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Nets' Veterans may Harm Draft Position

NBA teams usually need a high draft pick to rebuild successfully. Maybe one of the Brooklyn Nets' five rookies has superstar potential, but it would be beneficial to have a top-three pick in the 2026 cycle.

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Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade named one of offseason’s most underrated moves

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. Outside of the draft, their most significant move was a trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.

Keon Johnson News / Field Level Media / September 17

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Keon Johnson, who started 56 games for them last season, on Wednesday. He was scheduled to play the second season of a two-year, $4.51 million deal he signed with the Nets prior to the 2024-25 season.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Cam Thomas Could be Perfect Piece for Nets' Next Contender

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t been a contender for the past few years, but they might already have a key player for their next title contender. Building a championship contender in the NBA is incredibly difficult.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Nets Ranked Among NBA’s Least Promising Futures, But Financial Edge Could Change That

For a team loaded with inexperienced talent and on pace to be one of the youngest in NBA history, it isn’t easy to look at the Brooklyn Nets’ future with much optimism.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Where Kobe Bufkin Fits in the Brooklyn Nets’ Point Guard Rotation

The Brooklyn Nets have a major point guard conundrum. Last season, the position was quite bare outside of D'Angelo Russell. Russell departed the Nets in free agency, which forced the franchise to almost overcompensate for the lack of depth at the position.

Kobe Bufkin News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 17

Nets fading into NBA obscurity

Brooklyn is not the center of the NBA universe. In fact, the Nets are an afterthought in their own media market. While James Dolan's Knicks making a strong

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Could Day'Ron Sharpe Experience a Breakout Season With the Nets?

Day'Ron Sharpe re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. At $6.25 million per year over the next two seasons, he is on one of the best contracts in the NBA for how much he does on the court.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Is Jalen Wilson the Nets Next Breakout Star?

The third-year is massive for most NBA players looking to take the next step. By the time a player reaches their third year, they've gone through a rookie season and a sophomore surge or slump, and now it's time to prove that they belong on an NBA court for the long haul.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Why More Nets Trades Should Come Amid New Signings

Heading into training camp, the Brooklyn Nets still have plenty of work to do regarding the roster. At the moment, there are 24 training camp invitees, which is three over the 21-person limit.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

The Real Force Behind the Nets’ Kobe Bufkin Trade

It seemed inevitable that the Brooklyn Nets would eventually use assistant coach Juwan Howard's ties to the Michigan basketball program in an attempt to add one of his former standouts.

Kobe Bufkin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Nets take swing on another former first-round pick with Kobe Bufkin trade

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to select three point guards in the first round of this year’s draft left many scratching their heads. Despite that, General Manager Sean Marks made another addition to his backcourt on Monday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Nets' Cam Thomas Labeled Loser of the Offseason

This offseason had some interesting twists and turns for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were a bit of a forgotten factor throughout the NBA this summer. While Brooklyn had some cap space and made some big moves on draft night, the rest of their summer wasn’t exactly noteworthy.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 16

Will the Nets’ Newest Trade Affect Their Rookies?

On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets made the easy decision to add former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to the team’s ranks, trading cash considerations to the Atlanta Hawks.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 16

Nets Still Have Roster Concerns After Kobe Bufkin Trade

Many NBA teams are not yet done making moves this offseason, but the Brooklyn Nets are one of the few teams that are still making trades. The Nets acquired another player today, and one who could get plenty of opportunities this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Trade Options the Brooklyn Nets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It has been a rough past two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue to go through a rebuild. For the Nets, they will enter the new season looking to make a run at a Play-In spot, though they may still be a few pieces away from being a playoff team despite their core of Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks signing former Nets depth player to deal

He had been on a two-way deal with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024-25. Brooklyn waived the 6-foot-8 British combo forward in August.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Draft insider reveals why Nets’ controversial Egor Demin pick could be home run

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin.

Dennis Smith Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / September 14

Knicks bringing back former guard for a workout

Free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. is scheduled to work out for the New York Knicks this week.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 14

Does Cam Thomas' Presence Help or Hurt Nets' Rookies?

A major Brooklyn Nets storyline of the offseason was Cam Thomas' future with the organization. After months of contract disputes, both sides agreed upon a $5.9 million, one-year deal to bring the veteran back to the team.