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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / June 24
DRAFT GRADES: Mostly A’s and B’s for Mikel Brown Jr., mixed reaction to Joshua Jefferson 
The Nets got their man. After losing in the Lottery, the Nets fixed on doing the best they could at No. 6 which despite the disappointment last month was the highest pick by the franchise since before they moved from New Jersey to Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / June 24
LIVE DISCUSSION: the 2026 NBA Draft, Second Round
The second round of the NBA Draft is on tap. A night after the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr. of Louisville at No. 6 and Joshua Jefferson at No. 28, they have the No.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 24
The Nets Players Most Affected by Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft
Balance is one of the most important aspects of athletics. Basketball players need to have balance in order to change direction and avoid injuries, while front offices need to build balanced rosters to be competitive.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 24
What Brooklyn Nets Fans Should Know About Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson
With the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, it feels like a major weight was lifted off the shoulders of the Brooklyn Nets and their fans.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Nets 2026 NBA Draft grade for No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr.
The Brooklyn Nets took a swing on upside with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. Following an injury-riddled freshman season, Brown will step in as the Nets’ highest draft choice of the Brooklyn era.
Sean Marks News / NetsDaily / June 24
ANALYSIS: Brooklyn Nets on the come up? Sean Marks thinks so.
What a difference a year makes. Following the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Sean Marks faced, through a screen, bewildered media simply trying to make sense of what the hell had just happened.
Brooklyn Nets News / AirJordanChronicles / June 24
‘Full of Excitement’: Mikel Brown Jr. Delivers Raw Reaction to Becoming a Brooklyn Net
Mikel Brown Jr. just experienced the moment that every young basketball player works toward. A lifetime of gym hours and dedication finally resulted in a life-changing announcement on a national stage. The Brooklyn Nets selected him with the No.
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Darius Acuff Jr. has no hard feelings after Nets pick Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6
Many thought that Darius Acuff Jr. would go to the Brooklyn Nets as the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York on Tuesday. He seemed like a perfect fit for the squad with his offensive prowess and lethal explosiveness.
Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / June 23
Brooklyn Nets select Joshua Jefferson with #28 overall pick
Late on Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Julius Randle via trade, jettisoning Nic Claxton and moving five spots in the NBA Draft, from #33 to the back of the first round at #28.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23
Nets Select Joshua Jefferson With No. 28 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets continued adding to their core Tuesday night, selecting Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23
Predicting the Nets 2026-27 Opening Night Starting Lineup
The Brooklyn Nets are going to look very different come the Fall. The last 24 hours have completely changed the complexity of the Nets' roster. They traded longtime center Nic Claxton in a three-team deal, acquiring forward Julius Randle in the process.
Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / June 23
Brooklyn Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. with #6 overall pick
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. out of Louisville University with the #6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is the highest Nets selection since Derrick Favors, who went No.
Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Nets Use No. 6 Pick To Draft Mikel Brown
The Nets have selected guard Mikel Brown with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Brown, 20, had a strong freshman season for Louisville in 2025/26, averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
Brooklyn Nets News / 5 GOATs / June 23
Mikel Brown drafted by Brooklyn Nets: Analysis, contract details, more
Louisville guard Mikel Brown was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Now, he can showcase his skills at the next level.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23
Brooklyn Nets Select Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 Overall at 2026 NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall at the 2026 NBA Draft. Brown to Brooklyn has gained a lot of momentum in recent days, as he checks a lot of boxes in terms of what the Nets are looking for at guard.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23
The Best-Case and Worst-Case NBA Draft Scenarios for the Nets
The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and the Nets are set to make their most consequential pick in decades. Armed with No. 6, Brooklyn will be tasked with adding a star-level player in a four-man draft, especially as they navigate a new roster with Julius Randle, sans Nicolas Claxton.
Julius Randle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Nets rumors: Does Julius Randle really want to stay in Brooklyn after getting dumped by Timberwolves?
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines on Monday evening when they traded for Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle in what was essentially a salary dump move for Minnesota.
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Nets rumors: Potential Nic Claxton replacement with high risk vs. reward an intriguing option at No. 28
The Brooklyn Nets are potentially searching for a replacement for big man Nic Claxton following the three-team trade involving the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves that brought the Nets Julius Randle.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Timberwolves trade Julius Randle in offseason stunner
The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on from All-Star forward Julius Randle.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15
Nets could get their own Jalen Brunson in promising NBA Draft pick
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and while it's great for the city of New York, their rivals across the block, the Brooklyn Nets, have to be a little jealous. They'd love to also bring a championship home to New York City. So, what's a team to do?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 15
Mikel Brown Reportedly Drawing Interest From Clippers, Nets
While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Michael Porter Jr. News / HITC / June 13
The Nets’ next move with Michael Porter Jr. could make or break Brooklyn’s future
On the surface, Michael Porter Jr.’s contract situation looks like a typical front office decision, but it actually sheds light on how Brooklyn is planning its next steps.
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12
The Brooklyn Nets’ draft strategy points to the real hole in their rebuild
The most revealing thing about Brooklyn’s draft plans has little to do with which prospect the Nets prefer at No. 6. It is that Sean Marks does not sound especially worried about position at all.
Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / May 22
Report reveals if Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a return to New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill teased during a recent conversation to mark her first 100 days in office that the Brooklyn Nets could soon make a surprising return to playing home games in New Jersey. It remains unclear if Sherrill was being serious or simply having some fun in that moment.
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