Long Island Nets

History

In June 2015, the Brooklyn Nets announced their intentions to purchase a D-League affiliate. On November 5, 2015, the team announced an agreement for their new D-League team, called the Long Island Nets, to play in a renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which had been the home of the Nets during their ABA years. Due to renovations, the team played its first season at the parent team's home, Barclays Center. Alton Byrd was hired as vice president of business operations on March 24, 2016, and Ronald Nored was hired as head coach on April 15, 2016. Ryan Gomes and Pat Rafferty were announced as assistant coaches on August 23, 2016. The Nets won their first game on November 12, 2016, defeating the Canton Charge 120–118. Beginning in the 2025 season, the team also began a series of home games at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, under the alternate brand Les Nets Montreal, following a partnership between Nets ownership and the Molson family.