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Potential Play-In Push Could Work Out Well for Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are less than a week away from opening night, and there’s still a chance they could shock the NBA this season. Over the past couple of years, the Nets have been looking to find the right path ahead through their rebuild.

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Will Egor Demin make his long-awaited debut Friday?

We won’t know for sure until later Thursday whether Egor Demin will be healthy enough to take the court Friday in Toronto vs. the Raptors. The 6’9” Russian point guard suffered a tear in his plantar fascia at the end of Summer League back in July and has been recovering ever since.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

How Brooklyn Nets Core Trio Can Elevate Their Game in 2025-26

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman. LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green. Most of the best dynasties in the history of the NBA are built with a core trio as the backbone.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Nets land two players on top 100 rankings for 2025-26 campaign

The Brooklyn Nets are projected to be among the NBA’s worst teams this season. However, the rebuilding squad boasts several impact veterans who could be of interest to contenders down the line.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / October 16

ANALYSIS: What should we expect from Ben Saraf in his rookie season?

The #26 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, one of the five first-rounders belonging to the Brooklyn Nets, did not have an impressive Las Vegas Summer League.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Is Nets HC Jordi Fernandez Already a Top 15 Coach in the NBA?

Over the last decade, the Brooklyn Nets have seemingly only had stability at head coach when one of two men patrolled the sidelines, either Jason Kidd or Kenny Atkinson.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 15

Brooklyn Nets with Only 2 Players in Latest Top 100 Player Rankings

In the myriad of barrel-scraping offseason content that always involves player ratings, rankings or any debate-stirring comparables, finding Brooklyn Nets has become its own game of Where’s Waldo.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 15

Brooklyn Nets ‘pausing’ BK Block’ for ‘revamp’

The BK Block, the section of Barclays Center dedicated to members of the Brooklyn Brigade and other long-time fans, will be “paused” for this season, according to sources both in Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the Nets parent company, and the Brigade who have collaborated for seven years.

Fanbo Zeng News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Nets Continue Frontcourt Cuts, Waive CBA Star Fanbo Zeng

For the second straight year, the Brooklyn Nets have signed and subsequently waived a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) stud. Last season, they brought in Yongxi Cui, who was eventually waived on Dec.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets sign former college star Grant Nelson amid series of roster moves

The Brooklyn Nets signed former Alabama star Grant Nelson on Wednesday, the team announced. As per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Roster Decisions Coming up for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets waived Drew Timme and Dariq Whitehead on Oct. 13. The roster now stands at 16 standard contract players and a pair of two-way contract players.

Fanbo Zeng News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets waive Chinese star Fanbo Zeng following Macao trip

The Brooklyn Nets waived Chinese star Fanbo Zeng on Wednesday, the team announced. Zeng joined the Nets on an Exhibit 10 contract before training camp.

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Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Have Nets Put Too Much Pressure on Jordi Fernandez Amid Rebuild?

The Brooklyn Nets hired the right coach, but his workload might be a bit too much as he heads into year two. For any coach, being in a situation where losing is the expectation is tough, and Brooklyn’s situation is no different.

Dariq Whitehead News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Landing Spots for Recently Waived Nets' Wing Dariq Whitehead

Dariq Whitehead was surprisingly waived by the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 13. Despite the youth movement taking over, the 21-year-old didn't fit with the current roster.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / October 15

Nets dug bigger hole for themselves with draft whiffs

The future of the Nets depends on nailing the picks they have coming to them in upcoming drafts. Unfortunately, GM Sean Marks and the Nets front office haven't inspired confidence that they can do it.

25 NBA players who you forgot once made an All-Star Game

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Jalen Wilson News / NetsDaily / October 14

Back from China, Jalen Wilson arrives bearing gifts

Fresh off a trip to China where it hosted 547 boys and girls in 10 clinics over three days in Macau and Hong Kong, Brooklyn Basketball, the youth program run by the Nets and Liberty, wasted no time giving back to the Brooklyn on their return … emphasis on the giving.

Dariq Whitehead News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 14

Was It Time for the Nets to End the Dariq Whitehead Experiment?

Two years after the Brooklyn Nets made Dariq Whitehead the 22nd-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the former Duke standout now finds himself searching for a new home.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 14

This time, Brooklyn Nets taking no chances at the point

For those who love the tank — excuse us, flexibility and sustainable success, last season was a disappointment. After Las Vegas pegged them at 19 wins, the Nets went out and won more than half that number in the first 21 games, buoyed by the play of Dennis Schroder.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Nets banking on future as rebuild takes full shape

The Nets’ offseason has been one big balancing act. As Luke Adams of HoopsRumors wrote in his season preview, this is a rebuild, but it’s not one without a plan.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14

'The Sky is the Limit' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Issues Major Challenge to Cam Thomas This Season

Cam Thomas showcased his offensive arsenal during the Brooklyn Nets’ 111-109 win over the Phoenix Suns at The Venetian Arena last Friday, as he led the team with 16 points and four rebounds on 4-for-12 shooting from the field and 8-for-10 from the free throw line in 26 minutes.

Drew Timme News / Hoops Wire / October 13

NBA Moves: Nets, Drew Timme, Hawks, Lamont Butler, Magic

Brooklyn made a pair of notable roster moves Monday, releasing Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme, as relayed by SNY’s Ian Begley. The decision to part ways with Whitehead is especially significant.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 13

Nets' playmaking rookie showcases flashes of Spurs' HOFer

The Nets knocked off the Suns in the second game of the China Games in Macao, 111-109. Cam Thomas led all scorers with 16 points in 26 minutes, but that

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 12

Nets' Owner, Coach, send mixed messages on tanking plans

Any organization needs full alignment and a shared vision starting at the top of the organization on down to the players. It should comes as no surprise

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 11

Nets owner names one of team's top priorities in 2026

Asked during a panel hosted by the "All-In" Podcast about his predictions for the Nets this season, team owner Joe Tsai acknowledged that contending for a playoff spot probably isn’t a realistic goal.

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Brooklyn Nets News / BasketballNews.com / October 10

Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas prepare to traverse new Brooklyn Nets season

MACAU, CHINA – The Brooklyn Nets are entering another transition year, but this time, there’s no drama, no headlines, and no superstars looming over the locker room.