Lucas Kaplan has been blogging and tweeting (@LucasKaplan_) about the Brooklyn Nets since 2019, joining the NetsDaily team in 2021 and becoming a credentialed beat writer for the site during the 2022-2023 season. Following an internship with Sports Info Solutions in the NBA Draft department, Lucas started covering the New York Liberty, also with NetsDaily, as of the 2023 season.
ESSAY: What do we make of a Brooklyn Nets season that, above all, doesn’t make any sense?
Whether you’re enjoying the makings of a failed tank or not, we can all agree this has not been the Brooklyn Nets season we expected.
How Brooklyn Nets’ defense turned them into one of the NBA’s hottest teams
The Brooklyn Nets are riding a 6-1 stretch into the All-Star break, almost entirely thanks to one end of the court.
What to expect from Maxwell Lewis?
After what looked like a season-ending injury on New Year’s Day, Maxwell Lewis is ready to play tonight vs. Philly.
Brooklyn Nets overpower inept Charlotte Hornets squad, win 97-89
The eight-point margin really oversells the tension of this one, which marks Brooklyn’s fifth win in six games.
Looking back at Ben Simmons tenure, forward for Brooklyn Nets as buyout complete
The news came down on Saturday afternoon, making official the ending of Ben Simmons career in Brooklyn.
Cam Johnson, excited to remain in Brooklyn: ‘Don’t ever think you got it 100% understood’
Prior to Friday’s win over the Miami Heat, Cam Johnson reflected on a crazy, rumor-filled season so far.
Brooklyn Nets destroy Miami Heat in fourth quarter, win 102-86
A 31-9 fourth quarter, and a dominant defensive effort as a whole, propelled the Nets to their fourth win in five games.
What a quiet trade deadline means for the Brooklyn Nets — and what’s next
The Brooklyn Nets made nary a peep at the NBA Trade Deadline, cementing another season of half-measures for the franchise.
D’Angelo Russell hits stunning game-winner, Brooklyn Nets defeat Houston Rockets again, 99-97
Ryan Ruocco shouted, "D’Angelo with some of that old Brooklyn Magic!" and Brooklyn’s tanking dreams took a death blow.
Brooklyn Nets control Houston Rockets in smooth 110-98 win
The 14.5 point underdogs did not just go into Houston and win, but the game wasn’t close after halftime.