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Should the Brooklyn Nets Make a Play at Donovan Mitchell?

The potential addition of Donovan Mitchell would provide the Brooklyn Nets with something they haven't had since the Kevin Durant era: a star big enough to restore the Barclays Center's status as a destination rather than a transit hub.

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A Comprehensive Look at Brooklyn’s Upcoming Free-Agent Decisions

As Brooklyn Nets fans wait to see just how much general manager Sean Marks plans to shake the soda can this offseason, it’s worth taking a closer look at the team’s own free-agent outlook before Brooklyn starts hunting in the market and bolstering the roster through the draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 26

SCOREBOARD: Brooklyn Nets Social Media Round-up | May 26th Edition

After a solid start, the NBA playoffs have taken a turn for the worst for Brooklyn Nets fans when it comes to a hate-watching perspective. The New York Knicks, yes, those New York Knicks are on their way to the NBA Finals.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 26

Deadlines and Commitments: Getting closer edition

The NBA Finals begin Wednesday in either San Antonio or Oklahoma City, then return to New York for the first time since 1999 the Monday after that. It will be a raucous time in the city, with celebrities jockeying for air time and masters of the universe sucking up any ticket at any price.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 20 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Nets projected to select Mikel Brown Jr. in latest NBA mock draft

The Brooklyn Nets will continue their search for a franchise player at the 2026 NBA Draft. While falling to the No. 6 pick will complicate that pursuit, the rebuilding squad will have several talented players to choose from on June 23.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 26

Why Darius Acuff Jr. Could Be the Perfect Fit for the Nets at No. 6

The 2026 NBA Draft class is seemingly star-studded. In recent drafts, the No. 6 overall pick would maybe get you a solid contributor, but this cycle could potentially bring in a franchise-altering player with that same pick.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Trade Jalen Williams for Michael Porter Jr.? ESPN’s OKC-Nets trade idea is bonkers

Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are championship contenders for now and the foreseeable future, but one thing that has people concerned is the dreaded second apron and how that could affect the Thunder once their extensions all kick in.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 24

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 5

So the Knicks are one win away from their first NBA Finals in 27 years. They’ve also matched the Nets mark of 10 straight post-season wins, set in 2003.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 23

Possible Selections for the Brooklyn Nets at the No. 43 Pick

The Brooklyn Nets have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Their top selection is at No. 6 overall, but they also have two second-round picks at No. 33 and No.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 23

A far-to-early look at who Nets might covet this summer?

The NBA Draft is still a month away and the Brooklyn Nets participating in two — count ’em — two summer leagues a week after that, it’s easy to forget that NBA free agency is sandwiched in between them.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / May 23

New Jersey governor pushing for Nets return

Brooklyn Nets fans probably don’t need to panic. But yes, there’s officially chatter again about the possibility of the franchise returning to New Jersey.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 23

Why the Brooklyn Nets Need to Start Embracing Their New Jersey Roots More

It's been nearly a decade and a half since the Brooklyn Nets moved out of New Jersey. The organization has completely revamped its vibe since switching states, ditching the red, white and blue look for a very basic black and white colorway.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Brooklyn Nets Could Be Eyeing a Return To Old Stomping Grounds

For a certain generation of basketball fans, the word “Nets” still sounds incomplete without “New Jersey” attached to it. Jason Kidd running the break.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 22

The Mutual Benefits of a Michael Porter Jr. Trade From the Brooklyn Nets

From an individual perspective, it's safe to say that year one of the Michael Porter Jr. experiment was a success for the Brooklyn Nets. They got great value out of former NBA champion, acquiring him from the Denver Nuggets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / May 22

Report reveals if Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a return to New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill teased during a recent conversation to mark her first 100 days in office that the Brooklyn Nets could soon make a surprising return to playing home games in New Jersey. It remains unclear if Sherrill was being serious or simply having some fun in that moment.

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / May 22

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Wants Brooklyn Nets Back From Brooklyn, NBA Responds

The New Jersey Nets relocated to Brooklyn in 2012. They wanted to tap into a much larger and more lucrative market. Their motive was to enter into a brand-new mass-transit-accessible arena.

Bobby Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 22

Nets Rank in Top Tier of Draft Asset Rankings

ESPN's Bobby Marks ranked every NBA team's draft assets through 2033. The Brooklyn Nets were put in tier one with six other teams that have a plethora of future draft capital.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 21

No, Governor, Nets aren’t coming back to New Jersey

Three weeks ago, at the end of a discussion of her first 100 days as governor of New Jersey at Newark’s Performing Arts Center, Mikie Sherill faced a series of rapid-fire questions from NJ.com political editor Brent Johnson, mostly about state policy.

Domantas Sabonis News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 21

Should the Brooklyn Nets Make a Play for Domantas Sabonis?

The Brooklyn Nets could have big moves on the horizon this offseason despite some uncertainty surrounding the team. The Nets are also firmly in talent acquisition mode, as the organization hopes to move back into playoff contention with no incentive to tank next season.