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Nets forward sidelined for second straight game due to personal reasons

Ziaire Williams will miss his second consecutive game for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Brooklyn ruled Williams out for its matchup with the Atlanta Hawks due to personal reasons.

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Nets’ Nic Claxton returning from two-game absence after surprise ankle injury

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton’s surprise ankle injury won’t keep him sidelined for an extended period. Claxton missed the team’s last two games after injuring his ankle during practice on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 22

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Atlanta Hawks for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Hawks 117-112 on Oct.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Evaluating Jalen Wilson in his Third Season With the Nets

Under-the-radar would be an understatement when describing Jalen Wilson's presence with the Brooklyn Nets this season –– it's more like off the map. The former 2023 NBA Summer League MVP hasn't shown enough improvement to be deemed worthy of developmental minutes on a rebuilding team.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Nolan Traoré Making a Late All-Rookie Push for the Brooklyn Nets

When the Brooklyn Nets selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans mocked them. ESPN's Brian Windhorst even noted the criticism from league personnel during an alternate broadcast of the event.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 21

Grant Nelson double-double not enough as Ben Saraf and Josh Minott were non-factors in loss

It was a mixed day Friday, as it often is, in the development game as the Long Island Nets lost at the buzzer to the Squadron in Birmingham, 104-102. With 0.6 seconds remaining Trey Alexander’s game-winner sent the Nets back to Long Island.

Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / February 21

Nolan Traore shows out in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 8

We’re all coming around on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft, so widely mocked that the Phoenix Suns didn’t mind gasping at it on social media. The Nets

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 20

Brooklyn Nets get discarded by Oklahoma City Thunder, lose 105-86

Taking down the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t require much these days. The Oklahoma City Thunder did it tonight without the league MVP, his lead running mate, and the rhythm of recent play.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr., Egor Demin available for back-to-back for first time in over two months

The Brooklyn Nets will have Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin available during a back-to-back for the first time in over two months on Friday. Neither Porter nor Demin appeared on Brooklyn’s injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time this season. The Nets were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-84 last night, their first game back from the All-Star break.

Ochai Agbaji News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets trade acquisition turns in season-best performance during second game with team

Ochai Agbaji is embracing a fresh start with the Brooklyn Nets. Salary dumped by the Toronto Raptors at the deadline, the former lottery pick has an opportunity to regain his form in Brooklyn during the second half of the season.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Brooklyn Nets' NBA Draft Outlook: Stars Galore in 2026

As much as it disappoints fans, a solid portion of the NBA has become a race to the bottom. Right now, at least 10 teams are incentivized to lose games and get the best odds possible at the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 20

Ben Saraf, Josh Minott shine in Long Island’s first win after break, 121-103

The Long Island Nets returned to the court for the first-time after the All-Star break for a matinee game with the New Orleans Pelicans G League team, the Birmingham Squadron in Alabama.

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Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to blowout loss to Cavs after All-Star break

The Brooklyn Nets looked like a team still on vacation during their first game out of the All-Star break. Jordi Fernandez’s squad sleepwalked through a 112-84 loss to the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday to open the second half of the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs get right back at it, waste no time with Nets

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-84 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. 1. Well, that’s one way to start life after the All-Star break.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 19

Brooklyn Nets sliced up by Cleveland Cavaliers, lose 112-84

The Brooklyn Nets snuck into the All-Star break in an optimal lottery position and without a crowd of accusers behind them, alleging they’ve compromised the game’s integrity and warped its competitive nature.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 19

Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19

The NBA is back from the All-Star break, and bettors could win big with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is looking to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, while the Nets are just looking to have a win tonight.

Dzanan Musa News / HITC / February 18

Former teammate reveals Kyrie Irving’s strict locker room rules ahead of NBA games

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dzanan Musa has shared details about Kyrie Irving’s strict pre-practice routine that temporarily kept teammates out of the locker room.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Continue Rebuild with Lead Guard in Recent Mock Draft

Since acquiring superstars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, then having to offload the trio, the Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rut. Brooklyn hasn't reached the postseason since 2022-23, racking up a 58-106 record during the next two seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Tyrese Martin To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are planning to sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract once they finalize their two-year deal for Jabari Walker, Derek Bodner reports for PHLY_Sports (Twitter link).

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Suns To Sign Haywood Highsmith

The Suns are signing free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a multiyear contract, agent Jerry Dianis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, “multiple playoff teams” were pursuing Highsmith before he decided to join Phoenix.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Nets beat Pacers by losing in epic tank-off

The best moment of Kam Jones' young NBA career led to a victory that the Indiana Pacers seriously tried to avoid.

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

What will Thomas' role look like with his new team?

Bucks bring season-long win streak into 2-game set at Magic

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Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Cam Thomas takes a parting shot at the Nets after his exit

Cam Thomas is really happy to be out of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets made the decision to waive their veteran guard Thomas on Thursday. Thomas will now be free (after clearing waivers) to sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent.