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The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. After making an NBA-record five first-round draft picks plus two trades, the team’s future looks vastly different from what it did one month ago. While the Nets have been active, their moves have not drawn rave reviews. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton gave the team […]

The Brooklyn Nets came away from this summer with a new roster, capped off by the five first round selections they made in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ben Saraf, the 26th pick in the Draft, used NBA Summer League to prepare for the NBA game. Saraf, who just turned 19 years of age in April, […]

It’s been four years since Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s last NBA appearance. With the 2025-26 campaign right around the corner, the former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite is campaigning for another opportunity. “Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson wrote on X. “I’m like […]

NBA analyst John Hollinger did not hold back on the Brooklyn Nets’ draft class’ performance in the NBA Summer League. Brooklyn was active in this year’s draft, selecting five players in the first round. Four of them took part in the summer games, but Hollinger said their displays left a lot of room for improvement. […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. this offseason. However, it’s not the first time Johnson was dealt via trade, as he was originally traded to Brooklyn from the Phoenix Suns. Johnson revealed that he learned about that deal the hard way. During a guest appearance […]

Cam Thomas’ future has been a frequent point of speculation amidst the Brooklyn Nets’ busy offseason. The 23-year-old restricted free agent remains without a new contract nearly a month into free agency. Despite that, a Nets coach insists that the team remains high on the guard’s skill set. “We love Cam. We think he’s one […]

When the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans alike raised an eyebrow. A 6-foot-8 playmaker out of BYU with a shaky shooting history and vague positional projection, Demin was a high-upside gamble. But after three games at the NBA Summer League in […]

Lonnie Walker IV is taking his talents back overseas after a brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers to close last season. The 26-year-old shooting guard is signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Euroleague on a three-year, $10 million contract, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. Walker’s new deal makes him one of the highest-paid players […]

In a survey of 20 anonymous NBA executive and scouts, Brooklyn Nets’ Egor Demin, the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft, received the most votes for prospect with the biggest reach. Portland Blazers’ No. 16 overall pick, Yang Hansen, came in second, losing 7-4 in votes. Demin showcased his offensive versatility in Summer League […]

It seems like Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is already enjoying his new surroundings following his trade from the Denver Nuggets. After spending his entire seven-year career with the Nuggets, who drafted him 14th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, Porter Jr. looks forward to his new challenge with the Nets. In a role […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving hopped on his Twitch channel on Tuesday and opened up about different topics, including his controversial stint with the Brooklyn Nets. The team had high hopes after forming the starry trio of Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but in the end, the high-profile experiment did not work. Riddled by […]

Not long ago, the Brooklyn Nets appeared destined to win a title with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. However, injuries derailed a promising 2021 playoff run. Less than one year later, Harden forced his way out of Brooklyn and landed with the Philadelphia 76ers via trade. Irving recently revealed his reaction to the […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ coaching decisions were a point of controversy during Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s tenure. Shortly after the star duo signed, the Nets fired Kenny Atkinson, who had led an underdog Brooklyn squad to the East’s sixth seed the previous year. They replaced him with Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. Nash […]

Former Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving filled his stint with the team with more than just highlights. It also came with a string of controversies. In a stunning revelation, Kyrie Irving shared that during the turmoil of the COVID-19 vaccine suspension, he didn’t want to stay sidelined. He wanted out. According to him, during his […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets as a package deal in 2019 free agency. The duo’s tumultuous tenure ultimately went up in flames. Irving recently opened up on his decision to join the Nets. The nine-time All-Star revealed that he never met with Brooklyn’s front office before signing and that the team […]

The Brooklyn Nets will offer Michael Porter Jr. an expanded offensive role after acquiring him in a trade this summer. A member of the team’s front office feels the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter could be among the NBA’s top scorers next season. “We’re transitioning our roster, of course. We’re going to play a lot of young players. […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines earlier this week, dropping an F-bomb on the Ringer’s Zach Lowe and the narrative that he is a ball hog. Lowe responded to Thomas’ clapback on the latest episode of his podcast. “If Cam Thomas had listened to the subsequent 12 minutes — I don’t think he did, […]

Brooklyn Nets top draft pick Egor Demin is attempting to carve out a legacy as the centerpiece of the team’s rebuild. The Russian floor general recently revealed which NBA players he drew inspiration from during his youth. The list includes two point guards with close ties to the Nets organization. “I have guys I like. […]

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 […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets stood alone atop the league’s cap space leaderboard. That granted them unmatched flexibility to shape their future. With the ability to sign unrestricted free agents, offer sheets to restricted ones, facilitate complex multi-team trades, and absorb unwanted contracts, Brooklyn’s front office held all the cards. They […]

Cam Johnson praised former Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez during his introductory press conference with the Denver Nuggets following a high-profile offseason trade between the two teams. The Nuggets officially introduced Johnson this week after acquiring the 29-year-old forward from Brooklyn in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. As part of his remarks, Johnson took […]

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2025 offseason at a clear crossroads. After years of chasing championships through splashy moves — from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to Mikal Bridges – the front office finally hit the reset button. That pivot became real when Cam Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr., […]

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 […]

Cam Thomas’ future with the Brooklyn Nets remains one of the most puzzling free agency storylines of the offseason. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the gap between the Nets and their restricted free agent scoring guard is wider than many expected. Despite extending a $5.99 million qualifying offer to Thomas in late June. That […]

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 are currently in the midst of a full-scale rebuild, having used five (!) first round selections in the recent NBA Draft. It’s a far cry from where the Nets were a few years ago when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were on their roster and the team was thought to be a […]

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 entered the 2025 NBA Summer League with a record five first-round picks, a crowded frontcourt, and sky-high anticipation. After two games in Las Vegas, they sit at 0-2, having lost to both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Washington Wizards. While Summer League results rarely translate directly into regular-season performance, these games […]

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 acquired Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets in a surprise NBA Free Agency move. Now officially a Net, Porter Jr. responded in classic MPJ fashion: calm, casual, and totally unfazed. The 6’10” forward recently shared how he found out about the trade. Let’s just say there was no drama, no phone […]

Drew Timme pulled off a spectacular highlight during Sunday’s Summer League matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards. Timme is progressing through the second year of his NBA career after completing his rookie season with the Nets. He only took part in nine games, including two starts. Looking to make a strong impression as […]

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 […]

Kevin Durant recently made the headlines, as he’s finally taking his talents to the Houston Rockets after a blockbuster seven-team trade which is the largest trade in NBA history. As Durant continues to search for a championship outside of Golden State, things are looking bleak for him. In fact, the move out of Phoenix is […]