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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 […]

Much of the focus on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft has centered on the No. 8 pick. However, the team has three other first-round picks (19, 26, 27) in a class featuring several enticing mid-round prospects. Cedric Coward is among the players general manager Sean Marks is eyeing after his first selection. The Washington […]

Trade talks between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets involving forward RJ Barrett have surfaced ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, with league insiders indicating that both teams could explore a deal centered around draft positioning and talent consolidation. According to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel, Toronto has remained active in trade discussions involving Barrett, […]

One of the Brooklyn Nets’ potential international NBA draft targets will be at Barclays Center for Wednesday’s festivities. Noa Essengue will miss the remainder of the German league finals to attend the draft in Brooklyn, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. The 18-year-old French forward has had a productive season for Ratiopharm Ulm in the BBL, […]

An insider noted a realistic scenario that could happen between the Brooklyn Nets and Rutgers star Ace Bailey. Brooklyn certainly cannot be thrilled that it fell to No. 8 in the 2025 NBA Draft. That said, the Nets have five picks this year, including four first-round picks. The front office can therefore make plenty of […]

Former Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was back in New York City this weekend, appearing at the Fanatics Fest. Naturally, the 15-time All-Star, who chose the Nets over the New York Knicks in free agency in 2019, received some jeers. One Knicks fan yelled that Durant wished he had joined the Knicks. However, Durant quickly […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be among the busiest teams in this year’s NBA Draft. With picks Nos. 8, 19, 26, 27 and 36, the rebuilding squad will be in play to select prospects at every juncture. That wide range has led them to bring in the majority of the draft’s prospects for workouts, according to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are uniquely positioned in this year’s NBA draft. With five selections in the top 36 (8, 19, 26, 27, 36) and in the early stages of a rebuild, the team can offer prospects immediate playing time in the league’s top market. Those factors have reportedly led Ace Bailey to pinpoint the Nets […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been crowned NBA champions for the first time, and Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Now, the league turns their attention to the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, as the level of uncertainty surrounding who will end up where after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder crowned as the 2024-25 NBA champion on Sunday, the offseason is officially underway. Among the first order of business for the Brooklyn Nets and other teams will be deciding the fates of their free agents. NBA teams will have an exclusive negotiating period with their free agents starting Monday morning […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 NBA championship run was a masterclass in youth development, roster construction, and star power. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped off a historic season by winning the MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP, leading the Thunder to their first title since relocating to Oklahoma City. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren emerged as elite […]

Cam Thomas’ future will be among the Brooklyn Nets’ top storylines this offseason. Ahead of the first free agency of his career, the 23-year-old reaffirmed his desire to remain with Brooklyn. “I definitely, definitely want to be back in Brooklyn. It’s definitely home for me. Being drafted there you definitely build bonds with a lot […]

The NBA Draft is just days away, and the rumor mill is hot with speculation. The latest rumblings name-drop the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, as there is a growing belief these teams are expected to trade up. Brooklyn, which owns picks 8, 19, 26, and 27, is seemingly the most talked-about team […]

Brooklyn Nets fans entered this season with dreams of securing a top-three draft pick. Rutgers’ Ace Bailey was among the prospects they had their sights set on. While the Nets’ fall to the No. 8 pick appeared to crush any hopes of landing the star forward, he may not be out of their reach after […]

As the NBA Finals approach a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram has proposed a potential trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets centered around forward Cam Johnson. The deal is framed as a move to bolster the Bucks’ supporting cast around franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN’s proposed […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies hit an obvious crossroads after a disappointing, injury-riddled season, per EVP Zach Kleiman’s exit interview. Taylor Jenkins did not survive the 82-game gauntlet and the first aggressive move to elevate the team back into Western Conference contention was sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple first-round […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of directions they can take with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Noa Essengue has been linked to the rebuilding squad amid a recent surge up draft boards. The French Phenom received a green room invite to attend the draft at Barclays Center, according to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are investing in youth basketball in their local community. This fall, BSE Global, parent company of the Nets and New York Liberty, will open a multi-court youth basketball training facility opposite Barclays Center on Flatbush Avenue. “I have personally witnessed the way the game of basketball enriches the lives of young people […]

As the NBA offseason heats up, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. With Durant reportedly preferring to land with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, or Houston Rockets, the Suns find themselves at a franchise crossroads. While Phoenix is open to dealing Durant to his preferred destinations, they remain committed to […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most exciting opportunities to rebuild in the current off-season and shape the franchise’s future after another abysmal season. With a record of 26-56 in the previous season, a perfect opportunity has presented itself in terms of Draft capital in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space to explore […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves through the NBA by trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal that netted Memphis Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap. With Bane gone, the Grizzlies are left with two franchise cornerstones: Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. The question […]

They are the only team in the NBA with four first round picks in this year’s draft. After they make their selection at No. 8, though, Sean Marks will have to wait awhile before he gets another chance to add to his team. This year’s draft is one of the more important one for the […]

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 […]