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Michael Porter Jr. says Nets’ bench ‘beast’ should be NBA starter

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role.

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Danny Wolf slumps, Dëmin shoots in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 7

I write the introduction last. We’re already at 2000 words. Let’s get to it. We’re starting with Wolf because Head Coach Jordi Fernández gave his most insightful answer of the season in response to a question about Wolf.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 5

Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe Embraces Growth Mindset in Expanded Role

Day'Ron Sharpe stepped in as the Brooklyn Nets' starting center with Nic Claxton out of the lineup. As a result, he filled up the box score on both sides of the floor, proving he can bring the same energy to the court during longer stretches.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / January 5

The Brooklyn Nets Established a Legitimate Defensive Identity

The Brooklyn Nets were red hot in December, finishing the month with a 7-4 record. While the All-Star caliber offense from Michael Porter Jr. and the immediate impact of budding role players have contributed to their success, Brooklyn has found its identity all on the defensive end.

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Michael Porter Jr. Praises Nets for Instilling Confidence in Players

Michael Porter Jr. faced off against his former team for the first time, guiding the Brooklyn Nets to a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets while producing 27 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nolan Traoré on NBA adjustment, G League, life in Brooklyn

This story was graciously written for NetsDaily by Elliott Caillot, a French student currently enrolled at Butler University. Though Caillot works for The Playoffs, a French-language sports outlet, he was recently credentialed for a few Brooklyn Nets games and practices during a trip to New York.

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Coaching and Culture has led to a Defensive Turnaround for the Brooklyn Nets

On a basketball court, there's really only three things that a player has total control over: their attitude, effort and focus. These three truths ring especially true on the defensive end.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / January 4

Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up on Facing Former Teammates After Nets’ Win Over Nuggets: 'I Was Excited'

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr took on his former team, the Denver Nuggets, on Sunday. It was a special game for Porter, since it was the first time he faced the team that drafted him after he was traded over the summer.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 4

Brooklyn Nets blow past Denver Nuggets, win 127-115

Though Cam Johnson, dealing with a knee injury, could not make his return to Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets still had much catching up to do before the matinee contest.

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Ex-Nugget Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 to lead Nets over Denver

Michael Porter Jr. collected 27 points and 11 rebounds against his former team on Sunday as the Brooklyn Nets led most of the way in a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets in New York.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 4

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Sunday Win Over the Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets (11-22) returned home looking to break a three-game losing skid against the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets (23-12). The Nets got Michael Porter Jr.