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Michael Porter Jr. Sends First Message to Nets Fans After Trade

As the Brooklyn Nets take the next steps in their rebuild, a key part of the process is making sure everyone involved is bought in. One of their recent trade acquisitions already seems eager to be part of helping the franchise reach new heights.

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Can Terance Mann be Vocal Leader For Brooklyn Nets?

Terance Mann landed with the Brooklyn Nets after a three-team trade with the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. After staying relatively quiet in the offseason while the Nets made many moves to revamp their roster, Mann revealed what he believes he can bring to this team.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 11

Five Nets Players and Coach Jordi Fernandez Attend Summer League Opener in Vegas

The Brooklyn Nets came up short in their NBA2K26 Summer League opener, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-81 in Las Vegas. While some of the team's rookie class didn't immediately live up to expectations in the falter, the night wasn't a total loss.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson reflects on Nets tenure during emotional goodbye

After over a year of trade speculation, Cam Johnson’s Brooklyn Nets tenure came to a close last week. Following the news that he was joining the Denver Nuggets in a trade for Michael Porter Jr., the veteran forward reflected on his Nets tenure during an emotional goodbye.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 11

Biggest Takeaways from Nets-Thunder in NBA Summer League

The Brooklyn Nets debuted their rookie class in NBA Summer League yesterday, dropping game one to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 90-81. It was an ugly loss for the Nets, but the first of a guaranteed four Summer League matchups with the potential for more in the future.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 11

Egor Demin Focused on Effort, Not Excitement, in Nets Summer League Debut

While Egor Demin didn't dazzle in his NBA2K26 Summer League debut in Las Vegas, he still displayed some positive traits in the Brooklyn Nets' 90-81 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nolan Traore News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 11

Nets' Nolan Traore Battling Ankle Soreness, Expects to Return for Sunday’s Game

The Brooklyn Nets came up short in their summer league opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, as did multiple members of the team's rookie class.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 11

Brooklyn Nets rookies compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams by NBA coach

A Brooklyn Nets coach compared the Nets’ rookies to NBA champions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. The Nets were widely criticized after the draft for taking an NBA record five players in the first round.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Brooklyn Nets’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

In an NBA offseason filled with headline moves, surprise trades, and power-shifting contracts, the Brooklyn Nets were… silent. No blockbuster signing. No splashy draft-night maneuvering.

Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 11

Brooklyn Nets Film Room: Breaking Down Ben Saraf's Summer League Debut

Ben Saraf was one of the four 2025 NBA Draft first-rounders who made his Brooklyn Nets debut on Thursday night. The Israeli guard finished with three points, one rebound and two assists on 1-for-5 shooting in about 18 minutes.

Drew Timme News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Nets’ Drew Timme drops ‘CTE’ joke after Summer League game accident

The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up where they left off last season after winning their first assignment in the NBA Summer League on Thursday. The defending champions defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 90-81, behind the trio of Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topic, and Chris Youngblood.

Cameron Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Cameron Johnson Bids Farewell to Brooklyn: 'I Love the People in That Building'

After two and a half seasons of playing the best basketball of his career, former Net Cameron Johnson is headed west, hoping to be the missing piece on a potential championship contender.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Overreactions to The Brooklyn Nets First Las Vegas Summer League Game

Possibly the most anticipated NBA Summer League game for the Brooklyn Nets ends in defeat and leaves many unanswered questions. The rookie class has plenty to build on, but the most exciting story was from the second year forward, Drew Timme.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Nets Rookie Named a Top Player to Watch for Summer League

With four of their five first-round picks participating in the Las Vegas Summer League, plenty of eyes will be on Brooklyn's new young talent as they enter a new phase of their rebuild.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Michael Porter Jr. Takes Shot at Nuggets After Trade to Nets

Michael Porter Jr. was a key part of the Denver Nuggets core and many fans had grown to love him over the years, despite some of his struggles. Whether intentionally or not, his latest comments are going to burn more than a few bridges.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Summer League Recap: Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets kicked off their Summer League mini-camp against the Oklahoma City Thunder as both teams were able to get a good gauge of their rookies and other young players on their respective rosters.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Are the Nets Better Off Without Cam Thomas?

Cam Thomas has taken the reins as the star of the Brooklyn Nets over the last two seasons. Despite the team being toward the bottom of the barrel, Thomas has been able to impress fans across the NBA with his scoring output, having averaged 24 points per game this past season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Nets' Rookie Class Embracing Unique Fit, Chemistry: 'Maybe We’re a Starting Five One Day'

The Brooklyn Nets kick off the NBA2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas today, featuring four of their five first-round picks from the 2025 NBA Draft. Nets fans will see their first glimpse of Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf as Drake Powell nurses knee tendinitis.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Can D'Andre Davis Prove His Value to Brooklyn Nets in Summer League?

Former Ole Miss wing D'Andre Davis will have an opportunity during the Brooklyn Nets Summer League mini-camp to prove he is worth an NBA contract ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

'My Ceiling Had Kind of Plateaued' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Believes He Can Have a Bigger Role With His New Team

Michael Porter Jr. is ready to reach a higher ceiling with a larger role on the Brooklyn Nets after spending the first seven years of his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 9

Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr: My Ceiling Had Plateaued With Nuggets

It’s the end of the road for Michael Porter Jr. with the Denver Nuggets. And from the sounds of things, Porter is OK with it. After seven years with the Nuggets, Porter was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson at the start of the NBA free agency period.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11

Three rookies who have something to prove in Summer League

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 9

'Cam Thomas Wants to be Paid' – NBA Insider Hints at Brooklyn Nets Star’s Unikely Payday

The Brooklyn Nets look like they are likely to move on from Cam Thomas this summer. The former LSU star is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and there haven’t been reports about what the Nets are planning for his future.

Drake Powell News / Hoops Rumors / July 8