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The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Houston Rockets for the second time this season, this time at home. The Rockets blew out the Nets 137-109 in their first meeting, which happened in late October.

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2 Eastern Conference Teams Emerge As Suitors For Sharpshooting Former NBA Champion, What Could He Bring In A Trade?

Michael Porter Jr. is becoming a hot commodity as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Will the Brooklyn Nets trade him, and what could they get in return for the sharpshooting forward?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 1

Three New Year's Resolutions for the Brooklyn Nets

The 2025 portion of the 2025-26 season hasn't gone according to expectations for the Brooklyn Nets, which could be viewed as either good or bad, depending on who you ask.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 1

LIVE DISCUSSION: Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET

Happy New Year! The Nets didn’t end 2025 with a win, but they ended the year on a high note… all things considered. The team is gelling particularly well on the defensive side of the ball since the start of December.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

Nets’ Egor Demin ruled out, Michael Porter Jr. questionable for Rockets matchup

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded when they host the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Egor Demin was ruled out for the matchup, the first of a back-to-back, due to lower back soreness.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 31

Brooklyn Nets enter 2026 sensing a bright future ahead of them

The Brooklyn Nets’ final practice of 2025, even as it followed a loss to the Golden State Warriors, was quite chipper. Drake Powell and Nolan Traore got up extra shots together, working on their skills but also taking the time to laugh with each other and their coaches.

Haywood Highsmith News / NetsDaily / December 31

No word on Haywood Highsmith return but Nets happy with him anyway

The Nets do not traditionally provide return dates for injured players. They may hint at it, with Jordi Fernandez noting a player is making progress or has begun 5-on-5 play.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / December 31

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. among those on Bucks radar

The Bucks continue to canvass the market as they look for ways to upgrade around Giannis Antetokounmpo. League sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 31

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez on Egor Demin: 'He Has High Expectations for Himself'

Egor Demin has stepped up significantly since Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez threatened to cut his minutes down following an ugly performance against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 31

Steve Kerr Compliments Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez for 'Doing a Great Job'

The Brooklyn Nets have looked the part of a playoff team in December after going a dreadful 3-16 across the first two months of the season. Brooklyn won seven of its 11 games in the final month of the calendar year.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

Warriors' Draymond Green Praises Nets Star Michael Porter Jr.

The Brooklyn Nets couldn't quite close 2025 with a win, suffering just their fourth loss of December to the Golden State Warriors, 120-107 at home. The team will finish what has been an incredibly fun month of hoops with a surprising 7-4 record, as well as the best defensive rating of the month (105.4).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

Biggest Takeaways from the Nets' Successful Month of Basketball

Despite a 120-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the Brooklyn Nets can walk away from 2025 and say that, in general, they ended on a high note.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Warriors have talked with Nets about Nic Claxton trade

The Golden State Warriors have been up and down so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 after a recent win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

The January Schedule Will be a Deciding Factor for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets performed better than expected in December, going 7-4 in the month, making their January slate more interesting. It will be a more chaotic month with 17 games and three separate back-to-backs.

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Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Jordi Fernandez reveals change that has fueled Nets’ turnaround after historically-bad start

The Brooklyn Nets have pulled off the NBA’s most shocking turnaround early this season. A defensive resurgence has been at the center of their success.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

Nets Fall Flat in Front of Pro-Steph Curry Home Crowd

The good vibes have been flowing in NetsWorld for the first time in years, as the Brooklyn Nets have won seven of their last 10 games heading into their Monday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Warriors' Jimmy Butler had words for Nets rookie Danny Wolf

Veterans like Butler always find pleasure in giving first-year NBA players a rude welcome to the league.

Stephen Curry propels Warriors over Nets

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Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

Nets' Egor Demin Catches Fire From Three-Point Range in Loss to Warriors

The Golden State Warriors snapped the Brooklyn Nets' three-game win streak in a 120-107 win at the Barclays Center. It was high time the Nets got back into the losing column after having a streak of success in which they allowed a combined 294 points.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Michael Porter Jr. threatening to end Nets’ All-Star drought after first fan voting returns

It’s been three years since the Brooklyn Nets have had an All-Star. Michael Porter Jr. is threatening to end that drought amid a breakout start following his trade from the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Cam Thomas sparking Nets as they welcome turnover-prone Warriors

Cam Thomas returned from missing nearly two months with a hamstring injury and the Brooklyn Nets kept winning. Coming off a successful return in a reserve role, Thomas hopes to help the Nets extend their winning streak to four games on Monday when they host the Golden State Warriors, who are at .500 for the ninth time this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27