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Nets owner Joe Tsai has salty comments about the Knicks winning title

Joe Tsai is definitely stewing right now over the triumph of his crosstown rivals. The Brooklyn Nets owner Tsai spoke this week in an interview with NetsDaily.

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Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai admits Knicks’ 2026 championship win has left them ’embarrassed’

Brooklyn Nets majority team owner Joe Tsai frankly discussed the impact of their city rivals, the New York Knicks, winning the 2026 NBA Championship. The Nets were clinging to the hope that they could bring an NBA Championship to New York before the long-struggling Knicks, in order to step out of their historic neighbors’ shadow.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 18

Nets Owner Joe Tsai Frustrated with Knicks Title, Reveals Future Plans

The New York Knicks stole all of the local and national headlines after winning the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year championship drought. At one point, the Brooklyn Nets were seen as the hip team in town, as superstars came flocking over the bridge.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Michael Porter Jr. Claims He Could Easily Live On $2,000 A Month Despite Making $40 Million

Michael Porter Jr. is making the kind of money that allows him to live almost any kind of lifestyle imaginable. But the Brooklyn Nets forward claims he could comfortably return to living off only a couple of thousand dollars per month.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Why Nets’ Joe Tsai isn’t panicking over ’embarrassing’ Knicks championship

This summer has been one to forget for Brooklyn Nets fans. On the heels of a second straight lottery letdown, the New York Knicks’ championship made the Nets the butt of jokes.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 18

Brooklyn Nets Among Toughest Teams to Predict in 2026-27 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season, and there are many different directions it could go. Over the offseason, the Nets made some intriguing moves as they look to compete for a play-in spot next season.

Malachi Smith News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Raptors Sign Malachi Smith To Camp Deal

The Raptors have signed free agent guard Malachi Smith, the team formally announced in a press release (Twitter link via Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic).

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Nets’ 2026-27 schedule presents challenges during pivotal season

The Brooklyn Nets will look to start stronger than in previous seasons during a pivotal 2026-27 campaign. Their schedule could once again present challenges in that pursuit.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 18

'I Have Sisters': $40M Michael Porter Jr. Feels Embarrassed Over WNBA Stars Earning $70,000 a Year

After contentious 18 months of negotiations and ratification, the WNBA players agreed to the new 7-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said it begins “a bold new era of the WNBA.” But compared to the NBA, the debate over salary differences continues.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Ranking the Atlantic Division Centers: How Does Day'Ron Sharpe Stack Up?

The Brooklyn Nets sent shockwaves this offseason when they moved on from a fan-favorite big man in a marquee trade. The Nets dealt longtime center Nic Claxton to the Bulls in a three-team deal that brought Julius Randle to Brooklyn.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Brooklyn Nets Could Sign Six-Time All-Star Forward

The Brooklyn Nets could have a brand new identity next season with Julius Randle entering the fray and longtime fan favorite Nic Claxton out of the picture.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / August 17

NetsDaily Reacts: How many games will the Brooklyn Nets win in 2026-27?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country.

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Brooklyn Nets' 2027 Pick Situation Could be Blessing in Disguise for Young Core

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most interesting pick situations in the association, and missing their 2027 first-rounder could actually be a benefit.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / August 17

Brooklyn owner calls Knicks title 'embarrassing' for Nets fans

The Brooklyn Nets have had high highs and low lows since moving to New York City in 2012. According to their owner, watching the crosstown New York Knicks win the title was one of the lowest.

Michael Porter Jr., Nets are trending toward one outcome

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

What Will the Brooklyn Nets' Identity Be This Season?

Whether it be their own doing or the circumstances of the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets have been in a bit of a holding pattern the last few seasons. A short stint of title contention in the early 2020s has been followed by a combination of mediocre basketball and unfortunate lottery luck.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

5 must-watch Nets games on 2026-27 schedule

Following two years of tanking, the Brooklyn Nets will look to take a step forward in 2026-27. The rebuilding squad revealed its full schedule for the pivotal campaign on Thursday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / August 17

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 18

The 2026-27 schedule is out and it shows the Brooklyn Nets, generally seen as having one of the worst rosters in the NBA this season, will open the season October 21 vs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Toughest Stretches in the Brooklyn Nets' 2026-27 Season Schedule

The NBA schedules have been out for a few days, and it has become clear that of all 30 teams, the Brooklyn Nets may have the toughest of the bunch. They tied with the New Orleans Pelicans for the most back-to-back sets (16), and just two nationally televised games give them limited exposure.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 16

Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors agreed to a blockbuster trade to send Leonard back to Canada. The only problem is that Leonard and the Clippers are entangled in an investigation into an alleged salary cap circumvention scheme, and both parties could face steep penalties if found guilty.

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16