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Giannis Antetokounmpo-Brooklyn Nets Trade Rumors Have Gone Quiet

The Brooklyn Nets have always been a lingering suitor in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, dating back to last offseason. They haven't been a major contender for the superstar, but their assets, combined with reports of internal discussions, have kept them from falling out of the loop.

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Nets Predicted to Trade Down in NBA Draft, Select International Standout Prospect

The Brooklyn Nets could look to move the No. 6 overall pick ahead of draft night, whether it's for a star or to move up or down the draft lottery. If the

Zion Williamson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 1

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Acquire Zion Williamson From The Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets should continue to improve with the growth of their young core. The front office may be hesitant to make a huge trade this offseason with memories of the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden era still leaving a sour taste, but they likely can't rely solely on internal development to make a jump in wins.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 31

Brooklyn Nets to Host Potential Two-Way Players for Pre-Draft Workouts

While picks No. 6, 33 and 43 are likely at the forefront of the Brooklyn Nets front office and their fans in the 2026 NBA Draft, it's important to remember that undrafted free agents and potential two-way contract players are important to the team's ecosystem.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 30

The Brooklyn Nets Could Control the NBA Trade Market

The NBA apron era has been a blessing and a curse. It's made the league much more competitive in recent years, though smaller market teams may end up at a disadvantage since ownership may not be willing to exceed the luxury tax to keep a championship team together.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 29

What about Wagler … Lopez, Flemings, Mara, Ament?

The Nets, it would seem, are more than like to take one of two lead guards on the night of June 23 at Barclays Center, either Mikel Brown Jr. or Darius Acuff.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 29

Brooklyn Nets Draft Profile: Could Keaton Wagler be the Pick at No. 6?

The Brooklyn Nets have the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although they have been urged to trade the pick, there is still so much star talent at the top of this class.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 29

What the NBA's New Anti-Tanking Rules Mean for the Brooklyn Nets

NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the NBA's Board of Governors has implemented new anti-tanking regulations, which include increasing the number of teams in the draft lottery from 14 to 16 and creating a relegation zone where the bottom three teams are punished with reduced odds to select first overall.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Analyst reveals which Nets draft option is most likely to become All-Star

The Brooklyn Nets will choose from a talented group of prospects with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Among their options are guards such as Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Kinston Flemings, and Brayden Burries, as well as forwards Nate Ament and Karim Lopez, and center Aday Mara.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 29

Evaluating The Brooklyn Nets Last Five Lottery Picks

It's only a few weeks away from the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. While the Brooklyn Nets failed to land a top-four selection, they'll still be picking sixth in a loaded draft.

Austin Reaves News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 29

Three Competitors With the Nets for Austin Reaves in 2026 NBA Free Agency

The Brooklyn Nets have already been linked to big-name players ahead of a pivotal offseason. They could target a plethora of stars to get competitive and become a postseason contender in 2027.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 28

Nets Emerge as 'Potential Bidder' for Lakers Star in 2026 NBA Free Agency

The Brooklyn Nets have been loosely linked to many high-profile players ahead of the NBA offseason. This could be the summer in which they get back into postseason contention, and they certainly have the assets and cap space to do so.

NBA News / NetsDaily / May 28

Bontemps: Nets a ‘potential bidder’ for Austin Reaves

The consensus among pundits is that this year’s free agent class is not the best, putting aside the mystery of where LeBron James suits up. That said, the Nets have more than enough cap space to make significant offers for whoever is out there plus draft assets that could be put to use in sign-and-trades.

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Brooklyn Nets Urged to Trade No. 6 Pick

Some Brooklyn Nets fans and other minds associated with the game of basketball would love for the team to trade their No. 6 pick in this year's draft for a potential star.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 28

Could the Brooklyn Nets Reunite With a Sharpshooter This Offseason?

The Brooklyn Nets have a pipeline established with the New York Knicks after the Mikal Bridges trade in 2024. To a lesser but still important degree, there's another pipeline between the in-state rivals in three-point specialist Landry Shamet.

Mikal Bridges News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 27

Former Brooklyn Nets Star Punches Ticket to NBA Finals

It's been nearly two years since the Brooklyn Nets shockingly sent Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. Bridges was just 27 years old at the time and still under contract for another two seasons.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 27

How the Knicks’ Blueprint Could Help the Brooklyn Nets Build a Winner

In case you haven't heard, the New York Knicks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. It was just seven years ago when the Brooklyn Nets were the toast of the Big Apple, landing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency before pushing more chips to the table to bring in James Harden.

Donovan Mitchell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 27

Should the Brooklyn Nets Make a Play at Donovan Mitchell?

The potential addition of Donovan Mitchell would provide the Brooklyn Nets with something they haven't had since the Kevin Durant era: a star big enough to restore the Barclays Center's status as a destination rather than a transit hub.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Nets projected to select Mikel Brown Jr. in latest NBA mock draft

The Brooklyn Nets will continue their search for a franchise player at the 2026 NBA Draft. While falling to the No. 6 pick will complicate that pursuit, the rebuilding squad will have several talented players to choose from on June 23.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / May 23

New Jersey governor pushing for Nets return

Brooklyn Nets fans probably don’t need to panic. But yes, there’s officially chatter again about the possibility of the franchise returning to New Jersey.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Brooklyn Nets Could Be Eyeing a Return To Old Stomping Grounds

For a certain generation of basketball fans, the word “Nets” still sounds incomplete without “New Jersey” attached to it. Jason Kidd running the break.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / May 22

Report reveals if Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a return to New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill teased during a recent conversation to mark her first 100 days in office that the Brooklyn Nets could soon make a surprising return to playing home games in New Jersey. It remains unclear if Sherrill was being serious or simply having some fun in that moment.

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