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Three Takeaways From the Nets' Home Loss to the Celtics

Fresh off their second win of the season on Sunday night, the Nets returned home looking for their first win at the Barclays Center in 224 days. Standing in their way was the Boston Celtics, a team dealing with a season-long injury to superstar Jayson Tatum.

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Brooklyn Nets get close, but not past Boston Celtics, losing 113-99

The Boston Celtics have finally stepped down to the Brooklyn Nets’ level. Well, almost. Four years (or forever) ago, these two teams faced off in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in back-to-back years.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Nets rise three spots in NBA Power Rankings after second win of season

The Brooklyn Nets are gradually improving following a historically bad start to the 2025-26 campaign. Jordi Fernandez’s squad picked up its second win on Sunday, dominating the Washington Wizards 129-106 at Capital One Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 18

Darryn Peterson Projected to Land with Nets in Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets decisively won their most recent tanking battle against the Washington Wizards, showing their main concern isn't about the number of ping pong balls they'll get in May.

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How many of the active NBA players to score at least 30 points in 30 different games over the course of one season can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / NetsDaily / November 18

LIVE DISCUSSION: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Hey, a win! Check that out. For all you pro-tankers out there — the team is 2-11. It ain’t that bad here. On the other side, the Boston Celtics are missing their heavy hitter this year, but they’re still hanging around.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Nets projected to select Kansas star Darryn Peterson in ESPN 2026 NBA Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on draft lottery odds rather than wins this season. After falling to the No. 8 pick in June’s draft, the rebuilding squad is hoping for better fortunes next summer.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Michael Porter Jr. claims Nets urged him to avoid sensitive topics

The Brooklyn Nets have gotten off to a horrible start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-11 ahead of Tuesday night’s game at home against the Boston Celtics.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Inside Nic Claxton’s Career-Best Start: New Role, New Bag, New Trade Buzz

A humbled Nic Claxton spoke before the media at April’s exit interviews following the Brooklyn Nets’ 2024-25 campaign. The 26-year-old was coming off his worst season in years, during which he battled a debilitating back injury.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 18

Brooklyn Nets to Face Boston Celtics Without Major Scorer

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Boston Celtics tonight, looking for its second-straight win. In a Sunday matchup between two of the Eastern Conference's worst teams, the Nets left little doubt in crushing Washington, 129-106.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 18

What to Watch for in Nets vs. Celtics

Fresh off just their second win of the season, the Brooklyn Nets will see a quick turnaround in facing off against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

Kobe Bufkin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Kobe Bufkin gets 100% real on key to NBA success amid South Bay opportunity

LOS ANGELES – The South Bay Lakers added to an already talented roster this past week with the acquisition of Kobe Bufkin as he attempts to use the G League as a pathway for him to ultimately get back to the NBA.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 17

Which Nets Veterans Have the Most Trade Value Right Now?

The Brooklyn Nets are currently the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference after a 129-106 road win against the Washington Wizards last night. Through the early season, things are going as expected for the Nets as they rebuild and try to set themselves for a top draft pick in 2026.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Nets rookie dealt multi-week injury blow after G League assignment

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf sprained his left ankle on Saturday while playing in a G League game with the Long Island Nets and will be reevaluated in 10 days, the team announced on Monday.

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Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 17

Next Steps in the Brooklyn Nets' Offensive Development of Noah Clowney

The 2025-26 season has started as expected for the Brooklyn Nets, with only two wins coming against the two teams below them in the standings, the Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 17

Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. Showcasing Improved Playmaking, Decision-Making

Michael Porter Jr. has developed into a solid scorer throughout his time in the league but was never quite known for his playmaking skills. In fact, one of his nicknames became “Never Swing the Rock.” However, Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez demands how Michael Porter Jr. must play in post-Nuggets era

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is beginning a new chapter in his basketball journey. Following his offseason trade from the Denver Nuggets, that means figuring out how to fit into a team that doesn’t feature Nikola Jokic.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 17

Nets dominate Wizards 129-106

Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points and Tyrese Martin added seven straight points late in the third quarter on his way to 20 as the Brooklyn Nets handed the Washington Wizards their 11th consecutive loss, 129-106, Sunday night in a clash of one-win teams.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Jordi Fernandez reveals Nets’ key to success following dominant win over Wizards

Wins, let alone blowouts, have been a foreign concept to the Brooklyn Nets this season. However, the rebuilding squad got a taste of dominance during Sunday’s road matchup with the lowly Washington Wizards.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 17

Nic Claxton is a Model of Consistency for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets secured their second win of the season with a 129-106 win over the Washington Wizards Sunday night. Both the Nets and the Wizards were 1-11 coming into the game, and while this win may scare some fans hoping for a high draft pick in 2026, one win in November won't decide the lottery in May.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / November 16