The Latest Breaking News from Steve Nash

NEW YORK —A halftime speech from Steve Nash fueled the 28-point, second-half rally that led to the Nets’ unlikely come-from-behind victory against the Knicks on Wednesday. That speech, according to sharpshooter Seth Curry, may have established the Nets’ new identity as they approach the second half of a season marred…

Brian Lewis: Steve Nash said there's a "small chance" Kevin Durant could play in the first game vs the #Celtics coming out of the break, but it's more likely he takes a little more time. #Nets #NBA Source: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What's the buzz on ...

Nick Friedell: KD just spoke for the first time in a few weeks - he sounds confident he'll be back soon after the All-Star break but said he doesn't want to come back at just "80 percent." He is improving all the time though. Source: Twitter ...

NEW YORK — When James Harden came, the mission stayed the same. And now that he’s gone, the show must go on.

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David Hardisty: Jalen Rose thinks a James Harden trade won't happen until the offseason. He believes Kevin Durant is telling Harden to give him a chance to get healthy, make a run in the playoffs and if they come up short, "then we make changes." ...

CHICAGO — If you're keeping track of the NBA's top stories, where Ben Simmons ends up around 3:05 p.m. Thursday is the league's hottest topic.

DENVER – The West road trip ended like it started. The only difference is Brooklyn’s losing streak increased by five games.

DENVER — With absolute language, Steve Nash tried to squash the idea of trading James Harden.

Nick Friedell: Nash said there is still no specific timeline for KD's return but they are happy with the reports they've been getting from home. "We feel really good about his recovery so far. I think he's well on his way. There's been no setbacks ...

The Nets have lost seven consecutive games.