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Nets' Nic Claxton is Experiencing a Worrisome Defensive Regression

Change is inevitable. In the NBA landscape, players can rapidly regress or improve in various areas. Former Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez went from a traditional center to a floor-stretching five, and former Net Ben Simmons went from a do-it-all player to a shell of himself as a scorer.

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What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Mavericks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, this time at home. The Nets have fallen to the Mavs twice this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Nets Coach Jordi Fernández Discusses Blown Fourth Quarter Lead to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets looked well on their way to storming out of the ATL with a much-needed victory after taking an 11-point lead with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Brooklyn Nets Closing in on Best Odds at No. 1 Overall Pick

At 15-41, the Brooklyn Nets are becoming a major cog in the NBA's race to the bottom. Not that this was any surprise, but they've been set on trying to secure the best odds at the No.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Nets’ historic collapse vs. Hawks shines light on Michael Porter Jr.’s late-game shortcomings

There are late-game struggles, and then there are complete meltdowns. The Brooklyn Nets fell in the latter category during Sunday’s 115-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Nic Claxton Shines in Return Despite Nets' Loss to Hawks

There hasn't been a lot to cheer about in Brooklyn with the Nets currently in the NBA's lottery race. The league has been split into tiers, with the final group being full of those attempting to get the best odds at the No.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 22

Brooklyn Nets collapse late against Atlanta Hawks, lose 115-104

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a big win on Saturday night, bringing their record to 16-42 and pushing, if just for a moment, the Brooklyn Nets to the third-worst record in the league at 15-40.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 22

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Atlanta Hawks for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Hawks 117-112 on Oct.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Evaluating Jalen Wilson in his Third Season With the Nets

Under-the-radar would be an understatement when describing Jalen Wilson's presence with the Brooklyn Nets this season –– it's more like off the map. The former 2023 NBA Summer League MVP hasn't shown enough improvement to be deemed worthy of developmental minutes on a rebuilding team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Nolan Traoré Making a Late All-Rookie Push for the Brooklyn Nets

When the Brooklyn Nets selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans mocked them. ESPN's Brian Windhorst even noted the criticism from league personnel during an alternate broadcast of the event.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 21

Grant Nelson double-double not enough as Ben Saraf and Josh Minott were non-factors in loss

It was a mixed day Friday, as it often is, in the development game as the Long Island Nets lost at the buzzer to the Squadron in Birmingham, 104-102. With 0.6 seconds remaining Trey Alexander’s game-winner sent the Nets back to Long Island.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / February 21

Nolan Traore shows out in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 8

We’re all coming around on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft, so widely mocked that the Phoenix Suns didn’t mind gasping at it on social media. The Nets

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 20

Brooklyn Nets get discarded by Oklahoma City Thunder, lose 105-86

Taking down the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t require much these days. The Oklahoma City Thunder did it tonight without the league MVP, his lead running mate, and the rhythm of recent play.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Road Defeat To The Thunder

Coming off an embarrassing loss in Cleveland on Thursday, things didn't get any easier for the Brooklyn Nets (15-40), who hit the road for a matchup with the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14) on Friday.

Vince Carter News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Vince Carter’s Veteran Message Applies to Nets’ Young Roster

The Brooklyn Nets are the youngest team in the NBA, a reality that makes development inevitable, but leadership essential. Terance Mann has emerged as the roster’s de facto veteran voice, but the Nets could still use another voice to guide an entire young locker room through an 82-game season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 20

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at OKC Thunder, 8:00 PM ET

It wasn’t a pretty return from the break, and it won’t get any easier on Friday. The injury report is stacked on both sidelines. Second night of a back to back only means the tank engines get a little louder!

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 20

Tanking rules won’t effect this year’s draft

The Brooklyn Nets will not be tanking tonight in OKC. After resting one or both of Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin on back-to-backs for two months, both players will play vs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs get right back at it, waste no time with Nets

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-84 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. 1. Well, that’s one way to start life after the All-Star break.

Dzanan Musa News / HITC / February 18

Former teammate reveals Kyrie Irving’s strict locker room rules ahead of NBA games

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dzanan Musa has shared details about Kyrie Irving’s strict pre-practice routine that temporarily kept teammates out of the locker room.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Continue Rebuild with Lead Guard in Recent Mock Draft

Since acquiring superstars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, then having to offload the trio, the Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rut. Brooklyn hasn't reached the postseason since 2022-23, racking up a 58-106 record during the next two seasons.

Tyrese Martin News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Tyrese Martin To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are planning to sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract once they finalize their two-year deal for Jabari Walker, Derek Bodner reports for PHLY_Sports (Twitter link).

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Suns To Sign Haywood Highsmith

The Suns are signing free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a multiyear contract, agent Jerry Dianis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, “multiple playoff teams” were pursuing Highsmith before he decided to join Phoenix.