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The Brooklyn Nets will be without starting point guard Egor Demin during Saturday’s road matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Following Friday’s 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nets ruled Demin out for their back-to-back due to left plantar fascia tear injury management. Demin missed most of the Nets’ preseason due to his plantar fascia […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday initially looked like a forgettable game for Egor Demin. The No. 8 pick struggled in the first half, failing to score on 0-of-3 shooting with two assists and two turnovers in 11 minutes. Then, the Nets rookie turned in a second-half performance that many […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of their worst start (2-12) to a season in 16 years. However, after the team made an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft, this season is about laying the foundation for future success. Jordi Fernandez, who has compiled a 28-58 record across two tanking seasons to begin […]

Egor Demin is facing steep expectations after the Brooklyn Nets selected him with their first lottery pick in 15 years. The 19-year-old is receiving tutelage from Nets great Vince Carter as he begins his NBA career. Carter spent time with the Nets during their preseason trip to Macao. The Hall-of-Famer will serve as an analyst […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin started his sixth consecutive game on Tuesday but was once again benched down the stretch. Demin logged just eight second-half minutes during a 113-99 loss to the Boston Celtics, the fewest of any full-time member of Brooklyn’s rotation. Jordi Fernandez pulled Demin with the Nets trailing by six with eight […]

Rookie development is the top storyline of the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the team’s draft picks have frequently taken a backseat early in a tanking season. Egor Demin’s late-game benching during Friday’s 105-98 Orlando Magic loss was the latest example. Despite starting his fourth consecutive game, the No. 8 pick played just seven second-half […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin is still adjusting to life in the Big Apple. During a recent appearance on From The Logo with Jimmer Fredette, Demin revealed that his first rent payment was one of the most difficult parts of the transition from BYU to the NBA. “I paid my rent, which was not easy. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with their first lottery pick in 15 years was much-maligned. However, after a slow start, the rookie point guard is slowly but surely proving his detractors wrong. Demin turned in the best performance of his young career on Tuesday during his third consecutive start. The 19-year-old posted 16 […]

Rookie development should be close to No. 1 on the Brooklyn Nets’ list of priorities this season. However, following an 0-5 start, the team’s draft picks took a backseat on Sunday. Jordi Fernandez benched Ben Saraf, who started Brooklyn’s first five games at point guard, in favor of journeyman Tyrese Martin. Meanwhile, No. 8 pick […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with their first lottery pick in 15 years was much-maligned. A large portion of that skepticism stemmed from the Russian point guard’s subpar outside shooting at BYU. However, he’s quelled those concerns across eight Summer League and NBA appearances, converting 23 of 48 (43.8 percent) three-point attempts. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 0-5 start to the season has been a reminder of how ugly a rebuild can be. Jordi Fernandez’s squad has looked non-competitive and, at times, embarrassing through its first five appearances. Brooklyn’s rotation features two rookie point guards in Ben Saraf and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. pointed to the duo’s struggles […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will be sidelined for Monday’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. Following Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Nets ruled out the No. 8 pick for the season’s first back-to-back due to left plantar fascia tear injury management. Demin missed a large chunk of the training camp and […]

Nine years ago, Kenny Atkinson took over as Brooklyn Nets head coach and lifted the team out of the NBA basement and into the playoff picture. Following the failed Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era, the Nets find themselves entrenched in another rebuild. Unlike Atkinson’s first season, this team features an NBA-record five first-round picks, including Brooklyn’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell short of a miraculous comeback during Friday’s 131-124 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. After falling behind by 25 points, Jordi Fernandez’s squad clawed within one in the final minutes before failing to get over the hump. While veterans Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr. fueled much of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025-26 campaign with historically low expectations. They looked the part of a tanking team during Wednesday’s season-opener. Jordi Fernandez’s squad fell 136-117 to a Charlotte Hornets team that also projects to be one of the worst in the league. The new-look Nets put forth a putrid defensive effort before a […]

Wednesday marks the start of a new Brooklyn Nets era and the NBA’s boldest draft experiment in recent memory. After years of star-hunting and quick fixes, the Nets seemingly committed to an organic build this offseason, making an NBA-record five first-round picks. Brooklyn’s draft was the butt of jokes. Journalists mocked the front office’s emphatic […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin missed most of training camp with a plantar fascia tear. However, after returning for Friday’s preseason finale in Toronto, the No. 8 pick is available for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. Demin played 19 minutes vs. the Raptors, posting 14 points, five rebounds and one assist on 3-of-5 […]

The Brooklyn Nets boast a revamped roster entering year two of a rebuild. After an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft and four offseason trades, several players will be vying for minutes. With that, we project what second-year head coach Jordi Fernandez’s rotation will look like at the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Projecting […]

Egor Demin’s NBA debut was the most anticipated for a Brooklyn Nets rookie since the team’s move from New Jersey. After missing most of the preseason with a plantar fascia tear, the No. 8 pick finally took the floor on Friday, and Nets fans should be encouraged by what they saw. Demin played 19 minutes […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will make his NBA debut during Friday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors. Demin missed the beginning of training camp and Brooklyn’s first three preseason games due to a plantar fascia tear. However, he participated in five-on-five scrimmages last week and will play “some minutes” against the Raptors. “He’s been […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin has yet to take the floor this preseason while recovering from a plantar fascia tear. However, the No. 8 pick’s return is on the horizon as the regular season approaches. Demin participated in five-on-five scrimmages last week during the Nets’ trip to China. His status for Friday’s preseason finale against […]

Egor Demin’s NBA debut is the most anticipated for a Brooklyn Nets rookie in recent memory. However, fans have yet to see the No. 8 pick this preseason, as he’s been sidelined due to a plantar fascia tear. Demin took a significant step towards a return this week ahead of Brooklyn’s Oct. 22 regular-season opener. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with an enviable core of young talent. After stockpiling five first-round picks and reshaping the roster in recent years, the franchise finally has a blend of potential stars and rotation-ready prospects. But among all the buzz surrounding the Nets’ draft haul, one name stands out as […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin is dealing with an injury setback entering training camp. General Manager Sean Marks revealed on Tuesday that the No. 8 pick has been tending to a plantar fascia tear. “He wants to get out there. He’s been a little bit limited with the plantar fascia tear after summer league. […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025-26 campaign with a new-look roster following the NBA’s busiest offseason. After finishing with the league’s sixth-worst record last season and falling to the eighth pick in the 2025 draft, securing a top selection next June will be a top priority. The team’s lack of experienced ball-handlers will aid its […]

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin. While the majority of the draft community has labeled the pick a reach, one draft analyst is pushing back. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with this year’s No. 8 pick was controversial within NBA draft circles. The Russian floor general will have ample opportunity to prove his value as the team’s starting point guard. His projected role has some eyeing him as a contender for the 2025-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. […]

The Brooklyn Nets revealed their 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. Following a historic draft and several offseason trades, the team enters year two of its rebuild with a revamped roster. Here are five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 22 @Hornets The Nets open their season on the road at Spectrum Center, where […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in June’s draft drew widespread skepticism. After the team endured a flurry of criticism on draft night, an ESPN poll of 20 NBA executives and scouts labeled Demin the biggest reach of the draft. The Nets point guard recently reacted to the narratives […]

For the second consecutive season, sportsbooks are projecting the Brooklyn Nets to finish towards the bottom of the NBA. The team’s over/under win projection for 2025-26 opened at 20.5, tied for the second-lowest in the NBA, per FanDuel. NBA insider Tim Bontemps called tanking a necessity for the Nets while giving his over/under prediction. “I […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets appeared to have drafted their point guard of the future when they took Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick last month. However, the subsequent selections of point guards Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf left many draft observers scratching their heads. The group made its NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, a […]

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 […]

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 […]