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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe is Making a Case for an Increased Role in the New Year

Among a roster of so much young talent, Day'Ron Sharpe has seemed like an afterthought in the Brooklyn Nets' priorities. This is Sharpe's fifth season with the Nets after being selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Denver Nuggets for the first time this season. The Nets have dropped three straight games after a hot 7-3 stretch, including a loss to the bottom-feeding Washington Wizards on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

Nets' Cam Thomas Receives Ringing Endorsement from Former MVP Teammate

Cam Thomas has been scoring the ball efficiently since making his return for the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 27, averaging 21.3 points per game on 55% shooting in three games.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / January 3

Could under-the-radar Nets star Michael Porter Jr. be on the move?

Porter’s obvious strength is his ability to score in bunches as both a featured or complementary player.

Short-handed Nuggets continue rough road trip vs. Nets

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Nets Notes: Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr, Day’Ron Sharpe, Nolan Traore

When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer in September, he ensured one thing. Flexibility. Thomas is now headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, and Kevin Durant believes the right team could unlock another level.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 3

Tyson Etienne’s 35, Chaney Johnson double-double not enough as Long Island falls

Two of the Brooklyn Nets three two-ways donned Long Island Nets gear in Cleveland Friday to take on the Cleveland Charge and although the Nets G Leaguers lost in an overtime thriller, 131-126, both Tyson Etienne and newly signed Chaney Johnson played well, Johnson in his debut with the organization.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 2

Short-Handed Nets fall 119–99 to Wizards

Sometimes the schedule hands you a game that feels less like a test and more like a setup. With their best three players all sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back, it didn’t take a genius to predict how Friday night’s game was going to turn out.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Jordi Fernandez still likes Nets’ fight despite loss to Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets absorbed a heavy 119–99 defeat to the Washington Wizards, but the message from the locker room stayed centered on response. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez stressed belief and accountability.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 2

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Shorthanded Loss To The Wizards

Following a shorthanded loss to the Houston Rockets on New Year's Day, the Brooklyn Nets (10-22) hit the road for the first time in 2026 for a matchup with the Washington Wizards (9-24).

Kevin Durant News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 2

Kevin Durant’s Latest Return Subtly Reminds the Nets of What Could Have Been

It has been nearly three years since the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, a franchise-altering move that helped kick-start a long-term rebuild after the team failed to capitalize on its championship dreams with Kyrie Irving and James Harden also in the mix.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 2

Michael Porter Jr.'s Potential Landing Spots Amid Nets Trade Buzz

The NBA trade deadline is just about a month away, which means things are starting to heat up regarding the rumors. Teams around the league are gearing up for what could be a busy few weeks, including the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 2

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM ET

The Nets kicked off the New Year looking like the team we’re accustomed to seeing in recent year’s past… not so much the team we’ve been watching in December.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Kevin Durant implores NBA team to ‘build around’ Cam Thomas amid Nets uncertainty

Following a failed contract negotiation with the Brooklyn Nets last summer, Cam Thomas is searching for a long-term NBA home. The 24-year-old is headed for unrestricted free agency and faces an uncertain future with the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 2

Trade Value Still a Concern for Nets' Cam Thomas as he Stars Against Rockets

It's a rare instance in the NBA where an individual can consistently be one of a team's best players, but somehow not coveted around the league. Cam Thomas has found himself as this kind of player in a critical season for the future of his career.

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Michael Porter Jr. linked with trade to Eastern Conference title contender

Michael Porter Jr. drawing trade interest ahead of deadline Michael Porter Jr. might find himself on a new team soon, with the trade deadline fast approaching.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 2

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Washington Wizards on the road for the second time this season. The Nets blew out the Wizards 129-106 in their previous matchup to earn their second win of the season.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez calls for Cam Thomas to do more outside of scoring

The Brooklyn Nets were down a few key guys on New Year’s Day, so it wasn’t a surprise to see them suffer a blowout defeat to the Houston Rockets, a 120-96 loss to begin the new calendar year.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

'It Just Takes Somebody to Believe in Him' – Former Brooklyn Nets Star Believes That Cam Thomas is Being 'Taken for Granted'

Since returning from a serious hamstring injury, Cam Thomas has come off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets in three consecutive games. Many thought he’d take the lead and start against the Houston Rockets since Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Nets’ Cam Thomas sidesteps question about coming off bench in Rockets loss

Cam Thomas has been enduring a brutal 2025-26 season to this point, but he’s been remaining patient in what looks to be his final season with the Brooklyn Nets.