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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Nets start, finish strong to down Raptors
Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets withstood a rally by the visiting Toronto Raptors to earn a 96-81 victory on Sunday.
Nets defense shines again vs the Raptors, winning 96-81 
“Defense wins championships” is a cliché as old as you’ll find in sports. That might stem from older fans clinging to the way the game used to be played.
NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21
Three Takeaways From the Nets Impressive Win Over the Raptors
The Brooklyn Nets (8-19) remained home at the Barclays Center for a matchup with an Atlantic Division rival, as the Toronto Raptors (17-13) came to town on Sunday night.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
Nets’ Cam Thomas takes significant step towards return from injury as trade buzz grows
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is nearing a return from a multi-month absence. Sidelined since Nov. 5 by a left hamstring strain, Thomas participated in a five-on-five scrimmage on Saturday.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
LIVE DISCUSSION: Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET
The Nets are back again after another short break, looking for a bounce-back performance tonight against a Raptors team that has struggled to maintain consistency lately.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21
Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez on Nolan Traore: 'He's Gotten Better Every Single Game'
Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore got called up from the G-League shortly before the Nets' Sunday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Traore may get an extended look with fellow rookie Drake Powell out of the lineup for an indefinite period of time with a sprained ankle.
Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / December 21
Long Island’s 25 turnovers prove costly as Nets lose to Mexico City in Showcase
Nolan Traore had a decent game all around in the high altitude of Mexico City Saturday, but his five turnovers proved to be costly as Long Island fell to Mexico City, 111-102, at the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando.
Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 21
3 Nets Players Who Can Step Up in Drake Powell's Absence
Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell will be out for Sunday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to an ankle sprain. It was his third sprain on the same ankle this season.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20
Former Net Joe Johnson Nominated For the Hall of Fame
Former Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Johnson was announced as a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the first time since retiring, the Hall announced in a press release.
Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20
Jordi Fernandez's High Paced Vision for the Nets Isn't Going According to Plan
The best teams in the NBA have recently adopted fast-paced mentalities, centered around dictating game tempo and testing opponents' conditioning. For example, both NBA Finals teams last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, ranked in the top half of the league for pace and fastbreak points per game.
Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20
Warriors Reportedly Interested in Nets Center Nic Claxton
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is having the best all-around season of his career. He's driving and finishing at the rim with more consistency and has opened up his playmaking skills, especially on cutting and dribble handoff actions.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20
How the Nets' Defense has Taken a Leap Over the Past Month
Basketball is a game of runs, and scoring runs are built on the defensive end. The Brooklyn Nets are 4-6 in their last 10 games and 4-3 in December due to the way the defense has been trending.
Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 19
How NBA All-Star voting works in 2025 — and where Nets fit in
NBA All-Star voting has changed over time, but this season’s process looks quite similar to last year’s. The starters for the NBA All-Star Game are chosen
Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 19
Nets' Michael Porter Jr. on Heat's Defense: 'They Were Really Glued to Me'
The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Miami Heat 106-85 on Thursday, quickly deflating whatever high the team might've felt in its 45 point blowout victory over a depleted Milwaukee Bucks team just days before.
NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 19
Nets' Upcoming Schedule Could Send Team Back to Reality After Loss to Heat
It started to look like the Brooklyn Nets were building meaningful momentum after a very poor start to their season, as they had won four of their last six games before their 106-95 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Nets’ Jordi Fernandez gives refs backhanded compliment for calling ‘football game’
The Brooklyn Nets left the floor unhappy, and Jordi Fernandez made sure his message landed with bite after the wild Miami Heat matchup. Following the Nets’ 106–95 loss to the Heat, Fernandez delivered what sounded like praise but carried sharp edges underneath.
Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Trade Season Begins: Breaking Down The Nets’ Options
BROOKLYN — Brooklyn sits firmly in rebuild mode. The Nets are 7–18 and 13th in the East. Results reflect intent. As trade season opens, the Nets know exactly who they are.
Michael Porter Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17
Notable update emerges on Michael Porter Jr.'s future
Michael Porter Jr. might be on the move for the second time in a year.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17
Nets riding hot performance into clash with struggling Heat
While the Brooklyn Nets are enjoying their best stretch of the season and seeing promising performances from some of their five rookies, the Miami Heat are enduring their worst stretch following a strong start.
Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Nets Listening to Trade Offers on 2 Key Players Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report
The Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rebuild for the last handful of seasons and they have once again had a poor start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Brooklyn currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-18 record as they are likely heading towards another season in which they miss the playoffs.
Egor Demin News / NBA Draft on SI / December 15
Nets' Rookie Egor Demin Leads Brooklyn to Win against Milwaukee
The Brooklyn Nets had a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season, but have started to find their rythym as the year progresses. Brooklyn has won four of its last six contests, including back-to-back victories against Charlotte, Chicago.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14
Nets use balanced scoring attack to blitz Bucks
Rookie Egor Demin scored 17 points after being publicly criticized by coach Jordi Fernandez as the Brooklyn Nets never trailed and cruised to a 127-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in New York.
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