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Nets rumors: Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn could part ways if extension talks fizzle

Michael Porter Jr. has been on the trade block for what has felt like forever. This past season, Porter was heavily involved in trade rumors, as the Brooklyn Nets, a team that finished with a 20-62 record, were expected to try and get a ton of value in return for the forward they received from the Denver Nuggets in the Cameron Johnson trade.

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It May be Time For The Nets to Shut Down Egor Dëmin at NBA Summer League

The Brooklyn Nets have an interesting decision ahead of them at NBA Summer League: continue to play Egor Dëmin in hopes of a championship, or sit him to avoid injury.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

The Brooklyn Nets Need to Make a Decision on Michael Porter Jr.'s Future Soon

Michael Porter Jr. has seemingly been in trade rumors the minute the Brooklyn Nets acquired him from the Denver Nuggets. The once highly touted prospect turned in the best season of his career in his first season in Brooklyn, averaging nearly 25 points per game on solid shooting splits.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. makes Darius Acuff Jr. demand that sets tone for Summer League win

Mikel Brown Jr. heard the loud criticisms the Brooklyn Nets received after picking him over Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 6 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tuesday’s Summer League matchup with the Sacramento Kings was his chance to silence them.

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How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

Brooklyn Nets Must Improve From 3-Point Range Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to improve next season, and improvement in one key area could lead to an improvement across the board. Over the past few seasons, Brooklyn has been stuck near the bottom of the standings.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 15

Nets' Drake Powell Regains Confidence in Win Over Kings

For nearly two weeks, every passing jumper seemed to carry a little more weight for Drake Powell. The Brooklyn Nets' second-year wing entered NBA Summer League hoping to show how much he had grown after an inconsistent rookie season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Sixers, Anfernee Simons, Wizards

The Nets aren’t in any hurry to make a long-term decision on Michael Porter Jr. General manager Sean Marks said the organization values Porter and expects extension talks to happen eventually, but indicated there’s no urgency.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Nets’ Sean Marks reveals level of urgency in Michael Porter Jr. extension talks

Many fans assumed that Michael Porter Jr. would be a prime trade candidate entering the offseason and heading into the next NBA trade deadline, but the Brooklyn Nets have altered their competitive timetable and added some intrigue following the Julius Randle acquisition.

Mikel Brown News / NetsDaily / July 14

Nets dunk all over Kings as Dëmin and Brown Jr. return

It took a few extra days, but we finally got our Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff summer showdown. It was Nets as a unit, however, who delivered the box office production.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 14

Brooklyn Nets Could Acquire Two-Time All-NBA Big Man

The Brooklyn Nets could look to acquire an All-Star to pair up with Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr., assuming both stay in the fold. The Nets appeared

NBA News / NetsDaily / July 14

NBA Summer League Discussion: Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings, 6:00 PM ET

The Nets got a bit of a reality check on Saturday night, losing 83-76 to the Atlanta Hawks on a night where the main attractions — Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Dëmin — rested on the second night of a back-to-back.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 14

Nets Reacts: Has Summer League changed your outlook on the upcoming season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country.

Ziaire Williams News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Lakers New-Look Roster Depth Chart After Signing Former Nets Forward Ziaire Williams

The Lakers have confirmed the signing of free agent forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million deal. The 24-year-old forward last played for the Nets and in 2025-26 averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals while going 42.5% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point line.

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Chaney Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Nets ‘beast’ making strong case for expanded NBA role with Summer League performance

Chaney Johnson is making a strong case for an expanded role with the Brooklyn Nets next season. The two-way forward has been among the most impressive players on a Nets Summer League squad featuring five first-round picks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Jordi Fernandez ‘pulled hard’ for Nets free agent signing ahead of pivotal season

Keon Ellis was searching for a new home this offseason. After being traded by the Sacramento Kings at the deadline and then benched by the Cleveland Cavaliers late in the year, the fifth-year guard wanted a team that would appreciate what he could offer.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Ziaire Williams To Sign One-Year Contract With Lakers

Free agent wing Ziaire Williams has agreed to a one-year, $3MM contract with the Lakers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Williams has spent the past two seasons in Brooklyn following a three-year run in Memphis.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 13

Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. Receives the Highest Praise from Stephen A. Smith

The Brooklyn Nets just may have drafted their superstar for the future. Mikel Brown Jr. has been lighting it up in Summer League, scoring 20 points in a 91-65 win over the New York Knicks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 13

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 13

You’d have to say that even with a couple of obvious concerns, the Nets Off-Season has been a success, starting from June 23. Their best draft pick in 16 years (think about that!) has been, as his Summer League coach said, “electric” and the development of their second best pick in that timeframe has been exciting.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 13

Brooklyn Nets Shouldn't Give Julius Randle Superstar Treatment

Next season projects to be an intriguing one in Brooklyn, but the Nets must be careful about what role they hand their newest star. The Nets’ roster has taken some interesting turns over the past few weeks as the draft, free agency and trade season have been in full swing.