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This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Brooklyn NetsOverall: 110 Title track: 114 Ownership: 107 Coaching:?89 Players: 117 Fan relations: 102 Affordability: 70 Stadium experience: 81 Bang for the buck: 110 Change from last year: +1Just how bad are things in Brooklyn? The Nets are preaching progress this season -- not wins. Hey, at least new GM Sean Marks and first-year coach Kenny Atkinson are being realistic about the uphill battle the franchise faces on the heels of a 21-61 finish in 2015-16.Whats goodFor starters, ticket prices are down -- at an average of $66, they are half the price of admission at the other New York teams arena -- but thats also a product of the teams rebuild (still, affordability, at 70th, represents the Nets best showing in these standings). Fans arent too hard on the teams stadium experience, at 81st overall. The Nets have solid infrastructure in terms of facilities -- including a $1 billion arena and brand-new practice facility on the Brooklyn waterfront -- and staff. This year, theyll even have afternoon entertainment: The Nets D-League team will play its inaugural season at Barclays Center before moving to the refurbished Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in 2017-18.Whats badJeremy Lins addition has brought relevance to a franchise that is tradition-rich in irrelevance, but that isnt enough to help the Nets player ranking out of the basement (only the Suns and the Kings rank worse in the NBA). Theres reason to worry: After owner Mikhail Prokhorovs failed five-year championship plan (Prokhorov ranks 107th here) and former GM Billy Kings failed transactions, the Nets dont have total control over their own first-round pick until 2019. And who knows when theyll be able to attract a marquee free agent. Despite all their connections to Kevin Durant, they couldnt get a meeting with him. Atkinsons track record of developing young talent desperately needs to continue, and Marks is going to have to unearth some diamonds in the rough.Whats newAs affordability rises 35 places, a disappointing season causes the teams bang for the buck to fall just as drastically (down 39 spots to 110th overall). This year, the Nets are hoping to right the ship, beginning with Lin. His fans are rabid, as is his media following overseas. The Nets are preaching culture now that Marks has had a chance to make his mark. The highlight of his influence might be Brooklyns performance team -- fitness, wellness, sports science, the whole ball of wax -- which will be guided by Zach Weatherford, formerly with the U.S Navy SEALs.Next: Sacramento Kings?| Full rankings Air Max 270 React Outlet . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. 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SAN FRANCISCO -- The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants had a great first half and started the second with a post-All-Star break flop.General manager Bobby Evans got serious at the trade deadline to improve his club, acquiring a pair of proven pitchers Monday to boost both his rotation and bullpen.San Francisco got left-hander Matt Moore from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Matt Duffy and two minor leaguers, shortly after landing Will Smith from Milwaukee.We have a lot of work to do to get into a postseason situation, so the help I think will come at a good time, Evans said. Our guys worked hard to evaluate our options. It was an interesting market. I feel like the addition of both Matt Moore and Will Smith will help us in multiple ways and strengthen us as well. Its important this time of year with the work that our club has done to be in the situation and position theyre in.With Moore, they now have a reliable addition to join Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija, given the struggles of Matt Cain and Jake Peavy. Evans said he hasnt yet discussed with manager Bruce Bochy where Moore will slot in the rotation.We have two guys that we value highly in Matt Cain and Jake Peavy. I dont want to predetermine anything at this point, Evans said, later adding, We havent had a discussion directly about the trade. Id rather not jump to any specific conclusions. I think we should at least evaluate what our game plan is.The 27-year-old Moore is 7-7 with a 4.08 ERA in 21 starts and 130 innings.I just got off the phone with Bobby and told Im ready to go tomorrow, said Moore, who had been scheduled to pitch Tuesday. Its my start day. But I think they still have a couple things to figure out. As far as the playoffs, things like that, its a lot of excitement just to think about getting back there. Thats what we play for. Those are the moments we want to be in. For someone to reach out and come get me its a really good feeling.Duffy had a standout rookie season a yeear ago but has been hampered by an Achilles strain suffered against his new Rays team on June 19.dddddddddddd Last week, the Giants acquired infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Twins to provide depth and he now could pick up some regular work at third base.The Giants sent catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee.The Giants have struggled mightily since the All-Star break and had been looking to upgrade a relief corps that has been so reliable in recent years, helping them win World Series championships in 2010, `12 and `14. San Francisco has won two straight games since losing 11 of 13 following the All-Star Game.The 27-year-old Smith is 1/3 with a 3.68 ERA this season in 27 games and 22 innings. He had been with the Brewers since they got him in a trade with Kansas City in December 2013. Smith was 9-8 with a 3.28 ERA and one save in 181 relief appearances overall for the Brewers.Susac spent parts of the 2014 and `15 season in the majors. He is batting .273 with eight home runs 36 RBI and 12 doubles in 58 games this season for Triple-A Sacramento.Bickford, who had been a top prospect in the Giants farm system, is a combined 5-6 with a 2.71 ERA in 17 starts between Class-A Augusta and Class-A San Jose. San Francisco selected him 18th overall in the 2015 draft.Evans called it a very difficult day losing prospects along with Duffy.Thats just the stark reality of the game and the business were in, Evans said, adding of his conversation with Duffy: He was very clear, theres no place he would have rather been than a San Francisco Giant. Its hard for him. Hes ready for the next challenge. This is certainly a curveball for him. Hes going to be missed.The Rays also got shortstop Lucius Fox and right-hander Michael Santos in the deal.---AP freelance writer Mark Didtler in St. Petersburg, Florida, contributed to this report. ' ' '