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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 30

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Jazz

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Utah Jazz for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Jazz 123-110 on Dec.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Nets Expected to Target Giannis Antetokounmpo Before NBA Trade Deadline

The Brooklyn Nets are seemingly committed to a long-term rebuild during a difficult season. But apparently, that doesn't stop them from pursuing one of the biggest superstars who could be available before the Feb.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Former NBA executive predicts Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. to earn first All-Star selection

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has made a strong All-Star case during his first season as a No. 1 option. But will the 27-year-old’s breakout for a 12-34 Nets squad be enough to earn him his first NBA All-Star appearance?

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 30

Nets Trade Deadline Primer: Assets, Targets, Approach and a Wild Card

The Brooklyn Nets currently sit at 12-33, good for No. 12 in the Eastern Conference and, hopefully for fans and organization alike, good picks at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Emotional Return for Porter Jr. Not Enough as Nuggets Survive Nets in Crunch Time

It wasn’t just another Thursday night at Ball Arena. The air was thick with nostalgia and the kind of tension that only comes when a former champion returns to the floor where he helped raise a banner.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 29

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Tight Loss To The Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets (12-34) continued a west coast road trip on Thursday night with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets (32-16). Injuries were rampant heading into this game, as the Nets were without Egor Demin (foot), Ziaire Williams (calf), Cam Thomas (hamstring), and Noah Clowney (back).

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / January 29

Nets May Make Offer For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Although the Nets clearly aren’t focused on winning games this season, they’ve long had their sights set on Giannis Antetokounmpo and their rebuild shouldn’t prevent them from making an offer for the Bucks superstar, says Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link).

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 29

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM ET

It was nearly 50 years ago the Nets and Nuggets competed in the 1976 ABA Championship, the final ABA game ever. The two teams have had different fates since the merger but that’s not here nor there.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 29

Egor Demin Continues Outside Shooting Development in January

Coming out of the 2025 NBA Draft, analysts were unsure how high Egor Demin's ceiling could be without a polished three-point shot. He coverted 27.3% of his 4.7 three-point shots per game in his one-and-done season at BYU.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 29

Nets Trade Deadline Big Board: 7 Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost and Urgency

At just 12-33 on the season, and having lost 11 games in 12 tries, the Nets are likely exactly where they want to be. After taking a record five first-round

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Historic college basketball day provides silver lining to Nets’ struggles

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team since the New Year. Losers of 14 of their last 16 games, the on-court product has bordered on unwatchable at times during the recent stretch.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 29

What to Watch for in Nets vs. Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Denver Nuggets for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets have lost 14 of their last 16 games after a hot December which saw them own the NBA's best defensive rating.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 29

Brooklyn Nets Are Reportedly a Team to Watch for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors have finally caught up to themselves, and it looks like a blockbuster deal could be on the way as soon as before the Feb.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / January 28

Michael Porter Jr. returns to face Nuggets as leader of Nets

Michael Porter Jr. was integral in Denver winning the 2023 NBA title, but salary cap problems prompted the Nuggets to deal him to the Brooklyn Nets last summer.

NBA News / Scoop B / January 28

The Greek Freak on Broadway? Giannis, the Nets and the South Beach ‘Culture’ Clash

As the February 5, 2026, trade deadline looms, the NBA landscape is shifting beneath the weight of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential exit from Milwaukee.

Egor Demin News / NBA Draft on SI / January 28

Brooklyn Rookie Egor Demin Makes History in Nets Narrow Loss to Suns

The Brooklyn Nets have a roster filled with young players. The team also features a few veterans like Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann and others, Brooklyn selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Nets’ Egor Demin reacts to being named Rising Star at All-Star weekend

The Brooklyn Nets have not been flush with rookie talent since their move from New Jersey in 2012. However, they may have found a keeper in Egor Demin, their first lottery selection since 2010.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Nets in position to play spoiler, facilitator, or seller at deadline

The Nets might not be contending, but they could end up shaping the trade deadline anyway. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brooklyn is one of the most intriguing teams on the board because it is the only franchise with meaningful cap space.

Nic Claxton News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

The Brooklyn Nets Should Stand Pat With Nicolas Claxton

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is a name that keeps coming up as the NBA trade deadline nears, and it’s easy to see why. The Brooklyn Nets’ center sits at the center of league rumors, his name floating around every time contenders or playoff hopefuls go window shopping for a big man.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Brooklyn Nets should embrace the tank with a 12-31 record and trade deadline decisions looming

The Brooklyn Nets’ season has reached a critical juncture. A four-game losing streak, a 12-31 record, and a demanding road trip ahead all point toward one conclusion: prioritizing draft position and youth development represents the most logical path forward.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Nets’ Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas wound up in his coach’s doghouse on Friday for seemingly passing up a shot to preserve his stats. With roughly three seconds left on the shot clock, Thomas was on the receiving end of a pass while standing on the logo during Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nic Claxton News / Yardbarker / January 22