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Why the Nets Should Explore Trades Instead of Waiving Players Like Keon Johnson

Soon, the Brooklyn Nets will be in cut-down mode. They've got a jam-packed roster and are in need of personnel relief. Brooklyn has already begun addressing this issue, waiving both Tosan Evbuomwan and Keon Johnson in the last week.

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How a 2027 Pick Swap Could Shape the Brooklyn Nets’ Future

Back in June, the Brooklyn Nets opted against allocating their investments elsewhere, despite reported attempts to do so. The Nets managed to own five first-round picks before draft night started and essentially had two options: group two or three together and go get another top prospect, or stay pat and break an NBA record.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Full-circle moment in Dallas: Mavericks reunite with former first-round pick

Dallas selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 draft.

Anthony Davis explains how payments work for NBA players

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

The Nets Three Biggest Trade Chips Entering 2025-26 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are still in the midst of a massive rebuild at the moment. The current roster is young and full of first, second and third-year players who the front office hopes can be the foundation for the next winning team in Brooklyn.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Checking in on Nic Claxton's Status Among Nets' All-Time Stat Leaders

Nic Claxton saw his best NBA season in 2022-23 when he became the full-time starter at center. He boasted the league's best field goal percentage at 70.5% en route to 12.6 points per game.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

David Muoka News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Breaking Down the Nets’ Decisions on David Muoka and Dre Davis

Some may be confused by the Brooklyn Nets recent transactions. Both David Muoka and Dre Davis were waived mere hours after the Brooklyn Nets signed them.

Haywood Highsmith News / Fastbreak on SI / September 18

NBA Journeyman on Nets Roster Could Become Valuable Trade Chip

When it comes to the Brooklyn Nets, they aren’t expected to see certain veterans stick around for long. Being in a rebuild, Brooklyn will likely search for future assets in exchange for players who are in win-now mode.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

3 Brooklyn Nets trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a precarious yet intriguing position entering the 2025-26 NBA season. After two years of uncertainty, failed experiments, and retooling, the franchise appears to have finally constructed a foundation worth building on.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Ranking the Brooklyn Nets’ Best Future Assets

On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets were ranked as ESPN’s No. 27 team in its future power rankings, which details three-year outlooks for all 30 teams. The power rankings were created via five factors: players, money, draft, market and management.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 18

'The Upside is Undeniable' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Trade Labeled Underrated by Former Front Office Exec

The Brooklyn Nets were one of the busiest teams this offseason. Among their notable moves is trading Cameron Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Brooklyn Nets Must Give Jordi Fernandez Runway to Succeed

The Brooklyn Nets might have one of the league’s best bench bosses, but they must let him show his skills. Over the past few years, the Nets have been a bit of a mess.

Keon Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Who's Next on the Nets' Cut List After Waiving Keon Johnson

Keon Johnson quickly became a fan favorite for Brooklyn Nets fans after joining the team in 2023. Across the last two seasons, the wing averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a steal per game.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Why Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets are a Perfect Match

The Brooklyn Nets sent shockwaves throughout the NBA when they traded Cameron Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Nets' Veterans may Harm Draft Position

NBA teams usually need a high draft pick to rebuild successfully. Maybe one of the Brooklyn Nets' five rookies has superstar potential, but it would be beneficial to have a top-three pick in the 2026 cycle.

Keon Johnson News / Field Level Media / September 17

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Keon Johnson, who started 56 games for them last season, on Wednesday. He was scheduled to play the second season of a two-year, $4.51 million deal he signed with the Nets prior to the 2024-25 season.

Kobe Bufkin News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 17

Nets fading into NBA obscurity

Brooklyn is not the center of the NBA universe. In fact, the Nets are an afterthought in their own media market. While James Dolan's Knicks making a strong

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 16

Will the Nets’ Newest Trade Affect Their Rookies?

On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets made the easy decision to add former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to the team’s ranks, trading cash considerations to the Atlanta Hawks.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Trade Options the Brooklyn Nets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It has been a rough past two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue to go through a rebuild. For the Nets, they will enter the new season looking to make a run at a Play-In spot, though they may still be a few pieces away from being a playoff team despite their core of Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks signing former Nets depth player to deal

He had been on a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024-25. Brooklyn waived the 6-foot-8 British combo forward in August.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Draft insider reveals why Nets’ controversial Egor Demin pick could be home run

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.