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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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ historic 2025 draft stunned NBA executives and analysts. That shock wasn’t just a product of the team making a record five first-round picks, but also using three of them on international point guards. Yet, the Nets are confident that Egor Demin (No. 8), Nolan Traore (No. 19) and Ben Saraf (No. 26) […]

Michael Porter Jr. was seeking an expanded role with the Denver Nuggets in recent seasons. His trade to the Brooklyn Nets, where he’ll reunite with former Nuggets assistant Jordi Fernandez, will give him just that. “He’s excited to be here. I’m excited to reunite with him. We have history together. I loved my time with […]

After seven seasons with the Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. is embracing a new opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets. The change of scenery reunites him with a familiar face in Jordi Fernandez. The Nets head coach revealed what the 6-foot-10 forward will bring to the table. “Mike brings positional size, rebounding, and a lot of […]

After over a year of trade speculation, Cam Johnson’s Brooklyn Nets tenure came to a close last week. Following the news that he was joining the Denver Nuggets in a trade for Michael Porter Jr., the veteran forward reflected on his Nets tenure during an emotional goodbye. “I love the people in that building. My […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ historic rookie class made its Summer League debut on Thursday. While Egor Demin headlined the team’s NBA-record five first-round picks, Nolan Traore stole the show during a 90-81 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Traore was Brooklyn’s only rookie to crack double figures, posting 13 points and three assists on 3-of-5 shooting […]

The Brooklyn Nets appeared to have drafted their point guard of the future when they took Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick last month. However, the subsequent selections of point guards Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf left many draft observers scratching their heads. The group made its NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, a […]

After over a year of trade speculation, the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Cam Johnson during a busy start to their offseason. The rebuilding squad dealt the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. Bill Simmons crushed Brooklyn’s front office following the deal. “Did they have […]

The NBA revealed its groups for the 2025-26 Emirates Cup, also known as the in-season tournament, on Wednesday. There will be no shortage of competition for the Brooklyn Nets during this year’s tournament. The Nets will compete in East Group B alongside the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. The Nets’ group […]

Michael Porter Jr. was an integral piece to the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run. Two years later, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson in a cost-cutting move. While the abrupt trade to Brooklyn shocked Porter Jr. and many NBA fans, the 27-year-old feels the change of scenery is just what he’s […]

Sportsbooks released their NBA win total projections for the 2025-26 season, and they expect the Brooklyn Nets to finish at the bottom of the league. The Nets’ over/under win total opened at 20.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook. That is tied with the Washington Wizards for the second-lowest in the league and ahead of only the Utah […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick became official on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks broke his silence on the bombshell deal shortly after. “We’re excited to welcome Michael and his family to Brooklyn,” Marks said. “Michael is a dynamic offensive […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin faces steep expectations as the team’s first lottery pick in 15 years. The 19-year-old made history on draft night, becoming the highest Russian selection in league history. He has the nation’s most successful NBA player, Andrei Kirilenko, in his corner. “I’ve talked to [Andrei] through all of my career,” […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without one of their first-round picks when they take the floor at the NBA’s summer league. Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, will not play in Las Vegas due to what the team is calling left knee tendinopathy, league sources told ClutchPoints. The North Carolina […]

The Brooklyn Nets made NBA history last month as the first team to make five first-round picks in a single draft. Later this week, their unprecedented draft class will take the floor together for the first time at the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League. The Nets announced their Summer League roster last weekend, and all […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Thursday, re-signing Tyson Etienne to a two-way contract. Etienne, a 6-foot-2 guard who attended high school in Englewood, New Jersey, joins forward Tosan Evbuomwan as the team’s players on two-way contracts. Etienne initially joined Brooklyn last offseason, signing an Exhibit 10 contract before training camp. However, the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an unprecedented challenge ahead of them. After making an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 draft, general manager Sean Marks and head coach Jordi Fernandez must figure out how to maximize the development of their rookie class. The success or failure of the group could set the tone for the […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a massive bet on BYU point guard Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While the selection shocked many draft analysts, the team believes the Russian floor general can be a future centerpiece. That conviction was evident when the Nets’ draft war room erupted after sending […]

Monday marked the opening of NBA free agency, but a blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets will be among the day’s top headlines. The Nets traded Cam Johnson to the Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by ClutchPoints. Brooklyn’s 2025 draft […]

On the opening day of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets locked down Day’Ron Sharpe on a multi-year contract. Sharpe will return to the Nets on a two-year, $12 million contract, first reported by Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints. The deal includes a team option in year two. The Nets signed Ziaire Williams […]

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back a trade acquisition from last season. Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to re-sign with the team on a two-year, $12 million contract, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by ClutchPoints. The deal includes a team option in year two. Brooklyn acquired Williams and a second-round pick from the […]

The Brooklyn Nets made decisions on several free agents on Sunday. They extended a qualifying offer to Cam Thomas, but not to Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. Thomas is now a restricted free agent, while Sharpe and Williams are unrestricted. Thomas emerged as Brooklyn’s leading scorer over the last two […]

A consistent theme emerged from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft. Aside from the historic volume of picks, the team targeted ball-handlers known for their playmaking ability. The Nets’ lone deviation from that philosophy came at the No. 22 pick, where they selected North Carolina wing Drake Powell. Powell has arguably the best athletic profile […]

The Brooklyn Nets are facing a roster crunch after making an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA draft. They took their first step towards addressing it on Friday, waiving forward Maxwell Lewis. Lewis, the 40th pick in the 2023 draft, was on a non-guaranteed contract after joining the team alongside D’Angelo Russell in […]

After selecting Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets took a swing on another point guard. Sean Marks and co. took French floor general Nolan Traore with the No. 19 pick. Traore was widely considered a top-five prospect in the class at this time last year. However, […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t done adding to their roster after making an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA draft. After going undrafted, Alabama big man Grant Nelson is signing a contract with Brooklyn and will compete for a two-way contract in training camp, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Nelson was the No. 62 […]

The 2025 NBA Draft was among the most anticipated in Brooklyn Nets history. Much of the excitement surrounding the day was tied to the team’s first lottery pick in 15 years. The Nets shocked the draft community, selecting BYU point guard Egor Demin at No. 8. General manager Sean Marks revealed what led Brooklyn to […]

Many NBA scouts, executives and analysts believed the Brooklyn Nets would be the biggest movers during Wednesday’s NBA draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), general manager Sean Marks had the assets to make a trade up the board. Instead, the Nets stood pat, becoming the first team in draft […]

The Brooklyn Nets were the first major surprise of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting BYU point guard Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick. A 19-year-old floor general from Moscow, Russia, Demin represents the franchise’s first lottery pick since 2010. At 6-foot-8 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, Demin boasts incredible size for a lead ball-handler. The […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving made headlines on Tuesday, declining his player option and signing a three-year, $119 million extension. The deal not only locks in the Mavericks’ star long-term, but it could also pave the way for the team to make a run at free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to Marc […]