The Brooklyn Nets were searching for building blocks in the 2026 NBA Draft. After using their highest selection in 16 years on Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.
Mikel Brown Jr. talked about a lot of things after he was selected by the Brooklyn Nets at No. 6 in the NBA Draft on Wednesday. And in talking with NetsDaily, he spoke as well as what’s important to him, faith and family as well as his Puerto Rican roots.
The NBA draft is now in the books, and while free agency doesn’t start until next week, we’ve already begun peeking at is pages. That means NBA Summer League, and our next chance to get a tangible look at the Nets, is right around the corner.
The Brooklyn Nets selected Joshua Jefferson No. 28 overall on draft night. Nets GM Sean Marks has a history of finding diamonds in the rough in the late first round and even second round, drafting the likes of Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Nic Claxton and Day'Ron Sharpe within that range.
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
The Nets have “legitimate” interest in signing free agent center Mitchell Robinson away from their cross-town rivals in New York, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).
The 2026 NBA Draft offered a three-course meal, giving shine to the first round picks, second round picks and the undrafted free agents. The Brooklyn Nets got their fill with three rookies selected within the 60 picks of the draft, but added to the total with two undrafted signees so far.
The Brooklyn Nets walked into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft with a pair of picks following the Julius Randle trade. They took Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.
The Brooklyn Nets watched a celebration unfold in Lower Manhattan earlier in June. They responded to the rival New York Knicks’ championship parade in nailing the sixth overall pick on Tuesday.
The NBA Draft is now complete, which means the Brooklyn Nets have their new additions to the young core. After bringing in a league-record five first-round picks last year, 2026 saw them acquire two first-rounders and, on Wednesday, one second-rounder.
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Sean Marks put the Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild, and his job security, on Mikel Brown Jr.’s shoulders on Tuesday. After a long scouting process, the Nets picked the Louisville guard at No.
The Brooklyn Nets made their first move back towards playoff contention, acquiring Julius Randle in a three-team trade on the eve of draft night. However,
The second round of the NBA Draft is on tap. A night after the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr. of Louisville at No. 6 and Joshua Jefferson at No. 28, they have the No.
The Brooklyn Nets were able to land their point guard of the future, drafting Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft. Brown’s skills will be a great complement to what the Nets already have, and the fans are excited to see what he will bring to the team.
Balance is one of the most important aspects of athletics. Basketball players need to have balance in order to change direction and avoid injuries, while front offices need to build balanced rosters to be competitive.
With the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, it feels like a major weight was lifted off the shoulders of the Brooklyn Nets and their fans.
The Brooklyn Nets took a swing on upside with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. Following an injury-riddled freshman season, Brown will step in as the Nets’ highest draft choice of the Brooklyn era.
What a difference a year makes. Following the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Sean Marks faced, through a screen, bewildered media simply trying to make sense of what the hell had just happened.
Mikel Brown Jr. just experienced the moment that every young basketball player works toward. A lifetime of gym hours and dedication finally resulted in a life-changing announcement on a national stage. The Brooklyn Nets selected him with the No.
Many thought that Darius Acuff Jr. would go to the Brooklyn Nets as the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York on Tuesday. He seemed like a perfect fit for the squad with his offensive prowess and lethal explosiveness.
Late on Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Julius Randle via trade, jettisoning Nic Claxton and moving five spots in the NBA Draft, from #33 to the back of the first round at #28.
The Nets have selected guard Mikel Brown with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Brown, 20, had a strong freshman season for Louisville in 2025/26, averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
Louisville guard Mikel Brown was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Now, he can showcase his skills at the next level.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and while it's great for the city of New York, their rivals across the block, the Brooklyn Nets, have to be a little jealous. They'd love to also bring a championship home to New York City. So, what's a team to do?
While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.