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How Nets finally kicked tank into overdrive during close loss to streaking Hawks

Thursday’s 108-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks felt like a turning point for the Brooklyn Nets’ tanking efforts. With Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe recently shut down for the season, the Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr.

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Brooklyn Nets Coach Confirms Major Lineup Blow as Backup Center Suffer Season-Ending Hand Injury

The injury bug continues to bite the Brooklyn Nets, as head coach Jordi Fernandez confirmed that Day’Ron Sharpe is out for the rest of the season due to a serious left thumb injury that needs surgery.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 12

Smith: Nets likely to have among biggest caches of cap space in 2026-27

Keith Smith, writing for Spotrac Thursday, reports that once again the Brooklyn Nets will be among the NBA leaders in cap space and spending power in 2026-27.

NBA News / NetsDaily / March 12

Brooklyn Nets fade away against Atlanta Hawks, lose 108-97

We’ve finally hit the home stretch. Brooklyn Nets games are feeling more and more like exhibitions. Players that are merely passing through see big minutes, only to be remembered by the most die-hard fans.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 12

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Hard-Fought Loss To The Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets (17-49) hit the road on Thursday evening for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks (35-31). The Nets would be without a litany of key players, as Michael Porter Jr., Nolan Traore, and Ziaire Williams all missed the game with injury.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / NetsDaily / March 12

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM ET

The Nets won two straight and then lost by 38 to the Pistons in a revenge game. It all checks out during this long, strange season. Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr, Nolan Traore, and Day’ron Sharpe are all out.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 12

Nets shut down Day’Ron Sharpe after thumb tear

The Brooklyn Nets have shut down Day’Ron Sharpe, their 24-year-old back-up center, after he was diagnosed with a tear of his left thumb ligament, the team announced shortly before Thursday’s game with the Atlanta Hawks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe ruled out for season due to ligament tear in thumb

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, which will require surgery, the team announced Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe To Undergo Season-Ending Thumb Surgery

Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb and will undergo season-ending surgery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 12

Things the Nets Need to See From Their Rookies Down the Stretch of the Season

Improving lottery odds may be the main storyline as the season draws to a close, but which young players make the most of increased playing time and establish their place in the Brooklyn Nets' long-term plans may be the more significant subplot.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Day’Ron Sharpe’s return timeline amid multi-game absence

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to a left thumb sprain. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the fifth-year center has no timetable for his return.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nets rule out Michael Porter Jr., several others vs. Hawks following back-to-back wins

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded for the second straight game when they travel to face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. The Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 12

Assessing how Nets' Rookie Nolan Traoré has Adjusted to the NBA's Physicality

The Brooklyn Nets are in the home stretch of the regular season. With only 17 games left to go, they have a good idea of how their rookies operate. Nolan Traoré has been a pleasant surprise for Brooklyn after struggling through NBA Summer League and early regular season games.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 11

Revisionist history or worthy counter-narrative? Sean Marks is getting kudos

It may not have seemed so in the early hours of February 9, 2023, but the Nets’ trade of Kevin Durant in February 2023 is increasingly seen by many as a big positive for the Brooklyn franchise.

NBA News / NetsDaily / March 11

Three Takeaways from Brooklyn’s 138–100 loss to Detroit

All good things must come to an end, and in this case, that might not be the worst thing. With a chance to build a three-game win streak on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, the Brooklyn Nets instead got smacked around, falling 138-100.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Pistons Demolish Nets 138-100, Snap Four-Game Skid With Statement Win in Brooklyn

The Detroit Pistons needed a response. After blowing a 23-point lead to the Brooklyn Nets just four days earlier — one of the most embarrassing losses of their season — they walked into Barclays Center on Tuesday night and left no room for doubt.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 10

Brooklyn Nets Coach Confirms Devastating Injury News on Their 2025 Draft Lottery Pick After Promising Debut Campaign

Jordi Fernandez confirmed on Monday that Egor Demin will be out for the rest of his rookie NBA season due to his plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The Brooklyn Nets head coach confirmed that the former BYU star will not have surgery and is expected to be a full participant come training camp.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Brooklyn Nets Guard Officially Out for the Rest of the Season

The Brooklyn Nets are a mess. While they weren’t projected to make the postseason, some had hoped that they would be at least competitive. But at this stage, the main headliner that puts the organization in the news is the rumored relationship between Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 9

Nets push past Grizzlies for rare winning streak

Day'Ron Sharpe tied a season high by scoring 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away for a 126-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in New York.

Grant Nelson News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Nets Decide Not To Re-Sign Grant Nelson

The Nets decided not to give Grant Nelson a second 10-day contract after his first expired on Sunday night, league sources tell Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Nets’ Egor Dëmin Done For Season Due To Foot Injury

Nets guard Egor Dëmin will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Brian Lewis of The New York Post).

Egor Demin News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Nets Announce Rookie Egor Demin Will Miss Remainder of Season

The Brooklyn Nets shut down rookie guard Egor Demin for the remainder of the season on Monday, announcing that increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot had ended one of the NBA's more productive first-year campaigns.

Nolan Traore News / The Lead / March 9

How Does Nolan Traore’s Recent Play Affect the Nets’ Draft?

The Brooklyn Nets have won one game since the All-Star Break and are currently the third-worst team in the NBA by record at 16-47. Fans have been rooting for losses as the Nets are racing the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards for the highest odds of the number-one overall pick.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

Nets Take Major Michael Porter Jr. Decision Ahead of Grizzlies Clash as Tanking Narrative Takes Twist

Just 48 hours after Michael Porter Jr. called the NBA’s tanking culture unethical to the game, the Brooklyn Nets have pulled off one of the most hypocritical moves.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Nets Have Upcoming Decision on Rookie 7-Footer, Is He Worth Continuing To Invest In?

The Brooklyn Nets’ tank appears to be successful. The Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the most first-round future first-round picks with 16.