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Nets assign pair of rookie first-round picks to G League amid rotation crunch

The Brooklyn Nets assigned rookies Drake Powell and Danny Wolf to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Monday. Both players are recovering from ankle injuries.

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Brooklyn Nets' Lack of Shot Blocking Could Become Serious Problem

The Brooklyn Nets are winless this season with plenty of issues, but their rim protection could be at the top of the list. On Monday night, there were 22 teams in action across the NBA’s 11-game slate.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Nets' Defense Continues to Be a Major Weakness Following Loss to Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets are still winless through four games, losing in brutal fashion to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Nets suffered a beatdown, losing 137-109.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28

'I’ve Been Watching a Lot of His Highlights' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Takes Pointers From Hall of Famer to Improve His Game

Michael Porter Jr. has become one of the top scorers for the Brooklyn Nets so far this 2025-26 campaign. The one-time NBA champion averages 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 44.2 percent shooting from the field.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / October 27

Brooklyn Nets get smoked by the Houston Rockets, losing 137-109

The Houston Rockets had been struggling to achieve liftoff this season. Despite being among the favorites to win the superior Western Conference, the entered today’s game with the same amount of wins and in the same position as the lottery lusting Brooklyn Nets.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 27

Three Takeaways from Nets Blowout Loss to the Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets finished up their second night of a Texas back-to-back in Houston, looking for their first win of the season. Instead, the Nets got a harsh reality check with a blowout 137-109 loss to the Rockets, dropping to 0-4 on the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Michael Porter Jr says what he’s learning from Carmelo Anthony that he expects to showcase with the Brooklyn Nets

Michael Porter Jr. was traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets, which signalled a fresh new start for the 27-year-old. Michael Porter Jr. won a championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 27

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets have started 0-3 for the first time since the 2015-16 season. That team lost seven straight to start the season and finished 21-61 (14th in the East).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 27

Early Injuries to the Brooklyn Nets Continue to Derail the Roster

Nobody expects the Brooklyn Nets to be competitive this season, but it's never fun to root against your team. As they navigate the early stages of a rebuild (also known as dropping games for draft position), the Nets are focused on gathering youth, developing them and exploring the trade market for the veterans on the roster.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 27

Nets' First Three Games Highlights the Michael Porter Jr. Experience

Entering year 7 in the NBA, you usually don't see a player break out. In Michael Porter Jr.'s case, it's the expectation. Porter Jr. was the third and sometimes fourth option on a stacked Denver Nuggets roster.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Wire / October 27

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Ziaire Williams, Blazers

Rookie VJ Edgecombe is quickly earning respect inside the Sixers locker room, and from Joel Embiid himself. After a 34-point debut, the first-year guard followed it up with 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals in Saturday’s win over Charlotte, as relayed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Nets’ Egor Demin ruled out for first back-to-back of season due to foot injury

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will be sidelined for Monday’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. Following Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Nets ruled out the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Michael Porter Jr. Finally Confesses Truth About Family Trouble After Brother Jontay Porter’s Arrest

The NBA world has been turned upside down for the past few days. If the Kawhi Leonard issue wasn’t enough to bring bad light to the NBA, the latest FBI arrests have made a huge dent in the league’s reputation.

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Nets’ Cam Thomas joins Hall-of-Fame company with 40-point performance vs. Spurs

Cam Thomas’ latest scoring outburst put him in rare Brooklyn Nets company. The 24-year-old posted his 10th career 40-point game during Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, tying him with Kevin Durant for the third-most in the Nets’ NBA history.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 27