Sean Marks put the Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild, and his job security, on Mikel Brown Jr.’s shoulders on Tuesday. After a long scouting process, the Nets picked the Louisville guard at No.
The Brooklyn Nets made their first move back towards playoff contention, acquiring Julius Randle in a three-team trade on the eve of draft night. However,
The Brooklyn Nets selected Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night. He's the highest draft pick for the organization since 2010, when they selected Derrick Favors with the third pick, and the highest guard taken since selecting Kenny Anderson with the second pick in 1991.
The Nets got their man. After losing in the Lottery, the Nets fixed on doing the best they could at No. 6 which despite the disappointment last month was the highest pick by the franchise since before they moved from New Jersey to Brooklyn.
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
The second round of the NBA Draft is on tap. A night after the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr. of Louisville at No. 6 and Joshua Jefferson at No. 28, they have the No.
The Brooklyn Nets were able to land their point guard of the future, drafting Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft. Brown’s skills will be a great complement to what the Nets already have, and the fans are excited to see what he will bring to the team.
Balance is one of the most important aspects of athletics. Basketball players need to have balance in order to change direction and avoid injuries, while front offices need to build balanced rosters to be competitive.
With the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, it feels like a major weight was lifted off the shoulders of the Brooklyn Nets and their fans.
The Brooklyn Nets took a swing on upside with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. Following an injury-riddled freshman season, Brown will step in as the Nets’ highest draft choice of the Brooklyn era.
What a difference a year makes. Following the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Sean Marks faced, through a screen, bewildered media simply trying to make sense of what the hell had just happened.
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Mikel Brown Jr. just experienced the moment that every young basketball player works toward. A lifetime of gym hours and dedication finally resulted in a life-changing announcement on a national stage. The Brooklyn Nets selected him with the No.
Many thought that Darius Acuff Jr. would go to the Brooklyn Nets as the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York on Tuesday. He seemed like a perfect fit for the squad with his offensive prowess and lethal explosiveness.
Late on Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Julius Randle via trade, jettisoning Nic Claxton and moving five spots in the NBA Draft, from #33 to the back of the first round at #28.
The Brooklyn Nets continued adding to their core Tuesday night, selecting Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Brooklyn Nets are going to look very different come the Fall. The last 24 hours have completely changed the complexity of the Nets' roster. They traded longtime center Nic Claxton in a three-team deal, acquiring forward Julius Randle in the process.
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. out of Louisville University with the #6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is the highest Nets selection since Derrick Favors, who went No.
The Nets have selected guard Mikel Brown with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Brown, 20, had a strong freshman season for Louisville in 2025/26, averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall at the 2026 NBA Draft. Brown to Brooklyn has gained a lot of momentum in recent days, as he checks a lot of boxes in terms of what the Nets are looking for at guard.
The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and the Nets are set to make their most consequential pick in decades. Armed with No. 6, Brooklyn will be tasked with adding a star-level player in a four-man draft, especially as they navigate a new roster with Julius Randle, sans Nicolas Claxton.
Brooklyn Nets fans, the day has come. Draft day is here! The number of the picks — Nos. 6, 28 and 43 after the Julius Randle trade pales when compared to 118, the total losses over two years of tanking that have led the Nets to this day.
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines on Monday evening when they traded for Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle in what was essentially a salary dump move for Minnesota.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and while it's great for the city of New York, their rivals across the block, the Brooklyn Nets, have to be a little jealous. They'd love to also bring a championship home to New York City. So, what's a team to do?
While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
On the surface, Michael Porter Jr.’s contract situation looks like a typical front office decision, but it actually sheds light on how Brooklyn is planning its next steps.