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Brooklyn Nets Should Play Freely to Open 2026-27 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are ready for the start of a new NBA season, and they should be looking to have some fun. After spending the past few years being one of the worst teams in the league, the Nets are hoping to flip the script a bit and make it back into the postseason.

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What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets' Home Season Opener vs. Hornets

The Brooklyn Nets will begin the 2026-27 season against the Charlotte Hornets, perhaps looking to shock the world and prove they're better than preseason projections suggest.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / October 20

Nets hope to 'shock the world,' start with opener vs. Hornets

Upon starting training camp with the Brooklyn Nets, Julius Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. he believes his new team can "shock the world." If Randle and the Nets are looking for inspiration for a massive turnaround, they can examine what the Charlotte Hornets achieved last season.

Egor Demin News / NetsDaily / October 20

Egor Demin ready, willing and able

There will be competition this season for the proverbial “face of the franchise in Brooklyn, N.Y. There’s the most accomplished player on the roster: Julius

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Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 20

'I’m Not Chasing Money…Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness': $173M NBA Champion Reveals His Ultimate Goal Ahead of Free Agency

Ahead of a pivotal season with the Brooklyn Nets, NBA champion forward Michael Porter Jr. offered a candid perspective on wealth, personal peace, and his upcoming free agency.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Joshua Jefferson News / NetsDaily / October 20

In surprise, Joshua Jefferson will be ready Wednesday

Joshua Jefferson, the 6’9” 23-year-old point forward taken at No. 28 in the Draft, has been the forgotten man this summer. Because of NBA regs, he couldn’t join the Nets Summer League team until the first game in Las Vegas.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 19

Nets decline to extend Noah Clowney but Jordi Fernandez praises consistency

As they do, the Brooklyn Nets declined to offer Noah Clowney an extension Monday, the deadline for such deals. Indeed, only eight players from the 2023 Draft were rewarded.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 19

Brooklyn Nets Must Make Statement to Open 2026-27 Season

Opening night is just around the corner, and the Brooklyn Nets have a chance to send a message. On Tuesday, the 2026-27 NBA season will open with a tripleheader of action featuring some of the top teams around the league.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 19

What Can Julius Randle Do to Ensure the Brooklyn Nets Get Off to a Good Start?

Julius Randle had an impressive preseason in his first few games in a Brooklyn Nets uniform, potentially shifting the team's expectations as the season begins.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason

Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson could make his NBA debut soon. After missing the preseason due to a back ailment, Jefferson practiced fully on Monday, per head coach Jordi Fernandez.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 19

Small town stars Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson make case for bigger roles as Nets two-ways

There are only so many spots available on any NBA roster. That’s especially true for a young team like the Brooklyn Nets — average age 24.31 years, with rookie contracts accounting for eight of their 15 standard deals.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 18

Can Nets ‘shock the world?’

While NBA pundits and others, including fans of the New York Knicks, either ignore the Brooklyn Nets or alternatively dismiss any chances of success, the

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 17

Defense! defense! … Not so much!!

The Brooklyn Nets ranked 30th in both offensive and defensive ratings last season and that was a good thing if you’re tanking to get a high pick. But if you’re trying to win some games in the next stage of the multi-year rebuild, one or the other will have to improve dramatically.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 17

Pros and Cons of Drafting Nets' Michael Porter Jr. in Fantasy Basketball

With the 2026-27 NBA season about to begin, many fantasy basketball leagues are about to begin their drafts with the preseason in the rearview mirror. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will come off bench to start season

Mikel Brown Jr. will come off the bench with a minutes restriction when the Brooklyn Nets open the regular season on Wednesday. After missing the start of training camp with an ankle sprain, the rookie guard made his NBA debut during the Nets’ preseason finale, playing 18 minutes off the bench.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

Mikel Brown Jr. Draws Rave Reviews From Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez

Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut in the Brooklyn Nets' 144-128 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He finished with 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting and three assists, drawing rave reviews from his head coach, Jordi Fernandez.

NBA News / HITC / October 16

Brooklyn Nets owner defends Pablo Torre from ‘blatant racism’ amid LeBron James investigation

Pablo Torre’s investigation of LeBron James has attracted some unwanted attention. After breaking the viral Los Angeles Clippers’ scandal of circumventing the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, investigative journalist Pablo Torre has shifted his focus to the biggest star in the NBA.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 16

Nets 3-1 preseason record masking team's clear deficiencies

Bill Parcells once said, "you are what your record says you are." So while the Brooklyn Nets won three out of four during the preseason, a Maddenism comes

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. shows growth in key area during impressive NBA debut

Brooklyn Nets fans got the moment they’ve been waiting for on Wednesday. After missing Brooklyn’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, No.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games

Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building.

Julius Randle News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Julius Randle feels wanted by Nets, says he’s not there to lose

Going from a contender in Minnesota to a rebuilding team in Brooklyn might not sound like much of a reward. Julius Randle sees it differently. The veteran forward said he’s happy to be back in New York and, more than anything, happy to feel wanted.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / October 6

Brooklyn Nets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Brooklyn Nets will go into the 2026-2027 season with higher expectations than last season. Brooklyn was not expected to be good in 2025-2026. With a fairly young team and no real star, the Nets were clearly rebuilding.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 1

'Nets Fest' this Sunday will feature appearances by NJ Nets greats

It took 14 seasons in the borough of Brooklyn to honor and acknowledge the Nets history prior to the move, but better late than never. The Nets will

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Michael Porter Jr. Reveals Key To Securing Long-Term Contract With Nets

The Brooklyn Nets made some interesting changes to their roster over the summer, with Julius Randle‘s addition next to Michael Porter Jr. in the frontcourt emerging as the most significant move.

Nolan Traore News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Nolan Traore showed up to Nets camp bigger. Literally.

Nolan Traore showed up for Nets training camp looking different. That’s because he is. The young Brooklyn guard has grown roughly an inch and added about 10 pounds since last season, an encouraging development for one of the youngest players on the roster, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.