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Have Brooklyn Nets Already Won Michael Porter Jr.-Cam Johnson Swap?

The Brooklyn Nets made one of the biggest moves of the 2025 offseason, and they may have already come out on top. Over the past year, the Nets have slowly made some moves that should help them make the transition from a lottery-bound tanking squad to a competitive team looking to get to the postseason in 2027.

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 14

Former Brooklyn Nets Wing Ziaire Williams Agrees to Deal With Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets have officially moved on from Ziaire Williams after the 24-year-old wing agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Ziaire Williams News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Lakers New-Look Roster Depth Chart After Signing Former Nets Forward Ziaire Williams

The Lakers have confirmed the signing of free agent forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million deal. The 24-year-old forward last played for the Nets and in 2025-26 averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals while going 42.5% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point line.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Chaney Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Nets ‘beast’ making strong case for expanded NBA role with Summer League performance

Chaney Johnson is making a strong case for an expanded role with the Brooklyn Nets next season. The two-way forward has been among the most impressive players on a Nets Summer League squad featuring five first-round picks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Jordi Fernandez ‘pulled hard’ for Nets free agent signing ahead of pivotal season

Keon Ellis was searching for a new home this offseason. After being traded by the Sacramento Kings at the deadline and then benched by the Cleveland Cavaliers late in the year, the fifth-year guard wanted a team that would appreciate what he could offer.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Ziaire Williams To Sign One-Year Contract With Lakers

Free agent wing Ziaire Williams has agreed to a one-year, $3MM contract with the Lakers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Williams has spent the past two seasons in Brooklyn following a three-year run in Memphis.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 13

Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. Receives the Highest Praise from Stephen A. Smith

The Brooklyn Nets just may have drafted their superstar for the future. Mikel Brown Jr. has been lighting it up in Summer League, scoring 20 points in a 91-65 win over the New York Knicks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 13

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 13

You’d have to say that even with a couple of obvious concerns, the Nets Off-Season has been a success, starting from June 23. Their best draft pick in 16 years (think about that!) has been, as his Summer League coach said, “electric” and the development of their second best pick in that timeframe has been exciting.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 13

Brooklyn Nets Shouldn't Give Julius Randle Superstar Treatment

Next season projects to be an intriguing one in Brooklyn, but the Nets must be careful about what role they hand their newest star. The Nets’ roster has taken some interesting turns over the past few weeks as the draft, free agency and trade season have been in full swing.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Keon Ellis News / NetsDaily / July 12

Expect Keon Ellis to get minutes despite Nets ever-expanding guard corps

Keon Ellis, the newest member in the Nets guard corps, is different the others. He’s not 20 or 21 years old, not here to run the offense so much as to run the defense.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Julius Randle reveals Sean Marks, Jordi Fernandez’s expectations for Nets role after trade

Julius Randle knows what it takes to elevate a team from the NBA’s basement to the playoff picture. The three-time All-Star has been lauded for his role in turning around the New York Knicks in the years leading up to their championship.

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Nets' Drake Powell Struggling Early in NBA Summer League

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the more unique NBA Summer League rosters compared to the rest of the league. Veterans and top scorers from each team typically do not participate in the action, but the Nets, still somewhat rebuilding, have a significant chunk of their rotation playing in Las Vegas.