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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. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are adding one of China’s top players to their training camp roster. Brooklyn has signed 6-foot-11 forward Fanbo Zang, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Details of the contract were not released. The move marks the Nets’ second free agent signing of the last week. Brooklyn inked former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council […]

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has spent the last year campaigning for another NBA opportunity. His efforts have been to no avail. Entering his fourth straight season without an NBA contract, the 30-year-old continued to voice his confidence in his potential. “I should be in the NBA, dude. I know everyone knows how hard […]

The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard Ricky Council IV to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Council was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers last week. He marks Brooklyn’s first non-incumbent free agent signing of the offseason. The newest Net joined the 76ers as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He initially […]

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges made headlines on Thursday, agreeing to a four-year, $150 million contract extension. Shortly after news of the deal broke, several reporters pointed out that Bridges took a slight discount from his max extension number ($156 million) to help New York maintain flexibility and continue building its roster. One of […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced their 2025-26 preseason schedule on Thursday, and it features a heavy emphasis on foreign marketing. Brooklyn will face Hapoel Jerusalem on Oct. 4 at Barclays Center. They’ll then face the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back matchups in Macao, China, before closing out the preseason on the road against the Toronto Raptors. The […]

Brooklyn Nets draft picks Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf won’t be the only Israelis on the floor during one of their first NBA appearances. The Nets will host a preseason game against Hapoel Jerusalem on Oct. 4 at Barclays Center, according to Basketball News Australia. This won’t be the first time the Nets have hosted an […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is reportedly seeking a contract worth $30 million per year in restricted free agency. However, he may have to settle for a deal far less than that. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Nets haven’t offered the 23-year-old anything more than a two-year deal at $14 million annually with […]

Cam Thomas remains one of the NBA’s most polarizing players four years into his career. While his skeptics remained loud, Thomas made it clear how he viewed himself entering his first free agency. “When I got major minutes, I feel like I’ve been one of the best guards in the league at my position. When […]

Joe Tsai saw a prime opportunity when he agreed to purchase a minority stake of the Brooklyn Nets from Mikhail Prokhorov in 2017. The franchise had a sales price of $2.3 billion at the time of the deal. Tsai gained full ownership of the team in 2019, and its value has since skyrocketed to north […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. After making an NBA-record five first-round draft picks plus two trades, the team’s future looks vastly different from what it did one month ago. While the Nets have been active, their moves have not drawn rave reviews. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton gave the team […]

It’s been four years since Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s last NBA appearance. With the 2025-26 campaign right around the corner, the former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite is campaigning for another opportunity. “Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson wrote on X. “I’m like […]

Cam Thomas’ future has been a frequent point of speculation amidst the Brooklyn Nets’ busy offseason. The 23-year-old restricted free agent remains without a new contract nearly a month into free agency. Despite that, a Nets coach insists that the team remains high on the guard’s skill set. “We love Cam. We think he’s one […]

Lonnie Walker IV is taking his talents back overseas after a brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers to close last season. The 26-year-old shooting guard is signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Euroleague on a three-year, $10 million contract, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. Walker’s new deal makes him one of the highest-paid players […]

Not long ago, the Brooklyn Nets appeared destined to win a title with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. However, injuries derailed a promising 2021 playoff run. Less than one year later, Harden forced his way out of Brooklyn and landed with the Philadelphia 76ers via trade. Irving recently revealed his reaction to the […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ coaching decisions were a point of controversy during Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s tenure. Shortly after the star duo signed, the Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, who had led an underdog Brooklyn squad to the East’s sixth seed the previous year. They replaced him with Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. Nash […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets as a package deal in 2019 free agency. The duo’s tumultuous tenure ultimately went up in flames. Irving recently opened up on his decision to join the Nets. The nine-time All-Star revealed that he never met with Brooklyn’s front office before signing and that the team […]

The Brooklyn Nets will offer Michael Porter Jr. an expanded offensive role after acquiring him in a trade this summer. A member of the team’s front office feels the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter could be among the NBA’s top scorers next season. “We’re transitioning our roster, of course. We’re going to play a lot of young players. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines earlier this week, dropping an F-bomb on the Ringer’s Zach Lowe and the narrative that he is a ball hog. Lowe responded to Thomas’ clapback on the latest episode of his podcast. “If Cam Thomas had listened to the subsequent 12 minutes — I don’t think he did, […]

Brooklyn Nets top draft pick Egor Demin is attempting to carve out a legacy as the centerpiece of the team’s rebuild. The Russian floor general recently revealed which NBA players he drew inspiration from during his youth. The list includes two point guards with close ties to the Nets organization. “I have guys I like. […]

Egor Demin was pegged as the Brooklyn Nets’ point guard of the future after the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the No. 8 pick played primarily off the ball during his three appearances at Summer League. While part of that was by design, most of it was due to his deficiencies as a ball handler. “I […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is facing a tepid market in restricted free agency. While part of that is due to the limited cap space around the NBA, some of it stems from narratives surrounding the fourth-year guard. “The consensus on Cam Thomas — if there is one, and he’s got some fans, and he’s […]

Rookie first-round pick Egor Demin led the Brooklyn Nets to their first win at Summer League on Wednesday. He earned his first major highlight with the team during the process. Midway through the first quarter, Demin broke away from a pair of Magic defenders, went coast to coast and threw down a vicious dunk with […]

Following losses in their first three Summer League games, the Brooklyn Nets were on the verge of a 23-point collapse on Wednesday. With the Orlando Magic making a late comeback, the Nets needed someone to save them from an embarrassing defeat. Egor Demin, the team’s prized draft selection, answered the call. After Orlando climbed within […]

Terance Mann’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets takes him back to the origin of his basketball journey. The newest Net was raised in Brooklyn. His mother coached at LIU Brooklyn, blocks away from what is now Barclays Center. “Man, it’s just crazy to think about,” Mann said of his homecoming. “I grew up around there. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to draft three international point guards left many observers scratching their heads. Even more puzzling was the fact that all three of their guard selections — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf — were subpar shooters last season. Yet, the Nets have projected confidence, even adamance, that their draft picks […]

Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf’s first NBA Summer League with the Brooklyn Nets is nearly in the books. The rookie guard duo will rest during Wednesday’s matchup vs. the Orlando Magic. Brooklyn will be on the second night of a back-to-back following Tuesday’s 97-93 loss to the New York Knicks. Traore and Saraf both made […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ five first-round picks dominated headlines leading up to Summer League, but Drew Timme has been the team’s star through two games in Las Vegas. Timme dominated during Sunday’s Washington Wizards matchup, posting a game-high 30 points on 13-of-24 shooting with five rebounds and three assists. The former Gonzaga star’s performance drew praise […]

By all accounts, Michael Porter Jr. has had a successful NBA career. The No. 14 pick in the 2018 draft was a starter on a Denver Nuggets championship team and has averaged over 16 points per game in four of his six seasons. However, Porter Jr. feels there’s another level to his game that he’s […]

Day’Ron Sharpe knew the Brooklyn Nets were his home as he entered free agency for the first time in his career this summer. The 2021 first-round pick agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract to return to the only NBA team he’s ever played for. As Brooklyn enters year two of its rebuild, he’s excited […]