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Amid a Four-Game Losing Streak, the Nets Begin a Five-Game Road Trip on Sunday

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, most recently suffering a double-overtime defeat to the Boston Celtics on Friday. There were a lot of positives after a historic 120-66 loss against the New York Knicks the game prior, but alas, they're still trending toward the bottom of the standings at 12-31.

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Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez Discusses Nolan Traore's Crunch Time Play vs. Celtics

Egor Demin has had many sparkling moments during crunch time this season for the Brooklyn Nets. One that comes to mind is when he went on a 3-point barrage to help the Nets storm from behind against the Orlando Magic and force overtime earlier this month, only for his efforts to be spoiled by a buzzer beating 3-pointer by Paolo Banchero.

Sean Marks News / NetsDaily / January 24

From question marks to rotation pieces, Nets’ rookies are growing fast

Early in their Nets careers, Drake Powell and Nolan Traore looked like the team’s two rookies least equipped for the NBA. One didn’t impress in college and missed most of the preseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 24

Nolan Traoré's Rapid Development Brings a New Fold to the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are 1-9 in their last 10 games after a double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. This kind of loss is one that fans and head coach Jordi Fernandez should be able to accept.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Nets’ Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas wound up in his coach’s doghouse on Friday for seemingly passing up a shot to preserve his stats. With roughly three seconds left on the shot clock, Thomas was on the receiving end of a pass while standing on the logo during Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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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.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Nets’ Nic Claxton undergoing MRI on finger after late-game exit vs. Celtics

Brooklyn Nets Nic Claxton suffered a finger injury during Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics and will undergo imaging on Saturday. Claxton briefly exited the 130-126 double overtime loss due to an issue with his right pinky finger.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Michael Porter Jr. explains insane blunder that cost Nets upset win over Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets were seconds away from picking up their best win of the season on Friday. Days after the second-worst loss in franchise history, Jordi Fernandez’s squad overcame several late deficits to take a three-point lead over the Boston Celtics with 2.5 seconds left in overtime.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 24

Nets Fall to Celtics in Double Overtime Thriller

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Boston Celtics 130-126 in double overtime, two days after getting destroyed by 54 points by the New York Knicks. With the Celtics up 103-96 with less than two minutes to go in regulation, it appeared the game was all but over for the Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 24

In wake of historic beatdown, brutal loss, all Nets can do is move on

The Brooklyn Nets sulked back to the visitors’ locker room after a historic, 54-point loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Jordi Fernández headed to a brief postgame presser, where he fell on the sword in his typically monotone style.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 24

Grant Nelson shines in just 19 minutes on the court in big Long Island win

The Long Island Nets returned to their home court on Friday night, January 23, for a showdown with the 10-2 Toronto Raptors 905, the G League’s best team.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Boston Celtics Hold Off Brooklyn Nets In 2OT Thriller

If you walked into the Barclays Center on Friday night, you were probably bracing for impact. After Wednesday’s 54-point catastrophic meltdown against the Knicks, a game that will unfortunately live in franchise infamy, the vibe in Brooklyn was somewhere between a funeral and an intervention.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 23

Brooklyn Nets lose double-OT thriller to Boston Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets had nowhere to go but up on Friday night. Not that it wasn’t obviously, but everyone knew it, and seemed focused on it. “Just bounce back,” said Michael Porter Jr.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 23

Three Takeaways From Nets' Double Overtime Loss To The Celtics

Wednesday night's 54-point loss to the Knicks was one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Brooklyn Nets (12-31) returned to the Barclays Center on Friday looking to erase that game with a matchup against the Boston Celtics (28-16).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 23

5 Worst Trade Deadline Deals in Nets History

The Brooklyn Nets, like many other teams, have had active trade deadlines in year's past. The biggest deals that have happened for the Nets have mostly had big names leaving the organization rather than join it.

Noah Clowney News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Why Clowney’s Extension Decision Matters For The Brooklyn Nets

When the Nets picked up Noah Clowney’s $5.41 million team option for the 2026–27 season, they weren’t just going through the motions. This was a real vote of confidence in a young forward who’s still figuring out his NBA game.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Nets’ Shooting Crisis Opens the Door for Trade Solutions

The Brooklyn Nets’ offense in the 2025–26 season isn’t just slumping; it’s stuck in a very dangerous crossroads. It is at a certain point that most teams know what to do when they study film on the Nets.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. cracks top 50 of NBA player rankings amid breakout season

Michael Porter Jr.’s stock is rising. Porter has put together an All-Star-caliber season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option. The forward’s production in his new role is changing the narrative surrounding his place in the NBA hierarchy.

Nic Claxton News / Yardbarker / January 22

Nic Claxton's losing streak against Knicks hits three years

Claxton had four points and four rebounds in the loss, unable to halt his team's three-game slide.

Knicks snap losing skid with largest margin of victory in franchise history

Knicks find recipe for breaking losing streak

Knicks’ 54-point hammer job of Nets serves as needed cleansing

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22

Knicks find recipe for breaking losing streak

Before Wednesday, the Knicks were 2-9 since Dec. 31, ringing in the new year with uninspiring play on both sides of the ball.

Five playoff-caliber NBA teams that can’t afford to stand pat before Feb. 5 deadline

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

Knicks snap losing skid with historic margin of victory

Knicks snap losing skid with largest margin of victory in franchise history

Perhaps a return to playing Eastern Conference foes is just what the New York Knicks need to get back on track.

Jalen Brunson didn't mince words with teammates during players-only meeting

Immanuel Quickley goes full Wilt Chamberlain in a historic performance

Steve Kerr reportedly facing an uncertain future with the Warriors

Spurs' Stephon Castle blamed for causing a 20-minute game delay

Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal

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.