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Assessing the Brooklyn Nets' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is the draft for the Brooklyn Nets. After not owning a lottery pick from 2011 to 2024, last year saw them take Egor Dёmin at No. 8. As promising as he was this year, the Nets still enter this offseason desperately needing a franchise cornerstone.

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Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Player Grades: Day'Ron Sharpe

Improvement isn't always linear in the NBA. No player on the Brooklyn Nets roster knows that better than Day'Ron Sharpe. The Nets' backup big man just finished up his fifth NBA campaign, and it was by far his best one yet.

Drake Powell News / NetsDaily / May 1

Drake Powell season analysis in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 10

The trade the Brooklyn Nets made to acquire the #22 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which they used to select Drake Powell, was a smart move. In addition to Powell, the Nets received Terance Mann in the deal, or more accurately, they relieved the Atlanta Hawks of his contract.

Peyton Watson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 30

Brooklyn Nets Among Teams Showing Interest in Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson enjoyed a breakout season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 14.6 points per game on 49.1% shooting, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while emerging as a strong threat defensively.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 30

Three Young Players the Brooklyn Nets Should Pursue This NBA Offseason

For the first time in years, the Brooklyn Nets have the chance to build a legitimate postseason contender. After multiple seasons in a rebuild, rumblings of the Nets getting competitive this offseason have surfaced, given that they don't control their first-round pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Tyler Herro News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 30

Should the Brooklyn Nets Pursue Tyler Herro This Offseason?

It doesn't need to be overly stated, but scoring is important to win basketball games. Defense may win championships –– which is a misconstrued saying –– but offense gets teams to the postseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / April 29

Nets add California Classic to summer schedule

For the first time in years, the Brooklyn Nets will be doing double-duty in the summer, adding three games at the Sacramento-based California Classic in early July to their already scheduled minimum of five games at the Las Vegas Summer League.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 29

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Player Grades: Ziaire Williams

When a team rewards you with a contract extension before the season begins, there's some added pressure to perform. That's exactly what Ziaire Williams faced entering the 2025-26 season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 29

Nets Superfan Mr. Whammy to Attend 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

Bruce Reznick, known as "Mr. Whammy," will be in attendance at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10. However, the Brooklyn Nets superfan will not be representing the team.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / April 29

SCOREBOARD: Brooklyn Nets Social Media Round-Up | April 28 Edition

The Brooklyn Nets made an early entry into the offseason. We knew it would be this way for several weeks, but it’s still a bit striking to see a bushel of teams duking it out on national television every night, and our guys cosplaying as Arthur Morgan or sitting court side with Ice Spice.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 29

Brooklyn Nets Bet on Potential in Latest Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets have rightfully been one of the most forgotten teams in the NBA over the last couple of months. From an abysmal final 20 games of their regular season to the first round of the playoffs heating up, they've had few reasons to be in the news cycle.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 29

What NBA History Says About the Brooklyn Nets' 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Odds

As the Brooklyn Nets wait patiently for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, fans can only hope and pray that the basketball gods bless the franchise with its first top-three pick since 2010 (Derrick Favors at No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 28

Why the Brooklyn Nets Should Consider Bringing Kevin Durant Back

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant could be on the move once again, with 22 teams across the league having varying degrees of interest—pending how the rest of these playoffs go, according to The Ringer's Michael Pina.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 27

2027's NBA Draft Situation Shouldn't Deter the Nets From Rebuilding Organically

No one actually 'enjoys' a rebuild. As fun as it can be for fans to root for losses, it's a coping mechanism to mask an NBA team that dwells in the lottery.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 27

Josh Minott Made Strong Impression on Nets GM Sean Marks in Limited Action

The Brooklyn Nets are firmly in talent acquisition mode, which includes taking flyers on young, talented prospects in dire need of a change of scenery.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 27

What Were the Nets Biggest Flaws on the Defensive End of the Floor?

The Brooklyn Nets boasted a bottom-five offense and defense in the NBA this season. With the youngest roster in the league and their heart set on a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, poor performances on both sides of the court were expected.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 27

One Nets Player Every West Team in the NBA Playoffs Could Use Right Now

The Western Conference playoffs have moved farther along than the Eastern Conference, with a few teams on the verge of closing out the first round. Most of the series have been one-sided, but many in surprising fashion.

Terance Mann News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 26

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Grades: Terance Mann

Being an NBA general manager is hard. Sometimes, the moves you make that seem like obvious wins at the time don't work out. Unfortunately for Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets, that's exactly what happened with Terance Mann.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 25

One Nets Player Every East Team in the NBA Playoffs Could Use Right Now

After a 20-62 season, it's easy to claim that the Brooklyn Nets lack any sort of talent. There's a reason they're in the running for a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 25

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Player Grades: Noah Clowney

There was no player on the Brooklyn Nets roster this past season who was asked to take on a larger role than Noah Clowney. The third-year forward out of Alabama saw some decent action as a sophomore during the 2024-25 season, appearing in 46 games with 20 starts.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 25

How the Brooklyn Nets Can Follow the Atlanta Hawks' Blueprint

The Atlanta Hawks have primarily been a play-in team over the past few seasons. When the team decided to trade Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, many expected the Hawks to take a step back.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez celebrates Catalan holiday by distributing books at New York schools

For the second straight year, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez celebrated Saint George’s Day, a Catalan holiday, at local schools. Fernandez read to students and distributed books at P.S.

Jordi Fernandez News / Hoops Rumors / April 20

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez And Staff Receive Extensions

The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and the entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Fernandez was hired as Brooklyn’s head coach prior to the 2024/25 season after assistant coaching stints with the Cavaliers, Nuggets and Kings.

Sean Marks News / Hoops Wire / April 14

GM Sean Marks indicates Nets open for business

After back-to-back rough seasons, the Nets are at a bit of a crossroads. They’ve gone 46-118 over the past two years. And with no control of their 2027 first-round pick, bottoming out again doesn’t carry the same appeal.