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The Brooklyn Nets have the potential to be one of the league’s most interesting teams next season, but some expect them to remain among the NBA’s worst.

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Jalen Brunson walked into a club with no problem while Brooklyn Nets player got checked behind him

The stark difference between being a New York Knicks star and a Brooklyn Nets star was apparent when Jalen Brunson and Michael Porter Jr. went to a Manhattan club together.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 25

Brooklyn Nets' 2027 Postseason Hopes Could Hinge on Overlooked Stat

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to make the postseason in 2027, but one overlooked stat could make that difficult. It’s no secret that the Nets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA over the past few years.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 24

Nets Reacts: Swapping Nic Claxton for Julius Randle Was a Popular Trade Among Fans

The Brooklyn Nets acquired three-time All-Star Julius Randle and the No. 28 overall pick (Joshua Jefferson) from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-team deal for Nic Claxton and the No.

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How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NetsDaily / July 24

Egor just being Egor in Vegas, joined by Michael Porter Jr.

He is quietly becoming the face of the franchise if you measure Brooklyn Nets social media … and some of his own. Twenty-year-old Egor Demin didn’t just show his skills in Sacramento and Las Vegas.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

2 hottest Mikel Brown Jr, Joshua Jefferson overreactions from 2026 Nets Summer League

Summer League is as much a test of patience for fans as it is for players. Every dazzling performance invites predictions of superstardom. Conversely, each quiet outing fuels lingering doubts.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Should Brooklyn Nets Continue Exploring Day'Ron Sharpe's 3-Point Shot?

The Brooklyn Nets will be all about development and taking another step next season, and they have a key decision to make on their new starting center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / July 23

Grading The Brooklyn Nets’ Offseason: Will They Be A Surprise Team In The East?

The Brooklyn Nets spent last season fully in development mode. They gave an NBA-high 6,716 minutes to rookies, finished 20-62, and ended up 13th in the East.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Brooklyn Nets Top Way-Too-Early Cap Space Projections

The Brooklyn Nets are once again positioned to be one of the NBA's most financially flexible franchises. According to NBA salary cap expert Keith Smith's latest way-too-early projections, Brooklyn is expected to lead the league with approximately $68.6 million in cap space entering the 2027 offseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 23

SCOREBOARD: Brooklyn Nets Social Media Round-up | July 23rd Edition

The dog days of summer, and those of the NBA offseason, are officially upon us. While the World Cup gave general sports fans a longer lease on that golden spring-to-early-summer stretch where playoff basketball and hockey run wild, baseball returns, and dew points are manageable, we’re now well past that.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Brooklyn Nets Urged to Trade Future Assets to Become More Competitive

The Brooklyn Nets are well-positioned to make a splash, given the number of draft picks the franchise has in its possession. The organization still needs to figure out Michael Porter Jr.'s future in Brooklyn, but he almost certainly won't be the face of the franchise when the Nets are ready to compete for a championship.

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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.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Michael Porter Jr. Quietly Made Significant Leap in Brooklyn Last Season

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the league’s most interesting rosters, and one of their stars has quietly been making a key leap. Last season, the Nets didn’t have any notable moments on their way to finishing with one of the worst records in the league.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 22

Jalen Wilson's Nets Tenure Ends After Three-Year Stint

With the NBA season just a few months away, the final dominoes in free agency are starting to fall. That rings especially true for one Brooklyn Net from last season.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 22

Michael Porter Jr.'s Agent Drops Big Hint on Nets Future With One Massive Condition

Michael Porter Jr.'s future with the Brooklyn Nets continues to be up in the air. Some might feel Brooklyn's a great spot for him because it allows him to play as a top scoring option, a role he proved comfortable operating in.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 22

Nets Offseason Grade Doesn't Paint Accurate Picture of Their Future

ESPN's Zach Kram handed the Brooklyn Nets a B- for their 2026 offseason, arguing the team improved in the short term without doing much to clarify its long-term outlook.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Nets’ Julius Randle reveals why he’s excited to mentor top draft pick Mikel Brown Jr.

Mikel Brown Jr. spoke with numerous people after becoming the Brooklyn Nets’ highest draft selection since their move from New Jersey. Among the first was three-time All-Star Julius Randle, whom the Nets acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves days prior.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Michael Porter Jr.’s agent breaks silence on Nets contract negotiations as trade speculation swirls

Michael Porter Jr.’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is in question as he enters the final year of his contract. Following a career-best season, Porter will enter extension talks with the Nets in the coming weeks.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 22

Three Nets Questions Entering the Late Stages of the NBA Offseason

Most of the biggest moves from this NBA offseason are behind us, with the exception of a few free agents (LeBron James being the big fish everyone is waiting on).

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Nets’ Egor Demin earns All-Summer League honors following breakout performance

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin is receiving praise for his performance at the 2026 NBA Summer League. He’s also receiving accolades. Demin was named second-team All-Summer League on Tuesday, alongside Cedric Coward, Liam McNeeley, Zyon Pullin and Khaman Maluach.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. gets real on draft nitpicks he defied in Summer League

LAS VEGAS — The Brooklyn Nets have made seven first-round selections in the last two NBA Drafts. Two of those players, Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr., project as the team’s long-term starting backcourt.

Egor Demin News / NetsDaily / July 22

Egor Demin apologies mount as Nets guard named to All-Summer League team

Ricky O’Donnell of SB Nation thinks maybe it’s time for an Egor Demin apology form. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic doesn’t go that far … just says Demin was the best second year player in Las Vegas.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Four second-year players to watch in 2026 NBA season

Let’s examine four NBA sophomores with questions to answer in Year 2.

Jalen Brunson shares warning for Knicks about trying to repeat as NBA champions

LeBron James is holding the entire NBA hostage again

It’s NBA salary cap circumvention … but not as we know it.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / July 18

Nets, Michael Porter Jr. To Begin Extension Talks Soon?

Speaking to reporters last week, Nets general manager Sean Marks suggested the team wasn’t in a rush to reach an extension with forward Michael Porter Jr., who’s entering the final year of his contract.

Brooklyn Nets News / AirJordanChronicles / July 18

'Potentially parting ways': Chris Haynes weighs in on Michael Porter Jr.’s future with the Nets

Michael Porter Jr.’s fate with the Brooklyn Nets could be decided as soon as the end of the Summer League. The Shooting Forward is eligible for a contract extension, but according to Chris Haynes, Porter could end up outside Brooklyn in the near future.

Tyson Etienne News / Hoops Rumors / July 16

Paris Basketball Signs Tyson Etienne

Paris Basketball has signed free agent point guard Tyson Etienne, according to an announcement from the EuroLeague team (Twitter link). Etienne, 26, spent all of last season on a two-way contract with the Nets.