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Nets Reportedly Focusing on Salary Dumps, Potential Thomas Deal

While the basketball world awaits Giannis Antetokounmpo's next move, the Brooklyn Nets may be starting to put together a transactional blueprint of their own.

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Nic Claxton is the Perfect Brooklyn Nets Trade Candidate

Nic Claxton has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Brooklyn Nets this season, amid the early stages of the rebuild. At 6-17, there isn't much to cheer for (aside from losing for draft picks), but the development from the rookies and trade value built from veterans has been fun to watch.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

Michael Porter Jr. Seems to be Finding Niche with Nets Despite Trade Speculation

When the Brooklyn Nets landed Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets during the offseason, not many fans expected him to stay with the franchise long-term.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

NBA Minutes are in Reach for Nolan Traoré After Impressive G League Stint

Four of the five members of the "Flatbush Five" have seen meaningful minutes with the Brooklyn Nets this season –– the lone outsider being No. 19 pick Nolan Traoré.

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How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Nets rise five spots in NBA Power Rankings after 3-1 week

The Brooklyn Nets were labeled as one of the NBA’s worst teams entering the 2025-26 campaign. They looked the part early on, posting a 0-7 record with multiple embarrassing performances to open the year.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 9

A Nets-Cam Thomas Trade Makes Sense, But Can It Get Done?

NBA trade season is practically upon us, with rumors starting to flurry. As the February deadline sits less than two months away, reports and storylines are starting to appear regarding the top candidates to be moved.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez opens up on Cam Thomas’ role upon return amid team’s improved play

The Brooklyn Nets have a Cam Thomas conundrum. Following a 0-7 start with Thomas in the lineup, the Nets are 6-10 over their last 16 games with the guard sidelined.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 9

Brooklyn Nets Grab Interesting Swing in Latest Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets are in a somewhat precarious position. The team has won three of four games, and has four wins in its last 10. While head coach Jordi Fernandez is certainly happy with his team’s overall progress, each win pushes Brooklyn further down the draft standings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 9

Shams: Brooklyn Nets eyeing salary dumps, Cam Thomas trade

In ESPN’s “Inside Pass” for Tuesday, Shams Charania focuses mainly on trade prospects for big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, but also discusses potential moves for the Brooklyn Nets and other teams as Monday’s unofficial start of the NBA’s trade season approaches.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

How Nets could be a major player at 2026 trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline is approaching, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of leaguewide speculation. With an NBA-high $15.2 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad could once again be a dumping ground for unwanted contracts across the league.

Michael Porter Jr. News / BasketballNews.com / December 9

Michael Porter Jr. discovers star path with Nets in a career resurgence

After becoming a champion in Denver, Michael Porter Jr. moves on to Brooklyn for career growth – and the Nets are letting him become who he was projected to be coming out of high school: a full-fledged star in the NBA Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Nets’ Drake Powell, Ben Saraf assigned to G League but Danny Wolf remains in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets are taking advantage of an unusual five-day, midseason layoff to get their rookies added reps. After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Nets won’t be back in action until Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 9

Grading Brooklyn Nets Rookies Over a Quarter Into the Season

Five months ago, the Brooklyn Nets made history by selecting five players in the first round of the NBA Draft. Many of the rookies were taken based on potential and seemingly had overlapping skill sets, but through 23 games, their individuality has shown.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Nets’ Nic Claxton continues career-best start with second triple-double of season

Over a quarter of the way through the Brooklyn Nets’ season, Nic Claxton continues to play the best basketball of his career. Claxton notched a triple-double during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 5-of-9 shooting.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Michael Porter Jr. is blowing up Nets’ tank job. Will he be a trade candidate?

Michael Porter Jr. is fueling a Brooklyn Nets turnaround while playing the best basketball of his career. The supposedly tanking squad won its third straight game with Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 8

Does it Make More Sense to Trade or Retain These Brooklyn Veterans?

When looking at the NBA's Eastern Conference standings, maybe it's not the most eye-popping team, but the Brooklyn Nets being 13th currently with a 6-17 record was unexpected.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Brooklyn Nets' Recent Success is Hurting Future Draft Odds

It has been a long time since NBA teams first figured out that mediocrity is the worst position to be in. It's how tanking became a legitimate topic of conversation, which led to the league creating new lottery odds for the NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Nets’ Cam Thomas beginning return to play progression following positive MRI

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has taken a significant step towards returning from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week that showed progress in the healing of his hamstring.

Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Time in Long Island did Wonders for Brooklyn Nets' Ben Saraf

Ben Saraf was taken by the Brooklyn Nets with the 26th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was surprisingly given starting guard duties through the first five games of the season, but that didn't lead to immediate success.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Porter Continues Hot Streak, Nets Down Pelicans 119-101

Michael Porter Jr. scored over 30 points for the third straight game to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Barclays Center on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack