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Potential NBA Draft Lottery Changes Will Affect Nets' Rebuild

Change could be imminent for the NBA and its rules regarding the draft lottery. In recent years, we have witnessed the effects of a relatively new system on the league's bottom feeders.

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Shams: NBA wants to make tanking harder … unlikely to affect Nets

The “T” word is a no-no in most NBA front offices. It conjures up teams willfully losing games to get better draft position or avoid having to give up a protected pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 23

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers will meet for the third time this season. The Nets have dropped both games against the Sixers so far this season.

Michael Porter Jr. News / EssentiallySports / December 23

Why Is Michael Porter Jr. Wearing Brace Like Stroke Victims? Nets Star’s Medical Aid Explained

Michael Porter Jr. was once the third option on a title-winning Denver Nuggets team. Now in Brooklyn, he has become a source of hope. Some Nets fans want him traded in February, but moving him would only hurt their push for wins.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Insane stat underscores Nets’ shocking defensive turnaround fueling recent success

The Brooklyn Nets’ defense looked like their biggest tank weapon to begin the season. Jordi Fernandez’s squad posted an NBA-worst 128.5 defensive rating during a 0-7 start.

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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 23

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez on Nolan Traore: 'Sky's the Limit for this Kid'

Nolan Traore played more than 10 minutes in an NBA game for the first time since October in the Brooklyn Nets' 96-81 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes.

Drake Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Nets expect Drake Powell back ‘soon’ despite third ankle sprain

The Brooklyn Nets don’t expect Drake Powell to be sidelined for an extended period with his latest ankle injury. Powell missed Sunday’s win over the Toronto Raptors and will not play on Tuesday vs.

Nolan Traore News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 22

Nolan Traore Displays Potential in Nets' Win Over Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets picked up their eighth win of the season on Sunday night, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 96-81. In a low-scoring battle, the Nets managed to win off a late offensive outburst, outscoring the Raptors 29-16 in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 22

Nets Defense Stands Tall in Sunday Night's Win Over Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets came through with a 96-81 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, a final score that might more closely resemble a game that happened two decades ago.

Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / December 22

Ben Saraf explodes for 40 in G League Showcase, earning recall to Brooklyn

This one may very well become known as the “Ben Saraf Coming Out” game. Saraf exploded for a career-high game in a number of aspects Monday afternoon leading his Long Island Nets to a big win in the G League Showcase with a 40-point, six 3-pointer extravaganza in Brooklyn’s 116-97 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Nets rookie earns praise after solid performance during first extended NBA audition

Brooklyn Nets rookie Nolan Traore spent the last two months awaiting an extended NBA opportunity. Following a breakout stint in the G League, the No. 19 pick received it on Sunday.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NetsDaily / December 22

Lichtenstein: Should Nets trade Michael Porter Jr.? It’s not that easy

MIchael Porter Jr. is having the time of his life and that success is driving yet another debate in Nets World fan base between the tankers who want nothing

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 22

Nets' Egor Demin Stuffs the Stat Sheet Against the Toronto Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets took down the Toronto Raptors 96-81 Sunday night, holding the Raptors to a season-low point total. It's rare to get a double-digit win while scoring under 100 points, but the Nets were everywhere on the defensive end and had steady hands leading the way on offense.

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Noah Clowney News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Noah Clowney had the most disrespectful block of the season

Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter thought he was going to catch a body when he tried to attack the Brooklyn Nets in transition during the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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.

NBA News / NetsDaily / December 21

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.

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.

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.

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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.