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Three Takeaways From the Nets' Tight Loss to the Mavericks

Coming off a head-scratching collapse to the Hawks on Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets (15-42) returned to the court on Tuesday night for a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks (21-36).

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Brooklyn Nets stumble through game vs Dallas Mavericks, lose 123-114

The Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks each faced a far more daunting opponent than each other before tonight. For those unaware, Mother Nature dumped over a foot of snow on New York City Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

NBA's Race to the Bottom Closing in on Six Favorites, Including the Nets

Say what you want about the NBA's tanking problem, but you can't blame the league's teams for taking advantage of rules (or lack thereof) that offer little to no punishment.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Rival teams still viewing Nets as Giannis Antetokounmpo trade suitor

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After making an NBA-record five-round picks last June, the team has seemingly committed to building through the draft for the first time in the Brooklyn era.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / February 24

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 PM ET

The snow piled up quickly in NYC, the sidewalks are slick, and the Nets are finally back in their own building following a four-game losing streak — dating back to Feb.

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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 / NetsDaily / February 24

How Long Island is creating second chances, looking for diamonds in the rough

Within the Nets’ organization, player development is a priority. When you’re rebuilding, it has to be. That’s a given. But it’s not just about the obvious development track.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Nets' Nolan Traoré's February Stretch Showcases Polarizing Potential

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Nets Grab Two-Way Superstar in Recent Mock Draft

The Nets are positioning themselves to grab a top pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. In a recent mock draft, the odds worked in their favor, landing them the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Brooklyn Nets List Five Players Out Ahead of Bout with Mavericks

The Nets set their sights on the Dallas Mavericks tonight, riding a four-game losing-streak. Given the depth of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nets are seemingly positioning themselves to land one of the top talents, hoping to nab one of top-tier players in Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa or Cameron Boozer.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Nets' Nic Claxton is Experiencing a Worrisome Defensive Regression

Change is inevitable. In the NBA landscape, players can rapidly regress or improve in various areas. Former Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez went from a traditional center to a floor-stretching five, and former Net Ben Simmons went from a do-it-all player to a shell of himself as a scorer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Mavericks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, this time at home. The Nets have fallen to the Mavs twice this 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 23

Nets Coach Jordi Fernández Discusses Blown Fourth Quarter Lead to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets looked well on their way to storming out of the ATL with a much-needed victory after taking an 11-point lead with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Brooklyn Nets Closing in on Best Odds at No. 1 Overall Pick

At 15-41, the Brooklyn Nets are becoming a major cog in the NBA's race to the bottom. Not that this was any surprise, but they've been set on trying to secure the best odds at the No.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Nets’ historic collapse vs. Hawks shines light on Michael Porter Jr.’s late-game shortcomings

There are late-game struggles, and then there are complete meltdowns. The Brooklyn Nets fell in the latter category during Sunday’s 115-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Nic Claxton Shines in Return Despite Nets' Loss to Hawks

There hasn't been a lot to cheer about in Brooklyn with the Nets currently in the NBA's lottery race. The league has been split into tiers, with the final group being full of those attempting to get the best odds at the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 22

Three Takeaways From Nets' Road Loss to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets were coming off two embarrassing losses to championship-contending teams following the All-Star break, one to the Cleveland Cavaliers and another to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 22

Brooklyn Nets collapse late against Atlanta Hawks, lose 115-104

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a big win on Saturday night, bringing their record to 16-42 and pushing, if just for a moment, the Brooklyn Nets to the third-worst record in the league at 15-40.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Nets’ Nic Claxton returning from two-game absence after surprise ankle injury

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton’s surprise ankle injury won’t keep him sidelined for an extended period. Claxton missed the team’s last two games after injuring his ankle during practice on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Tyrese Martin 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).

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12