How Nets' recent additions tie into familiar rebuilding strategyThe Nets are reverting to a familiar rebuilding strategy this offseason after trading Mikal Bridges and resetting their timeline.Erik Slater ·
Erik Slater
- Expertise:
- Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NFL
- Location:
- New York, NY
- Education:
- Lehigh University
Erik Slater is the credentialed Brooklyn Nets beat reporter for ClutchPoints. He's a graduate of Lehigh University and the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, as well as a Lehigh Football and Syracuse Football alum.
Nets' biggest takeaways from 2024 NBA Summer LeagueSeveral young prospects could factor into the rebuilding Nets' rotation next season after strong Summer League performances.Erik Slater ·
Nets' Jalen Wilson reveals keys behind NBA Summer League MVP honorJalen Wilson could play a feature role for the Nets this season after taking home the 2024 Summer League MVP award.Erik Slater ·
Nets agree to sign Summer League star to multi-year contractSummer League standout Keon Johnson has earned himself an opportunity for the rebuilding Nets next season.Erik Slater ·
Grading Nets-Grizzlies Ziaire Williams tradeThe Nets are acquiring a former lottery pick from the Grizzlies as they continue their rebuild following the Mikal Bridges trade.Erik Slater ·
Former College Player of the Year could play key role for Nets in second NBA seasonJalen Wilson is impressing again at the NBA Summer League and should have an expanded role in his second season with the Nets.Erik Slater ·
Cam Thomas opens up on new role, future with Nets after Mikal Bridges tradeFollowing the Mikal Bridges trade, Cam Thomas enters the 2024-25 season as the offensive leader of the new-look Nets.Erik Slater ·
Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith reveals reaction to being with Mikal Bridges when Knicks trade brokeDorian Finney-Smith reacted to being with Mikal Bridges when news of the bombshell Knicks-Nets trade broke.Erik Slater ·
Nets' Cam Johnson has honest reaction to losing Mikal Bridges to KnicksCam Johnson revealed his reaction to the Mikal Bridges trade and offered his opinion on the state of the Nets.Erik Slater ·
Former first-round pick could earn expanded role for Nets after Mikal Bridges tradeWith the Nets trading Mikal Bridges and pivoting to a rebuild, a former first-round pick is attempting to get a bigger role with the team.Erik Slater ·
Why Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is 'excited' after Mikal Bridges tradeBrooklyn Nets head coach Jorgi Fernandez explained why he's optimistic about the future after the Mikal Bridges trade to the Knicks.Erik Slater ·
Nets' Noah Clowney reveals silver lining of Mikal Bridges tradeSecond-year Nets big man Noah Clowney had an honest reaction to Brooklyn trading Mikal Bridges to the crosstown rival Knicks.Erik Slater ·
Nets GM Sean Marks reveals why he took Knicks' Mikal Bridges trade offerNets GM Sean Marks opened up on his thought process after he shocked the NBA by sending Mikal Bridges to the crosstown rival Knicks.Erik Slater ·
Former Net Mikal Bridges defends himself amid reports he forced Knicks tradeMikal Bridges said goodbye to the Nets and defended himself following Brooklyn's historic blockbuster trade sending him to the Knicks.Erik Slater ·
Nets finalize trade haul in Mikal Bridges, Knicks blockbuster dealThe Nets full trade haul for Mikal Bridges has been finalized after their trade with the New York Knicks was completed on Thursday.Erik Slater ·
NBA Rumors: Lakers among teams who could profit from Nets fire saleThe Nets are entering a fire sale after trading Mikal Bridges and the Lakers could be in the mix for two veteran forwards.Erik Slater ·
Why Knicks-Nets Mikal Bridges blockbuster trade isn't done yetHow a new CBA rule is delaying the Knicks and Nets from completing their blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges.Erik Slater ·
How James Harden's Nets contract decision turned into massive financial lossJames Harden could have earned more had he not forced his way out of the Brooklyn Nets back in the 2021-22 season.Erik Slater ·
Cooper Flagg headlines 2025 NBA Draft prospects Nets must tank forThe Nets will have a crack at several highly touted 2025 NBA Draft prospects after pivoting to a rebuild with the Mikal Bridges trade.Erik Slater ·
Nets' Nic Claxton has 5-word reaction to $100 million contractThe Nets locked up Nic Claxton with a nine-figure contract before the start of the league wide free agency period.Erik Slater ·
Nets' next moves to make after stunning Mikal Bridges-Knicks tradeSeveral moves could lie ahead for the Nets after their blockbuster trade sending Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks.Erik Slater ·
