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What to Watch in Nets' Final Summer League Pool Play Game vs. Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the Houston Rockets in their final pool play match of this year's NBA Summer League. With 12 teams in the race for four semifinal spots, this is an opportunity for their young core to stand out and make some noise in Las Vegas.

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Brooklyn Nets Shouldn't Rush Out of Rebuild Despite Pick Situation

The Brooklyn Nets have been in the midst of a rebuild for a few years, but their situation shouldn’t force them to rush out of that stage. Next season, the Nets should have a much different look from the past couple of years.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NetsDaily / July 16

Haynes: Michael Porter Jr. fate ‘potentially’ uncertain

In his discussion with reporters two days ago, Sean Marks painted a positive picture of the Brooklyn Nets situation with Michael Porter Jr. who after being

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 16

Brooklyn Nets Disrespected in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets finished with one of the worst records in the NBA last season. This offseason, the front office made moves to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Nets rumors: Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn could part ways if extension talks fizzle

Michael Porter Jr. has been on the trade block for what has felt like forever. This past season, Porter was heavily involved in trade rumors, as the Brooklyn Nets, a team that finished with a 20-62 record, were expected to try and get a ton of value in return for the forward they received from the Denver Nuggets in the Cameron Johnson trade.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

It May be Time For The Nets to Shut Down Egor Dëmin at NBA Summer League

The Brooklyn Nets have an interesting decision ahead of them at NBA Summer League: continue to play Egor Dëmin in hopes of a championship, or sit him to avoid injury.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

The Brooklyn Nets Need to Make a Decision on Michael Porter Jr.'s Future Soon

Michael Porter Jr. has seemingly been in trade rumors the minute the Brooklyn Nets acquired him from the Denver Nuggets. The once highly touted prospect turned in the best season of his career in his first season in Brooklyn, averaging nearly 25 points per game on solid shooting splits.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. makes Darius Acuff Jr. demand that sets tone for Summer League win

Mikel Brown Jr. heard the loud criticisms the Brooklyn Nets received after picking him over Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 6 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tuesday’s Summer League matchup with the Sacramento Kings was his chance to silence them.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

Brooklyn Nets Must Improve From 3-Point Range Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to improve next season, and improvement in one key area could lead to an improvement across the board. Over the past few seasons, Brooklyn has been stuck near the bottom of the standings.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

Nets' Drake Powell Regains Confidence in Win Over Kings

For nearly two weeks, every passing jumper seemed to carry a little more weight for Drake Powell. The Brooklyn Nets' second-year wing entered NBA Summer League hoping to show how much he had grown after an inconsistent rookie season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Sixers, Anfernee Simons, Wizards

The Nets aren’t in any hurry to make a long-term decision on Michael Porter Jr. General manager Sean Marks said the organization values Porter and expects extension talks to happen eventually, but indicated there’s no urgency.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Nets’ Sean Marks reveals level of urgency in Michael Porter Jr. extension talks

Many fans assumed that Michael Porter Jr. would be a prime trade candidate entering the offseason and heading into the next NBA trade deadline, but the Brooklyn Nets have altered their competitive timetable and added some intrigue following the Julius Randle acquisition.

Mikel Brown News / NetsDaily / July 14

Nets dunk all over Kings as Dëmin and Brown Jr. return

It took a few extra days, but we finally got our Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff summer showdown. It was Nets as a unit, however, who delivered the box office production.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / July 14

NBA Summer League Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings, 6:00 PM ET

The Nets got a bit of a reality check on Saturday night, losing 83-76 to the Atlanta Hawks on a night where the main attractions — Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Dëmin — rested on the second night of a back-to-back.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 14

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 14

Nets Reacts: Has Summer League changed your outlook on the upcoming season?

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.

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.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Rumors / July 13