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Who Can Become the Next Brooklyn Nets' All-Star?

The Brooklyn Nets haven't had an All-Star since 2022, when Kevin Durant represented the team in the festivities. Though Durant and Kyrie Irving were technically voted in as All-Stars during the 2023 season as Nets, both represented their new teams in the game, the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.

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.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 14

Did Michael Porter Jr. Hint at Long-Term Future with Nets?

Michael Porter Jr. has taken his game to a whole new level in his first season with the Brooklyn Nets, garnering significant All-Star consideration for averaging 25 points on efficient shooting splits.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 14

Best NBA All Star Game Performances in Nets History

The 2026 NBA All-Star games are set for this upcoming Sunday night. The Brooklyn Nets will not have a player featured in the event for the fourth straight season.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 14

What to Make of the Brooklyn Nets at the NBA All-Star Break

With NBA All-Star Weekend officially here, the Brooklyn Nets will have a lengthy break before returning to the court next week. More than halfway through the 2025-26 regular season, they're exactly where fans expected them to be.

Rick Carlisle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

Rick Carlisle Offers Compliments Towards Jordi Fernández, Nets Rookies

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the shorthanded Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, blowing a lead that grew as large as 18 points. The Nets were missing Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

Nets-Pacers is Just Another Reason Why NBA Tanking Has Gotten Out of Control

In 2019, the NBA made changes to the lottery odds so that teams in the hunt for a top draft pick would stray away from 'tanking.' It was made so the league's bottom feeders were less incentivized to lose games, doing so by flattening the odds.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

How Would North Carolina's Newest Star Fit With The Brooklyn Nets?

We're getting to that time of year when college basketball and the NBA coincide more and more, with the 2026 NBA Draft looming. This year's class has the potential to be one of the best in history, making it a gold mine for teams in the lottery mix.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12

Nets Collapse in 4th Quarter, Fall to Banged Up Pacers

The Indiana Pacers were down to just nine players in the second half of a back-to-back, but they prevailed, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 115-110. Jarace Walker paced a well balanced scoring effort from Indiana, putting up 23 points on 9-of-18 shooting.

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.

Rick Carlisle praises Nets rookie who has become ‘a problem’ for opposing defenses

Egor Demin has been the main bright spot of the Brooklyn Nets’ rookie class this season. However, Nolan Traore has emerged as a key contributor alongside Demin in the team’s backcourt in recent weeks.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 11

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Late Collapse to the Pacers

In the final game before the NBA's All-Star break, the Brooklyn Nets (15-38) matched up with the Indiana Pacers (15-40). Both teams would play this game with plenty of star players off the court.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 11

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Pacers

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Indiana Pacers for the second time this season, this time at home. The Nets defeated the Pacers 112-103 on Nov.

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Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. ruled out, Nic Claxton questionable for tank matchup vs. Pacers

Several Brooklyn Nets starters landed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday’s tank matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr.

Nolan Traore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Nets rookie continues breakout with unprecedented performance vs. Bulls

Nolan Traore’s breakout stretch with the Brooklyn Nets is beginning to look like no fluke. The rookie point guard, who has started the last six games, powered the Nets to a 123-115 win over the Bulls on Monday.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

'Nothing to Be Concerned About' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Allays Fears on Michael Porter Jr.’s Nagging Knee Injury

The Brooklyn Nets did not have Michael Porter Jr. during their 123-115 home win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night due to tendonitis in the same right knee in which he had a sprained MCL earlier this season.

Nic Claxton News / Field Level Media / February 9

Nic Claxton sets career high as Nets pull out victory over Bulls

Nic Claxton collected a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets executed in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after losing a 15-point lead in the third and earned a 123-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls Monday night in New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Cam Thomas signs with new team after being cut by Nets

Cam Thomas has signed with a new team just days after being cut by the Brooklyn Nets. Thomas has agreed to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, calling it a nice opportunity.

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / February 5

Reports: Nets waive G Cam Thomas after trade deadline

The Brooklyn Nets ended their sometimes sour relationship with guard Cam Thomas on Thursday by releasing him to allow him to be a free agent, according to multiple reports.

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Haywood Highsmith Nearing Return, Drawing Interest

Veteran wing Haywood Highsmith is drawing interest from playoff teams after being waived by the Nets to accommodate their three-team deal that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and Ochai Agbaji to Brooklyn, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).