The Bucks are 6-8 in Eastern Conference games. Milwaukee ranks third in the league averaging 15.5 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 41.0% from deep. AJ Green leads the team averaging 3.3 makes while shooting 48.1% from 3-point range.

www.si.com/nba/nets/onsi Three Things to Watch For in Nets vs. 76ers Authorities are set to hold a press conference Thursday morning after two National Guard members from West Virginia remain in critical condition after a gunman opened fire on them in an apparent "targeted shooting" near the White House, officials said.

With the East crown there for the taking, only the 11-2 Detroit Pistons are more than four games above .500 a month into the season. Behind them are the only other two semi-serious teams in the conference, the 8-4 New York Knicks and the 9-5 Cleveland Cavaliers.

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn is looking to end its seven-game home skid with a victory against New York. The Nets are 3-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn is 1-10 against opponents with a winning record.

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The Nets are 21-12 in conference play. Brooklyn is 6-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Wizards are 19-19 in conference play. Washington ranks fourth in the Eastern ...

New York has ruled out Anunoby due to a left hamstring strain as he will miss his fourth consecutive game. With Anunoby sidelined, Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson could be in line for larger roles, especially with Landry Shamet also being ruled out due to a right shoulder sprain.

The Boston Celtics discussed trading Anfernee Simons to the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, Michael Scotto reported Wednesday for HoopsHype.

The Brooklyn Nets have been eliminated from contention in the NBA Cup after the New York Knicks and Miami Heat won their games on Wednesday.