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Brooklyn Nets Have Clear Opportunity to Begin New Chapter of Winning

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the worst teams in the league over the past few seasons, but they’ve got a chance to change that this season. As the preseason inches closer for the Nets, they’ll be ready to begin a new campaign and potentially put away all of the negativity that’s followed the franchise in recent years.

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Nets GM Sean Marks Discusses What He Wants to See From Michael Porter Jr. This Season

Michael Porter Jr. faces an uncertain future with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets hope last season was just an appetizer of what Porter could ultimately bring to the franchise, as he averaged nearly 25 points per game on efficient shooting splits.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 3

How Many Wins are Needed for Jordi Fernandez's Coach of the Year Case?

The Brooklyn Nets are ready to shock the NBA world, and doing so could lead to some hardware for their head coach. Going into next season, the Nets don’t exactly have high expectations around the league.

Keon Ellis News / NetsDaily / October 3

Keon Ellis is already looking like Jordi Fernández’s kind of player

Keon Ellis is one week into his first Nets training camp, and Jordi Fernández is already seeing what he expected. “He’s got the best hands in the NBA, and that’s hard to teach,” Jordi Fernández said at Friday’s practice.

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Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 2

Nets' Egor Demin Wants Brooklyn Nets Teammates to be 'Actual Friends'

Egor Demin is entering his second season with the Brooklyn Nets and looks noticeably a bit more muscular. Demin showed he has everything it takes to take that next leap in his game during Summer League, getting downhill and using his size with more conviction.

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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.

Mikel Brown News / NetsDaily / October 2

Brooklyn Nets are taking it slow with Mikel Brown Jr. ankle injury

Patience is a rare currency in NBA training camps. Yet, at HSS Training Center in Sunset Park, the Brooklyn Nets have plenty of it when it comes to Mikel Brown Jr.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 1

'Leader of Our Family': Nets Big Man Dishes on What Makes Jordi Fernandez Special

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season, and their leader on the sidelines will be a big piece of their success. Going into his third season in Brooklyn, Jordi Fernandez has already established himself as an up-and-coming head coach in the league.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 1

Nets' Michael Porter Jr. Expects More Wide-Open Shots with Julius Randle in the Fold

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping to shock the world this season. If they do indeed accomplish that, it'll likely be because Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle developed quick enough chemistry.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Julius Randle’s true feelings on Knicks’ NBA title come with bold Nets plan

Julius Randle lifted the New York Knicks out of the NBA’s basement, only to watch them win their first championship in decades after trading him. That same summer, Randle returned to the Big Apple as a member of the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 1

'Nets Fest' this Sunday will feature appearances by NJ Nets greats

It took 14 seasons in the borough of Brooklyn to honor and acknowledge the Nets history prior to the move, but better late than never. The Nets will

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Why Nets’ Julius Randle is ‘at peace’ being back in NYC after Timberwolves trade

Two and a half years removed from his New York Knicks tenure, Julius Randle is back in the Big Apple, this time as the leader of a young Brooklyn Nets squad.

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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.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Michael Porter Jr. Reveals Key To Securing Long-Term Contract With Nets

The Brooklyn Nets made some interesting changes to their roster over the summer, with Julius Randle‘s addition next to Michael Porter Jr. in the frontcourt emerging as the most significant move.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 30

Liberty's Playoff Success Should Inspire Brooklyn Nets Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 season is just around the corner, and the Brooklyn Nets have some inspiration to take from the other basketball team in Barclays Center. On Monday, the Nets and most teams across the NBA gathered in their respective cities for media day ahead of the start of training camp.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

What Michael Porter Jr. wants to prove to Nets, NBA amid contract talks

Michael Porter Jr. is entering a contract season with the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets. Despite a career-best 2025-26 campaign that put him in All-Star conversations, the Nets haven’t signed him to an extension as they open training camp.

Nolan Traore News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Nolan Traore showed up to Nets camp bigger. Literally.

Nolan Traore showed up for Nets training camp looking different. That’s because he is. The young Brooklyn guard has grown roughly an inch and added about 10 pounds since last season, an encouraging development for one of the youngest players on the roster, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 30

Nets' Julius Randle Shares Heartfelt Experiences Learning from Kobe Bryant

Julius Randle is coming into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets with high expectations, hoping to shock the world. Randle isn't new to rebuilding situations, having gotten quite acquainted with that process early on in his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sean Marks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Sean Marks reveals what will determine when Nets gets aggressive with assets

For the third straight season, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to be one of the NBA’s worst teams. Yet the rebuilding squad is sitting on a treasure trove of assets that could be its ticket out of the league’s basement.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 29

Preseason opener in doubt for Nets' prized rookie

The Brooklyn Nets open the preseason slate on October 6 at the Spectrum Center as they take on the Charlotte Hornets. They'll likely being doing so without

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 29

Julius Randle Hoping to Help Brooklyn Nets Shock NBA World

The Brooklyn Nets are ready to get going in a new season, and their newest star knows what it will take for the team to achieve its goals. After a long offseason that featured some significant changes in Brooklyn, the Nets are finally ready to get the 2026-27 season going.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters

Michael Porter Jr. News / Nets Insider / September 29

Michael Porter Jr. doubles down on absurd prediction for upcoming season

Leave it up to Michael Porter Jr. to make headlines. Earlier in the off-season, the Nets shooting forward raised a lot of eyebrows with his comments that the team would win 50 games.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / September 25

Brooklyn Nets Must Try Three Starting Lineups in 2026-27

While there are many adjustments to make throughout the year, Brooklyn also has to solve its shooting troubles after tying for last in 3-point percentage (34%) last season.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves

Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire. The Hawks waived Johnson on Thursday after signing him Wednesday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 21

NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress

The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / September 14