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Ben Saraf Displays Improvement Despite Nets' Loss to 76ers

Saturday's 104-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers featured minimal offense from the Brooklyn Nets. As expected, they failed to produce on that end of the floor, posting 36-35-86 shooting splits while committing 17 turnovers.

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Brooklyn Nets' Bench Shines in Near-Comeback Over the 76ers

A trio of two-way contract players, a 10-day contract player, a trade deadline addition and a rookie made up the Brooklyn Nets' bench rotation Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 15

Nets' Michael Porter Jr. Predicted to Land with Longtime Division Rival

To the shock of many, the Brooklyn Nets decided to keep Michael Porter Jr. past the trade deadline. There have been some whispers that Porter could stay in Brooklyn well past this season, when the Nets will be ready to contend for a playoff spot again.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14

Three Takeaways From the Nets Tight Loss to the 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets (17-50) continued their road trip in the City of Brotherly Love for a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers (36-31). The Nets were without a ton of key contributors, as Michael Porter Jr., Nic Claxton, and Drake Powell all missed the game.

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How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / NetsDaily / March 14

Nets make unthinkable comeback, but lose to Philadelphia 76ers 104-97

The Brooklyn Nets never seriously considered making a playoff run in June when they drafted five rookies, in August when they ate unplayable salary for future picks, and in November when they began sitting veterans to give younger players more developmental minutes.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 14

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 1:00 PM ET

A rare 1:00 PM ET affair for the Brooklyn Nets. It’s game No. 67 and things have only gotten uglier as the Nets continue to sit integral players. Egor Demin is out the rest of the season and so is Day’Ron Sharpe.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14

Malachi Smith's Long Journey to a 10-Day Contract With the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets signed 26-year-old guard Malachi Smith to a 10-day contract, per NBA insider Michael Scotto. The signing came after Brooklyn surprisingly elected not to extend another 10-day deal to Grant Nelson, before it was reported by Brian Lewis that the forward will be sidelined for the rest of the season with patellar tendinitis.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14

Nets Once Again See Majority of the Rotation Out vs. 76ers

The Brooklyn Nets aren't in the market for wins at 17-49. Heading into the final 16 games of the season, they're actually hoping to secure top-three odds in the 2026 NBA Draft, in a heavy race with three other teams.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14

Evaluating Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe's Career Best Year After Season-Ending Injury

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb. Sharpe will need to get surgery to repair the ligament.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14

Josh Minott Has Career Night Despite Nets' Loss to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets couldn't get much from their depleted rotation in last night's 108-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but one player stood out with a career performance.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Why The Nets Didn’t Re-Sign 7-Foot Rookie Despite Impressing Coaching Staff, And Who Is Filling Open Spot

The Brooklyn Nets are likely in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’, preparing for their Saturday afternoon affair with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets, who have been officially eliminated from the NBA playoffs, will look to tie their season series with the depleted 76ers.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Danny Wolf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 13

How Nets' Danny Wolf Can Close Out Rookie Season Strong

Danny Wolf's draft night projections had him somewhere in the late lottery to late first round range. Wherever you had him, Wolf appeared displeased with slipping to the latter part of the range, with tears streaming down his face.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / March 13

Malachi Smith earns Nets 10-day contract as Grant Nelson’s season ends early

The Brooklyn Nets are signing guard Malachi Smith, a 6’4” combo guard, to a 10-day contract. Smith has spent this season with Brooklyn’s G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, while on a standard G-League contract.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Nets To Add Malachi Smith On 10-Day Deal

Malachi Smith has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Nets, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 26-year-old guard has

Josh Minott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Nets trade acquisition turns in breakout performance while auditioning for new contract

Josh Minott is attempting to carve out a consistent role during his fourth NBA season. The former Boston Celtics forward is making a strong case for an expanded opportunity following a trade to the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

How Nets finally kicked tank into overdrive during close loss to streaking Hawks

Thursday’s 108-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks felt like a turning point for the Brooklyn Nets’ tanking efforts. With Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe recently shut down for the season, the Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 13

Brooklyn Nets Coach Confirms Major Lineup Blow as Backup Center Suffer Season-Ending Hand Injury

The injury bug continues to bite the Brooklyn Nets, as head coach Jordi Fernandez confirmed that Day’Ron Sharpe is out for the rest of the season due to a serious left thumb injury that needs surgery.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe ruled out for season due to ligament tear in thumb

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, which will require surgery, the team announced Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe To Undergo Season-Ending Thumb Surgery

Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb and will undergo season-ending surgery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Day’Ron Sharpe’s return timeline amid multi-game absence

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to a left thumb sprain. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the fifth-year center has no timetable for his return.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 9

Nets push past Grizzlies for rare winning streak

Day'Ron Sharpe tied a season high by scoring 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away for a 126-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in New York.

Egor Demin News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Nets Announce Rookie Egor Demin Will Miss Remainder of Season

The Brooklyn Nets shut down rookie guard Egor Demin for the remainder of the season on Monday, announcing that increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot had ended one of the NBA's more productive first-year campaigns.

Nolan Traore News / The Lead / March 9

How Does Nolan Traore’s Recent Play Affect the Nets’ Draft?

The Brooklyn Nets have won one game since the All-Star Break and are currently the third-worst team in the NBA by record at 16-47. Fans have been rooting for losses as the Nets are racing the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards for the highest odds of the number-one overall pick.