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Three Takeaways From Nets' Ugly Loss to the Pacers

The Brooklyn Nets were blown out by the Indiana Pacers 136-109. Nolan Traore was a bright spot, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and five assists.

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Nets can’t keep up with Pacers, lose 136-109

The Brooklyn Nets are still looking for a defensive identity, offensive consistency, and of course, their first win of the season. The Indiana Pacers had no interest in aiding the search Sunday evening.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals reason for Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin’s split in rotation

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will miss Sunday’s back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers due to back injury management. The No. 6 pick missed most of the preseason due to an ankle injury.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 25

Live Discussion: Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets are still searching for their first win of the 2026-27 season, and they’ll have to find it on tired legs. Brooklyn nearly erased a 22-point deficit in Cleveland on Saturday, outscoring the Cavaliers 41-29 in the fourth quarter before falling 125-121.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 25

At Barclays Center, a new look emerges with art, clubs and the cloud

Barclays Center looked different when Brooklyn Nets fans arrived for Opening Night Wednesday, their first game since look on April 9. On one level, it’s part of yet another upgrade at the arena but on another level, it’s different.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 25

Brooklyn Nets Getting Ideal Production from Forward Duo Despite Losses

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another matchup, and they’ll be hoping to ride the play of their star forwards to their first win of the season. Two games into the 2026-27 season, the Nets are winless, but they’ve seen some positive signs as they look to get into the race for a postseason spot this year.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 25

Nets vs. Pacers: Brooklyn returns home looking for first win

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Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 24

Three Takeaways From Nets' Loss to Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets dropped their second game of the season, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-121. Michael Porter Jr. put in solid work, finishing with 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds and four steals.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t coming off his minutes restriction “anytime soon.” The No. 6 pick played 20 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 23

Brooklyn Nets Must Have Short Memory to Begin Season

The Brooklyn Nets were unable to come out on top in their first game of the season, but they have to put that game behind them and move on quickly. On Wednesday night, the start of a new season in Brooklyn was met with disappointment as the Nets fell to the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 23

Flatbush 5 flat on Opening Night … should we worry?

The Brooklyn Nets lead the league in future draft picks with 32, and their cache of future firsts — 13 — is second only to the Oklahoma City Thunder who have two more.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 23

Will the Nets’ positional size approach lead to another season of small-ball problems?

There was plenty to enjoy at the start of opening night. The new court, the jerseys, the starting lineup video and Vince Carter’s brief speech all helped set the stage for a new season in Brooklyn.

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Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 22

Julius Randle After Nets' Opening Night Loss: 'There's A Lot for Me to Improve On'

Julius Randle finished with 33 points on 11-of-18 shooting, eight rebounds and seven assists in his Brooklyn Nets debut, giving his team a much-needed spark.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener

Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 22

Brooklyn Nets' Forward Duo Shows Promising Signs in Opening Night Loss

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t finish opening night in the win column, but there’s still a big positive to take away from the game. On Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets tipped off their 2026-27 season with a 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

4 Brooklyn Nets bold season predictions as team sheds tanking label in 2026-27

The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co.

NBA News / EasySportz / October 21

Hornets Open Season With 110-103 Victory Over Nets

The Charlotte Hornets opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 110-103 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Charlotte received strong performances from its new additions, including Grayson Allen and Naz Reid, to secure an important opening-night win at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 21

Nets fall flat 110-103 in home opener to shorthanded Hornets

Photo courtesy of ESPN It might be a long year for the Brooklyn Nets. Putting up a little resistance in the paint or at the rim in Wednesday's home

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 21

Nets can't let this pick swap derail rebuild

Photo courtesy of ESPN In June 2024, the Brooklyn Nets made two franchise-altering trades with the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets that reshaped the organization's direction and allowed them to fully commit to a long-term rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / October 20

Nets hope to 'shock the world,' start with opener vs. Hornets

Upon starting training camp with the Brooklyn Nets, Julius Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. he believes his new team can "shock the world." If Randle and the Nets are looking for inspiration for a massive turnaround, they can examine what the Charlotte Hornets achieved last season.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 20

'I’m Not Chasing Money…Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness': $173M NBA Champion Reveals His Ultimate Goal Ahead of Free Agency

Ahead of a pivotal season with the Brooklyn Nets, NBA champion forward Michael Porter Jr. offered a candid perspective on wealth, personal peace, and his upcoming free agency.

LeBron James News / HITC / October 16

Brooklyn Nets owner defends Pablo Torre from ‘blatant racism’ amid LeBron James investigation

Pablo Torre’s investigation of LeBron James has attracted some unwanted attention. After breaking the viral Los Angeles Clippers’ scandal of circumventing the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, investigative journalist Pablo Torre has shifted his focus to the biggest star in the NBA.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 16

Nets 3-1 preseason record masking team's clear deficiencies

Bill Parcells once said, "you are what your record says you are." So while the Brooklyn Nets won three out of four during the preseason, a Maddenism comes

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games

Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building.

Julius Randle News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Julius Randle feels wanted by Nets, says he’s not there to lose

Going from a contender in Minnesota to a rebuilding team in Brooklyn might not sound like much of a reward. Julius Randle sees it differently. The veteran forward said he’s happy to be back in New York and, more than anything, happy to feel wanted.