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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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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.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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 / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 26

How D'Angelo Russell Could be a Good Resource for Nets' Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr.

D'Angelo Russell is widely considered one of the most beloved players to ever put on a Brooklyn Nets uniform. He helped transform the Nets from a bottom-dwelling, hopeless team to a playoff team in two years in his first stint in the borough, putting Brooklyn on the map.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 26

Brooklyn Nets Can't Fall Behind in Standings to Begin 2026-27 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season, and the first few games could set the tone for the entire campaign. After an offseason of changes around the league, training camp is finally just around the corner, and the Nets are ready to embark on a new chapter.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez Believes Last Season Set Up Flatbush Five for Success

The Brooklyn Nets made an NBA record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Flatbush Five saw plenty of action on the court last season, as the Nets finished with an underwhelming 20-62 record.

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Brooklyn Nets Should Consider Adding More 2027 First-Round Picks

The Brooklyn Nets don’t have control of their first-round pick next season, but the draft should still be something to watch. The Nets are looking to come out of their rebuild and return to playing competitive basketball next season.

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.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Keon Johnson News / Fadeaway World / September 25

3 Ideal Keon Johnson Landing Spots After Being Waived By The Hawks

Teams have been taking an active approach toward finalizing their training camp rosters over the past few days. For the most part, this has led to a flurry of activity around the NBA, with several players being signed and waived.

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.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Keon Johnson Among Several Players Waived Thursday

In addition to Johni Broome (Clippers) and AJ Hoggard (Raptors), 10 other players were waived by their respective teams on Thursday, according to the official transactions log at NBA.com.

Sean Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

What Win Total Should Nets be Aiming for in 2026-27?

The Brooklyn Nets are set for another season and have several different marks for success in 2027. As the Nets get ready for another year, there are plenty of ways to judge their success over the next few months.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Kevin Durant's Recent Comments Should Strike a Chord with Brooklyn Nets Fans

Kevin Durant played the second-most regular-season minutes in the NBA last season, an incredible accomplishment at 37 years old. Naturally, the conversation is going to shift towards managing his minutes to keep him fresh for most of the regular season and playoffs, but if you were to ask Durant himself, he'd simply ask why.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season

Following back-to-back tanking seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have a different objective entering 2026-27. The Nets will look to claw their way out of the NBA’s basement under third-year head coach Jordi Fernandez.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Nets’ Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. land in top-60 of ESPN’s NBA Top 100

The Brooklyn Nets will lean on Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. this season as they attempt to climb out of the NBA’s basement. Randle and Porter enter the season as Brooklyn’s lead offensive duo after both joined the team via surprise trades within the last 15 months.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 21

NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress

The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 19

About Damn Time Nets honor their history, roots in LI, NJ

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn! Hello, Brooklyn! That's all long-time Nets fans were force-fed when the franchise relocated to Brooklyn ahead of the 2012-13 season.