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 rankingsPittsburgh Pirates Gear . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Cheap Pirates Jerseys . Burke is expected to miss two to three months after breaking a finger in the teams third preseason game. Tinsley, a 10-year veteran, spent the last two seasons in Utah, where the point guard averaged 3. https://www.cheappiratesjerseys.us/ . JOHNS, N. Custom Pittsburgh Pirates Jerseys . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Pittsburgh Pirates Store . Los Angeles star goalie survived those perilous gymnastics with no problem, and he eventually backstopped the Kings to a skid-snapping win. Quick stopped 27 shots in his return from a 24-game injury absence, Jeff Carter scored the tiebreaking goal with 7:55 to play, and the Kings snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Los Angeles Angels slugger C.J. Cron is expected to be out for at least six weeks after surgery on his broken left hand.The last-place Angels announced their latest injury setback Monday.?Cron will have surgery Tuesday.Cron was hit by a pitch by the Orioles Mike Wright on Friday in Baltimore. The first baseman and designated hitter was in his best form of the season, batting .356 with 24 RBIs over his previous 20 games.The Angeels have endured a disheartening series of major injuries this season.dddddddddddd Theyve lost their top three starting pitchers for most of the season to date, and several position players and relievers have been out for weeks.Los Angeles recalled Ji-Man Choi from Triple-A Salt Lake last weekend to fill in for Cron. ' ' '