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Three Takeaways From the Nets' Road Loss to the Cavaliers

Following a week off for the NBA's All-Star break, the Brooklyn Nets (15-39) returned to action for a road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21).

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Ben Saraf, Josh Minott shine in Long Island’s first win after break, 121-103

The Long Island Nets returned to the court for the first-time after the All-Star break for a matinee game with the New Orleans Pelicans G League team, the Birmingham Squadron in Alabama.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 19

Brooklyn Nets sliced up by Cleveland Cavaliers, lose 112-84

The Brooklyn Nets snuck into the All-Star break in an optimal lottery position and without a crowd of accusers behind them, alleging they’ve compromised the game’s integrity and warped its competitive nature.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 19

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM ET

Back in action. It hasn’t been all bad in Brooklyn. The Nets have won two of their last three, and Egor Demin even found himself on the winning side at the Rising Stars Challenge (coached by Vince Carter).

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 19

How Games out of the Nets Control Will Affect Them Come Draft Season

While tanking is at an all-time high in the NBA as the supposed generational 2026 draft class approaches, the Brooklyn Nets have a chance to make up some ground in the lottery race without having to do anything themselves.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 19

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Cavs 131-124 on Oct.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 19

ANALYSIS: Here are Nets’ ‘Kryptonite’ plays

After an anomalous hot December produced a 7-4 record and—briefly—the NBA’s best defense, the Nets have settled back into their intended losing ways. Going into the final two months of a long season, they have the fifth-worst offense in the league, the fifth-worst defense, and the fifth-worst record.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 19

Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19

The NBA is back from the All-Star break, and bettors could win big with the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is looking to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, while the Nets are just looking to have a win tonight.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Nets’ Nic Claxton sidelined after spraining ankle during practice

The Brooklyn Nets will begin the second half of the season without their starting center. Nic Claxton sprained his right ankle during practice on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 18

EXCLUSIVE: Nolan Traoré is focused on a long, successful, career … sans injury

The Brooklyn Nets have been a top 10 team in salary dedicated to injured players during five of the past seven NBA seasons. In three of them, they’ve been in the top two.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

2 Nets trade acquisitions who can earn new contracts during second half of season

Sean Marks is looking for “the next Brooklyn Nets” as his team moves forward in its rebuild. While several familiar faces will battle to secure long-term roles during the second half of the season, two new faces — Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji — have entered the mix.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 18

Juwan Howard Believes Nets' Nic Claxton Has All-Star Upside

Nic Claxton has seen a lot in his seven seasons with the Brooklyn Nets. He was part of the team that featured Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden,

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Dzanan Musa News / HITC / February 18

Former teammate reveals Kyrie Irving’s strict locker room rules ahead of NBA games

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dzanan Musa has shared details about Kyrie Irving’s strict pre-practice routine that temporarily kept teammates out of the locker room.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Assign Ben Saraf and Josh Minott to G League

The Brooklyn Nets have assigned rookie guard Ben Saraf and newly-acquired forward Josh Minott to their G League affiliate in Long Island today, per announcement from public relations.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 17

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Best Fit the Nets Needs?

The Brooklyn Nets currently have the fifth-best odds at the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans are the third-worst team in the league with a 15-41 record.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Nets rumors: Brooklyn showing draft interest in star freshman outside top 4

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on a top pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft. While four prospects — Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybansta, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — have separated themselves as the cream of the crop, Brooklyn’s most likely landing spot is currently outside of the top four.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Continue Rebuild with Lead Guard in Recent Mock Draft

Since acquiring superstars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, then having to offload the trio, the Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rut. Brooklyn hasn't reached the postseason since 2022-23, racking up a 58-106 record during the next two seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. feared for his NBA life after Adam Silver phone number leak

Michael Porter Jr. feared his NBA career was over before it had even started. After missing his entire rookie season due to a back injury, the then-Denver Nuggets forward made what he thought was a fatal mistake at an NBA players’ summit during the 2019 offseason.

Tyrese Martin News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Tyrese Martin To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are planning to sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract once they finalize their two-year deal for Jabari Walker, Derek Bodner reports for PHLY_Sports (Twitter link).

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Suns To Sign Haywood Highsmith

The Suns are signing free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a multiyear contract, agent Jerry Dianis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, “multiple playoff teams” were pursuing Highsmith before he decided to join Phoenix.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12