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Nets take swing on another former first-round pick with Kobe Bufkin trade

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to select three point guards in the first round of this year’s draft left many scratching their heads. Despite that, General Manager Sean Marks made another addition to his backcourt on Monday.

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Nets' Cam Thomas Labeled Loser of the Offseason

This offseason had some interesting twists and turns for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were a bit of a forgotten factor throughout the NBA this summer. While Brooklyn had some cap space and made some big moves on draft night, the rest of their summer wasn’t exactly noteworthy.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 16

Will the Nets’ Newest Trade Affect Their Rookies?

On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets made the easy decision to add former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to the team’s ranks, trading cash considerations to the Atlanta Hawks.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Nets Still Have Roster Concerns After Kobe Bufkin Trade

Many NBA teams are not yet done making moves this offseason, but the Brooklyn Nets are one of the few teams that are still making trades. The Nets acquired another player today, and one who could get plenty of opportunities this season.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Trade Options the Brooklyn Nets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It has been a rough past two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue to go through a rebuild. For the Nets, they will enter the new season looking to make a run at a Play-In spot, though they may still be a few pieces away from being a playoff team despite their core of Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 15

Brooklyn Nets Announce Practice in the Park 2025

The light at the end of Brooklyn’s offseason tunnel is finally in view. Last week, the Nets announced the date for their annual “Practice in the Park,” which the team hosts every year before kicking off a new regular season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Ranking the Top Five Players Under 25 in the Atlantic Division

The NBA's Atlantic Division contains a mixed bag of teams built around veteran talent and teams building through the Draft. The Brooklyn Nets selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the first team in history to do so.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks signing former Nets depth player to deal

He had been on a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024-25. Brooklyn waived the 6-foot-8 British combo forward in August.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Empire Sports Media / September 15

Knicks agree to training camp deal with young former Nets forward

The New York Knicks added another player who will compete for a roster spot, as free agent forward Tosan Evbuomwan has agreed to a training camp deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

What Does the Kobe Bufkin Trade Mean for Brooklyn Nets?

On Monday, the ever-active Brooklyn Nets made yet another deal, trading with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire young guard Kobe Bufkin. Monday’s deal is just of many offseason moves made on Brooklyn’s end as the team tries to reposition itself for the future.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Hawks trading former first-round pick to Nets

The 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, he has battled injuries since entering the NBA.

Why Knicks should bet on Al Horford to complete championship puzzle

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Nets Sign David Muoka: What He Brings and His Chances of Making the Team

With training camp just over a week away, the Brooklyn Nets are continuing to fill out their roster as they head into a rebuilding season with a team full of young players.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Fanbo Zeng and Drew Timme Nearly Teamed Up at Gonzaga Before Joining the Nets

Drew Timme enjoyed one of the best four-year careers in recent collegiate basketball history. His dominant run at Gonzaga from 2019-23 resulted in many accolades for the 25-year-old, none potentially more impactful than the opportunity he earned with the Brooklyn Nets.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Draft insider reveals why Nets’ controversial Egor Demin pick could be home run

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Drake Powell Could Be the Nets’ Next 3-and-D Gem

While making an NBA record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Nets may have found a hidden gem in Drake Powell. While fans may not have been able to get a look at him during the Las Vegas Summer League, one Brooklyn Nets rookie has the athletic traits and measurements to carve out a productive NBA career as a two-way player.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Evaluating The Brooklyn Nets Center Depth

The Brooklyn Nets have an extremely young roster, and that is especially seen with the center rotation. The Nets have three guys who will play and compete for minutes at the center position this season in 26-year-old Nic Claxton, 23-year-old Day'Ron Sharpe and 21-year-old Danny Wolf.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Could Michael Porter Jr. be Long-Term Option for Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of a rebuild, but they might have their top veteran for the next few years. After finishing last season as one of the worst teams in the league, the Nets made some noise on draft night, selecting five players in the first round, an NBA record.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 15

Nets Prospect Watch: Global Players to Watch This Season

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with low expectations, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Everyone knew the team wasn't too far from a rebuild after exiting the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era, and now it's in full effect.

Dennis Smith Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / September 14

Knicks bringing back former guard for a workout

Free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. is scheduled to work out for the New York Knicks this week.

Knicks improve bench with former Sixth Man of the Year

Knicks' veteran signings mean young prospect could be gone

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

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The 'NBA players to record a triple-double in 2017-18' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 14

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 21

It’s getting more difficult to come up with enough information, gossip, etc. to fill this weekly feature. We can recite the roster math like it’s a third

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 14

3 Nets Veterans Poised to Shape the Team’s Incoming Rookie Class

One third—that's right, one THIRD—of the Brooklyn Nets' 2025-26 active roster will be made up entirely of first-round rookies selected in June's draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 14

Does Cam Thomas' Presence Help or Hurt Nets' Rookies?

A major Brooklyn Nets storyline of the offseason was Cam Thomas' future with the organization. After months of contract disputes, both sides agreed upon a $5.9 million, one-year deal to bring the veteran back to the team.

Cameron Thomas News / Yardbarker / September 5