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Nets projected to select Mikel Brown Jr. in latest NBA mock draft

The Brooklyn Nets will continue their search for a franchise player at the 2026 NBA Draft. While falling to the No. 6 pick will complicate that pursuit, the rebuilding squad will have several talented players to choose from on June 23.

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Deadlines and Commitments: Getting closer edition

The NBA Finals begin Wednesday in either San Antonio or Oklahoma City, then return to New York for the first time since 1999 the Monday after that. It will be a raucous time in the city, with celebrities jockeying for air time and masters of the universe sucking up any ticket at any price.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 26

Why Darius Acuff Jr. Could Be the Perfect Fit for the Nets at No. 6

The 2026 NBA Draft class is seemingly star-studded. In recent drafts, the No. 6 overall pick would maybe get you a solid contributor, but this cycle could potentially bring in a franchise-altering player with that same pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 25

Buy Or Sell? Nets Players Who Could Be Up for Trade This NBA Offseason

Ahead of the NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets have a few tough decisions to make that could drastically alter their future. At the moment, they're in a hard rebuild, but circumstances from previous trades could force them to get competitive as soon as this summer.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 25

Brooklyn Nets Predicted to Trade Michael Porter Jr. for 25-Year-Old All-NBA Forward

The Brooklyn Nets could look to move Michael Porter Jr. after just one season with the team. The Nets don't own their first-round pick next season, which could force the team to make a couple of win-now trades to avoid undergoing a long-term rebuild.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Trade Jalen Williams for Michael Porter Jr.? ESPN’s OKC-Nets trade idea is bonkers

Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are championship contenders for now and the foreseeable future, but one thing that has people concerned is the dreaded second apron and how that could affect the Thunder once their extensions all kick in.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 23

Possible Selections for the Brooklyn Nets at the No. 43 Pick

The Brooklyn Nets have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Their top selection is at No. 6 overall, but they also have two second-round picks at No. 33 and No.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 23

A far-to-early look at who Nets might covet this summer?

The NBA Draft is still a month away and the Brooklyn Nets participating in two — count ’em — two summer leagues a week after that, it’s easy to forget that NBA free agency is sandwiched in between them.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / May 23

New Jersey governor pushing for Nets return

Brooklyn Nets fans probably don’t need to panic. But yes, there’s officially chatter again about the possibility of the franchise returning to New Jersey.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 23

Why the Brooklyn Nets Need to Start Embracing Their New Jersey Roots More

It's been nearly a decade and a half since the Brooklyn Nets moved out of New Jersey. The organization has completely revamped its vibe since switching states, ditching the red, white and blue look for a very basic black and white colorway.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Brooklyn Nets Could Be Eyeing a Return To Old Stomping Grounds

For a certain generation of basketball fans, the word “Nets” still sounds incomplete without “New Jersey” attached to it. Jason Kidd running the break.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 22

The Mutual Benefits of a Michael Porter Jr. Trade From the Brooklyn Nets

From an individual perspective, it's safe to say that year one of the Michael Porter Jr. experiment was a success for the Brooklyn Nets. They got great value out of former NBA champion, acquiring him from the Denver Nuggets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / May 22

Report reveals if Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a return to New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill teased during a recent conversation to mark her first 100 days in office that the Brooklyn Nets could soon make a surprising return to playing home games in New Jersey. It remains unclear if Sherrill was being serious or simply having some fun in that moment.

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Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / May 22

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Wants Brooklyn Nets Back From Brooklyn, NBA Responds

The New Jersey Nets relocated to Brooklyn in 2012. They wanted to tap into a much larger and more lucrative market. Their motive was to enter into a brand-new mass-transit-accessible arena.

Bobby Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 22

Nets Rank in Top Tier of Draft Asset Rankings

ESPN's Bobby Marks ranked every NBA team's draft assets through 2033. The Brooklyn Nets were put in tier one with six other teams that have a plethora of future draft capital.

Domantas Sabonis News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 21

Should the Brooklyn Nets Make a Play for Domantas Sabonis?

The Brooklyn Nets could have big moves on the horizon this offseason despite some uncertainty surrounding the team. The Nets are also firmly in talent acquisition mode, as the organization hopes to move back into playoff contention with no incentive to tank next season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 21