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Why Nets’ Julius Randle is ‘at peace’ being back in NYC after Timberwolves trade

Two and a half years removed from his New York Knicks tenure, Julius Randle is back in the Big Apple, this time as the leader of a young Brooklyn Nets squad.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Michael Porter Jr. Reveals Key To Securing Long-Term Contract With Nets

The Brooklyn Nets made some interesting changes to their roster over the summer, with Julius Randle‘s addition next to Michael Porter Jr. in the frontcourt emerging as the most significant move.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 30

Liberty's Playoff Success Should Inspire Brooklyn Nets Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 season is just around the corner, and the Brooklyn Nets have some inspiration to take from the other basketball team in Barclays Center. On Monday, the Nets and most teams across the NBA gathered in their respective cities for media day ahead of the start of training camp.

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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

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

What Michael Porter Jr. wants to prove to Nets, NBA amid contract talks

Michael Porter Jr. is entering a contract season with the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets. Despite a career-best 2025-26 campaign that put him in All-Star conversations, the Nets haven’t signed him to an extension as they open training camp.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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 / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 30

Nets' Julius Randle Shares Heartfelt Experiences Learning from Kobe Bryant

Julius Randle is coming into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets with high expectations, hoping to shock the world. Randle isn't new to rebuilding situations, having gotten quite acquainted with that process early on in his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 30

Practice brings reality of competition for spots, minutes

The bright lights of Media Day have been dimmed. Now, as Noah Clowney said Monday, it’s all about five words: “Let the best man win.” With so much unsettled, not surprising on a team that’s still the league’s youngest, the Brooklyn Nets had their first practice Tuesday at HSS Training Center.

Sean Marks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Sean Marks reveals what will determine when Nets gets aggressive with assets

For the third straight season, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to be one of the NBA’s worst teams. Yet the rebuilding squad is sitting on a treasure trove of assets that could be its ticket out of the league’s basement.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 29

Julius Randle Hoping to Help Brooklyn Nets Shock NBA World

The Brooklyn Nets are ready to get going in a new season, and their newest star knows what it will take for the team to achieve its goals. After a long offseason that featured some significant changes in Brooklyn, the Nets are finally ready to get the 2026-27 season going.

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.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters

Michael Porter Jr. 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.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 29

What can veterans and the power of friendship do for the Brooklyn Nets?

“There’s a blueprint in the NBA right now where some of the best teams — guys really really enjoy spending time with each other.” I enjoyed this quote

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 29

When a jersey patch deal isn’t just a jersey patch deal

Early Monday morning, just before Media Day began, the Brooklyn Nets announced a “jersey patch” deal with Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant headed, of course, by Joe Tsai… This deal differed substantially from other patch deals, which have gone for as much as eight figures per season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 28

Brooklyn Nets host Media Day 2026, share optimism, some of it ‘delusional’

If we learned anything at Media Day this year, it’s that the Brooklyn Nets aren’t very good at golf. When Julius Randle hit the links with Mikel Brown Jr.

Sean Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 28

Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks Keeps Door Open on Big Moves: 'We're Always Listening'

The Brooklyn Nets are equipped with a ton of flexibility, given their treasure trove of future first-round picks and young talent. The team seems intent on running their offense through Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. claims he doesn’t hoop ‘for money’ as contract negotiations drag into preseason

Michael Porter Jr. has a strong case for the Brooklyn Nets’ top player entering the 2026-27 campaign. Yet, his future with the team is more uncertain than ever.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 28

2027 Trade Deadline Could be Turning Point for Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping for a successful 2026-27 campaign, and the trade deadline could be a difference-maker next season. With next season just around the corner, the Nets have an interesting few weeks ahead.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 28

NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors

Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League. The Heat will sign Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 27

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 24

The offseason ends Sunday. Monday is Media Day, the beginning of pre-season. Hurrah! A week later, after six practice sessions at HSS Training Center, the 20 players — 15 on standard deals, three on two-ways and as of now two on Exhibit 10s — will fly to Charlotte for their first pre-season game vs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 27

Are Brooklyn Nets Ready for Pressure Next Season?

Brooklyn is hoping to get into the postseason picture next season for the first time since 2023, but that sort of success would come with some added pressure.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / September 25

Brooklyn Nets Must Try Three Starting Lineups in 2026-27

While there are many adjustments to make throughout the year, Brooklyn also has to solve its shooting troubles after tying for last in 3-point percentage (34%) last season.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves

Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire. The Hawks waived Johnson on Thursday after signing him Wednesday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log.