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Nets' Defense Has Completely Flipped, Highlighted 2026 Woes

It's hard to believe that last month, the Brooklyn Nets were one of the better teams in the NBA over a 31-day stretch. After starting the season 3-16, they went on a run in December, finishing with a 7-4 record to end up at 10-20 to close 2025.

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In nail-biting win, Ben Saraf saves day for Long Island

Lightning struck twice this weekend for the Long Island Nets as they eeked out two back-to-back wins over the Iowa Wolves, one easy on Sunday, the other a tight one Monday night, 108-106.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20

Warriors need to make one season-saving move after Jimmy Butler injury

When it rains, it pours for the Golden State Warriors.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 20

Grading Brooklyn Nets Rookies Halfway Through the Season

Few teams in NBA history have rostered five rookies on standard contracts in a single season. Even fewer teams have played that number of rookies as significantly as the Brooklyn Nets have with their five first-round picks during the 2025/26 season.

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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Slow Start Costs Nets in 126–117 Loss to Suns

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Phoenix Suns 126-117 on Monday night, as they've lost 10 of their last 12 games. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 27 points on 8-of-15.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 19

Brooklyn Nets get burnt Phoenix Suns, lose 126-117

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Phoenix Suns at the Barclays Center this evening. It was the first time in a while where the two teams meeting didn’t feel like running into an ex out in public.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Tight Loss to the Suns

Coming off a poor performance in Chicago, the Brooklyn Nets (12-29) returned home for a difficult matchup with the Phoenix Suns (26-17). While the Nets got Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Should Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. Be an All-Star?

The NBA released the All-Star starters and voting results for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Though Michael Porter Jr. wasn't named one of the starters, as expected, he still got a surprising amount of attention for this year's festivities from players, fans and the media.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 19

LIVE Discussion: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in the home-and-home. They’re back in Brooklyn on Monday where they’ll welcome former Nets assistant Jordan Ott and his new-look Suns.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 19

RUMOR ROUND-UP: No Cam Thomas trade talk, but a lot new on court

There’s been a lot of rumors about other teams’ interest in Michael Porter Jr. (latest reportedly from Milwaukee) and Nic Claxton (as always from the Lakers) and even Day’Ron Sharpe (at least historically from Boston), but nothing about Cam Thomas.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Nets’ Cam Thomas will stay on minutes restriction amid trade speculation

Cam Thomas doesn’t appear to be re-entering the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup anytime soon. After leading the Nets in scoring through their first seven games, Thomas has come off the bench following his return from a hamstring injury, averaging 22.5 minutes over nine appearances.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Suns

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time this season. The Nets fell to the Chicago Bulls in the second game of a home and home set, as they went to work without Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Nets' Offense Sputters Without Michael Porter Jr. vs. Bulls

Contrary to their previous game against the Bulls, the Brooklyn Nets couldn't make it two wins in a row against Chicago, dropping Sunday night's game on the road, 124-102.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Suns’ Star Could see Possible Return vs. Nets

The Nets are set to take on the Phoenix Suns tonight on the second night of a back-to-back, looking to rebound from a blowout loss. On Sunday night, the Nets fell to the Bulls, 124-102, without several of its top contributors.

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Danny Wolf’s Mom Left in Disbelief After His Almost-Unreal Halfcourt Buzzer-Beater

Nobody expected the Brooklyn Nets to make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season. Truth be told, it has stayed that way so far. In addition, from the plethora of rookies they selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the most notable one is arguably Danny Wolf.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 18

Brooklyn Two-Ways notch 60 points in Long Island win

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Sunday evening for a showdown with the Iowa Wolves on the road. While Grant Nelson was inactive for this game due to injury management, the three Brooklyn Nets two-way players — Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, & EJ Liddell — were out in full force as they combined for 60 points.