Long Island Nets
American professional basketball team of the NBA G League
The Long Island Nets are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Uniondale, New York , and are affiliated with the Brooklyn Nets . The team plays its home games at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Nassau County, New York . The Nets became the twelfth Development League team to be owned by an NBA team when it was announced in 2015.[ 3]
History
In June 2015, the Brooklyn Nets announced their intentions to purchase a D-League affiliate.[ 4] The team announced on November 5, 2015, that they reached an agreement for their new D-League team, called the Long Island Nets, to play in a renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum , which was the home of the Nets during their ABA years. However, due to renovations, the new team played in their parent team's home, Barclays Center , for their first season.
On March 24, 2016, the Nets hired Alton Byrd as the vice president of business operations.[ 1] On April 15, 2016, Ronald Nored was hired as the team's head coach[ 5] and on August 23, 2016, Ryan Gomes and Pat Rafferty were announced as assistant coaches.[ 6] On November 12, 2016, the Nets won their first game after defeating the Canton Charge 120–118.[ 7]
Season-by-season
Season
Division
Regular reason
Postseason results
Finish
Wins
Losses
Pct.
Long Island Nets
2016–17
Atlantic
5th
17
33
.340
2017–18
Atlantic
3rd
27
23
.540
2018–19
Atlantic
1st
34
16
.680
Won Conference Semifinal (Raptors ) 112–99Won Conference Finals (Lakeland ) 108–106 Lost League Finals (Rio Grande Valley ) 1–2
2019–20
Atlantic
4th
19
23
.452
Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21
—
10th
7
8
.467
2021–22
Eastern
6th
18
15
.545
Lost Conference Quarterfinal (Delaware ) 116–133
2022–23
Eastern
1st
23
9
.719
Won Conference Semifinal (Cleveland ) 111–107 Lost Conference Finals (Delaware ) 94–108
2023–24
Eastern
5th
19
15
.559
Conference Quarterfinal (Capital City )
Regular season record
164
142
.536
Playoff record
6
5
.545
Current roster
Players
Coaches
Pos.
No.
Name
Height
Weight
DOB
From
G
2
Armstrong, Mark
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
2004-02-21
Villanova
G
3
Beekman, Reece (TW)
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
194 lb (88 kg)
2001-10-08
Virginia
G/F
10
Brown, Kendall
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
2003-05-11
Baylor
G
11
Etienne, Tyson
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
1999-09-17
Wichita State
F
12
Evbuomwan, Tosan (TW)
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
217 lb (98 kg)
2001-02-16
Princeton
G
4
Hayes, Killian
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
2001-07-27
France
G/F
1
Jones, KJ II
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2001-03-31
Emmanuel (GA)
G
13
Martin, Tyrese (TW)
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
1999-03-07
Connecticut
F
22
Minor, Jordan
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
2000-03-11
Virginia
F
6
Obanor, Kevin
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
1999-06-12
Texas Tech
G
7
Roberts, Terry
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
2000-09-07
Georgia
F
15
Scott, Trevon
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
1996-11-25
Cincinnati
F/C
26
Timme, Drew
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
2000-09-09
Gonzaga
F
0
Whitehead, Dariq (NBA)
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
2004-08-01
Duke
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
(DP) Unsigned draft pick(FA) Free agent(S) Suspended(P) Prospects(NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate(TW) Two-way affiliate player Injured
Roster Last transaction: January 1, 2025
Head coaches
NBA affiliates
References
^ a b Isada, Keith (March 24, 2016). "Long Island Nets Unveil Logo And Uniform For Inaugural Season" . LongIsland.GLeague.NBA.com . NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ "Long Island Nets Reproduction Guideline Sheet" . NBA Properties, Inc. Retrieved August 30, 2017 .
^ "Brooklyn Nets Purchase NBA Development League Team" . GLeague.NBA.com (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. November 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ Mazzeo, Mike (June 3, 2015). "Nets have no plans to buy out or use stretch provision on D-Will's contract" . ESPN . Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ "Brooklyn Nets Name Ronald Nored Head Coach Of Long Island Nets" . NBA.com/Nets (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. April 15, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016 .
^ "Long Island Nets Name Gomes, Rafferty Assistant Coaches" . LongIsland.GLeague.NBA.com . NBA Media Ventures, LLC. August 23, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016 .
^ "Long Island Nets Edge Charge for First Win in Franchise History" . GLeague.NBA.com . NBA Media Ventures, LLC. November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016 .
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Founded in 1967
Formerly the New Jersey Americans (1967–1968); played in New York (1968–1977) and New Jersey (1977–2012)
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