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The Brooklyn Nets boast a 12-29 record midway through the 2025/26 season after a rough 2-9 stretch currently through January. Their 7-4 performance in December was clearly not sustainable, given the Nets' youngest roster in the NBA and general inconsistencies throughout this campaign.

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Nets Could Take Advantage of Struggling Knicks in Rivalry Match

The Brooklyn Nets aren't in a desperate need to gun for wins right now at 12-29. They're 13th in the Eastern Conference, with the fifth-best odds at the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 21

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Knicks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the New York Knicks for the third time this season, dropping both games by decisive margins. The Nets have lost 10 of their last 12 games after a very hot December in which they went 7-4 while leading the league in defensive rating.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

3 Nets most likely to be traded before 2026 deadline

The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, and the Brooklyn Nets will be at the center of numerous conversations. With several veterans in their rotation and an NBA-high $15 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad is positioned to be a seller and facilitator for larger deals.

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Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 20

How Much has Nets' Noah Clowney Improved in Year Three?

When the Brooklyn Nets selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, it was presumed that some other young prospects would be left underdeveloped.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 20

Cam Thomas Trade Buzz Intensifies Following Failed Contract Negotiation With Nets During Offseason: 'Every Sign is Pointing Toward Divorce'

Cam Thomas‘ time with the Brooklyn Nets could be numbered. In the 2025-26 NBA season, Thomas has not been the best player. He’s only appeared in 18 games, averaging 17.3 points and 3.1 assists on 25.1 minutes.

Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / January 20

In nail-biting win, Ben Saraf saves day for Long Island

Lightning struck twice this weekend for the Long Island Nets as they eeked out two back-to-back wins over the Iowa Wolves, one easy on Sunday, the other a tight one Monday night, 108-106.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 20

Nets' Defense Has Completely Flipped, Highlighted 2026 Woes

It's hard to believe that last month, the Brooklyn Nets were one of the better teams in the NBA over a 31-day stretch. After starting the season 3-16, they went on a run in December, finishing with a 7-4 record to end up at 10-20 to close 2025.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20

Warriors need to make one season-saving move after Jimmy Butler injury

When it rains, it pours for the Golden State Warriors.

Butler posts a six-word message after tearing his ACL

Agent on injury to Warriors star Butler: 'A gut punch on every level'

Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga plans may change after Butler injury

Rockets center Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain

LeBron James has unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 20

Grading Brooklyn Nets Rookies Halfway Through the Season

Few teams in NBA history have rostered five rookies on standard contracts in a single season. Even fewer teams have played that number of rookies as significantly as the Brooklyn Nets have with their five first-round picks during the 2025/26 season.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Slow Start Costs Nets in 126–117 Loss to Suns

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Phoenix Suns 126-117 on Monday night, as they've lost 10 of their last 12 games. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 27 points on 8-of-15.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 19

Brooklyn Nets get burnt Phoenix Suns, lose 126-117

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Phoenix Suns at the Barclays Center this evening. It was the first time in a while where the two teams meeting didn’t feel like running into an ex out in public.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Tight Loss to the Suns

Coming off a poor performance in Chicago, the Brooklyn Nets (12-29) returned home for a difficult matchup with the Phoenix Suns (26-17). While the Nets got Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Should Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. Be an All-Star?

The NBA released the All-Star starters and voting results for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Though Michael Porter Jr. wasn't named one of the starters, as expected, he still got a surprising amount of attention for this year's festivities from players, fans and the media.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / January 19

LIVE Discussion: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in the home-and-home. They’re back in Brooklyn on Monday where they’ll welcome former Nets assistant Jordan Ott and his new-look Suns.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 19

RUMOR ROUND-UP: No Cam Thomas trade talk, but a lot new on court

There’s been a lot of rumors about other teams’ interest in Michael Porter Jr. (latest reportedly from Milwaukee) and Nic Claxton (as always from the Lakers) and even Day’Ron Sharpe (at least historically from Boston), but nothing about Cam Thomas.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Nets’ Cam Thomas will stay on minutes restriction amid trade speculation

Cam Thomas doesn’t appear to be re-entering the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup anytime soon. After leading the Nets in scoring through their first seven games, Thomas has come off the bench following his return from a hamstring injury, averaging 22.5 minutes over nine appearances.

Danny Wolf News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Danny Wolf’s Mom Left in Disbelief After His Almost-Unreal Halfcourt Buzzer-Beater

Nobody expected the Brooklyn Nets to make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season. Truth be told, it has stayed that way so far. In addition, from the plethora of rookies they selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the most notable one is arguably Danny Wolf.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Nets making strides ahead of rematch with Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets edged the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday to stop a five-game skid. On Sunday, the Nets will try to win consecutive games for just the third time this season as they enter a rematch against the Bulls in Chicago.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Warriors continue to be linked to Nets’ Michael Porter Jr.

As the Feb. 5 deadline creeps closer, league executives keep circling the same name, and it is not subtle anymore. Michael Porter Jr. is playing the best basketball of his career, and he is doing it for a Nets team that is clearly pointed toward the future.