For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.
The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to an 0-4 start following a narrow road defeat against the Boston Celtics, leaving them as the Eastern Conference's only winless team. Despite the early slump, head coach Jordi Fernández and forward Michael Porter Jr. emphasized that the squad is showing clear signs of progress and remains close to securing its first victory of the season.
Brooklyn faces added urgency to improve because its first-round draft pick belongs to the Houston Rockets via the previous James Harden trade. Players like Day'Ron Sharpe noted the team wants to avoid repeating last season's 0-7 start, as the roster integrates newcomers including Julius Randle and rookie Mikel Brown Jr.
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