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The Brooklyn Nets revealed their 2024-25 schedule on Thursday. After trading Mikal Bridges and entering a rebuild, Brooklyn will enter the year with a revamped coaching staff and roster. With that, we highlight five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 23 @ Hawks The new-look Nets take the floor for […]

Former Brooklyn Nets sharpshooting wing Joe Harris has decided to retire from the NBA after playing for 10 seasons, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Joe Harris is retiring from basketball, per @ShamsCharania. The former 3-point contest champ shot 43.6% from three during his 10-year NBA career. pic.twitter.com/vNXMFN41AU — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 15, 2024 Harris, […]

Ben Simmons’ net worth in 2024 is $80 million. Simmons is a power forward for the Brooklyn Nets. He is a three-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA Team player, two-time All-Defensive First Team selection, All-Rookie First Team selection, former Rookie of the Year, and a former league leader in steals. Let’s take a closer look at Ben […]

Compared to most teams in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a relatively quiet offseason. So far, Cleveland’s only significant addition was Jaylon Tyson through the 2024 NBA Draft. But, after re-signing Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs haven’t made any other free-agency moves. However, that almost changed early into the […]

After leading Germany to a gold medal at last year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, Dennis Schroder has continued his international dominance at the Olympics. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has been one of the most productive players in Paris, averaging 18.0 points per game on 52/41/100 shooting splits while leading Germany to a semifinal appearance. […]

After entering the offseason with question marks about their future, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to pull off the unthinkable this offseason and retain all four of their top players by handing Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen new extensions to remain with the team, and Darius Garland, into the future. If that was […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez entered the Olympics facing lofty expectations. After leading Canada to a Bronze medal at last summer’s FIBA World Cup, he had an opportunity to win the country its first Olympic medal since 1936. With a roster featuring a record 10 NBA players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, Canada […]

It wasn’t long ago when Ben Simmons was one of the most promising players in the NBA. After a solid stint at LSU, Simmons was poised to take the NBA by storm with his combination of size and playmaking skills. But fast- forward to today, it’s safe to say that Simmons has failed to live […]

When the 2023-24 NBA season concluded and the Brooklyn Nets finished with a 32-50 record, their worst record since the 2017-18 season, it became evident that general manager Sean Marks and his front office were going to be making some major roster changes. The experiment with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden never turned […]

The Brooklyn Nets dipped deep into their pockets when they signed Nic Claxton to a four-year, $97 million contract this offseason. Some within league circles questioned the timing of the nine-figure deal, given that Brooklyn had just reset its timeline. However, the terms have since been released, and the contract is a win for the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reverting to a familiar rebuilding strategy after trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. They’re taking chances on young reclamation projects, and plenty of them. Former seventh overall pick Killian Hayes agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Nets, sources told ClutchPoints. The deal came after the point guard […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued their busy offseason, signing former Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes to a one-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Hayes, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, spent the first four seasons of his career with the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons released Hayes after last season’s […]

Ben Simmons has drawn the ire of many NBA fans and media members over the years. While he seemingly once displayed the potential of a superstar, Simmons has struggled to stay on the court as a result of mental and physical troubles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. And one of Simmons’ most vocal […]

When the Brooklyn Nets made the rare cross-borough trade with the New York Knicks to send Mikal Bridges to Manhattan for Bojan Bogdanovic and a small war chest of draft picks, it seemingly signified a firesale at the Barclay Center, with anything not nailed down available for the right price. Do you want a point […]

The Brooklyn Nets are ripe for a fire sale now that they’re embracing a rebuild in the aftermath of trading Mikal Bridges away. The next player who’s most likely to depart the team via trade is Cam Johnson, a versatile 6-foot-8 forward whose primary calling card is his top-tier ability to space the floor. Johnson, […]

One of the highest honors an athlete can receive is being named a flag bearer for their country at the Olympic Games. Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has been selected for this prestigious role, carrying the flag of Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Dennis Schroder, speaking with FIBA, expressed his excitement about […]

The Brooklyn Nets are embracing a youth movement after trading Mikal Bridges and entering a rebuild. During the last two weeks, several Nets prospects took the floor at the 2024 NBA Summer League. With that, we offer three key takeaways from Brooklyn’s five games in Las Vegas. Dariq Whitehead’s comeback will take time Whitehead’s return […]

After falling to 51st overall in the 2023 draft, Jalen Wilson looked like a steal during his rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets. This offseason has been no different. Wilson was named NBA Summer League MVP on Monday after averaging 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists on 47.3 percent shooting over five appearances. Wilson […]

NBA Summer League MVP winners and legends often make it to the rotation of their squad by the season due to their consistent performances. The Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets may have just found a guy that might help them remain competitive despite the departure of Mikal Bridges. Jalen Wilson blazed up for the squad and […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks earlier in the offseason. They traded Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant away ahead of the 2022-23 NBA trade deadline. Ben Simmons, however, is proving to be quite difficult to move amid the Nets’ evident rebuild. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that league sources said […]

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Summer League standout Keon Johnson to a multi-year contract, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania. The 2021 first-round pick has averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 45/25/81 shooting splits over four games in Las Vegas. KEON JOHNSON WINS IT FOR THE @BrooklynNets ‼️ pic.twitter.com/ceSJznjMf7 — […]

The Brooklyn Nets are still making moves on the trade market. They are acquiring forward Ziaire Williams and a 2030 Dallas Mavericks second-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies for Mamadi Diakite and the rights to Nemanja Dangubic, the 54th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With that, we evaluate the […]

Although the initial wave of headlining NBA offseason transactions is over, teams are still working the phones as they try to upgrade in any way they can ahead of the preseason. The Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a trade on Friday that will impact both teams’ benches. The deal is headlined by forward […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament was a rousing success in its first season. Now called the NBA Cup, the special courts and jerseys established a special aura within the competition, and this tournament gave way to some of the most competitive regular season basketball we have seen in quite some time thanks to the trophy and […]

Jalen Wilson has never had issues producing when given an opportunity. After falling to the Brooklyn Nets at 51st in the 2023 draft, Wilson had the look of another late-round steal for general manager Sean Marks last season. Despite concerns about his shooting and athleticism, the 2023 Big 12 Player of the Year continued to […]

Make no mistake, the Brooklyn Nets are Cam Thomas’ team in 2024-25. After the stunning trade that sent Mikal Bridges to the crosstown rival New York Knicks, the Nets are entering a rebuild with their eye on a top selection in next year’s draft. While qualifying for the postseason will not be a top priority […]

Mikal Bridges was in Dallas with Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith when he learned he was being traded to the New York Knicks. In a matter of seconds, the pair of veterans went from teammates working out to crosstown rivals. “He came out there to get some work in with me,” Finney-Smith said. “We still […]

Cam Johnson has never played an NBA season without Mikal Bridges as a teammate. That will change in 2024-25, as the duo was abruptly split when the Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA by trading Bridges to the New York Knicks. After the Phoenix Suns selected the pair of wings in the first round of back-to-back […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has managed to tick off a lot of people in his long sports media career. The latest person to get upset? Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons’ agent, Bernie Lee. Lee has taken offense after Smith said during an appearance on “The OGs Show” podcast that the only injury he has […]

By trading Mikal Bridges to their crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets effectively put a “For Sale” sign on their roster. Do you, an NBA GM, want a two-way combo forward with playoff experience? Dorrian Finney-Smith is for you. How about a sharp-shooting wing that still has room to grow? Cam Johnson […]

The Brooklyn Nets are embracing a youth movement after trading Mikal Bridges and resetting their timeline. A rebuild means opportunities for young prospects, and Keon Johnson could be among the primary beneficiaries. Johnson, the 21st pick in the 2021 draft, is an unrestricted free agent after playing for Brooklyn on a two-way contract last season. […]

A lot has happened to Ben Simmons since he was the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Not much of it has helped his reputation as a basketball player. “He’s lucky he’s not in prison for theft… I’m sure of all the places he could really get focused and […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks shocked the NBA world. However, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez knew such a move was always in the cards. In the months leading up to the deal, owner Joe Tsai commented on the importance of sustainability. While trading Bridges to a crosstown […]

The big names available in NBA free agency have already decided where they are going. Paul George has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, and DeMar DeRozan recently joined the Sacramento Kings. At this point, teams have spent the money that they could, leaving key names still available […]

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t give their fans much to cheer about in 2023-24. It took until the season’s closing weeks for a significant silver lining to emerge: Rookie big man Noah Clowney. With the Nets out of the playoff race, the first-round pick entered the rotation and immediately flashed the potential of a long-term frontcourt […]

After spending years in the middle of the East, fighting for a first-round playoff spot but rarely anything more, the Brooklyn Nets have officially made a decision about the direction of the franchise moving forward, forgoing the sort of star-hunting efforts that bit them in the behind a few years back in favor of a […]

Patience is a virtue. It’s a saying Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks took to heart while canvassing the trade market for Mikal Bridges over the last year. After Marks turned down numerous offers for Bridges, the sense around the league was that it would take a king’s ransom to pry the 27-year-old away. The […]

A former Brooklyn Nets player wants another shot in the league. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is asking for a second chance to play for an NBA team, per Basket News. Hollis-Jefferson hasn’t played an NBA game in more than three years, after being selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft. “I’m not asking for […]

Mikal Bridges is officially a member of the New York Knicks as the NBA turned the page to a new year on Saturday. Following a bombshell trade, the former Brooklyn Nets forward will join Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo across the river in 2024-25. The deal was the first between the […]