Brooklyn Nets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pros and Cons of Drafting Nets' Michael Porter Jr. in Fantasy Basketball

With the 2026-27 NBA season about to begin, many fantasy basketball leagues are about to begin their drafts with the preseason in the rearview mirror. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Defense! defense! … Not so much!!

The Brooklyn Nets ranked 30th in both offensive and defensive ratings last season and that was a good thing if you’re tanking to get a high pick. But if you’re trying to win some games in the next stage of the multi-year rebuild, one or the other will have to improve dramatically.

Mikel Brown News / NetsDaily / October 16

Mikel Brown won’t start, will be on minutes restrictions Wednesday

The Brooklyn Nets’ highest pick since they took Derrick Favors in 2010 will not start in Wednesday’s opener vs. Charlotte Hornets. Jordi Fernandez also told reporters at Friday’s practice that Mikel Brown Jr.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will come off bench to start season

Mikel Brown Jr. will come off the bench with a minutes restriction when the Brooklyn Nets open the regular season on Wednesday. After missing the start of training camp with an ankle sprain, the rookie guard made his NBA debut during the Nets’ preseason finale, playing 18 minutes off the bench.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 16

Brooklyn Nets ABA Throwback Uniforms: Community Reactions

The Brooklyn Nets recently unveiled their new ABA Classic Edition throwback uniforms and court design, bringing back the bold red, white, and blue look to honor the franchise’s 60th season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 16

Mikel Brown Jr. Draws Rave Reviews From Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez

Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut in the Brooklyn Nets' 144-128 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He finished with 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting and three assists, drawing rave reviews from his head coach, Jordi Fernandez.

NBA News / HITC / October 16

Brooklyn Nets owner defends Pablo Torre from ‘blatant racism’ amid LeBron James investigation

Pablo Torre’s investigation of LeBron James has attracted some unwanted attention. After breaking the viral Los Angeles Clippers’ scandal of circumventing the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, investigative journalist Pablo Torre has shifted his focus to the biggest star in the NBA.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. shows growth in key area during impressive NBA debut

Brooklyn Nets fans got the moment they’ve been waiting for on Wednesday. After missing Brooklyn’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, No.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nets fans for getting taken over by opposing fans at home games

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. started in the NBA as a reticent prospect. But over the years, he has learned to find his voice. He has become unafraid to speak his truth, even if he might ruffle some feathers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 15

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez Likens Julius Randle's Game to Three-Time MVP

Julius Randle seems to have found new life with the Brooklyn Nets after an odd stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Randle set the tone in Brooklyn's most recent preseason win, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, nine assists and four rebounds.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Noah Clowney News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Nets’ Noah Clowney not concerned about contract situation entering final year of rookie deal

Noah Clowney is among the Brooklyn Nets players with the most at stake this season. The 2023 first-round pick is entering the final year of his rookie contract and hasn’t received an extension.

Mikel Brown News / NetsDaily / October 14

Mikel Brown Jr. makes a strong debut, but Nets fall to Heat 144-128 in preseason finale

The Miami Heat just hosted the Brooklyn Nets for a final dress rehearsal before the 2026-27 season. For Mikel Brown Jr., it was also his first. After sitting out his team’s first three preseason contests with a rolled ankle, MBJ played his first non-Summer League NBA minutes tonight.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 14

Brooklyn Nets Shouldn't Get Caught up in Results This Season

Another season is almost here in Brooklyn, but the Nets shouldn’t put all of their focus on their results. Over the next few months, the Nets will be looking to get back into the postseason for the first time since 2023.

Noah Clowney News / NetsDaily / October 14

Noah Clowney facing moment of truth

A couple of days ago, Hoopshype, perhaps tongue in cheek, perhaps not, posted a ranking of MVP candidates for the preseason… Hugo Gonzalez (the bete noir of those afflicted with Marks Derangement Syndrome) was listed at the top of the list despite only playing two games for the Celtics.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 14

NBA Preseason Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM ET

Get ready folks: Mikel Brown Jr. will make his Brooklyn Nets preseason debut against the Heat on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick in the 2026 Draft has missed most of contact drills in training camp and the first three games of preseason due to a rolled ankle.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games

Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 14

Did Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Throw Shade at Nets' Julius Randle?

Julius Randle has gotten off to an incredible start with the Brooklyn Nets during the preseason, making a clear impression on Nets coach Jordi Fernandez.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Former Nets first-round pick could emerge as building block during sophomore campaign

Several pressing questions surround the Brooklyn Nets as they enter the 2026-27 campaign. Near the top of that list: Will any of the team’s five 2025 first-round picks become a future building block alongside Egor Demin?

Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / October 13

Nolan Traore makes his name known in year two

For the second straight year, Nolan Traore will be the youngest player on the youngest team in the NBA, a 20-year-old on a team whose average age is, again, a little more than 24.

Julius Randle News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Julius Randle feels wanted by Nets, says he’s not there to lose

Going from a contender in Minnesota to a rebuilding team in Brooklyn might not sound like much of a reward. Julius Randle sees it differently. The veteran forward said he’s happy to be back in New York and, more than anything, happy to feel wanted.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / October 6

Brooklyn Nets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Brooklyn Nets will go into the 2026-2027 season with higher expectations than last season. Brooklyn was not expected to be good in 2025-2026. With a fairly young team and no real star, the Nets were clearly rebuilding.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 1

'Nets Fest' this Sunday will feature appearances by NJ Nets greats

It took 14 seasons in the borough of Brooklyn to honor and acknowledge the Nets history prior to the move, but better late than never. The Nets will

Nolan Traore News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Nolan Traore showed up to Nets camp bigger. Literally.

Nolan Traore showed up for Nets training camp looking different. That’s because he is. The young Brooklyn guard has grown roughly an inch and added about 10 pounds since last season, an encouraging development for one of the youngest players on the roster, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 29

Michael Porter Jr. doubles down on absurd prediction for upcoming season

Leave it up to Michael Porter Jr. to make headlines. Earlier in the off-season, the Nets shooting forward raised a lot of eyebrows with his comments that the team would win 50 games.