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Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season. Cam Thomas […]

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 […]

Newly acquired Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the Brooklyn Nets and former head coach Steve Nash, calling the chaotic circumstances surrounding their tenure “bulls**t” during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Nash and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Durant, who played under Nash from […]

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 Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]

The Houston Rockets have officially finalized what is an NBA-record seven-team trade deal that most prominently sees Kevin Durant arrive from the Phoenix Suns. Durant becomes the centerpiece on the trade deal that now also involves the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, in addition […]

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 […]

The Denver Nuggets have made one of the most consequential moves of the 2025 NBA offseason, trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. On the surface, this is a swap of two sharpshooting forwards, but the implications run much deeper. The trade not only reshapes […]

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t trying to win right now. Keep that point in mind. It should put everything in its proper context. After stripping down the roster midseason and steering into a full rebuild, Brooklyn entered the 2025 NBA Draft with multiple first-round picks and a mandate: take big swings. With long-term upside prioritized over […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to trade forward Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Cam Johnson, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. After hearing his name come up in discussions at the trade deadline in February, the Nuggets have now completed a massive roster shift by sending […]

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 Dallas Mavericks have reportedly honed in on their replacement point guard for the injured Kyrie Irving: D’Angelo Russell. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, who has long been plugged in with the Mavericks, Russell is believed to be by other teams a top target for Dallas this offseason. “The Mavericks continue to be described […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have captured their first NBA championship, but Sam Presti and the front office are already plotting how to extend this window and build a dynasty. With a roster loaded with young talent, a deep war chest of draft picks, and financial flexibility, OKC is uniquely positioned to pursue bold moves. Here […]

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, […]

Egor Demin, the 6-foot-9 guard out of BYU selected No. 8 overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft, recently responded to comparisons with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic following his first-round selection. Speaking with Andy Katz on The Sideline, the 19-year-old addressed the similarities while making it clear that his focus […]

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 […]

The Phoenix Suns are making moves ahead of night two of the 2025 NBA Draft as they are now in possession of three second-round draft picks. The Suns agreed to terms with the Brooklyn Nets on a trade that sends the 36th overall pick in the draft to Phoenix. The Nets are receiving two future […]

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets used their first of five first round draft selections on point forward Egor Demin as the team looks to add its backcourt rotation. The Nets went on to draft multiple other backcourt players in the first round on Wednesday, drawing the ire of some fans and the applause of […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in a rebuilding phase. But while the Nets have a rich history, relocating to Brooklyn from New Jersey hasn’t exactly brought the franchise more fortune. In fact, the front office has gone through its fair share of fumbles throughout the years. On the bright side, the Nets have another chance […]

The Brooklyn Nets made NBA Draft history Wednesday night, becoming the first team to use five first-round picks in a single draft. But the bold move has left ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and others stunned by the organization’s decision not to pursue trades with the asset-rich hand they held. Entering the first night of the 2025 […]

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 […]

While Cooper Flagg was the main reason for all the interest that surrounded the first round of the 2025 NBA draft in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, there was surely more to the event than just the Dallas Mavericks’ shiny new weapon from the Duke Blue Devils. After all, virtually everyone knew what was going to […]

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets have five first round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. If they make all five selections, it would set a record. However, general manager Sean Marks could package some of their picks in order to move up the board. Brooklyn’s highest pick is No. 8. In addition to that the depth of […]

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of opportunities to find future contributors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Following Tuesday’s trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, the rebuilding squad has five first-round selections (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27). Michigan center Danny Wolf is among the center prospects Brooklyn could target. The Nets hosted […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a move up the board in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), the team has inquired with several teams in the top five — including the San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3) and Charlotte Hornets (No. 4) — about […]

The Brooklyn Nets joined the NBA’s trade frenzy on Tuesday, acquiring Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics. Mann, who grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Massachusetts at the age of 10, reacted to the deal in real-time. “I was born in Brooklyn […]

Kristaps Porzingis is on his way out of Boston, as the Celtics have officially traded the 7-foot-2 big man. Reports indicate that he’s heading to the Atlanta Hawks in part of a three-team deal. The Hawks are acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics in a trade that includes the Brooklyn Nets, according to insider […]