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Brooklyn Nets Had Bold Plans to Pair Mikal Bridges With Giannis Antetokounmpo That Never Materialized

The Brooklyn Nets, folks, were silently plotting something huge we had no idea about. Not a short-term fix or rotation tweak, but a superstar swing. And pulling the strings is our very own Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Amid the Bulls Cleaning House, How Should the Nets Evaluate Sean Marks?

The pendulum regarding Sean Marks seems to swing every so often. Most offseasons come with their criticisms, whether it be about the NBA Draft or free agency.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 8

Nets Right Intentions, Positive Energy Shine Through in Win Over Bucks

As the season winds down, the Brooklyn Nets' tanking plans are going right down the drain, as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 96-90 on Tuesday. E.J. Liddell led the way with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting, hitting a couple of 3-pointers and seamlessly cutting to the rim for some nice finishes.

E.J. Liddell News / NetsDaily / April 7

Brooklyn Nets out-tanked by Milwaukee Bucks, win 96-90

E.J. Liddell rises up for a 3-pointer from the left wing, and he misfires wide right, perhaps a little long. Only, the ball bounces off the top of the glass and right back down toward the rim, swirling the net like a mini-golf ball on uneven artificial turf.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

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E.J. Liddell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 7

E.J. Liddell's Career Night a Takeaway As The Nets Take Down The Bucks

Coming off a win on Sunday against the Wizards, the Brooklyn Nets (20-59) took on another team missing a ton of talent in the Milwaukee Bucks (31-48) on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 7

Nets hold off Bucks in low-scoring affair, with one more clash to come

E.J. Liddell scored 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. It was the second win in a row for Brooklyn and third in its last five contests.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 7

NBA Mock Draft: Nets Select Top Guard in Latest Projection

The last time the Brooklyn Nets had a top-three pick was in the 2010 NBA Draft. The last time they selected a guard in the top three was in 1991, when they took Kenny Anderson with the No.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 7

Nets' Day’Ron Sharpe Talks Development Following Season-Ending Injury

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe has seen tremendous growth this season. He even said it himself. He's looked a lot more agile and displayed much improved footwork in the post, helping him maximize his paint touches inside.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 7

Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks Rule out 15 Players for Tonight's Game

Tonight, the Nets will take on the Bucks, looking to make up ground on a few teams ahead in the NBA Draft standings. Brooklyn saw a few days with the second-best odds, but two wins in its last four tries have caused them to fall back to third.

Josh Minott News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 7

The Brooklyn Nets Are Unlocking Josh Minott’s Potential

Josh Minott gave the Boston Celtics a glimpse of his potential during the 2025 NBA preseason. Across four games, he got a real opportunity after signing there over the summer, averaging 11.5 points, 53% shooting from the field.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 6

Drake Powell's Contributions go Under-the-Radar in Nets win over the Wizards

Drake Powell turned low expectations into a breakout game of sorts for the Brooklyn Nets in a contest characterized by opportunity. The Nets took down the Washington Wizards 121-115 in a matchup between two bottom-three teams in the NBA's standings.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Nets come up short in heated tank-off vs. Wizards for league’s worst record

Sunday’s matchup with the Washington Wizards presented a golden opportunity for the Brooklyn Nets. Trailing the Wizards by one game for the league’s worst record, a loss would have given the Nets a realistic chance to finish No.

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NBA News / The Predictors / April 6

Nets top Wizards 121-115

The Brooklyn Nets came up with timely shots late to outlast the Washington Wizards 121–115 on Sunday, snapping a prolonged skid. Nolan Traore led the way with 23 points, knocking down five 3-pointers to go along with seven assists, while Jalen Wilson added 19 points as Brooklyn picked up just its second win in the last 14 games.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 6

Nolan Traoré Showcases Clutch Gene in Nets Win Over Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets came through with a 121-115 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in a tanking melee. There were many times throughout the game where it looked like the Wizards could earn their second victory since Feb.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 6

Nets Take Down Wizards in Pivotal NBA Draft Lottery Battle

As unfortunate as it is when taking a look at the NBA from a holistic perspective, fans of the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards were rooting in opposite directions on Sunday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 5

Nolan Traore's career day helps Nets put away Wizards

Rookie Nolan Traore scored a career-high 23 points and added a game-high seven assists as the Brooklyn Nets held off the visiting Washington Wizards 121-115 in an Eastern Conference basement battle Sunday in New York.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 5

Jalen Wilson's Strong Game a Takeaway As The Nets Beat The Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets (19-59) hit the court for a very important matchup with the Washington Wizards (17-61) on Easter Sunday. Brooklyn entered the day tied for the second-worst record in the NBA, alongside the Indiana Pacers.

Malachi Smith News / Hoops Rumors / April 4

Nets Signing Malachi Smith To Two-Year Contract

Malachi Smith‘s second 10-day contract with the Nets expired overnight on Friday, but he’ll be sticking with the team for the rest of the season — and potentially beyond that.

Danny Wolf News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Nets Rule Out Porter, Wolf For Rest Of Season

The Nets have formally ruled out forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf for the rest of the 2025/26 season, head coach Jordi Fernandez told reporters, including C.J.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Final Injury Report for Hawks-Nets: Will Michael Porter Jr., Nic Claxton Play?

The Brooklyn Nets are at home on Friday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference matchup. Brooklyn enters Friday’s game with an 18-58 record after losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Nets Sign Tre Scott To 10-Day Contract

The Nets have signed forward Tre Scott to a 10-day deal, according to NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Confirming the deal with agent Darrell Comer, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) notes that it’s a hardship contract, allowing Brooklyn to complete the signing without cutting anyone from its 15-man roster.