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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.

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Michael Porter Jr. goes for 34, Nets hand Wizards 11th straight loss

Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 34 points and Tyrese Martin added a campaign-best 20 off the bench, lifting the visiting Brooklyn Nets to a 129-106 victory over the reeling Washington Wizards on Sunday.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 16

Three Takeaways From The Nets Dominant Win Over The Wizards

The Nets returned to the court on Sunday night to battle with the Washington Wizards for the worst record in the NBA. Both teams entered the game at 1-11 on the season, and it was the Nets who came out on top with a 129-106 win in the nation's capital.

NBA News / NetsDaily / November 16

Nets pick up second win of the season, beat Wizards 129-106

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LaMelo Ball News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 16

Should the Nets Consider Targeting LaMelo Ball Amid Trade Rumors?

The Brooklyn Nets are in no rush to speed up the rebuild through the early stages. Yes, their on-court product is in the basement of the NBA, but that's a part of the process.

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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?

NBA News / NetsDaily / November 16

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards, 6:00 PM ET

This is THE one — the ultimate tankfest. The battle of two teams who are 1-11 and true to their record. Brooklyn’s lone win came against the only team worse than the two over in Indiana (1-12).

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 16

Nets, Wizards Could Each Miss One Starter Tonight

Tonight, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Washington Wizards, hoping to get their second win of the season. While the players themselves will be vying for the win, the front office could feel differently, as tonight's Easten Conference bout could have 2026 NBA Draft implications, depending on how things play out.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 16

Brooklyn Nets' Tanking Outlook Could Hinge on Matchup vs. Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets have established themselves as one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they could set themselves apart in the tanking race with another loss on Sunday.

Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / November 16

Ben Saraf hurt as Long Island falls against Maine, 127-116

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Saturday night as they faced off with the Maine Celtics. This game served as a rematch from Long Island’s game with Maine the night before.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 15

Analyzing the Brooklyn Nets Struggles on the Defensive Glass

Sitting at dead last in the NBA for defensive rebounds per game is the Brooklyn Nets. Their 26.6 team average is the worst in Brooklyn history. It's not because of a lack of size, it's more related to poor instincts and a lack of effort on the defensive glass.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 15

Mock Trade Lands Nets Center Nic Claxton with Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets are stumbling out of the gates, dropping all but one of their first dozen games of the season. The theme of this season has been developing young talent, but Nets center Nic Claxton is playing arguably the best basketball of his career.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 15

Nets' Michael Porter Jr. Increasing Value Despite Poor Record

On the scale of pure team performance, the Brooklyn Nets are easily at the bottom of the NBA, and perhaps even last. At 1-11, the goals are clear: sacrifice games for a high 2026 draft pick and develop the current core.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 15

Brooklyn holds NBA’s last open roster spot — Who could fill it and when

Out of 540 available roster spots in the NBA, 539 are currently filled. That lone open spot belongs to the Brooklyn Nets, the only team yet to fill all three of their two-way slots.

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Free Throw Shooting Volume was Apparent in Nets Loss to the Magic

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a narrow defeat against the Orlando Magic with a final score of 105-98. This was also an NBA Cup win, giving the Nets an 0-2 record in the group stage.

Danny Wolf News / NetsDaily / November 15

Danny Wolf flirts with double-double but Long Island collapses vs. Maine, 116-92

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Friday night as they took on the 0-3 Maine Celtics in Portland, ME. The game started evenly but took an ugly turn which saw a monumental collapse by the Brooklyn Nets G Leaguers.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez explains Egor Demin’s late-game benching during loss to Magic

Rookie development is the top storyline of the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the team’s draft picks have frequently taken a backseat early in a tanking season.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Nets’ Egor Demin shares hilarious story about paying ‘hard’ New York City rent

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin is still adjusting to life in the Big Apple. During a recent appearance on From The Logo with Jimmer Fredette, Demin revealed that his first rent payment was one of the most difficult parts of the transition from BYU to the NBA.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Nets’ defense is historically awful. Will Jordi Fernandez change anything?

Embarrassing would be too generous a descriptor for the Brooklyn Nets’ defensive performance to open the season. The tanking squad posted a 126.3 defensive rating during a 1-10 start, seven points worse than last year’s league-worst Utah Jazz.

Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Rumors / November 13

Kobe Bufkin to join Lakers' G League team

The South Bay Lakers intend to acquire guard Kobe Bufkin, who is entering the NBA G League player pool, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 10

Porous defense plagues Nets ahead of Raptors matchup

While the Brooklyn Nets are in a massive rebuilding project and many losses are anticipated, coach Jordi Fernandez would like to see some better defensive showings.

Nic Claxton News / Yardbarker / November 10

Nic Claxton's boast has come back to haunt him

Back in January 2023, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton boasted to reporters that he'd never lost to the New York Knicks. Since that statement, Claxton and the Nets haven't beaten them.

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Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / November 6

Three potential trade destinations for Ja Morant amid rift with Grizzlies

The Grizzlies can either decide to repair their fractured relationship with Morant or trade him.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / November 6

Nets’ Cam Thomas suffers another left hamstring injury

In the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against Indiana, Nets guard Cam Thomas re-injured the same left hamstring that limited him to just 25 games last season, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post.