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Nets guard Ben Simmons files grievance against 76ers in effort to
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James Harden's 25 points, 17 assists lead shorthanded Nets past
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Nets blown out in season opener as Zion Williamson dominates, Ben
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Another case of the Mondays - Marc Stein
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Tobias Harris' best skill is dominating when he doesn't dominate
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RUMOR ROUNDUP: As free agency opens, Nets look at incremental, not
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Shams and Schiffer: Nets, DeAndre Jordan working on buyout but no
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Ben Simmons' lack of consistent aggression leads to late-game
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Kyrie Irving hopes to 'manage the franchise' with Kevin Durant