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The Brooklyn Nets ruled out guard Cam Thomas for Thursday’s matchup with the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Thomas’ absence comes ahead of Thursday’s 3 PM EST trade deadline. He was not on Brooklyn’s plane when it departed on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have shown interest […]

Michael Porter Jr. has been among the NBA’s most efficient scorers this season. Yet, the Brooklyn Nets forward’s career-best start wasn’t enough to earn him his first All-Star selection. Porter reacted to his All-Star snub on Tuesday. “I thought I had a chance, for sure. But I knew it was out of my control,” he […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning NBA MVP. He is well on his way to winning that award as the NBA’s best player for the second straight season, too. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is at 32 points per game and leading the best team in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander has even surpassed the 30-point per game […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden sweepstakes are the talk of the NBA as Thursday’s trade deadline approaches. However, several other marquee names are trade candidates. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is among the most notable. Porter has rehabilitated his value and then some after the Denver Nuggets salary-dumped him to the Nets this […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches Thursday, Feb. 5, several teams outside the league’s headline-grabbing discussions are positioning themselves for smaller, practical moves. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the latest episode of the ALL NBA Podcast that the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz are among the teams actively exploring minor trades as […]

It appears more and more likely according to reporting that the Milwaukee Bucks and star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be parting ways very soon. There are several NBA teams lining up to take a shot at trading for Antetokounmpo. The Brooklyn Nets appear to be a minor player in the sweepstakes, per the New York Post. […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star dreams were dashed on Sunday, at least for the moment. Despite a career-best season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option, Porter was not one of the seven reserves picked to this year’s Eastern Conference squad. The NBA’s head coaches selected Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Pascal Siakam, […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they’ll be without one of their key players. Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out, but not because of a potential trade, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “The Nets are listing Michael Porter Jr. as OUT for personal reasons for today’s […]

Egor Demin turned in the best performance of his young NBA career on Friday. The rookie posted 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists on 8-of-16 shooting while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-99 win over the Utah Jazz. He drained six threes during the win, the first of which made history. Friday marked […]

On Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets halted a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz, behind a historic performance from rookie guard Egor Demin. Playing in his first game back in Utah since his BYU days, Demin put up career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds, recording his first NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their top player on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back due to personal reasons. Porter scored 38 points during the Nets’ 107-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. However, he has yet to appear in […]

The Utah Jazz will be without several starters during Friday’s home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Lauri Markkanen (rest), Jusuf Nurkic (illness) and Kevin Love (illness) were ruled out for the game, which has significant implications on the draft lottery race. Markkanen recently missed seven games due to illness and a return-to-play conditioning period. He […]

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear, many assumed this would be a lost season for the Boston Celtics. Ducking the luxury tax, internal player development and draft position were among the storylines surrounding the team entering the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, thanks to Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and others, Boston sits in […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has made a strong All-Star case during his first season as a No. 1 option. But will the 27-year-old’s breakout for a 12-34 Nets squad be enough to earn him his first NBA All-Star appearance? A former front office executive says yes. “Brooklyn stinks this year, but Porter? He […]

Michael Porter Jr. made his long-awaited return to Denver on Thursday. The matchup had been circled on his calendar since the Nuggets salary-dumped him to the Brooklyn Nets alongside a first-round pick in an offseason trade for Cam Johnson. Despite a heroic 38-point effort from Porter, the Nets came up short during a 107-103 down-to-the-wire […]

Michael Porter Jr. was back in a familiar place on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets visited the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. It was his first return to Mile High City since the Nuggets traded him to the Nets in the offseason. Porter spent his first six years in the NBA in Denver, helping the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team since the New Year. Losers of 14 of their last 16 games, the on-court product has bordered on unwatchable at times during the recent stretch. This shouldn’t come as a major surprise during the dog days of a tanking season. While player development is a primary […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks is finally coming to a close. With the Bucks reportedly willing to listen to trade offers ahead of the deadline, most NBA teams are working to put together bids for the two-time MVP. The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most enticing packages, should they choose to throw […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets as they attempt to snap a six-game losing streak. On the front end of a back-to-back, the Nets are resting Egor Demin (left plantar fascia), Noah Clowney (lower back) and Cam Thomas (hamstring) for injury management. Ziaire Williams will also miss the game […]

The Brooklyn Nets have not been flush with rookie talent since their move from New Jersey in 2012. However, they may have found a keeper in Egor Demin, their first lottery selection since 2010. Demin was one of 10 rookies selected by NBA assistant coaches to participate in the Rising Stars competition at All-Star weekend. […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin had enough of Dillon Brooks’ antics down the stretch of Tuesday’s 106-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Demin shoved Brooks in the final minutes of the game, sparking a scuffle between the two teams that led to five technical fouls and an injury. With the Suns leading 104-102 with 1:14 […]

For the first time in seven years, the Brooklyn Nets will have a representative in the Rising Star competition at All-Star weekend. Egor Demin was one of 10 rookies selected to participate in the event. He is the Nets’ first representative since Jarrett Allen and Rodions Kurucs in 2019. The Rising Stars challenge features a […]

The LA Clippers defeated the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, giving them their second straight victory and improving their record to 21-24. Behind a big night 28-point game from Kawhi Leonard, Tyronn Lue’s club earned a 37-point win in what everyone deemed the Paper Bowl. In mid-December, the Clippers had a 6-21 record and appeared […]

The Brooklyn Nets will attempt to rebound from a 37-point loss when they travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. They’ll be shorthanded for the road matchup. Noah Clowney will miss his second consecutive game due to lower back soreness. Clowney has been among the Nets’ most productive players since entering the team’s starting […]

The Brooklyn Nets are sitting on an NBA-best $15.2 million in cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Following a busy offseason, the rebuilding squad remains open for business as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that the Nets could partner with on a deal before Feb. 5. […]

For the second time in three games, the Brooklyn Nets were run off the court in embarrassing fashion. The Nets fell 126-89 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome. Losing is one thing. Embarrassing routs are another. While Brooklyn is mired in a tanking season, Jordi Fernandez is fighting to prevent his team […]

Brooklyn Nets Nic Claxton suffered a finger injury during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics and will undergo imaging on Saturday. Claxton briefly exited the 130-126 double overtime loss due to an issue with his right pinky finger. He went to the locker room but later returned. “It’s sore. I really don’t know. I’ve just […]

The Brooklyn Nets were seconds away from picking up their best win of the season on Friday. Days after the second-worst loss in franchise history, Jordi Fernandez’s squad overcame several late deficits to take a three-point lead over the Boston Celtics with 2.5 seconds left in overtime. However, a head-scratching blunder cost the Nets during […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s stock is rising. Porter has put together an All-Star-caliber season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option. The forward’s production in his new role is changing the narrative surrounding his place in the NBA hierarchy. For the first time in his career, Porter cracked the top 50 on an NBA top 100 […]

As the NBA trade deadline draws near, one of the names that’s seemingly come up quite a bit is Brooklyn Nets’ wing Michael Porter Jr. Porter is in the midst of an All-Star caliber season, and no doubt could help a contending team down the stretch of the season. Teams like the Golden State Warriors […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is among the top big men on the trade market ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. The Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers are among the teams to register interest in the 26-year-old, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “A couple of teams that have had some interest. You look at […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an opportunity to drive a stake into the heart of their crosstown rival on Wednesday. Instead, they wound up on the wrong side of history, losing 120-66 to a New York Knicks squad that had dropped nine of its previous 11 games. The 54-point massacre at Madison Square Garden marked the […]

If there’s one lesson that the world’s ancient philosophers have taught humanity, it’s this: The internet never forgets. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton should know. The Nets got obliterated by the Knicks by 54 points, 120-66, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks, who are amid a concerning slump, unleashed all their frustrations like […]

Michael Porter Jr. revealed he’s been playing through a knee injury amid a dip in production over the last two weeks. The Brooklyn Nets forward said he suffered an MCL sprain during a Jan. 7 loss to the Orlando Magic. “I actually was dealing with an MCL, a little sprain against Orlando… My knee has […]

Three years removed from his NCAA Tournament heroics, Drew Timme is finally back on the big stage. Following a short stint with the Brooklyn Nets late last season, Timme is making the most of a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Lakers. The ex-Gonzaga star has made an immediate impact after joining the Lakers’ rotation […]

The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, and the Brooklyn Nets will be at the center of numerous conversations. With several veterans in their rotation and an NBA-high $15 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad is positioned to be a seller and facilitator for larger deals. With that, we outline the three most […]

Cam Thomas doesn’t appear to be re-entering the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup anytime soon. After leading the Nets in scoring through their first seven games, Thomas has come off the bench following his return from a hamstring injury, averaging 22.5 minutes over nine appearances. While the fifth-year guard is nearly three months removed from his […]

The Brooklyn Nets just took care of the Chicago Bulls in their previous game, and it was thanks to Michael Porter Jr. after he hit the winning shot. The Nets have another chance at defeating the Bulls, but this time, they won’t be with Porter as he’s been ruled out due to rest. Porter is […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Kevin Huerter is on the injury report, listed as probable. He is dealing with tightness in his right hip after playing 19 minutes and scoring 10 points in the Bulls’ 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Here is everything we need to know about […]