http://www.mail.com/people/3894-deron-williams.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3894-deron-williams.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html NEW YORK (AP) — After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach. The Nets announced Sunday that P.J. Carlesimo wouldn't return, hours after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Carlesimo helped the Nets finish 49-33 after replacing the fired Avery Johns... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:16:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html 2013-05-05T18:16:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother. The first Game 7 in Brooklyn belonged not to the Nets, but to the guy who played here in high school. "I'll remember this for the rest of my life," Noah said. Injured, ill and ju... Sun, 05 May 2013 04:05:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html 2013-05-05T04:05:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — Time for the Nets' biggest game in Brooklyn. The Nets have brought their first-round series against Chicago to a Game 7, a victory away from equaling the largest playoff comeback in NBA history. And they've brought it back home, where Barclays Center has to be more than a beautiful, $1 billion building. They are countin... Fri, 03 May 2013 22:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html 2013-05-03T22:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets wiped out their deficit. Now, they will try and finish off an improbable comeback. The Nets are one win away from overcoming a 3-1 series hole after beating Chicago 95-92 Thursday night to force a seventh game. Then again, the way Gerald Wallace sees it, they never should have been in that predicament. ... Fri, 03 May 2013 07:40:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html 2013-05-03T07:40:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls had a chance to put away the Brooklyn Nets. Instead, they stumbled. Their first-round series shifts back to Chicago for Game 6 on Thursday, and the Bulls look like a team that could be in trouble even though they lead 3-2. That's because Kirk Hinrich was sidelined by a calf injury. Joakim Noah still seems limited by a foot... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:19:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html 2013-04-30T19:19:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets were not ready for it to be over. Not the series. Certainly not their first season in Brooklyn. "We didn't want it to end. Nobody in this locker room wants it to end. Nobody is ready to go home," backup center Andray Blatche said. "We still feel like we have the opportunity and chance to make it to the second round." ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:31:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T07:31:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — Flourishing instead of fading in the fourth quarter, the Nets extended their first season in Brooklyn. They need one more victory to set up the biggest game here yet. Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Nets beat Chicago 110-91 on Monday night, cutting the Bulls' lead to 3-2 in ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:15:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T03:15:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051048-bulls-without-injured-hinrich-game-5-monday.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Bulls were without point guard Kirk Hinrich on Monday night against Brooklyn because of a bruised left calf. Game 4 star Nate Robinson started in the potential clincher for Chicago. Hinrich was hurt during Saturday's 142-134 triple-overtime victory, playing through the injury to finish with 18 points and a playoff career-high 14 assist... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:11:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051048-bulls-without-injured-hinrich-game-5-monday.html 2013-04-29T23:11:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls were down and just about out in this one. Go figure, Nate Robinson led them back. Robinson scored 34 points, and Chicago wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Bulls were tra... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:16:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html 2013-04-28T00:16:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045886-boozer-helps-bulls-beat-nets-79-76-game-3.html CHICAGO (AP) — Every play near the basket looked like a traffic accident. There were long scoreless stretches. Shooting from outside was a dicey proposition. It was ugly for everyone but the Chicago Bulls. This was their type of game. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 16 rebounds, Luol Deng added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Bulls held off the Brooklyn ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:37:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045886-boozer-helps-bulls-beat-nets-79-76-game-3.html 2013-04-26T04:37:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah gave a meek smile, looking as if he was hiding either the truth or the pain. Asked how his sore right foot felt, he replied unconvincingly: "Feels great." It probably didn't, but a big playoff victory surely eased some of the aches. Noah gutted his way through an injury that made it difficult to even run in Game 1, making three... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:40:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html 2013-04-23T07:40:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn blackout was a blowout. Ripping apart the vaunted Chicago Bulls defense during an impressive second quarter, the Nets punctuated their return to the postseason with a 106-89 victory on Saturday night. Deron Williams scored 22 points, Brook Lopez had 21 and the Nets made 16 of 20 shots in the second period on their way to 60 pe... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:53:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html 2013-04-21T03:53:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942678-williams-hits-11-3s-scores-42-nets-top-wizards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams sensed the disappointment from the crowd, strange as it seemed given how well he played. He gave the ball to the open man — just what a point guard is supposed to do. "I thought they were going to boo me one time because I didn't shoot it," he said. In one of the best 3-point shooting nights in NBA history, who wanted to see... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:31:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942678-williams-hits-11-3s-scores-42-nets-top-wizards.html 2013-03-09T08:31:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942362-williams-11-3s-42-points-lead-nets-wizards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams already had five 3-pointers in less than five minutes when he pulled up in transition well behind the line, just to see how hot he really was. "Yeah, it was a heat check," Williams said. "I think I should have shot another one after that, too." That probably would have fallen as well. Williams made an NBA-record nine 3-point... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:31:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942362-williams-11-3s-42-points-lead-nets-wizards.html 2013-03-09T04:31:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942328-deron-williams-hits-record-9-3s-half.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams has set the NBA record with nine 3-pointers in a half in the first half of the Brooklyn Nets' game against Washington. Williams made his first eight from behind the arc, including a 7-for-7 first quarter, and matched the Wizards with 33 points in the half. The Nets led 59-33 at the break Friday. A number of players have hit ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:51:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942328-deron-williams-hits-record-9-3s-half.html 2013-03-09T01:51:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1902286-johnsons-ot-buzzer-beater-lifts-nets-bucks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Johnson came through twice with big shots and helped the Brooklyn Nets end a long losing streak to the Milwaukee Bucks. Johnson hit a tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter and then his buzzer-beating jumper at the end of overtime lifted the Nets to a 113-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. ... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:05:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1902286-johnsons-ot-buzzer-beater-lifts-nets-bucks.html 2013-02-20T05:05:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1890590-nba-all-star-break-union-head.html NEW YORK (AP) — After 17 years fighting for NBA players, Billy Hunter might be down to his last, most difficult battle. This one is for his own job. A lengthy report critical of seemingly every aspect of Hunter's leadership has given players plenty of reason to fire him as executive director of the players' association, and some will go to Houston for All... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:36:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1890590-nba-all-star-break-union-head.html 2013-02-14T00:36:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885528-without-williams-nets-rally-beat-pacers-ot.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets made it through one game without Deron Williams. They're hoping they won't have to play this way much more. By getting the ball inside to Brook Lopez early, letting Reggie Evans clean the glass all night and putting the ball in Joe Johnson's hands late, the Nets returned to their winning ways, beating Indiana 89-84 in... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1885528-without-williams-nets-rally-beat-pacers-ot.html 2013-02-12T07:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1879416-boozers-big-fourth-lifts-bulls-jazz.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After dealing with foul trouble most of the night, Carlos Boozer got mad. He drew a technical after a no-call with 4:12 left. Then, he got even, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 93-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. "It was a good win for us," said Boozer, who played five years with the Jazz. ... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1879416-boozers-big-fourth-lifts-bulls-jazz.html 2013-02-09T07:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871396-short-handed-lakers-beat-nets-92-83.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant would have liked to celebrate more, maybe gloat about that highlight-reel dunk, but there were bigger concerns. Dwight Howard couldn't start and Pau Gasol couldn't finish. And in this difficult season for the Los Angeles Lakers, even the victories seem to come with losses. "It feels good to pull out a win like this, but now rea... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1871396-short-handed-lakers-beat-nets-92-83.html 2013-02-06T03:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858180-heat-blow-nets-2nd-half-win-105-85.html NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James arrived in Brooklyn to an unfriendly welcome from the Nets' Reggie Evans, who downplayed Miami's title and James' talents. Bad idea, though James decided not to fire back. "I let my game do the talking," James said. No other response was necessary. James had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Heat blew out Bro... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858180-heat-blow-nets-2nd-half-win-105-85.html 2013-01-31T04:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston. Joakim Noah and Luol Deng were picked from the Bulls, who have stayed in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the season-long absence... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html 2013-01-25T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1836356-nets-beat-knicks-to-split-four-game-series.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Johnson and the Nets left Madison Square Garden for the last time this regular season, even with the Knicks in the series and right behind them in the standings. Year One of a new rivalry for Brooklyn and New York is over — barring a postseason matchup — and Johnson thinks it lived up to expectations. "You've got two teams in New York.... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1836356-nets-beat-knicks-to-split-four-game-series.html 2013-01-22T00:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790808-carlesimo-prokhorovs-trust-win-debut.html NEW YORK (AP) — Skiing in Canada is postponed. Mikhail Prokhorov's new agenda calls for lunch with his basketball coach. Prokhorov can always reschedule his vacation. Fixing his team couldn't wait. So the Brooklyn Nets owner fired Avery Johnson, made P.J. Carlesimo the team's interim coach, and put aside pleasure for business. ... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790808-carlesimo-prokhorovs-trust-win-debut.html 2012-12-29T14:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers already have a December to remember. Sunday they can close it out in perfect fashion against a familiar foe — the same Utah team they rallied to beat 116-114 Friday night to earn their 16th straight win. If they extend their streak by beating the Jazz at home Sunday, they will join the 1995-96 Spurs and 1971-... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html 2012-12-29T09:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1788640-net-loss-brooklyn-fires-coach-avery-johnson.html NEW YORK (AP) — Coach of the month in November, out of a job by New Year's. The Brooklyn Nets have elevated expectations this season, and a .500 record wasn't good enough. Coach Avery Johnson was fired Thursday, his team having lost 10 of 13 games after a strong start to its first season in Brooklyn. "We don't have the same fire now th... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1788640-net-loss-brooklyn-fires-coach-avery-johnson.html 2012-12-27T21:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786524-rondo-leads-celtics-nets-93-76.html NEW YORK (AP) — Rajon Rondo lost his cool, and any chance at history, in the second quarter when Boston last met Brooklyn. This time, the second period featured some of the best basketball the Celtics have played this season. Rondo scored 19 points in his first full game against the Nets this season, and the Celtics won 93-76 on Tuesday in another game wi... Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786524-rondo-leads-celtics-nets-93-76.html 2012-12-25T20:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760066-anthony-scores-45-knicks-rally-to-beat-nets.html NEW YORK (AP) — Now, this Knicks-Nets rivalry is really on. If it hadn't started when the Nets left New Jersey and set up shop in the Knicks' city, it surely arrived when Jason Kidd delivered the tiebreaking 3-pointer Tuesday night, making himself an enemy of his former franchise. "I hate him," Nets guard Deron Williams said. Williams ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760066-anthony-scores-45-knicks-rally-to-beat-nets.html 2012-12-12T03:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730346-rondo-ejected-nets-beat-celtics-95-83.html BOSTON (AP) — Doc Rivers wants the Boston Celtics to be tough — not violent. The message came too late for Rajon Rondo. The Celtics point guard was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Nets when he retaliated for a hard foul against Kevin Garnett by shoving Brooklyn forward Kris Humphries into the courtside seats. Rondo, Humphries and Nets forw... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730346-rondo-ejected-nets-beat-celtics-95-83.html 2012-11-29T03:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is atop the NBA's jersey-sales list once again. The Miami Heat star has the league's hottest-selling jersey, marking the third time the NBA's reigning MVP and Finals MVP has held that distinction. James was No. 4 in the most recent rankings, released in April. Since then, all he's done is win his third MVP awa... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html 2012-11-28T12:05:00Z