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Nets' Egor Dëmin Speaks of Partnership With Backcourt Mate Nolan Traoré

The Brooklyn Nets have a potential future backcourt in store, featuring rookies Nolan Traoré and Egor Dëmin. The Nets largely ran Dëmin at point guard all season, but with Traoré finding his niche at after an underwhelming start to his NBA career, Dëmin has slid to the two guard position, where he appears more comfortable.

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Nolan Traoré's Emergence for the Nets has Come Faster Than Many Expected

The Brooklyn Nets haven't seen a rookie guard with court vision like Nolan Traoré in a long time –– arguably ever. While the Nets organization has been in Brooklyn, the 19-year-old is the only rookie to ever record 13 points and 13 assists in a game.

E.J. Liddell News / NetsDaily / February 12

Nate Williams 30 points, EJ Liddell double-double, lift Long Island past Delaware

Education Day is always an adventure. Whether it be on Long Island or elsewhere in the league. So far this season, every home team has won during Education Day, and the Delaware Blue Coats hoped to follow suit.

Rick Carlisle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

Rick Carlisle Offers Compliments Towards Jordi Fernández, Nets Rookies

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the shorthanded Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, blowing a lead that grew as large as 18 points. The Nets were missing Michael Porter Jr.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

Nets-Pacers is Just Another Reason Why NBA Tanking Has Gotten Out of Control

In 2019, the NBA made changes to the lottery odds so that teams in the hunt for a top draft pick would stray away from 'tanking.' It was made so the league's bottom feeders were less incentivized to lose games, doing so by flattening the odds.

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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 12

How Would North Carolina's Newest Star Fit With The Brooklyn Nets?

We're getting to that time of year when college basketball and the NBA coincide more and more, with the 2026 NBA Draft looming. This year's class has the potential to be one of the best in history, making it a gold mine for teams in the lottery mix.

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 to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Pacers

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Indiana Pacers for the second time this season, this time at home. The Nets defeated the Pacers 112-103 on Nov.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 11

Adieu, Montreal! Long Island ends latest Canadian trip with a loss

The Long Island Nets returned to the court in suburban Montreal Tuesday night for a game against the Noblesville Boom. This marked the final “home” game for Long Island in Montreal for the season, marking the end of Year 2 of the partnership between BSE Global and Groupe CH.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 11

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. ruled out, Nic Claxton questionable for tank matchup vs. Pacers

Several Brooklyn Nets starters landed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday’s tank matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 11

Nets’ Nic Claxton gets injury downgrade for Pacers game

It’s officially tanking season for a good chunk of the NBA’s non-competitive teams. Some tanking teams simply want to boost their odds to secure a top-five pick, like the Sacramento Kings are doing.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nets' Nolan Traoré Garners Praise From Coaches, Teammates After Big Performance

Nolan Traoré turned a lot of heads during the Brooklyn Nets' 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, a night in which he made history. Traoré, like many rookies past and present, looked a bit raw when he first came into the league as a 19-year-old kid from France.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nets' 21-Year-Old Forward Duo is Perfect for the Modern Era

The little things are important, whether it's for the best team in the NBA or a bottom-five team. The Brooklyn Nets have players who are willing to do the dirty work –– in a pair of 21-year-old forwards specifically.

Nolan Traore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Nets rookie continues breakout with unprecedented performance vs. Bulls

Nolan Traore’s breakout stretch with the Brooklyn Nets is beginning to look like no fluke. The rookie point guard, who has started the last six games, powered the Nets to a 123-115 win over the Bulls on Monday.

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Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nic Claxton Shines, Nolan Traoré Orchestrates as Nets’ Growth Shows in Win Over Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets have their first winning streak since late December, when the team went 7-4 while boasting the league's best defensive rating. The Nets kicked off their week with a 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, a team that is seemingly intent on running three guards at a time.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

'Nothing to Be Concerned About' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Allays Fears on Michael Porter Jr.’s Nagging Knee Injury

The Brooklyn Nets did not have Michael Porter Jr. during their 123-115 home win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night due to tendonitis in the same right knee in which he had a sprained MCL earlier this season.

Nic Claxton News / Field Level Media / February 9

Nic Claxton sets career high as Nets pull out victory over Bulls

Nic Claxton collected a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets executed in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after losing a 15-point lead in the third and earned a 123-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls Monday night in New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

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

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Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Cam Thomas signs with new team after being cut by Nets

Cam Thomas has signed with a new team just days after being cut by the Brooklyn Nets. Thomas has agreed to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, calling it a nice opportunity.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Nets score 80 in first half, outclass short-handed Wizards

Michael Porter Jr. scored 20 of his 23 points before halftime as the Brooklyn Nets produced their biggest first half in a little over three years and beat the Washington Wizards 127-113 Saturday afternoon in New York.

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / February 5

Reports: Nets waive G Cam Thomas after trade deadline

The Brooklyn Nets ended their sometimes sour relationship with guard Cam Thomas on Thursday by releasing him to allow him to be a free agent, according to multiple reports.

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Haywood Highsmith Nearing Return, Drawing Interest

Veteran wing Haywood Highsmith is drawing interest from playoff teams after being waived by the Nets to accommodate their three-team deal that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and Ochai Agbaji to Brooklyn, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).