Paul Pierce and Brooklyn Nets Have Not Yet Discussed Contract Extension

The Brooklyn Nets are romping through the Eastern Conference after a dismal start to the season. Since the New Year they have a 25-10 record, and they haven't lost consecutive games since dropping three in a row from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. Now that the team is riding high, it might not seem critical to discuss the future of the franchise. But it is the responsibility of general manager Billy King to ensure the Nets hold on to their best players for next season. It may come as a surprise, then, that ...