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Nolan Traore Displays Potential in Nets' Win Over Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets picked up their eighth win of the season on Sunday night, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 96-81. In a low-scoring battle, the Nets managed to win off a late offensive outburst, outscoring the Raptors 29-16 in the fourth quarter.

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Nets Defense Stands Tall in Sunday Night's Win Over Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets came through with a 96-81 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, a final score that might more closely resemble a game that happened two decades ago.

Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / December 22

Ben Saraf explodes for 40 in G League Showcase, earning recall to Brooklyn

This one may very well become known as the “Ben Saraf Coming Out” game. Saraf exploded for a career-high game in a number of aspects Monday afternoon leading his Long Island Nets to a big win in the G League Showcase with a 40-point, six 3-pointer extravaganza in Brooklyn’s 116-97 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Nets rookie earns praise after solid performance during first extended NBA audition

Brooklyn Nets rookie Nolan Traore spent the last two months awaiting an extended NBA opportunity. Following a breakout stint in the G League, the No. 19 pick received it on Sunday.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NetsDaily / December 22

Lichtenstein: Should Nets trade Michael Porter Jr.? It’s not that easy

MIchael Porter Jr. is having the time of his life and that success is driving yet another debate in Nets World fan base between the tankers who want nothing

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 22

Nets' Egor Demin Stuffs the Stat Sheet Against the Toronto Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets took down the Toronto Raptors 96-81 Sunday night, holding the Raptors to a season-low point total. It's rare to get a double-digit win while scoring under 100 points, but the Nets were everywhere on the defensive end and had steady hands leading the way on offense.

Noah Clowney News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Noah Clowney had the most disrespectful block of the season

Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter thought he was going to catch a body when he tried to attack the Brooklyn Nets in transition during the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Nets start, finish strong to down Raptors

Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets withstood a rally by the visiting Toronto Raptors to earn a 96-81 victory on Sunday.

NBA News / NetsDaily / December 21

Nets defense shines again vs the Raptors, winning 96-81

“Defense wins championships” is a cliché as old as you’ll find in sports. That might stem from older fans clinging to the way the game used to be played.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21

Three Takeaways From the Nets Impressive Win Over the Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets (8-19) remained home at the Barclays Center for a matchup with an Atlantic Division rival, as the Toronto Raptors (17-13) came to town on Sunday night.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Nets’ Cam Thomas takes significant step towards return from injury as trade buzz grows

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is nearing a return from a multi-month absence. Sidelined since Nov. 5 by a left hamstring strain, Thomas participated in a five-on-five scrimmage on Saturday.

NBA News / NetsDaily / December 21

LIVE DISCUSSION: Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET

The Nets are back again after another short break, looking for a bounce-back performance tonight against a Raptors team that has struggled to maintain consistency lately.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez on Nolan Traore: 'He's Gotten Better Every Single Game'

Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore got called up from the G-League shortly before the Nets' Sunday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Traore may get an extended look with fellow rookie Drake Powell out of the lineup for an indefinite period of time with a sprained ankle.

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Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / December 21

Long Island’s 25 turnovers prove costly as Nets lose to Mexico City in Showcase

Nolan Traore had a decent game all around in the high altitude of Mexico City Saturday, but his five turnovers proved to be costly as Long Island fell to Mexico City, 111-102, at the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21

3 Nets Players Who Can Step Up in Drake Powell's Absence

Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell will be out for Sunday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to an ankle sprain. It was his third sprain on the same ankle this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20

Former Net Joe Johnson Nominated For the Hall of Fame

Former Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Johnson was announced as a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the first time since retiring, the Hall announced in a press release.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Trade Season Begins: Breaking Down The Nets’ Options

BROOKLYN — Brooklyn sits firmly in rebuild mode. The Nets are 7–18 and 13th in the East. Results reflect intent. As trade season opens, the Nets know exactly who they are.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Notable update emerges on Michael Porter Jr.'s future

Michael Porter Jr. might be on the move for the second time in a year.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Nets riding hot performance into clash with struggling Heat

While the Brooklyn Nets are enjoying their best stretch of the season and seeing promising performances from some of their five rookies, the Miami Heat are enduring their worst stretch following a strong start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Nets Listening to Trade Offers on 2 Key Players Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report

The Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rebuild for the last handful of seasons and they have once again had a poor start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Brooklyn currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-18 record as they are likely heading towards another season in which they miss the playoffs.

Egor Demin News / NBA Draft on SI / December 15

Nets' Rookie Egor Demin Leads Brooklyn to Win against Milwaukee

The Brooklyn Nets had a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season, but have started to find their rythym as the year progresses. Brooklyn has won four of its last six contests, including back-to-back victories against Charlotte, Chicago.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Nets use balanced scoring attack to blitz Bucks

Rookie Egor Demin scored 17 points after being publicly criticized by coach Jordi Fernandez as the Brooklyn Nets never trailed and cruised to a 127-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in New York.