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The New York Knicks made an unsuccessful run at a former All-Star this summer. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, New York offered Ben Simmons a one-year, minimum deal, which he declined. “New York is limited to minimum contract offers as training camps draw near and Simmons entered the summer hopeful of securing a contract […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s contract proved too costly for the Denver Nuggets this offseason. Less than two years removed from a championship, the team traded Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. While many view Johnson as an upgrade for Denver, he and Porter Jr. were placed in […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued their active offseason on Monday, re-signing forward Ziaire Williams to a multi-year contract. As per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released. However, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto, it’s a two-year, $12.5 million contract with a team option in year two. The Nets acquired Williams and a second-round […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Friday by making a significant hire within their front office. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the team has hired Acie Law as Director of Player Personnel. Law has served as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Director of Amateur Scouting since 2022 and won a championship with the team […]

Cam Thomas ended his free agent stalemate with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. The 23-year-old will hit unrestricted free agency next summer and have a no-trade clause during this season. The failed contract negotiation confirms what Brooklyn fans should have already known: the Nets do not consider Thomas […]

The Brooklyn Nets made another roster move on Wednesday as training camp approaches, signing E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract. Liddell, a 6-foot-6 forward entering his fourth NBA season, was the No. 41 pick in the 2022 draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Ohio State product missed his first NBA season due to a […]

Ben Simmons will need to find new representation if he chooses to continue his NBA career. Bernie Lee informed the National Basketball Players Association that he has formally removed himself from the union ledger as Simmons’ agent, according to Marc Stein. Simmons played for the Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season during the final […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Wednesday that they re-signed center Day’Ron Sharpe to a multi-year contract. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the contract includes two years and $12.5 million with a team option in the second year. welcome back, Day Day 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Erq1sTbPYd — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 3, 2025 Brooklyn selected Sharpe with the […]

The free agency stalemate between Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets has come to a close. Thomas is signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to return to the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Thomas’ decision comes after he and the Nets were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. The 23-year-old […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf is one of several rookies entering the NBA with a unique number selection. The No. 26 pick in this year’s draft will be No. 77 with the Nets after wearing the number overseas. Saraf revealed the inspiration behind his number during a video on the “TRXBE” YouTube channel. “In […]

NBA 2K26 released its Top 100 player rankings for the latest addition of the critically acclaimed video game, and only one Brooklyn Nets player made the cut. Michael Porter Jr. came in at No. 67 on the list, the same spot he occupied during last year’s edition of the game. Porter Jr. joined Brooklyn alongside […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is coming off a letdown season. Despite that, the 26-year-old is still viewed as a quality starting center. The Athletic recently revealed its big man rankings ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and Claxton came in at No. 22. Claxton was part of a tier titled, “Can these guys make a […]

The New Jersey Nets’ decision to pass on Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft will haunt the franchise for eternity. While many Nets fans have attempted to suppress that memory, Bryant’s infamous threat to the team and subsequent selection by the Los Angeles Lakers could soon hit the big screen. According to Deadline, a […]

Terance Mann’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets is more than just a homecoming. It’s an introduction to a role he’s never seen before. The 28-year-old will be the oldest player on a roster featuring an NBA-record five rookie first-round picks and no All-Stars. After six seasons as a complementary piece with the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas wants to be paid like a starting-caliber shooting guard during the first free agency of his career. Thus far, the Nets and the NBA’s other 29 teams have been unwilling to pony up that kind of money. The Athletic recently released their shooting guard rankings, and Thomas’ place on the […]

Following a historic draft and several offseason trades, the Brooklyn Nets will enter year two of their rebuild with a revamped roster. The Athletic recently ranked every NBA team’s offseason based on how much its roster improved or worsened. They ranked Brooklyn’s roster transformation towards the bottom of the league at No. 21. “Someone has […]

John Wall’s decision to officially retire from the NBA made headlines on Wednesday. The five-time All-Star announced his decision during a video on his social media accounts. Wall is the latest star to hang up his shoes as many anticipate LeBron James’ potential retirement after this season. With Wall receiving his flowers following a decorated […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is preparing for an expanded role this coming season. The 27-year-old recently recorded himself working out with former AAU teammate and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. Porter Jr. said he’s trying to reach a new milestone during his first season as a lead scoring option. “Trae’s tryna get back […]

The Miami Heat surprised their fanbase with their latest trade. Following a letdown season, the team dealt Haywood Highsmith and an unprotected 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in a salary dump. Miami received a protected 2026 second-rounder that will not convey. While the move brought the Heat below the luxury tax, many questioned […]

Luka Doncic’s body transformation has been a top NBA storyline this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will show off his improved physique when he stars for Slovenia at the upcoming Eurobasket 2025. Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean, who joined Slovenia’s staff ahead of the competition, said Doncic’s body is far from a finished […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Friday, acquiring Haywood Highsmith and an unprotected 2032 second-round pick from the Miami Heat. General Manager Sean Marks sent Brooklyn’s 2026 second-round pick, protected from the 31st overall pick through the 55th overall selection, to the Heat in the deal. The trade marks the Nets’ third of […]

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have never experienced an NBA season without one another. The duo joined the Houston Rockets as the headliners of the team’s 2021 draft class. However, following the blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets, Green will star for the Western Conference rival Phoenix Suns next season. Sengun admitted […]

Nearly two years after his release from the Detroit Pistons, former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes remains in search of an extended NBA opportunity. The French point guard has drawn interest from several EuroLeague clubs, but remains focused on signing with an NBA team, according to Gabriel Pantel-Jouve of BeBasket. ASVEL Basket, who play in […]

The Brooklyn Nets revealed their 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. Following a historic draft and several offseason trades, the team enters year two of its rebuild with a revamped roster. Here are five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 22 @Hornets The Nets open their season on the road at Spectrum Center, where […]

Less than two months removed from the 2025 NBA Draft, front offices are turning their focus to next year’s group of prospects. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper fueled a heated NBA tank race last season. Several highly touted prospects atop the 2026 class — including Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s A.J. Dybansta — could have […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in June’s draft drew widespread skepticism. After the team endured a flurry of criticism on draft night, an ESPN poll of 20 NBA executives and scouts labeled Demin the biggest reach of the draft. The Nets point guard recently reacted to the narratives […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, training camp is right around the corner. Following a busy offseason, the Brooklyn Nets will sport a revamped roster when they open practice at HSS Training Center. With several new faces entering the mix, numerous players from last year’s squad will be in danger of losing their roster spots. […]

Kansas City Chiefs fans got only a glimpse of Patrick Mahomes on Saturday during the team’s preseason opener. Following an Arizona Cardinals fumble on the opening kickoff, Mahomes played three snaps, the last of which was a one-yard touchdown pass to Jason Brownlee. However, that was all she wrote for the star signal caller, as […]

BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty, is making a historic investment in local youth basketball. The Brooklyn Basketball Training Center, set to open this fall across from Barclays Center, will become the first youth basketball facility in the tri-state area to deploy Shoot 360 technology. Shoot 360 […]

Sports gambling has been a hot topic throughout the NBA amid several scandals over the last few years. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. recently opened up on the temptation players face amid a high-profile scandal involving his brother, Jontay. “The integrity of the game, the sports gambling stuff can affect that a lot,” Porter […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has made it clear that he feels he’s one of the NBA’s top young guards. While the 23-year-old would like to be paid accordingly, the Nets have yet to make an aggressive offer to him during his restricted free agency. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, no other team has […]

Tom Brady set the standard for what it takes to have sustainable success in the NFL. While he has a lengthy list of individual accolades, his seven Super Bowl wins speak to his ability to lead a team and elevate those around him. Brady recently revealed why Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reminds him […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is one of several restricted free agents without a contract as the offseason winds down. After emerging as the team’s leading scorer over the last two seasons, Thomas is reportedly seeking a deal approaching $30 million annually. However, the Nets — the NBA’s only team with cap space — have […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, several restricted free agents remain without contracts. Among the most notable is Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. While Grimes and the 76ers are not reportedly close on an extnesion, NBA insider Jake Fischer feels the two sides will agree to one before the start of the season. “I can […]

For the second consecutive season, sportsbooks are projecting the Brooklyn Nets to finish towards the bottom of the NBA. The team’s over/under win projection for 2025-26 opened at 20.5, tied for the second-lowest in the NBA, per FanDuel. NBA insider Tim Bontemps called tanking a necessity for the Nets while giving his over/under prediction. “I […]

The Brooklyn Nets are embracing a full rebuild entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign. A rebuild often entails a focus on draft positioning and, in turn, losing. That’s why many analysts expect the Nets to finish towards the bottom of the league next season. NBA.com ranked Brooklyn dead last in the Eastern Conference in its latest […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Terance Mann enters the 2025-26 season as the oldest player on a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old will be relied upon to set the tone on the court regarding toughness and physicality. He may be drawing some inspiration from MLB altercations during the NBA offseason. “Can we start clearing the benches like MLB? […]

Luka Doncic is embracing a fresh start as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a promotional tour for the Jordan brand, the five-time All-Star agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension that will keep him in Los Angeles through at least 2027-28. Six months removed from his bombshell trade […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract stalemate with the Golden State Warriors has headlined a slow restricted free agent market this offseason. With the two sides not close on a deal, several sign-and-trade scenarios have been floated as potential resolutions. However, the team is unlikely to trade the 22-year-old forward, according to the San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami. […]