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NBA trade season is practically upon us, with rumors starting to flurry. As the February deadline sits less than two months away, reports and storylines are starting to appear regarding the top candidates to be moved.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez opens up on Cam Thomas’ role upon return amid team’s improved play

The Brooklyn Nets have a Cam Thomas conundrum. Following a 0-7 start with Thomas in the lineup, the Nets are 6-10 over their last 16 games with the guard sidelined.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 9

Brooklyn Nets Grab Interesting Swing in Latest Mock Draft

The Brooklyn Nets are in a somewhat precarious position. The team has won three of four games, and has four wins in its last 10. While head coach Jordi Fernandez is certainly happy with his team’s overall progress, each win pushes Brooklyn further down the draft standings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 9

Shams: Brooklyn Nets eyeing salary dumps, Cam Thomas trade

In ESPN’s “Inside Pass” for Tuesday, Shams Charania focuses mainly on trade prospects for big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, but also discusses potential moves for the Brooklyn Nets and other teams as Monday’s unofficial start of the NBA’s trade season approaches.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

How Nets could be a major player at 2026 trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline is approaching, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of leaguewide speculation. With an NBA-high $15.2 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad could once again be a dumping ground for unwanted contracts across the league.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Michael Porter Jr. News / BasketballNews.com / December 9

Michael Porter Jr. discovers star path with Nets in a career resurgence

After becoming a champion in Denver, Michael Porter Jr. moves on to Brooklyn for career growth – and the Nets are letting him become who he was projected to be coming out of high school: a full-fledged star in the NBA Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Nets’ Drake Powell, Ben Saraf assigned to G League but Danny Wolf remains in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets are taking advantage of an unusual five-day, midseason layoff to get their rookies added reps. After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Nets won’t be back in action until Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 9

Grading Brooklyn Nets Rookies Over a Quarter Into the Season

Five months ago, the Brooklyn Nets made history by selecting five players in the first round of the NBA Draft. Many of the rookies were taken based on potential and seemingly had overlapping skill sets, but through 23 games, their individuality has shown.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 8

Nets Take Massive Leap on NBA's Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets are climbing out of the abyss, winning three of their last four games. Because of that, the Nets jumped from 29th to 25th in John Schuhmann of NBA.com's weekly power rankings.

Noah Clowney News / The Lead / December 8

Noah Clowney’s Emergence Is Crucial for Nets Future

When the Brooklyn Nets drafted Noah Clowney with the 21st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, they drafted him for his upside. Despite his inconsistencies, Clowney’s 6-foot-10 frame, along with his shooting, rebounding, and defensive capabilities, made him a project that teams were willing to take a chance on.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 8

Nets Assign Multiple Rookies to G League Team in Long Island

With NBA Cup action dominating most of this week, many teams will have a lengthy break in the schedule before resuming the regular season after days of rest.

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Nets’ Nic Claxton continues career-best start with second triple-double of season

Over a quarter of the way through the Brooklyn Nets’ season, Nic Claxton continues to play the best basketball of his career. Claxton notched a triple-double during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 5-of-9 shooting.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Brooklyn Nets' Recent Success is Hurting Future Draft Odds

It has been a long time since NBA teams first figured out that mediocrity is the worst position to be in. It's how tanking became a legitimate topic of conversation, which led to the league creating new lottery odds for the NBA Draft.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Nets’ Cam Thomas beginning return to play progression following positive MRI

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has taken a significant step towards returning from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week that showed progress in the healing of his hamstring.

Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Time in Long Island did Wonders for Brooklyn Nets' Ben Saraf

Ben Saraf was taken by the Brooklyn Nets with the 26th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was surprisingly given starting guard duties through the first five games of the season, but that didn't lead to immediate success.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Nets Provide Update on Cam Thomas's Hamstring

The Brooklyn Nets began the season expecting Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas to provide a bulk of their scoring. However, Thomas has missed a majority of the season, giving way for some of the Nets' young players to get some real-time reps on an NBA court.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. makes franchise history with eruption vs. Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets (6-17) seem like a different team when Michael Porter Jr. is on the floor. Brooklyn shook off Thursday’s 123-110 setback against the Utah Jazz and beat the New Orleans Pelicans (3-21) 119-101 at Barclays Center on Saturday, picking up their third straight win in games started by the 27-year-old.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Porter Continues Hot Streak, Nets Down Pelicans 119-101

Michael Porter Jr. scored over 30 points for the third straight game to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Barclays Center on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6