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Nets ‘eager’ to use cap space to facilitate trades in return for draft assets

The Brooklyn Nets spent the offseason using their cap space to add to their league-leading chest of draft picks. Their strategy hasn’t changed as the trade deadline approaches.

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Lewis: Michael Porter Jr. hoping to stay a Net

In talking with Brian Lewis, Michael Porter Jr. cleared up any mystery about where he’d like to be playing for the rest of the season and perhaps beyond.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 12

What to Watch for in Nets vs. Mavericks

On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks, searching for their seventh win on the season. Brooklyn has surprised of late, playing feisty defense under head coach Jordi Fernandez while Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 12

Former Nets Center Jason Collins Announces Cancer Diagnosis

In an interview with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, former NBA player Jason Collins announced that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and is receiving treatment.

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Shaquille O’Neal Becomes Stage 4 Brain Cancer Victim Jason Collins’ Strong Hope

Former Brooklyn Nets player Jason Collins is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma. It is one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. Collins, who married the love of his life and started a new chapter in May, recently updated ESPN after his family released a short statement saying he had a brain tumor earlier this year.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

Nets' Noah Clowney Talks About How Easy it is to Play With Michael Porter Jr.

Noah Clowney has come onto the scene this season after struggling with health and consistency in his first two seasons. Clowney's 3-point shot showed considerable

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

Nets' Front Office Not Viewed Highly Among League Personnel

When analyzing a front office, a team's performance is a great indicator of how well the organization is performing, but it's not the end-all, be-all. In fact, many front offices receive praise from fans and analysts for deciding to go in the opposite direction and enter an organic rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

How the Atlantic Division's Young Cores Stack up Against the Nets

The NBA's Atlantic Division is arguably the most competitive in the Eastern Conference, with four teams currently holding top-six seeds and the Brooklyn Nets have shown promise during their rebuild.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Danny Wolf’s ‘Jewish Joker’ nickname has Draymond Green up in arms – ‘F**k outta here’

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is turning heads with his performance after cracking the team’s rotation. The former Michigan star’s impact as a ball-handler and passer has already earned him a new nickname from some: Jewish Joker.

Danny Wolf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

Nets' Danny Wolf Opens Up About Adjusting to NBA

Danny Wolf spent a considerable amount of time with the Long Island Nets earlier this season, averaging 20.3 points on 48.1% shooting, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game in seven games.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Nets rookie in line for first extended NBA audition after G League breakout

Nolan Traore has been the forgotten Brooklyn Nets rookie early this season. While Egor Demin, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf have all played extended NBA minutes, Traore has spent his time in the G League with the Long Island Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

Draft Night Flashback: Danny Wolf Breaks Down his Emotional Night

Many believed the Brooklyn Nets would trade out of their 27th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after taking four rookies in the first round. The front office must've seen something they liked in a playmaking, floor spacing forward in Michigan's Danny Wolf, taking him with their last pick of the night.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 11

Nolan Traore has another strong performance, this time in front of Jordi Fernandez

Off the backs of Nolan Traore’s 18 points, the Long Island Nets defeated the Westchester Knicks in runaway fashion, 115-95, at the Westchester County Center in Westchester.

Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

Nets' Noah Clowney Discusses Offensive Improvements

The Brooklyn Nets selected Noah Clowney as the No. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, expecting him to largely play at the power forward position but sometimes handle minutes at center.

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Nets Reportedly Focusing on Salary Dumps, Potential Thomas Deal

While the basketball world awaits Giannis Antetokounmpo's next move, the Brooklyn Nets may be starting to put together a transactional blueprint of their own.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

Nic Claxton is the Perfect Brooklyn Nets Trade Candidate

Nic Claxton has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Brooklyn Nets this season, amid the early stages of the rebuild. At 6-17, there isn't much to cheer for (aside from losing for draft picks), but the development from the rookies and trade value built from veterans has been fun to watch.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

NBA Minutes are in Reach for Nolan Traoré After Impressive G League Stint

Four of the five members of the "Flatbush Five" have seen meaningful minutes with the Brooklyn Nets this season –– the lone outsider being No. 19 pick Nolan Traoré.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

Michael Porter Jr. Seems to be Finding Niche with Nets Despite Trade Speculation

When the Brooklyn Nets landed Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets during the offseason, not many fans expected him to stay with the franchise long-term.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Nets rise five spots in NBA Power Rankings after 3-1 week

The Brooklyn Nets were labeled as one of the NBA’s worst teams entering the 2025-26 campaign. They looked the part early on, posting a 0-7 record with multiple embarrassing performances to open the year.

Brooklyn Nets News / BasketballNews.com / December 9

Michael Porter Jr. discovers star path with Nets in a career resurgence

After becoming a champion in Denver, Michael Porter Jr. moves on to Brooklyn for career growth – and the Nets are letting him become who he was projected to be coming out of high school: a full-fledged star in the NBA Michael Porter Jr.

Noah Clowney News / The Lead / December 8

Noah Clowney’s Emergence Is Crucial for Nets Future

When the Brooklyn Nets drafted Noah Clowney with the 21st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, they drafted him for his upside. Despite his inconsistencies, Clowney’s 6-foot-10 frame, along with his shooting, rebounding, and defensive capabilities, made him a project that teams were willing to take a chance on.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack