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Jordi Fernandez explains Nets’ decision to shut Egor Demin down for season

Egor Demin’s rookie campaign is over. The Brooklyn Nets announced the No. 8 pick will miss the remainder of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

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The day didn’t get off to a great start, as the Nets announced that Egor Demin will miss the remainder of the season with plantar fascia. Otherwise, Nets fans are looking at development for the others and lottery odds.

Grant Nelson News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Nets Decide Not To Re-Sign Grant Nelson

The Nets decided not to give Grant Nelson a second 10-day contract after his first expired on Sunday night, league sources tell Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Nets’ Egor Dëmin Done For Season Due To Foot Injury

Nets guard Egor Dëmin will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Brian Lewis of The New York Post).

Nolan Traore News / The Lead / March 9

How Does Nolan Traore’s Recent Play Affect the Nets’ Draft?

The Brooklyn Nets have won one game since the All-Star Break and are currently the third-worst team in the NBA by record at 16-47. Fans have been rooting for losses as the Nets are racing the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards for the highest odds of the number-one overall pick.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

Nets Take Major Michael Porter Jr. Decision Ahead of Grizzlies Clash as Tanking Narrative Takes Twist

Just 48 hours after Michael Porter Jr. called the NBA’s tanking culture unethical to the game, the Brooklyn Nets have pulled off one of the most hypocritical moves.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Nets resting Michael Porter Jr. during tank matchup with Grizzlies following surprise win

Michael Porter Jr. is getting the night off during a critical tank matchup following the Brooklyn Nets’ upset win over the Detroit Pistons. Porter was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies for rest.

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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.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 9

Grizzlies List 10 Players Out or Doubtful Ahead of Bout with Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are slated to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in a game that could have plenty of 2026 NBA Draft implications. Brooklyn has positioned itself well for the upcoming draft, currently scheduled to land the fourth-best odds behind only Sacramento, Indiana and Washington.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / March 8

'I’m Like A Toxic Ex': Michael Porter Jr. Doesn’t Want The Nuggets To Win The Title

Michael Porter Jr. may have achieved star status with the Brooklyn Nets this season, but the forward remains attached to the Denver Nuggets. Having won a title with the Nuggets in 2023, his connection with the team is understandable.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Egor Demin return timetable following plantar fascia flare-up

The Brooklyn Nets could be without one of their top contributors for an extended period. Egor Demin was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies due to left plantar fascia injury management.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 8

Nets' Ziaire Williams is Proving to be a Valuable Role Player

Subterranean animals are creatures that thrive underground, with billions living beneath the earth's surface. It's obviously much harder to go under the radar when you live life in the spotlight.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8

Nets host Grizzlies aiming to ride momentum of comeback win

The Brooklyn Nets spent Saturday night pulling off a miraculous comeback against the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies spent the same evening blowing a sizable lead after Ja Morant addressed his elbow injury and state of the team.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 8

Michael Porter Jr. Turns Heads With Strong Take on Michael Jordan in GOAT Debate

The never-ending NBA GOAT debate just received a jolt of modern controversy. Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has weighed in, and his take would surely ruffle feathers from Chicago to Chapel Hill.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 7

Michael Porter Jr., Nets surge late to stun Pistons

Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the visiting Brooklyn Nets rallied from a 23-point deficit to surprise the Detroit Pistons, 107-105, on Saturday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Nets Have Upcoming Decision on Rookie 7-Footer, Is He Worth Continuing To Invest In?

The Brooklyn Nets’ tank appears to be successful. The Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the most first-round future first-round picks with 16.

Brooklyn Nets News / The SportsRush / March 6

Jordi Fernandez Responds to Cam Thomas’ Harsh Comments About Nets

It wouldn’t be the NBA without a little bit of drama, even from teams that are lower on the totem pole of competitive relevance. The Brooklyn Nets have actually been in headlines the last day, but not for reasons on the court.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / March 2

Brooklyn Rookies Perform Well in Narrow Loss Against Cavaliers

As the NBA regular season draws closer to an end, a number of first-year players will see their debut seasons come to an end. Most teams who are heading into the postseason don’t have many rookies in the regular rotation.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / March 1

Would Nets ever return to New Jersey, Long Island for preseason games?

WikiCommons The Nets have called the borough of Brooklyn home for 14-years now. The former home of the Nets, IZOD Center closed it's doors in March of 2015. So would the Nets return to their New Jersey stomping grounds? How about Nassau Coliseum in Long Island where the Nets went to two ABA titles and clinched a berth in a third?