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Nets rookie Drake Powell re-injures ankle upon return to lineup

Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell’s poor injury luck continued on Sunday. After missing four games due to an ankle sprain he suffered during Brooklyn’s season-opener, the 19-year-old re-entered the lineup vs.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals how he is ‘failing’ team during brutal 0-6 start

The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be among the NBA’s worst teams during a tanking season. However, the revamped squad has looked worse than many could have imagined during an apathetic 0-6 start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 3

Brooklyn Nets' Lack of Star Power Will Continue to Hurt

Brooklyn has been the East’s worst team through two weeks, and its lack of star power will likely ensure that remains the same. Over the first six games of the season, the Nets have gone winless.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Jordi Fernandez benches Nets rookies after Michael Porter Jr.’s request for ‘change’

Rookie development should be close to No. 1 on the Brooklyn Nets’ list of priorities this season. However, following an 0-5 start, the team’s draft picks took a backseat on Sunday.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 3

Reflecting on one Under-the-Radar Offseason Move by the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets moved to 0-6 on the season after a 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the Nets' worst offensive output so far this season.

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Jordi Fernández loses Brooklyn Nets locker room after 0-6 start · Sporting News

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 3

Jordi Fernández on Nets' Loss to 76ers: 'How Can I Do It, to Get Them to Play Really Hard?'

The Brooklyn Nets fell to 0-6 on the season following a dreadful 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The team's body language and shot selection would make it hard for even the most optimistic Nets fan to feel good about their squad after their performance.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 3

Nets Have a Glaring Problem Regarding Rookie Minutes

The Brooklyn Nets' losing streak continues through the early NBA season with a 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night at the Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 3

Should Nets' Cam Thomas Be Considered a Trade Piece Amid Rebuild?

The Brooklyn Nets have clear goals this season amid the rebuild. It's never fun watching your team lose, but it's what comes with the process. The Nets at least have a foundation for the future with an immense amount of cap space and draft capital.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 2

Sixers Torch Nets as concern grows about effort from NBA’s youngest team

For a team already off to a rough start, running into one of the NBA’s most efficient scoring machines wasn’t exactly the ideal get-right game for the Brooklyn Nets but Sunday night’s 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was more than that.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 2

Takeaways From Nets Home Defeat To The 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets returned home on Sunday night, looking to pick up their first win of the 2025-26 season. They got the exact opposite result, losing in blowout fashion to the 76ers.

NBA News / NetsDaily / November 2

LIVE DISCUSSION: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET

Maybe this will be the one, but it won’t be easy. The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start with rookie V.J. Edgecombe averaging 21-5-5. Enjoy Sunday hoops!

Danny Wolf News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2

Nets’ Danny Wolf ruled out for 76ers matchup due to ankle injury setback

Danny Wolf’s NBA debut with the Brooklyn Nets will have to wait longer. The Nets ruled out the No. 27 pick for Sunday’s Philadelphia 76ers matchup due to a left ankle sprain.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 2

Nets Will Watch 2025-26 College Basketball Season Closely Amid Rebuild

With the Brooklyn Nets having gotten off to a 0-5 start, it's clear this team should end up at the bottom of the NBA standings. There are other winless teams, but the Nets are clearly the worst in terms of roster talent and performance.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1

Nets ranked 27th in ESPN’s future NBA power rankings

Two and a half years removed from the end of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era, the Brooklyn Nets are in the early stages of a rebuild. While the Nets are tanking for a top draft pick this season, they’ll look to take a step forward next year with their first-round pick going to the Houston Rockets.

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NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney

Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win. Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and 30 seconds of Friday’s 109-108 loss to Boston even though he entered the night with a 20 minute cap.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Wire / October 27

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Ziaire Williams, Blazers

Rookie VJ Edgecombe is quickly earning respect inside the Sixers locker room, and from Joel Embiid himself. After a 34-point debut, the first-year guard followed it up with 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals in Saturday’s win over Charlotte, as relayed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Michael Porter Jr. Finally Confesses Truth About Family Trouble After Brother Jontay Porter’s Arrest

The NBA world has been turned upside down for the past few days. If the Kawhi Leonard issue wasn’t enough to bring bad light to the NBA, the latest FBI arrests have made a huge dent in the league’s reputation.

Noah Clowney News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Nets pick up Noah Clowney’s 2026-27 option

The Nets have exercised their fourth-year team option on big man Noah Clowney for the 2026/27 season, the team announced today (Twitter link via Adam Zagoria of NJ.com).