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.

What happened on the court during the Nets' 118-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center was not nearly as important as what transpired at halftime.

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Nets GM Sean Marks cites ‘future flexibility’ as rationale behind Thursday’s trades

February 9, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.

What happened on the court during the Nets' 118-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center was not nearly as important as what transpired at halftime.

Spencer Dinwiddie was traded to the Toronto Raptors earlier in the afternoon in exchange for Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young.

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Nets Notebook: Brooklyn bids farewell to Spencer Dinwiddie, Lonnie Walker eyes Saturday return

February 8, 2024 at 7:32 p.m.

Spencer Dinwiddie was traded to the Toronto Raptors earlier in the afternoon in exchange for Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young.

The Nets took a more conservative approach at the NBA trade deadline, first shipping off a seemingly disgruntled Spencer Dinwiddie to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young.

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Nets trade Spencer Dinwiddie to Raptors for Dennis Schröder, also ship out Royce O’Neale

February 8, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.

The Nets took a more conservative approach at the NBA trade deadline, first shipping off a seemingly disgruntled Spencer Dinwiddie to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Dennis Schröder and...

Mikal Bridges' initial arrival in Brooklyn was just about as good as it could get.

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Nets’ Mikal Bridges is stuck in Brooklyn whether he likes it or not — and he’s stretched thin

February 7, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.

Mikal Bridges' initial arrival in Brooklyn was just about as good as it could get.

Luka Doncic, the NBA's second-leading scorer, had 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combine for 71 points as Mavericks defeat Mikal Bridges, Nets

February 7, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

Luka Doncic, the NBA's second-leading scorer, had 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

Ben Simmons returned from his latest one-game absence at an ideal time.

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Nets Notebook: Ben Simmons starts, but Brooklyn undermanned against Mavericks

February 6, 2024 at 7:37 p.m.

Ben Simmons returned from his latest one-game absence at an ideal time.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as probable, meaning there is a good chance the former Brooklyn star plays Tuesday night at Barclays Center for the first time since last season's trade.

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Kyrie Irving listed as probable to face Cam Thomas, Nets in return to Barclays Center

February 6, 2024 at 2:31 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as probable, meaning there is a good chance the former Brooklyn star plays Tuesday night at Barclays Center for the first time...

Buckets were hard to come by for both teams Monday night — especially from distance.

Nets’ offense comes back down to earth as they fall to Steph Curry, Warriors

February 6, 2024 at 3:47 a.m.

Buckets were hard to come by for both teams Monday night — especially from distance.

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn clarified that Ben Simmons' absence from Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors was strictly for precautionary reasons.

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Nets Notebook: Ben Simmons absence Monday precautionary, Dorian Finney-Smith still day-to-day

February 5, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.

Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn clarified that Ben Simmons' absence from Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors was strictly for precautionary reasons.

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The growth of Nets’ Cam Thomas cannot be ignored: ‘I think this is only honestly the beginning’

February 5, 2024 at 3:49 p.m.

Cam Thomas, 22, thoroughly outplayed first-time All-Star Tyrese Maxey, 23, in the Nets' 136-121 defeat of the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. He finished with 40 points on 14-of-26 shooting in...

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