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Former Nets Guard Dariq Whitehead Signs with Oklahoma City Thunder

That didn't take long. Four days after being released by the Brooklyn Nets, a team hoping to head toward the draft lottery next summer, Dariq Whitehead was scooped up by the Oklahoma City Thunder, who may end up repeating as NBA champions around the same time.

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What's Next? Checking In on Former Nets Drew Timme and Fanbo Zeng

While it hasn't been for very long, Drew Timme and Fanbo Zeng—a duo once primed to suit up at Gonzaga toegther—are free agents. The two were waived by the Brooklyn Nets amid roster cuts after each experienced quite different tenures with the franchise.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 17

Nets Given Different Rookie Class in 2025 Re-Draft After NBA Preseason

NBA preseason isn't the best indicator of how rookies will pan out during the regular season. With teams playing the end of their bench most nights, the games leading up to opening night give first-year pros a chance to face the league's top talent, but more so develop and get their feet wet.

Dariq Whitehead News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Thunder sign former first-round pick

Four days after being waived by the Nets, former first-round pick Dariq Whitehead has signed with the Thunder.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 17

Have Brooklyn Nets 'Learned Their Lesson' From Last Season?

The Brooklyn Nets are set for a tanking season, and there’s no doubt about their plan for 2026. Going into the 2024-25 season, it was assumed that Brooklyn would be one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

Problems in the way of the Brooklyn Nets Going Over Their Projected win Total

We are just one week away from the Brooklyn Nets' season opener. Expectations are low and for good reason. Even though Brooklyn has proven talent on the roster in the form of Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr., a top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft would do wonders for the rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 16

“Better than I expected,” says Jordi Fernández of Macao trip

Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernández spoke with reporters over Zoom on Thursday afternoon, as his well-traveled team hasn’t had quite enough rest since returning from Macau to hold an official practice just yet.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

James Harden left with blank stare after Kevin Durant demands answers about leaving Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are currently preparing to enter a full-on rebuilding year in 2025-26, with one of the youngest rosters in the entire NBA. The Nets spent five first round draft picks this year, and also traded Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets, bringing back wing shooter Michael Porter Jr.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Nets rookie Egor Demin to make NBA debut on Friday vs. Raptors

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will make his NBA debut during Friday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors. Demin missed the beginning of training camp and Brooklyn’s first three preseason games due to a plantar fascia tear.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

NBA Analysts Praise Nets' Jordi Fernandez, Predict Shockingly Low Win Total

The Brooklyn Nets are set to enter another year in their early process of a rebuild, but this time, it's with pieces that actually matter. Last season, the Nets were rebuilding, but it seemed like they had one foot in and one foot out.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Nets under 19.5 wins? Why Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe are predicting ‘disastrous results’

Last year’s tanking Brooklyn Nets season didn’t result in the payoff the organization hoped for. After exceeding early-season expectations with the help of first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez, the Nets finished with the NBA’s sixth-worst record and fell to the eighth pick in the draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

How Brooklyn Nets Core Trio Can Elevate Their Game in 2025-26

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman. LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green. Most of the best dynasties in the history of the NBA are built with a core trio as the backbone.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Is Nets HC Jordi Fernandez Already a Top 15 Coach in the NBA?

Over the last decade, the Brooklyn Nets have seemingly only had stability at head coach when one of two men patrolled the sidelines, either Jason Kidd or Kenny Atkinson.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 15

Brooklyn Nets with Only 2 Players in Latest Top 100 Player Rankings

In the myriad of barrel-scraping offseason content that always involves player ratings, rankings or any debate-stirring comparables, finding Brooklyn Nets has become its own game of Where’s Waldo.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 15

Brooklyn Nets ‘pausing’ BK Block’ for ‘revamp’

The BK Block, the section of Barclays Center dedicated to members of the Brooklyn Brigade and other long-time fans, will be “paused” for this season, according to sources both in Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the Nets parent company, and the Brigade who have collaborated for seven years.

Fanbo Zeng News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Nets Continue Frontcourt Cuts, Waive CBA Star Fanbo Zeng

For the second straight year, the Brooklyn Nets have signed and subsequently waived a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) stud. Last season, they brought in Yongxi Cui, who was eventually waived on Dec.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets sign former college star Grant Nelson amid series of roster moves

The Brooklyn Nets signed former Alabama star Grant Nelson on Wednesday, the team announced. As per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Roster Decisions Coming up for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets waived Drew Timme and Dariq Whitehead on Oct. 13. The roster now stands at 16 standard contract players and a pair of two-way contract players.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / October 15

Nets dug bigger hole for themselves with draft whiffs

The future of the Nets depends on nailing the picks they have coming to them in upcoming drafts. Unfortunately, GM Sean Marks and the Nets front office haven't inspired confidence that they can do it.

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Dariq Whitehead News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Nets’ Dariq Whitehead Decision Puts 2022 Recruits in Shocking Spot

The Brooklyn Nets made a roster move on Monday, waiving two players. One of them happened to be a former top recruit out of the famous Montverde Academy in Florida.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Nets banking on future as rebuild takes full shape

The Nets’ offseason has been one big balancing act. As Luke Adams of HoopsRumors wrote in his season preview, this is a rebuild, but it’s not one without a plan.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14

'The Sky is the Limit' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Issues Major Challenge to Cam Thomas This Season

Cam Thomas showcased his offensive arsenal during the Brooklyn Nets’ 111-109 win over the Phoenix Suns at The Venetian Arena last Friday, as he led the team with 16 points and four rebounds on 4-for-12 shooting from the field and 8-for-10 from the free throw line in 26 minutes.

Drew Timme News / Hoops Wire / October 13