Brooklyn Nets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Breaking Down Each Brooklyn Nets Rookie's Biggest Strength

The Brooklyn Nets' 2025-26 season will be defined by the performance of their five first-round picks set to make their debuts. The rebuild is in full effect, and the Nets are ready to develop young talent.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Is Playmaking the Brooklyn Nets Biggest Weakness?

Last season, the Brooklyn Nets saw two different veteran playmakers come and go. First, they had Dennis Schroeder, who led the team in assists before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in December.

Drew Timme News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Case Study: Drew Timme and His Fit in the Brooklyn Nets’ System

One of the Brooklyn Nets' most pleasant surprises from the 2024-25 campaign just so happens to be one of the team's biggest question marks heading into the following season.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Case Study: Jalen Wilson’s Path With the Brooklyn Nets

There was once a time when many (myself included) believed it was 2023 second-rounder and Kansas product Jalen Wilson who'd be the Brooklyn Nets' surprise breakout star ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Who is the Nets' Biggest Rival in the Atlantic Division Over the Past Three Seasons?

The Brooklyn Nets are set up to have a tough season in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division amidst a rebuild. In the past three seasons as a whole, the Nets had a winning record against only one of their division rivals.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Nets Shouldn't Throw Rookie Class Into Fire to Begin Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets are ready for an important season of their rebuild, but they shouldn’t try to force things too early. Last season, the Nets were among the worst teams in the league, but they weren’t quite bad enough to sneak into the top five of the lottery odds.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Nets' Rebuild Brings Rotational Struggles Between Veteran and Young Options

Committing to the rebuild was a smart choice for the Brooklyn Nets after dealing with the aftermath of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving-James Harden experiment.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 12

Can Nets' Michael Porter Jr. Expand His Game Beyond Scoring?

After trading Cam Johnson, the team’s second-leading scorer over the past two years, for Michael Porter Jr., the Brooklyn Nets are expecting their new acquisition to step up as one of the team’s primary scorers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 11

Inside Cam Thomas’ $6M Qualifying Offer: Why the Nets Guard Took This Path

Cam Thomas will be a Brooklyn Net in the 2025-26 season—which could be his last with the franchise that made him a first-round pick back in 2021. Thomas agreed to the one-year, $6 million qualifying offer last week, ending a summer-long contract standoff, but how did we get here?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 11

Former Net Jason Collins Announces Brain Tumor Treatment: Reflecting on His Impactful Career

Through a statement released by the NBA's communications team, former Brooklyn/New Jersey Net and 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins announced that he is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

Former Nets fan favorite signs overseas contract after campaigning for NBA comeback

Former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has been campaigning on social media for an NBA opportunity this offseason. With NBA training camp two weeks away, it appears the 30-year-old will not return to the league this season.

Jason Collins News / NetsDaily / September 11

Jason Collins, New Jersey and Brooklyn Nets star, treated for brain cancer

Jason Collins, whose defense helped the New Jersey Nets get to the NBA Finals twice then finished his career with the Brooklyn Nets after becoming the first active gay player in any of the four major sports to come out as gay, has been diagnosed with brain cancer and is undergoing treatment.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 11

Will Ziaire Williams Be A Long Term Piece for Nets after Waiving No Trade Clause?

As a rebuilding team, the Nets are in the critical years of figuring out who is a long-term piece to build around and who might be better leveraged in a trade to bring in other players.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Michael Porter Jr., Dwight Howard, And Patrick Beverley React To Charlie Kirk's Shooting In Utah

Political activist and author Charlie Kirk was shot dead while addressing a gathering at the University of Utah. Following this incident, the internet was stunned by the videos that went viral of the incident, as the country stood still for a moment over what they had just witnessed.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 10

Could Trade Interest in Ziaire Williams Emerge After NTC News for Nets?

There are many parallels between the new contracts the Brooklyn Nets handed Day'Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams. Both were restricted free agents who had their rights renounced, both agreed to their new deals on the first open day of free agency and now both have waived no-trade clauses that were included in their agreements.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 10

Where Does Nets’ Nic Claxton Rank Amongst Atlantic Division Centers?

Nic Claxton is one of the longest tenured Brooklyn Nets, having been in Brooklyn since 2019. The 26-year-old center has really flourished recently, turning into a double-double machine with elite rim protection skills.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 10

Why Michael Porter Jr. Could Outperform Ex-Nets Forward Cam Johnson in 2025-26

Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson posted nearly identical stat lines last season. Midway through the summer, they were traded for each other, reuniting Porter with his former assistant coach, Jordi Fernandez, while Johnson chases a championship alongside Nikola Jokic in Denver.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / September 10

What Does Cam Thomas’ Contract Mean for His and Nets Future?

The notorious “bucket getter” landed a not-so B.I.G. contract with the Brooklyn Nets. As reported by Shams Charania, there was a lot left to be desired for Cam Thomas. Accepting the $6 million qualifying offer only brings about more uncertainty about the Nets’ future and whether Thomas is part of it.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Fastbreak on SI / September 10

Brooklyn Nets Player Could Become Trade Candidate

The Brooklyn Nets’ latest signing, Day’Ron Sharpe, just might end up being a name to watch in the NBA’s trade market this upcoming season. The 23-year-old was expected to have a no-trade clause on his deal, but according to a report, Sharpe will waive it, making him eligible to get moved if the Nets want to take that route.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Nets’ Egor Demin named wild card to win NBA Rookie of the Year

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with this year’s No. 8 pick was controversial within NBA draft circles. The Russian floor general will have ample opportunity to prove his value as the team’s starting point guard.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 10

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could be Best for Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets are undergoing one of the NBA’s newest rebuilds, trading off win-now players in favor of future assets, as well as gambling on a record five first-round prospects at the 2025 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Nets still operating below salary floor

Even after officially re-signing Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Ziaire Williams, the Nets are still operating slightly below the minimum salary floor, as Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Nets officially re-sign versatile forward

Over two months after their agreement was first reported, the Brooklyn Nets have officially finalized their deal with the free agent swingman, the team confirmed Monday.

Nets star's bold move could set major precedent in the NBA

Nets' Cam Thomas inks rare deal to test free agency in 2026

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz