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Nets Change Trade Position On All-Star Hopeful

At this point, Brooklyn Nets rising star Michael Porter Jr. is considered to be the Golden State Warriors primary trade target. The general feeling heading into this week was that it was a matter of when Porter would be moved rather than if he would.

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What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Mavericks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks for the second time this season. The Nets are coming off a 103-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, squandering a 98-90 lead with three minutes left to go in the game.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 12

Brooklyn's Bench Outplays Starters in Loss to the Memphis Grizzlies

Youth and inexperience proved to seal the fate of the Brooklyn Nets in Sunday's 103-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nets rolled out a starting lineup whose average age was younger than the five players they brought off the bench.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Nets seek more good than bad in matchup with Mavericks

In five succinct words, Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez summed up the Nets' most recent frustrating performance -- but he may as well have been talking about their overall season ahead of Monday's clash with the host Dallas Mavericks.

Michael Porter Jr. News / BasketballNews.com / January 11

Trade rumors for Michael Porter Jr. intensify; Warriors viewed as landing spot

The trade rumors for Michael Porter Jr. have intensified by the day, and several accounts online have pointed out the Golden State Warriors as the favorites to land the Brooklyn Nets forward.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 11

Brooklyn Nets fumble comeback vs Memphis Grizzlies, lose 103-98

The Memphis Grizzlies, once seen as “Net killers,” seem to have been declawed. Whether that happened when Dillon Brooks started poking other bears, their head coaching change, or when they cashed out on Desmond Bane, they’re no long the ursine creatures they resembled in the early 2020s.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 11

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Late Collapse To The Grizzlies

Coming off a frustrating home loss to the Clippers on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets (11-25) hit the road for a Sunday matinee matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies (17-22).

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Nets rumors: Marc Stein pushes back on Michael Porter Jr. trade hype

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, one of the names that’s seemingly come up constantly in trade rumors is Brooklyn Nets wing Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 11

LIVE Discussion: Brooklyn Nets @ Memphis Grizzlies (3:30 PM ET)

The Nets are coming off the kind of loss that fans aren’t exactly furious about. Brooklyn fell at the buzzer at home, but the game itself felt like a step forward.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 11

Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies Undermanned for Today's Game

The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Memphis Grizzlies this afternoon, looking to get back into the win column after a skid. After a 1-11 start, it seemed the Nets were destined to earn a top pick at the 2026 NBA Draft, employing a few too many youngsters to make a splash in the East.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 11

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies for the first time this season. The Nets are coming off a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday after showing signs of promise late in their overtime loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Why Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. isn’t playing vs. Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets will be without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. when they travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Porter Jr. will miss the game for rest on the front end of a back-to-back.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 10

RUMOR ROUND-UP: An analysis of latest on MPJ, etc.

HSS Training Center is locked up tighter than a drum. Not the practice courts. They ring with the sound of squeaking sneakers and encouraging applause from coaches.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 10

Egor Demin Is Showing Signs of Being the Brooklyn Nets’ Next Star

Coming away with wins isn't as much of a concern for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue through the early stages of a rebuild. At 11-24, they've had some exciting victories, but in the end, the goal is to land a top draft pick this year and add another player to the young core.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / January 10

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. expected to be traded ahead of deadline

The expectation around the NBA is that Michael Porter Jr. won’t be finishing the season in Brooklyn. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the Nets are widely expected to move Porter by the 2026 trade deadline, with one league source characterizing him as “a lock” to be dealt as the franchise looks to capitalize on a career year.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / January 10

James Harden Looks Back Into Devastating Chris Paul Injury After Reporter Recalls His Time With Nets

James Harden is a paragon of longevity in the NBA today, and has been in the league long enough to know how quickly narratives can harden into labels. For many, championships define everything, and for Harden, many moments have taken his teams off the trajectory.

Egor Demin News / Field Level Media / January 8

Nets, Egor Demin take aim at defense-challenged Clippers

Egor Demin started slowly, but like the rest of the Brooklyn Nets, the rookie is making strides and nearly willed them to victory Wednesday night. Demin and the Nets attempt to shake off a buzzer-beating loss Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Clippers, who are trying to dig out of an early hole.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Nets’ Egor Demin becomes first rookie to accomplish insane feat since Kevin Durant

Paolo Banchero’s game-winner crushed the Brooklyn Nets’ hearts during Wednesday’s 104-103 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic. However, for Nets fans, Egor Demin was the story of the night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8

Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beater

Magic's Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beating three in OT

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets put on a show Wednesday night, so it was only fitting that the game went to overtime and came down to the final play.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Nets To Retain Tyrese Martin, Jalen Wilson Through Guarantee Deadline

The Nets won’t waive wing Tyrese Martin or forward Jalen Wilson prior to this week’s salary guarantee deadline, according to reports from Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter links) and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).