one ball club continues to add more arsenal in its attempt to contend for an NBA title while the other decides to finally end an era and start the rebuilding process as quick as possible.
The Boston Celtics' rebuilding effort is expected to continue in the coming days with All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo likely to be traded next after the proud franchise parted ways with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry on Thursday.
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