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Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets gave a new meaning to futility with their pitiful showing on Wednesday. Brooklyn faced off at home on Wednesday against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Nets’ Egor Demin reacts to season-ending injury, outlines expectations for ‘most important summer’

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin underwent a non-surgical procedure to address his season-ending plantar fascia injury. The No. 8 pick said the procedure was successful and that he’s focused on getting his body prepared for the start of next season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 18

LIVE DISCUSSION: OKC Thunder at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Good news, tankers: The Nets are playing the Thunder tonight. That alone should provide some solace, but you never know in today’s NBA. OKC just clinched the postseason last night, their 13th since 2010.

Sean Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 18

Should the Brooklyn Nets Target a Star This Offseason Amid Reports?

Just as we thought Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets were done with star hunting and staying fully committed to a rebuild, we're now being pulled back into the possibility that they could go all in this offseason.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Chaney Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 18

Chaney Johnson Making the Most of His Early Nets Opportunity

The Brooklyn Nets are giving more and more opportunities to young players as the season winds down. The minutes distribution has become increasingly balanced, especially with injuries to Michael Porter Jr., Egor Dёmin and other rotation guys.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 18

Report: Brooklyn Nets Could Acquire a Star This Offseason to Accelerate Rebuild

Though this Brooklyn Nets season has been far from sunshine and rainbows, brighter days could be ahead on Flatbush and Atlantic. Brooklyn is equipped with the most tradable first-round draft picks and could be adding a future star in this year's draft.

Chaney Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 17

Nets' Chaney Johnson Posts Career-High Against Trail Blazers

Call it a “War Eagle” moment — Chaney Johnson soared to a career-high, bringing life to a Brooklyn Nets squad that looked deflated from the opening tip.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 17

What to Make of the Nets' Offense in the Late Stages of the Season

Another day, another brutal loss for the Brooklyn Nets. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, because the goal this season has been clear since October: develop young talent and set yourself up for a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Michael Porter Jr.’s return timeline amid multi-game absence

The Brooklyn Nets have been without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. for their last three games. Porter is working his way back from an ankle sprain that has prevented him from working out.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

Brooklyn Nets Coach Shares Encouraging Update on Michael Porter Jr.’s Return Timeline From Ankle Injury

Jordi Fernandez provided an update regarding Michael Porter Jr.’s return timeline, as the one-time champion has missed three straight games due to a sprained right ankle.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Drake Powell News / NetsDaily / March 17

Brooklyn’s feisty bench shines a light on Long Island development

Drake Powell is a man of very few, very polite words. Always smiling, an enthusiastic small-talker, though to this point, Powell is not one for detailed conversation with the media.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 16

Lewis: Nets plan to ‘flip switch and try to compete as soon as next season’

There’ve been rumors going back to trade deadline about how the Nets plan to move beyond their deep rebuild next season, but Brian Lewis writes more in detail on the team’s plan, quoting sources knowledgeable about things.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 16

Blazers cruise to wire-to-wire win over floundering Nets

Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara scored 18 points apiece as the Portland Trail Blazers never trailed and withstood a shaky fourth quarter in a 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night in New York.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 16

Ben Saraf One of Key Takeaways From Nets' Lopsided Loss to Trail Blazers

The Brooklyn Nets (17-51) returned to the Barclays Center for a matchup against the Western Conference Portland Trail Blazers (33-36). The Nets would once again find themselves down five players, as the injuries continue to mount for the team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 16

How Former Nets Have Fared in New Environments This Season

The Brooklyn Nets have been in rebuild mode for the better part of two seasons. Heading into the 2025 offseason, the organization cleared out nearly all of its role players on the wrong side of 25 years old.

NBA News / NetsDaily / March 16

LIVE DISCUSSION: Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Inhale. Exhale. Michael Porter Jr, Day’Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, Egor Demin, and Terance Mann are all out for Brooklyn. That’s great news for those getting ready for the big dance.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Brooklyn Nets Face Unexpected Roster Dilemma as Potential NBA Expansion Could Force Major Decisions

The Brooklyn Nets are staring down a headache of epic proportions. Heading into the 2028-29 season, the team will have five first-round picks from the 2025 draft hitting the final year of their rookie deals.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Why The Nets Didn’t Re-Sign 7-Foot Rookie Despite Impressing Coaching Staff, And Who Is Filling Open Spot

The Brooklyn Nets are likely in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’, preparing for their Saturday afternoon affair with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets, who have been officially eliminated from the NBA playoffs, will look to tie their season series with the depleted 76ers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 13