

“New York basketball is back.”

Illustration by staff illustrator Sakura Siegel. The Brooklyn Nets shocked the league by trading for James Harden and forming one of the greatest trios of all time, but it wasn’t easy getting to where they are now. Originally in New Jersey, the Nets joined the NBA in 1976 and spent

The NBA is back. The league is set to return Dec. 22 and three fans from New Jersey are giving their takes on their hopes for their season, and some of their doubt.

“During the last seconds of the game, I was overwhelmed with joy,” he added.

On March 11, everything changed for the NBA and its fans. And although the NBA season has returned, it hasn’t been without controversies and changes.

“We continue to love America, but America doesn’t love us back.”

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