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Nets’ Egor Demin Recalls Learning He Was Named Rising Star at All-Star Weekend

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin was one of 10 rookies to be named a rising star at this upcoming All-Star weekend. To make the Nets' connection even sweeter, he was selected by Vince Carter, who graced the Meadowlands with his posterizing slams and superb athleticism while the Nets were still playing in the swamps of New Jersey.

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The Greek Freak on Broadway? Giannis, the Nets and the South Beach ‘Culture’ Clash

As the February 5, 2026, trade deadline looms, the NBA landscape is shifting beneath the weight of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential exit from Milwaukee.

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Brooklyn Rookie Egor Demin Makes History in Nets Narrow Loss to Suns

The Brooklyn Nets have a roster filled with young players. The team also features a few veterans like Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann and others, Brooklyn selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Nets’ Egor Demin reacts to being named Rising Star at All-Star weekend

The Brooklyn Nets have not been flush with rookie talent since their move from New Jersey in 2012. However, they may have found a keeper in Egor Demin, their first lottery selection since 2010.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Egor Demin, Dillon Brooks altercation sparks wild fight between Nets, Suns resulting in injury

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin had enough of Dillon Brooks’ antics down the stretch of Tuesday’s 106-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Demin shoved Brooks in the final minutes of the game, sparking a scuffle between the two teams that led to five technical fouls and an injury.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 28

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Road Loss To The Suns

Losers of ten of their last eleven games, the Brooklyn Nets (12-33) continued their West Coast road swing on Tuesday night. They took on a shorthanded Phoenix Suns (28-19) team, who were without a trio of important guards.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 27

Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe Linked to Raptors as Potential Trade Candidate

The Brooklyn Nets may have two starting centers on their hand with Nic Claxton and Day'Ron Sharpe both in the fold. As long as Claxton remains in Brooklyn, he'll likely remain the Nets' starting center, but it doesn't make Sharpe any less important to this team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 27

Comparing Egor Dëmin to Nets' Rising Stars of the Past

Since the NBA instituted the Rising Stars game as a part of All-Star weekend in 1994, the Nets have had 20 players selected to the event. From multi-time All-Stars to players who were out of the league in three seasons, the Nets have seen a variety of talent participate in the game.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 27

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM ET

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 27

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Nets in position to play spoiler, facilitator, or seller at deadline

The Nets might not be contending, but they could end up shaping the trade deadline anyway. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brooklyn is one of the most intriguing teams on the board because it is the only franchise with meaningful cap space.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 27

NBA Insider Weighs in on Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo to Nets Deal

The noise surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is growing increasingly louder. It's becoming more and more apparent that the two-time MVP's time in the only place he's ever known is coming to a close, and there'll surely be a handful of teams ready to present their best packages the Bucks' way.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Nets rookie just became team’s first Rising Star representative since 2019

For the first time in seven years, the Brooklyn Nets will have a representative in the Rising Star competition at All-Star weekend. Egor Demin was one of 10 rookies selected to participate in the event.

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Starters combine for 72, Grant Nelson flirts with double-double in LI win

The Long Island Nets returned home court Monday night for a game vs. Motor City Cruise. The game got underway at 7:00 p.m. EST, and early on, it looked as if it wasn’t going to be Long Island’s night.

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The Nets Have Fallen Far From Where They Once Were, Less Than a Month Ago

It's hard to believe that less than a month ago, the Brooklyn Nets had the best defensive rating of any NBA team over a 30-day stretch. December was a special month for the rebuilding organization, as they posted the league's top rating (105.4) in said department.

Nic Claxton News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

The Brooklyn Nets Should Stand Pat With Nicolas Claxton

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is a name that keeps coming up as the NBA trade deadline nears, and it’s easy to see why. The Brooklyn Nets’ center sits at the center of league rumors, his name floating around every time contenders or playoff hopefuls go window shopping for a big man.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 27

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Suns

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Phoenix Suns for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Suns 126-117 last week at the Barclays Center, as Phoenix was able to withstand Brooklyn's late surge.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Nets shot 9-of-43 from three against the Clippers. The real problem is harder to fix

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 126-89 on Saturday. They’re 12-32 and sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference. The box score was ugly.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

John Collins Sparks Heated Clash After Going At Egor Demin as Terance Mann Steps In

The Los Angeles Clippers had a solid 126-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in their recent matchup. The 10th-seeded West contender is currently looking at several options to maintain consistency and improve their overall record in future meetings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Brooklyn Nets should embrace the tank with a 12-31 record and trade deadline decisions looming

The Brooklyn Nets’ season has reached a critical juncture. A four-game losing streak, a 12-31 record, and a demanding road trip ahead all point toward one conclusion: prioritizing draft position and youth development represents the most logical path forward.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Nets’ Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas wound up in his coach’s doghouse on Friday for seemingly passing up a shot to preserve his stats. With roughly three seconds left on the shot clock, Thomas was on the receiving end of a pass while standing on the logo during Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Noah Clowney News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Why Clowney’s Extension Decision Matters For The Brooklyn Nets

When the Nets picked up Noah Clowney’s $5.41 million team option for the 2026–27 season, they weren’t just going through the motions. This was a real vote of confidence in a young forward who’s still figuring out his NBA game.

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