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Kon Kneuppel’s limited athleticism has been a frequent criticism regarding his ceiling as a top-10 NBA draft pick. The Duke forward did not test at the Draft Combine last month due to an ankle injury. However, he has since completed the required pre-draft testing, and the numbers are sure to turn heads. Kneuppel posted a […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ descent from title favorite to basement dweller has been yet another gut punch for a downtrodden fan base. However, the next calendar year will present a unique opportunity for the organization. Think about the most popular and successful franchises in the NBA: the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Golden State […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason has centered on their need to cut salary. With a new ownership group taking over and Jayson Tatum sidelined for possibly the entire 2025-26 season, there’s little reason for them to remain in the second apron, which imposes harsh penalties. Despite this, Boston isn’t operating […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns set them up for a promising future. Two years later, they could benefit from yet another Durant trade sweepstakes. With Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly content to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Durant trade is the most significant offseason domino waiting to fall. ESPN’s Shams […]

After earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers were stunningly eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs, leaving the team’s fans and analysts wondering if the 2025 offseason could be one of change. In particular, could Darius Garland be on the move? Popular NBA […]

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. is attempting an NBA comeback. Smith Jr. worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers during a two-day veteran minicamp this week, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven-year NBA veteran is also scheduled to work out for his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season nearing its close, a new hierarchy is emerging amongst the league’s players. The Ringer released its updated top 100 players list on Thursday. Only one member of the Brooklyn Nets made the cut, with Cam Johnson coming in at No. 75. “Older NBA prospects—like Cam Johnson, who was 23 years […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a strong position this offseason, with multiple first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space flexibility to add talented players to the roster. The Nets are currently projected to have around $45 million in cap space, in addition to five roster spots, allowing them to keep all their […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft less than three weeks away, there is little consensus among big boards and projections beyond the first few picks. As has been the case throughout Sean Marks’ tenure, the Brooklyn Nets have kept their cards close to their vest. The No. 8 pick is the team’s first lottery selection since […]

The Brooklyn Nets control the offseason from a draft picks and cap space standpoint. The Nets were one of the first teams to miss the playoffs due to a disappointing regular season. What we’re workin’ with in the ‘25 Draft. pic.twitter.com/GNPF7YWR65 — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 12, 2025 However, they are in the driver’s seat […]

Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of the season. Despite this, the Lakers aren’t expected to include Austin Reaves, their top trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets are interested in acquiring a second lottery pick in this month’s NBA draft. Already in possession of No. 8, the team is exploring a trade that would send Cam Johnson and No. 19 to the Toronto Raptors for No. 9 or the Houston Rockets for No. 10, according to NetsDaily. The Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets will get a closer look at the draft’s top international draft prospects on Wednesday. The NBA will hold pre-draft workouts in Treviso, Italy for players who were invited to the Chicago draft combine but excused from attending because they were playing with an overseas team. Noa Essengue, Joan Beringer, Nolan Traoré, Hugo […]

The Brooklyn Nets are preparing for a busy offseason as they continue their rebuild. Re-signing leading scorer Cam Thomas will be among the team’s top orders of business. ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks offered a loose prediction for Thomas’ next contract and explained why Brooklyn will hold significant leverage in negotiations. “What is his […]

A former top Brooklyn Nets assistant is close to getting his first NBA head-coaching position. Jordan Ott is one of two finalists for the Phoenix Suns’ vacancy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers associate coach Johnnie Bryant joins him in the race for the job. Ott spent the bulk of his coaching career on the Nets’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets can go several directions with their first selection in next month’s draft. Their fall to the No. 8 pick put several household college names, such as Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, Kon Kneuppel and Khaman Maluach, within their range. However, French phenom Noa Essengue is creeping into the conversation as he continues to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will do their best to return all of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, but one or more of those potential free agents seem likely to walk in free agency. Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, whereas Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Reid will likely […]

The Brooklyn Nets are getting an up-close look at one of the top shooters in the draft. Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier will visit the team for a predraft workout on Thursday, sources told ClutchPoints. Following an outstanding season with the Volunteers, Lanier is ranked 42nd on ESPN’s Top 100 big board. The 23-year-old could be […]

The Brooklyn Nets own four first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, including the eighth overall pick. Despite that, the team reportedly has interest in adding more lottery capital, and they are willing to include Cam Johnson in a trade to get that done. Moving above the eighth pick might not be easy, but adding […]

The Brooklyn Nets have four first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. They are reportedly considering consolidating some of that draft capital and perhaps even including Cam Johnson in an offer in order to move up into the NBA Draft lottery. The Nets already hold the eighth pick, but there is a lot of talent […]

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed their coaching search to eight candidates, and Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve Hetzel is among the finalists. Hetzel is part of a list that includes Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Jordan Ott and Johnnie Bryant, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, Miami Heat assistant […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly exploring a trade package centered around forward Cam Johnson in an effort to acquire a second lottery pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn may look to consolidate assets — including Johnson, multiple late first-round selections, and future draft capital […]

As the Brooklyn Nets look to make moves this offseason to further strengthen their team, their financial situation gives them a ton of leverage to get younger stars or established players. The Nets have been involved in many trade rumors, with the latest being their connection to Philadelphia 76ers standout Quentin Grimes. The 25-year-old has […]

There is one month until the 2025 NBA Draft. At this point, there is no secret who the first pick will be, as the Dallas Mavericks are prepared to add Cooper Flagg next to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in hopes of competing for a championship immediately. While Flagg is the obvious first choice for […]

The Brooklyn Nets have four first-round draft picks entering the 2025 NBA Draft. Amazingly, their wheeling and dealing over the years have put them in this position. Now, General Manager Sean Marks has many decisions to make, and some could change the trajectory of this franchise forever. Here are the best trade options the Nets […]

The 2025 NBA Draft, set for June 25–26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, features a wide range of intriguing prospects. Among the 106 early entrants, Duke’s Kon Knueppel stands out as one of the most skilled offensive players available. Knueppel, a 19-year-old guard, declared for the draft after a standout freshman season with […]

Flexibility and optionality are terms frequently associated with the Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild. However, they don’t just apply to the team’s long-term plans, but also to its position on draft night. After entering the draft lottery with the sixth-best odds and dreams of Cooper Flagg, the Nets fell to No. 8. The slip put several tier […]

Brooklyn Nets’ D’Angelo Russell has been a constant force in the NBA for the last nine seasons and with year 10 coming up for the veteran point guard, he’ll reach another milestone for the first time in his career. In conjunction with his sponsors over at Way of Wade and Li-Ning, D’Angelo Russell recently released […]

Kansas basketball is hiring one of its former stars and a recent NBA head coach to its staff for the 2025-26 season. Jacque Vaughn, who starred for the Jayhawks from 1993 to 1997 and had stints as head coach of the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, has agreed to join Bill Self’s staff as an […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the draft lottery with dreams of the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg. However, their fall to No. 8 put several tier two prospects within their range. Among those is Flagg’s Duke teammate, Kon Kneuppel. The sharpshooting forward is coming off a standout freshman season, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and […]

The Boston Celtics face a daunting challenge heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. With Jayson Tatum sidelined by a devastating Achilles injury, the franchise’s championship window appears to be closing, at least temporarily. But the Celtics are not a team built for mediocrity, nor are they likely to accept a full teardown. Instead, Boston must […]

The 2025 NBA draft will be among the most consequential in the Brooklyn Nets’ history. With five picks within the top-36 of what many consider a generational draft, the team has an opportunity to establish a winning core for the next decade-plus. “We have four first-round picks, which I am excited, elated about,” assistant general […]

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one. The signing did just that, as the Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season as the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference this year, but their roster could look a lot different next season. The Cavaliers are expected to be one of the teams operating as a second apron team next year, which will make retaining some of their key free agents difficult because there are significant […]

The New York Knicks have found themselves four wins away from making it to the NBA Finals, and it has been a journey for them and the fans. A while ago, the Knicks pursued Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but the two decided to join the Brooklyn Nets, where they were not successful in winning […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end in unfortunate fashion in the playoffs, as Stephen Curry’s hamstring injury ruined any chance that they had of getting past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. Curry was injured in Game 1, a Warriors win, and missed the next four games, all of […]

The NBA world will be watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks this summer. Following a third consecutive first-round exit during which Damian Lillard tore his achilles, the two-time MVP’s future in Milwaukee is more uncertain than ever. NBA fans and media have speculated several teams as likely destinations should the Bucks superstar ask for […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have their choice of several top prospects with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 draft. Among the players they’re eyeing is Oklahoma point guard Jeremiah Fears. The young floor general, ranked No. 5 in ESPN’s draft rankings, met with and worked out for the Nets at the draft combine in […]

The ping pong balls didn’t bounce the Brooklyn Nets’ way at Monday’s draft lottery. After entering the night with the sixth-best odds, the Nets fell to No. 8. It was a disappointing outcome after Brooklyn reacquired its first-round pick from the Houston Rockets last summer and tanked in hopes of landing a top selection. However, […]