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Nets rookie first-round pick nearing return from extended injury absence

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf is nearing a return from a multi-week absence due to an ankle injury. The Nets listed the point guard as questionable for Friday’s home matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. ruled out for 76ers matchup due to back ailment

The Brooklyn Nets will be without Michael Porter Jr. during Friday’s home matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Porter Jr. was ruled out for the matchup due to lower back tightness.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 27

Nets' Nic Claxton Listed As Top Trade Candidate

Last year, the Brooklyn Nets weren't as active as they should have been during NBA trade season. While they sold some players such as Dorian Finney-Smith and Dennis Schroder, other veterans remained on the roster through the end of the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Nets’ Cam Thomas has no return timetable three weeks removed from hamstring injury

Cam Thomas’ return from his hamstring injury will take longer. Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez had no update on Thomas’ return when asked at practice on Wednesday, exactly three weeks after Thomas suffered his injury.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 27

Blessings and Turkeys: ProfessorB’s Thanksgiving Review

The Nets have reached the Thanksgiving break with a 3-14 record, 6 games out of the play-in (and 1.5 games out of the cellar, for those who celebrate).

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 27

Danny Wolf’s double-double, Nolan Traore’s 17 points power Long Island past College Park

What started as an ugly game all around turned into one of the most dominant wins for Long Island of the season Wednesday night vs. the College Park Skyhawks in suburban Atlanta.

Drake Powell News / NetsDaily / November 26

Drake Powell, no longer a reach, showing two-way upside for Brooklyn Nets

Drake Powell entered the NBA with a label he didn’t ask for. After being selected, No. 22 overall in June’s NBA draft, the UNC product was tagged by some

Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 26

Noah Clowney Emerging As Potential Nets Building Block

The Brooklyn Nets made an NBA record five first round draft picks this past summer. Time will tell whether all of those draft picks will work out, but the Nets sent a clear message, and that is to develop young talent into longterm pieces that could help the franchise win its first championship.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 26

Brooklyn Nets Need to Move on From Cam Thomas

The Brooklyn Nets have had an intriguing start to the season, but they have a clear move to make this season. Over the first month of the year, the Nets have looked just like the team most expected.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 26

Comparing the Nets' 2025 Rookie Class to Brooklyn's Past Five Seasons

The Brooklyn Nets signed an unprecedented draft class in 2025 with five first-round picks. Not only was the sheer volume of this class historic by the NBA's standards, but in the past five years, Brooklyn hasn't built up its roster through the draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez challenges youngster with harsh truths after benching

Ziaire Williams was riding high entering the 2025-2026 campaign. After turning in a career-best season following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets, Williams signed a two-year, $12 million contract extension this summer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 26

Nets Prospect Watch: Players to Watch Outside of the Top Three

As popular as the NBA is, the days leading up to Thanksgiving belong to college basketball. Feast Week is upon us, with teams across the nation facing off in tournaments, regardless of conference.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 26

How a struggling actor used a Brooklyn Nets job as a side gig

The struggling actor is a quintessential American hero, living and dying for his or her art and the art above all. He or she bounces from audition to audition, from rejection to rejection before the big moment arrives.

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 25

Nets Projected to Land Blue Blood Prospect in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets looked very promising in their last two wins, coming within the last five games. Against the Washington Wizards, the Nets took advantage of a fellow bottom feeder, outscoring them by a wide margin while limited shots in the fourth quarter.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 25

Former Nets Fan Favorite Drew Timme Teams up With Doncic, James in LA

After surprisingly being left off the Brooklyn Nets' final 2025-26 roster, former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme landed with the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 25

Knicks' Head Coach Gives Nets' Head Coach Jordi Fernandez Credit

Head coaching in the NBA is not for the weary. Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets and Mike Brown of the New York Knicks are well aware of this. Brown brought the Sacramento Kings out of a 16-year playoff drought and was fired less than two seasons later.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 25

NBA Notes: Nets, Noah Clowney, Bulls, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns

Noah Clowney is starting to look like Brooklyn’s breakout guy. The third-year forward has now started 11 straight games, and Monday was his loudest yet — a career-high 31 points against the Knicks, including 7-of-13 from deep.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to Karl-Anthony Towns’ domination of Nets

It’s been nearly three years since the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks. Monday’s meeting at Barclays Center was another reminder of the gaping chasm between the crosstown rivals.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA Analysis Network / November 25

Jordi Fernandez openly calls out Brooklyn Nets star for not playing any defense to ‘challenge him…’

Jordi Fernandez did not hold back when discussing why he dropped one Brooklyn Nets star from the starting lineup. Few fans were surprised to see the Brooklyn Nets struggle this season, given their roster and where they were planning to compete in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 25

Danny Wolf has double-double, Nolan Traore 15 and 9 in Long Island loss

The last time the Long Island Nets played the Greensboro Swarm, two days ago, also on Long Island, the Nets walked away with the win. Monday night, despite Danny Wolf’s strong performance, lightning wouldn’t strike twice.

Drew Timme News / HITC / November 25

Who is Drew Timme? Why the Lakers believe the former Nets standout can help right now

The former Gonzaga star made noise with the Nets — and now gets another NBA shot in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the early-season surprises, opening their campaign 12–4 despite LeBron James missing significant time.

Brooklyn Nets News / Stadium Rant / November 23

The Michael Porter Jr. WNBA Controversy

Brooklyn Nets small forward Michael Porter Jr. says he wants people to stop comparing WNBA players to men and claims he would’ve dominated the WNBA as an eighth grader.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / November 21

Michael Porter Jr. continues torrid streak, paces Nets past Celtics

Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points and Nic Claxton recorded his first career triple-double, fueling the visiting Brooklyn Nets to a 113-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday to salvage a split of their home-and-home series.

Drew Timme News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Lakers reportedly plan to sign former college basketball star Drew Timme

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign free agent big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.

Lakers fans should take notice of LeBron James' latest Luka Doncic push

Jeanie Buss' brothers getting fired from Lakers is cutthroat, but entirely predictable

Nikola Jokic tops usual contenders, budding star on early-season NBA MVP leaderboard

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Michael Porter Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

How Michael Porter Jr.’s Hot Streak Could Lead To Nets Trading Him

Brooklyn Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. is heating up early in the 2025-26 season. His surge could help the rebuilding franchise find a trade partner before the trade deadline rolls around.