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The Brooklyn Nets are the youngest team in the NBA, a reality that makes development inevitable, but leadership essential. Terance Mann has emerged as the roster’s de facto veteran voice, but the Nets could still use another voice to guide an entire young locker room through an 82-game season.

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LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at OKC Thunder, 8:00 PM ET

It wasn’t a pretty return from the break, and it won’t get any easier on Friday. The injury report is stacked on both sidelines. Second night of a back to back only means the tank engines get a little louder!

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 20

Tanking rules won’t effect this year’s draft

The Brooklyn Nets will not be tanking tonight in OKC. After resting one or both of Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin on back-to-backs for two months, both players will play vs.

Ochai Agbaji News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Could Ochai Agbaji be a Part of the Brooklyn Nets Future?

The Brooklyn Nets acquired Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal on Feb. 5. He is still only 25 years old and brings an athletic presence on the wing at a low-risk price.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr., Egor Demin available for back-to-back for first time in over two months

The Brooklyn Nets will have Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin available during a back-to-back for the first time in over two months on Friday. Neither Porter nor Demin appeared on Brooklyn’s injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time this season. The Nets were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-84 last night, their first game back from the All-Star break.

Ochai Agbaji News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets trade acquisition turns in season-best performance during second game with team

Ochai Agbaji is embracing a fresh start with the Brooklyn Nets. Salary dumped by the Toronto Raptors at the deadline, the former lottery pick has an opportunity to regain his form in Brooklyn during the second half of the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Brooklyn Nets' NBA Draft Outlook: Stars Galore in 2026

As much as it disappoints fans, a solid portion of the NBA has become a race to the bottom. Right now, at least 10 teams are incentivized to lose games and get the best odds possible at the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 20

Ben Saraf, Josh Minott shine in Long Island’s first win after break, 121-103

The Long Island Nets returned to the court for the first-time after the All-Star break for a matinee game with the New Orleans Pelicans G League team, the Birmingham Squadron in Alabama.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to blowout loss to Cavs after All-Star break

The Brooklyn Nets looked like a team still on vacation during their first game out of the All-Star break. Jordi Fernandez’s squad sleepwalked through a 112-84 loss to the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday to open the second half of the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs get right back at it, waste no time with Nets

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-84 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. 1. Well, that’s one way to start life after the All-Star break.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 19

Brooklyn Nets sliced up by Cleveland Cavaliers, lose 112-84

The Brooklyn Nets snuck into the All-Star break in an optimal lottery position and without a crowd of accusers behind them, alleging they’ve compromised the game’s integrity and warped its competitive nature.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 19

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Road Loss to the Cavaliers

Following a week off for the NBA's All-Star break, the Brooklyn Nets (15-39) returned to action for a road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21).

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NBA News / NetsDaily / February 19

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM ET

Back in action. It hasn’t been all bad in Brooklyn. The Nets have won two of their last three, and Egor Demin even found himself on the winning side at the Rising Stars Challenge (coached by Vince Carter).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 19

How Games out of the Nets Control Will Affect Them Come Draft Season

While tanking is at an all-time high in the NBA as the supposed generational 2026 draft class approaches, the Brooklyn Nets have a chance to make up some ground in the lottery race without having to do anything themselves.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 19

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Cavs 131-124 on Oct.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 19

Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19

The NBA is back from the All-Star break, and bettors could win big with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is looking to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, while the Nets are just looking to have a win tonight.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 18

EXCLUSIVE: Nolan Traoré is focused on a long, successful, career … sans injury

The Brooklyn Nets have been a top 10 team in salary dedicated to injured players during five of the past seven NBA seasons. In three of them, they’ve been in the top two.

Dzanan Musa News / HITC / February 18

Former teammate reveals Kyrie Irving’s strict locker room rules ahead of NBA games

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dzanan Musa has shared details about Kyrie Irving’s strict pre-practice routine that temporarily kept teammates out of the locker room.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Continue Rebuild with Lead Guard in Recent Mock Draft

Since acquiring superstars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, then having to offload the trio, the Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rut. Brooklyn hasn't reached the postseason since 2022-23, racking up a 58-106 record during the next two seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Tyrese Martin To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are planning to sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract once they finalize their two-year deal for Jabari Walker, Derek Bodner reports for PHLY_Sports (Twitter link).

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Suns To Sign Haywood Highsmith

The Suns are signing free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a multiyear contract, agent Jerry Dianis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, “multiple playoff teams” were pursuing Highsmith before he decided to join Phoenix.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Nets beat Pacers by losing in epic tank-off

The best moment of Kam Jones' young NBA career led to a victory that the Indiana Pacers seriously tried to avoid.

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

What will Thomas' role look like with his new team?

Bucks bring season-long win streak into 2-game set at Magic

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Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Cam Thomas takes a parting shot at the Nets after his exit

Cam Thomas is really happy to be out of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets made the decision to waive their veteran guard Thomas on Thursday. Thomas will now be free (after clearing waivers) to sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent.