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Nets resting Michael Porter Jr. during tank matchup with Grizzlies following surprise win

Michael Porter Jr. is getting the night off during a critical tank matchup following the Brooklyn Nets’ upset win over the Detroit Pistons. Porter was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies for rest.

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Grizzlies List 10 Players Out or Doubtful Ahead of Bout with Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are slated to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in a game that could have plenty of 2026 NBA Draft implications. Brooklyn has positioned itself well for the upcoming draft, currently scheduled to land the fourth-best odds behind only Sacramento, Indiana and Washington.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / March 8

'I’m Like A Toxic Ex': Michael Porter Jr. Doesn’t Want The Nuggets To Win The Title

Michael Porter Jr. may have achieved star status with the Brooklyn Nets this season, but the forward remains attached to the Denver Nuggets. Having won a title with the Nuggets in 2023, his connection with the team is understandable.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Egor Demin return timetable following plantar fascia flare-up

The Brooklyn Nets could be without one of their top contributors for an extended period. Egor Demin was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies due to left plantar fascia injury management.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 8

Ziaire Williams' Hot Shooting Among Things to Watch for in Nets vs. Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time this season. The Nets fell to the Grizzlies 103-98 in their last matchup on Jan.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8

Nets host Grizzlies aiming to ride momentum of comeback win

The Brooklyn Nets spent Saturday night pulling off a miraculous comeback against the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies spent the same evening blowing a sizable lead after Ja Morant addressed his elbow injury and state of the team.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 8

Michael Porter Jr. Turns Heads With Strong Take on Michael Jordan in GOAT Debate

The never-ending NBA GOAT debate just received a jolt of modern controversy. Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has weighed in, and his take would surely ruffle feathers from Chicago to Chapel Hill.

NBA News / NetsDaily / March 7

Brooklyn Nets work miracle against Detroit Pistons, win 107-105

It’d be nice to simulate to the end of the Brooklyn Nets’ season by adding 20 losses to their ledger and populating social media with a few Nolan Traore highlight reels here and there.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 7

Michael Porter Jr., Nets surge late to stun Pistons

Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the visiting Brooklyn Nets rallied from a 23-point deficit to surprise the Detroit Pistons, 107-105, on Saturday.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 7

Three Takeaways From the Nets Stunning Comeback Over the Pistons

The Brooklyn Nets (16-47) hit the road on Saturday night for a matchup with the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons (45-17). The Nets had lost ten games in a row entering Detroit, but got some injury luck on their side when the Pistons decided to hold out star point guard Cade Cunningham due to a quad injury.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 7

Nolan Traoré's Improved Playmaking Among Things to Watch for in Nets vs. Pistons

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season. Brooklyn has dropped its first two meetings against the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 7

Prospect Watch: Peterson, Boozer & Dybantsa lead Saturday’s slate — Who are you watching?

The Brooklyn Nets are 15-47. They missed on Cooper Flagg last year but the losing has been more intense this year. They’ve lost 10 straight and it might be 11 after a bout with Detroit on Saturday.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 7

Nets Michael Porter Jr. on Franchise Single-Season 3-Point Record Watch

Jazz musician Gregory Porter moved to the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 2004 as a 32-year-old. He didn't reach the mountaintop of his craft until 2014, when he won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album with his third project: Liquid Spirit.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 7

Chris Carrino, Mike Fratello named to Naismith Hall of Fame

Two broadcasters familiar to Nets fans in both New Jersey and Brooklyn will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame this summer as winners of the Curt Gowdy Award.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 6

Three Brooklyn Nets Two-Ways go off for 68 points in big Long Island win

It was a big game for the Long Island Nets Friday night. The Nets G League affiliate won their their straight and are now in fourth place in the East … only two games behind the Greensboro Swarm who they’ve beat twice in a row.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Nets Have Upcoming Decision on Rookie 7-Footer, Is He Worth Continuing To Invest In?

The Brooklyn Nets’ tank appears to be successful. The Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the most first-round future first-round picks with 16.

Brooklyn Nets News / The SportsRush / March 6

Jordi Fernandez Responds to Cam Thomas’ Harsh Comments About Nets

It wouldn’t be the NBA without a little bit of drama, even from teams that are lower on the totem pole of competitive relevance. The Brooklyn Nets have actually been in headlines the last day, but not for reasons on the court.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / March 2

Brooklyn Rookies Perform Well in Narrow Loss Against Cavaliers

As the NBA regular season draws closer to an end, a number of first-year players will see their debut seasons come to an end. Most teams who are heading into the postseason don’t have many rookies in the regular rotation.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / March 1

Would Nets ever return to New Jersey, Long Island for preseason games?

WikiCommons The Nets have called the borough of Brooklyn home for 14-years now. The former home of the Nets, IZOD Center closed it's doors in March of 2015. So would the Nets return to their New Jersey stomping grounds? How about Nassau Coliseum in Long Island where the Nets went to two ABA titles and clinched a berth in a third?

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Nets Sign Grant Nelson To 10-Day Contract

8:58 am: The Nets have officially signed Nelson to a 10-day deal, the team confirmed in a press release. 8:50 am: The Nets intend to fill the open spot

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 25

Nets quietly building leverage with cap space and draft capital

The Nets aren’t winning many games, but the bigger picture is starting to come into focus. Brooklyn sits at 15-41 with a projected finish near the bottom of the standings and a 13 percent chance at the No.