Let the tank begin: Nets annihilated by Cavaliers, former head coach Kenny Atkinson following Sunday’s Dennis Schröder trade

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons, stepping back into the Brooklyn Nets‘ starting lineup at point guard following Sunday’s Dennis Schröder trade, got off to a promising start on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Moments after the opening tip, the 6-10 guard jumped Darius Garland’s passing lane, stole the ball, then threw down a two-handed slam at the other end. Seconds later, ...