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.

Carter, a former fifth overall pick out of North Carolina in 1998, wound up playing an NBA-record 22 seasons with Toronto, New Jersey, Orlando, Phoenix, Dallas, Memphis, Sacramento and Atlanta.

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Nets to retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey at Barclays Center next season

May 15, 2024 at 11:21 a.m.

Carter, a former fifth overall pick out of North Carolina in 1998, wound up playing an NBA-record 22 seasons with Toronto, New Jersey, Orlando, Phoenix, Dallas, Memphis, Sacramento and Atlanta.

The NBA Draft lottery in Chicago left many Nets fans sucking their teeth.

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Nets lose No. 3 pick to Rockets via James Harden deal; Here’s what comes next

May 13, 2024 at 5:14 p.m.

The NBA Draft lottery in Chicago left many Nets fans sucking their teeth.

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Rick Carlisle keeps promise; Pacers file complaint to NBA over officiating in series with Knicks: report

May 9, 2024 at 12:55 p.m.

Rick Carlisle was not messing around.

The Knicks' 130-121 defeat of Indiana in Game 2 was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved.

Jalen Brunson shakes off injury scare to help Knicks to 2-0 series lead over Pacers

May 9, 2024 at 8:43 a.m.

The Knicks' 130-121 defeat of Indiana in Game 2 was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved.

The Knicks — who have been playing without All-Star Julius Randle since late January — had already lost forward Bojan Bogdanovic during the opening round of the playoffs because of a left foot injury.

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Knicks battling through more adversity with Mitchell Robinson out: ‘It’s unfortunate’

May 8, 2024 at 9:40 p.m.

The Knicks — who have been playing without All-Star Julius Randle since late January — had already lost forward Bojan Bogdanovic during the opening round of the playoffs because of...

The New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets broadcast crews rounded out the top 5.

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Knicks, Nets top local NBA announcer rankings: report

May 7, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

The New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets broadcast crews rounded out the top 5.

Against high-octane Pacers, another high-level scorer must emerge for the Knicks to advance past the second round.

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Jalen Brunson gets help from starters in Game 1 win over Pacers but bench production still in question

May 7, 2024 at 10:11 a.m.

Against high-octane Pacers, another high-level scorer must emerge for the Knicks to advance past the second round.

Jordi Fernandez’s first Nets coaching staff nearly in place: reports

May 3, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

First-year Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has just about finalized his supporting cast in Brooklyn, according to reports. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Thursday that Steve Hetzel will serve...

Randle averaged 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and five assists across 46 games before dislocating his shoulder.

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Knicks’ Julius Randle remains in touch with teammates during playoff run despite season-ending injury

May 2, 2024 at 3:22 p.m.

Randle averaged 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and five assists across 46 games before dislocating his shoulder.

Nets forward Mikal Bridges was recently named a runner up for the NBA's 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award, finishing with 47 first-place votes.

Nets’ Mikal Bridges named runner up for NBA’s top teammate award

May 1, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.

Nets forward Mikal Bridges was recently named a runner up for the NBA's 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award, finishing with 47 first-place votes.

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