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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 5

Nets Guard with Star Upside Has Two Opportunities This Summer to Prepare for Rookie Season

While Nets fans still have not gotten over the fact that their franchise selected three overseas guards with a historic five selections in the first round of the NBA Draft, they will have the opportunity to watch their rookies closely in the NBA Summer League starting July 11.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 5

'He Doesn’t Really Have a Market' – Brooklyn Nets’ Rising Star Draws Eye-Opening Free Agency Take From Insider

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas remains one of the top players available in the market. Because he’s a restricted free agent, the team can match any offer from him.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 5

Nets’ Drake Powell Could be Biggest Sleeper in 2025 NBA Draft

After making an NBA-record five first-round selections in the 2025 NBA Draft, Brooklyn Nets fans will have plenty of new names to get familiar with. But among the group, perhaps the most underrated is Drake Powell, who spent one season with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

How Michael Porter Jr. Can Enhance Egor Demin's Upside

After worries of not enough scorers on the roster following the 2025 NBA Draft, where the Nets went pass-heavy, the newly acquired Michael Porter Jr. can be the connecting piece to help Egor Demin thrive.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

Report: Brooklyn Nets sign No.19 Pick Nolan Traore

After a brief delay that prevented him from signing on the same day as his fellow first-round counterparts, one Nets rookie was eventually able to finalize his contract and officially join the team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

NBA Free Agency: Reportedly No Market for Nets' Cam Thomas

As NBA free agency carries on, the Brooklyn Nets are looking like the early winners of the offseason after multiple decisions setting the franchise up for long-term success.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Nets sign Nolan Traore to rookie contract

The Nets have now locked up four of their five first-round picks, officially signing French point guard Nolan Traore to his rookie scale contract on Friday, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

Hornets Emerge as Logical Trade Destination for Nets Center Nic Claxton

The Charlotte Hornets have worked tirelessly to construct a contender in a weakened Eastern Conference this offseason, and they could soon set their sights on a new big man.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / July 4

Nets Restricted Free Agent Cam Thomas Has No Market

Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent Cam Thomas doesn’t have a market, according to Jake Fischer. It appears Thomas may be forced to return to the Nets. Thomas played in only 25 games for the Nets last season.

Damian Lillard News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

Should the Brooklyn Nets Inquire About Damian Lillard?

Not too many teams have the cap space availability like the Brooklyn Nets do this offseason, and despite the re-signings Brooklyn has already done, the Nets can still be a potential suitor for former All-NBA point guard Damian Lillard.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 4

How FIBA Summers Might Affect the Nets’ Future

The Brooklyn Nets made history in the 2025 NBA Draft by becoming the first team ever to select five first-rounders, but the team’s new rookies come with some offseason activity that might already impact next season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

Nets re-sign former college star to two-way contract

The Brooklyn Nets continued a busy offseason on Thursday, re-signing Tyson Etienne to a two-way contract. Etienne, a 6-foot-2 guard who attended high school in Englewood, New Jersey, joins forward Tosan Evbuomwan as the team’s players on two-way contracts.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

Rumor: 'Growing expectation' Lakers will sign De'Anthony Melton

Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors last season before tearing his left ACL.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 3

Nets Linked to Potential Record-Setting Trade Amid NBA Free Agency

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the early winners of the offseason as NBA free agency carries on. Sean Marks and the front office have done almost everything right so far, aside from some criticism regarding the draft.

Michigan Wolverines News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Nets sign three first-rounders to their rookie scale contracts

The Nets have officially signed No. 8 overall pick Egor Demin, No. 26 pick Ben Saraf, and No. 27 pick Danny Wolf, the team announced in a press release.

Drew Timme News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 3

Drew Timme Embracing 3-Point Growth: 'I’m a Pretty Good Shooter Now'

After being given the opportunity to display his capabilities at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, Brooklyn Nets power forward Drew Timme is looking to take the next step in his development.

Chris Paul News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 3

Should the Brooklyn Nets Call About Chris Paul?

Although the Brooklyn Nets drafted three point guards in this year's NBA Draft, it is still unclear which one will start for the Nets next season, which could be a hole to fill for a potential veteran to come in and provide guidance for the young guards' futures.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 3

Nets Land in Kevin Durant Trade, Join Massive 7-Team Deal in Offseason Shake-Up

ESPN's Shams Charania warned NBA fans that the 2025 offseason would be the craziest they've seen, and a recent development proves his declaration correct.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals plan to develop NBA-record draft class

The Brooklyn Nets have an unprecedented challenge ahead of them. After making an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 draft, general manager Sean Marks and head coach Jordi Fernandez must figure out how to maximize the development of their rookie class.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 3

Nets HC Jordi Fernández Explains Why His Rookies Need to Shoot Threes

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández broke down why his team’s five new rookies have to shoot three-pointers. “I'm very excited, and I told them already today: if your teammate touches the paint and creates a three for you, you have to let it fly,” he said.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez drops mic on Egor Demin skeptics after surprise selection

The Brooklyn Nets made a massive bet on BYU point guard Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While the selection shocked many draft analysts, the team believes the Russian floor general can be a future centerpiece.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30