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Are Brooklyn Nets Ready for Pressure Next Season?

Brooklyn is hoping to get into the postseason picture next season for the first time since 2023, but that sort of success would come with some added pressure.

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How D'Angelo Russell Could be a Good Resource for Nets' Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr.

D'Angelo Russell is widely considered one of the most beloved players to ever put on a Brooklyn Nets uniform. He helped transform the Nets from a bottom-dwelling, hopeless team to a playoff team in two years in his first stint in the borough, putting Brooklyn on the map.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 26

Brooklyn Nets Can't Fall Behind in Standings to Begin 2026-27 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season, and the first few games could set the tone for the entire campaign. After an offseason of changes around the league, training camp is finally just around the corner, and the Nets are ready to embark on a new chapter.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez Believes Last Season Set Up Flatbush Five for Success

The Brooklyn Nets made an NBA record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Flatbush Five saw plenty of action on the court last season, as the Nets finished with an underwhelming 20-62 record.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

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The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Brooklyn Nets Should Consider Adding More 2027 First-Round Picks

The Brooklyn Nets don’t have control of their first-round pick next season, but the draft should still be something to watch. The Nets are looking to come out of their rebuild and return to playing competitive basketball next season.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / September 25

Brooklyn Nets Must Try Three Starting Lineups in 2026-27

While there are many adjustments to make throughout the year, Brooklyn also has to solve its shooting troubles after tying for last in 3-point percentage (34%) last season.

Keon Johnson News / Fadeaway World / September 25

3 Ideal Keon Johnson Landing Spots After Being Waived By The Hawks

Teams have been taking an active approach toward finalizing their training camp rosters over the past few days. For the most part, this has led to a flurry of activity around the NBA, with several players being signed and waived.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves

Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire. The Hawks waived Johnson on Thursday after signing him Wednesday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Keon Johnson Among Several Players Waived Thursday

In addition to Johni Broome (Clippers) and AJ Hoggard (Raptors), 10 other players were waived by their respective teams on Thursday, according to the official transactions log at NBA.com.

Sean Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

What Win Total Should Nets be Aiming for in 2026-27?

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season and have several different marks for success in 2027. As the Nets get ready for another year, there are plenty of ways to judge their success over the next few months.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Kevin Durant's Recent Comments Should Strike a Chord with Brooklyn Nets Fans

Kevin Durant played the second-most regular-season minutes in the NBA last season, an incredible accomplishment at 37 years old. Naturally, the conversation is going to shift towards managing his minutes to keep him fresh for most of the regular season and playoffs, but if you were to ask Durant himself, he'd simply ask why.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season

Following back-to-back tanking seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have a different objective entering 2026-27. The Nets will look to claw their way out of the NBA’s basement under third-year head coach Jordi Fernandez.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 24

Dain Danija, Ben Humrichous get Nets training camp invites

The Brooklyn Nets have filled out their NBA roster and are putting the final touches on training camp which begins next Tuesday, adding two new players Wednesday, both of whom could ultimately help their G League affiliate this season.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 23

Restricted Free Agency Could Benefit Nets in Next Few Years

The Brooklyn Nets are in an interesting spot going into the next few years, but they could use restricted free agency to their advantage. Over the past couple of years, the Nets have been near the bottom of the NBA standings and been among the league’s worst teams.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22

Day'Ron Sharpe Surprisingly Leads Nets in All-Time Stat

The Brooklyn Nets have had an odd history, and that’s on full display when looking at the players who have only ever worn a Nets jersey. The Nets have seen many legends come through New York and New Jersey throughout their history in both the NBA and ABA.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Nets’ Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. land in top-60 of ESPN’s NBA Top 100

The Brooklyn Nets will lean on Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. this season as they attempt to climb out of the NBA’s basement. Randle and Porter enter the season as Brooklyn’s lead offensive duo after both joined the team via surprise trades within the last 15 months.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 21

NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress

The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / September 20

Michael Porter Jr. Doesn’t Understand How Athletes Blow $100-$200 Million Contracts

Michael Porter Jr. understands how an NBA lifestyle can become very expensive, but the Brooklyn Nets forward still does not understand how professional athletes burn through hundred-million-dollar, two-hundred-million-dollar contracts during their careers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 19

About Damn Time Nets honor their history, roots in LI, NJ

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn! Hello, Brooklyn! That's all long-time Nets fans were force-fed when the franchise relocated to Brooklyn ahead of the 2012-13 season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Nets receive mixed reviews for quiet offseason entering 2026-27 campaign

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving mixed reviews for their quiet offseason. Without control of their 2027 first-round pick after two tanking seasons, many expected the rebuilding squad to get aggressive this summer.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 17

Michael Porter Jr. gives blunt assessment of Lakers

The Lakers retooled this season. At least one competitor isn't particularly impressed with what they've built.

Michael Porter Jr. recalls a reality check from Klay Thompson

The '20 PPG during the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games

The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season. Nobody can accuse the man of managing expectations. Porter made the prediction during an interview shared by Fullcourtpass, explaining why he believes his partnership with newly acquired Julius Randle can work.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / September 14

The Nets might have the most erratic trade candidate next season

This intriguing potential trade candidate could land the Nets a substantial return...or not much at all.

The 'NBA's Most Improved Players' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 14

NBA 2K27 reveals special treat for Nets fans

NBA2K27 is chock-full of goodies for fans of all 30 NBA teams. From MyCAREER to MyTEAM to My NBA, there isn't a shortage of features and in-depth game modes. For Nets fans, a first look at rookie Mikel Brown Jr.