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The Brooklyn Nets are a big market team and were a free agent and trade destination going back only a couple of seasons. Sean Marks opened up the checkbook

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Best: Fifty years on, the first New York Nets to win a championship recall the fun of it all

A half-century ago, the New York Nets won their first ABA championship. Neil Best, the veteran Newsday writer, interviewed Dr. J et al for a commemorative piece of history.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 9

Polls! Dennis Smith or Lonnie Walker IV? How much should Nic Claxton get paid?

Dog days call for some polls. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Brooklyn Nets fans and fans across the country.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / May 9

‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends Nets’ Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith To 76ers

One NBA writer proposed that the Philadelphia 76ers acquire Brooklyn Nets forwards Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Sixers and Nets: Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F Mikal Bridges, F Dorian Finney-Smith Brooklyn Nets Receive: 2024 first-round pick (No.

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Ben Simmons shines on the Met Gala's red carpet with briefcase clock · ESPN

NBA World All Made the Same Joke Over Ben Simmons' Met Gala Outfit · SI.com

Ben Simmons' Outfit at 2024 Met Gala Inspires Jokes, Memes from NBA Fans · Bleacher Report

Mikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 8

Trade Proposal Sends Nets’ Mikal Bridges To Rockets

One NBA writer proposed that the Houston Rockets acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Rockets and Nets: The trade: The Houston Rockets trade Dillon Brooks, Cam Whitmore, the No.

Nic Claxton News / NetsDaily / May 8

Brooklyn Nets look like they’re going to meet Nic Claxton’s demands. It’s the right call.

Anything can go wrong from now until June 30, but it seems that the Nets are on track to retain their most important unrestricted free agent, Nic Claxton.

Ben Simmons News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

Ben Simmons Makes Flashy Appearance at the Met Gala

This past Monday was the annual Met Gala, an event where many renowned public figures gather to celebrate. The Met Gala has always been the occasion where the attendees have showcased some of their best fashion.

Tyler Herro News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

NBA Trade Rumors: Should Brooklyn Nets Target Heat's Tyler Herro?

Miami Heat executive Pat Riley was quite candid during his end-of-season presser. One of the topics he was quite open about was Heat guard Tyler Herro and his availability.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

Three Players the Brooklyn Nets Could Trade for in the 2024 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft Lottery is in just five days, and while the Brooklyn Nets do not own a pick in this year's draft, they should still be paying attention in case they see a prospect worth trading into the draft for.

Dariq Whitehead News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

What if Dariq Whitehead Stayed One More Year at Duke?

Before getting selected with the No. 22 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, Dariq Whitehead was arguably the best player on a very talented Blue Devils team at Duke.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

Cavs Advance to Conference Semis; Impact On Potential Nets Target?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face the Boston Celtics in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, rumors swirl about a potential link between the Brooklyn Nets and five-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 7

Ben Simmons has time on his hands, a clock at his side at Met Gala

Ben Simmons was a big hit Monday night at the Met Gala in New York. What what was that clock about? Time, time, time is on his side, yes it is. Time has come today, too.

Nic Claxton News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

Teams That Can Lure Nic Claxton Away From the Nets

The Nets' starting big man in the middle has spent his entire early career playing for Brooklyn. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games while also playing in nine games for the Long Island Nets.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 6

Brooklyn Nets Shouldn't Consider Trading For Utah Jazz Star

The talk of the offseason for the Brooklyn Nets will be trades and potential targets. They currently don't hold any real estate in the 2024 NBA Draft. That might not be a bad thing, either, with the current class of prospects looking quite underwhelming to most draft experts.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on FanNation / May 6

Photo Of NBA Star Ben Simmons Is Going Viral

On Monday, the Met Gala took place in New York City. Many celebrities and athletes always show up wearing unique outfits that get a lot of attention. Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons was in attendance at Monday's Met Gala, and a photo of his outfit went viral on social media (h/t Bleacher Report).

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / May 6

Overpaying this free agent would be fatal mistake for Nets' GM

There's one player on the Nets roster who Is a pending free agent and the most polarizing figure on the roster within the team's fan base. He's averaging a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds along with two blocks on 62.9% from the field.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / 18 hours ago

Will Nets regret not hiring championship winning coach?

The Brooklyn Nets had an opportunity this off-season to bring in a head coach with C championship winning experience. In fact, a coach that perhaps took a ring away from the 2020-21 Nets squad.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / May 4