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Ranking the Brooklyn Nets Rookie Class Against Other Teams Across the NBA

The 2025 rookie class was star-studded. Not only did it have players poised to make superstar leaps in the coming seasons, but it also had good depth pieces who will stick around the NBA for a while as role players.

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Michael Porter Jr. Shares Wild Theory on Why He’s Never Made All-Star Team

Michael Porter Jr. often shares interesting takes on various matters. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets’ star dropped a surprising take on Michael Jordan. Now that NBA fans are busy with the ongoing playoffs, Porter Jr.

Danny Wolf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 2

Brooklyn Nets Rookie Grades: Danny Wolf

The Brooklyn Nets garnered plenty of criticism during the 2025 NBA Draft despite having five first-round picks. A series of low-risk moves resulted in the organization having the most top-30 selections in the history of the NBA Draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2

Michael Porter Jr., Bones Hyland delight in Nuggets' downfall

The Denver Nuggets suffered a disastrous first-round defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who defeated them in six games despite losing their top three guards to injuries.

Jaden McDaniels backs up his trash talk with magnificent Game 6 performance

No Anthony Edwards, no problem: McDaniels is the Timberwolves' man

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

Another playoff exit leaves a stain on Nikola Jokic's legacy

Charles Barkley has strong opinion about Timberwolves' chances against Spurs

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 2

MPJ reveals initial skepticism re Nets trade but likes where he and team headed

It’s that time of year again. Michael Porter Jr. is on the podcast circuit with its usual misogyny, assorted hangers-on and certified weirdness that, sadly, we’ve become accustomed to.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 2

Brooklyn Nets Could Have Interest in CJ McCollum

The Brooklyn Nets could use a veteran to help balance out a young roster. Considering that, the Nets could be among the suitors for CJ McCollum, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / May 2

Michael Porter Jr. Calls The Police On Celina Powell After She Broke Into His House And Leaked His Address On Instagram

Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. had an interesting day on stream, for more reasons than one. Besides reflecting on his Nuggets days, the period was highlighted by a confrontation with popular Instagram model Celina Powell, who has over three million followers.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 1

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.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 1

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 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 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.

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.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

2 players Nets must trade after 62-loss season

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the fourth year of their rebuilding process, and it doesn’t seem as though they’re any closer to finding their franchise cornerstone whom they can build their next winning team upon.

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.

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.

Kevin Durant 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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / April 28

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 1

It’s that time of year again for us: time to update things just as we’ve done for 19 straight seasons. We aren’t going to count them up, but this is around our 4ooth report through thick (mostly) and thin.

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.

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.