Brooklyn Nets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Should Nets Forward Michael Porter Jr. Be an All-Star?

The NBA released the All-Star starters and voting results for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Though Michael Porter Jr. wasn't named one of the starters, as expected, he still got a surprising amount of attention for this year's festivities from players, fans and the media.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

LIVE Discussion: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in the home-and-home. They’re back in Brooklyn on Monday where they’ll welcome former Nets assistant Jordan Ott and his new-look Suns.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 19

RUMOR ROUND-UP: No Cam Thomas trade talk, but a lot new on court

There’s been a lot of rumors about other teams’ interest in Michael Porter Jr. (latest reportedly from Milwaukee) and Nic Claxton (as always from the Lakers) and even Day’Ron Sharpe (at least historically from Boston), but nothing about Cam Thomas.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Nets’ Cam Thomas will stay on minutes restriction amid trade speculation

Cam Thomas doesn’t appear to be re-entering the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup anytime soon. After leading the Nets in scoring through their first seven games, Thomas has come off the bench following his return from a hamstring injury, averaging 22.5 minutes over nine appearances.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Suns

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time this season. The Nets fell to the Chicago Bulls in the second game of a home and home set, as they went to work without Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Nets' Offense Sputters Without Michael Porter Jr. vs. Bulls

Contrary to their previous game against the Bulls, the Brooklyn Nets couldn't make it two wins in a row against Chicago, dropping Sunday night's game on the road, 124-102.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 19

Suns’ Star Could see Possible Return vs. Nets

The Nets are set to take on the Phoenix Suns tonight on the second night of a back-to-back, looking to rebound from a blowout loss. On Sunday night, the Nets fell to the Bulls, 124-102, without several of its top contributors.

Danny Wolf News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Danny Wolf’s Mom Left in Disbelief After His Almost-Unreal Halfcourt Buzzer-Beater

Nobody expected the Brooklyn Nets to make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season. Truth be told, it has stayed that way so far. In addition, from the plethora of rookies they selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the most notable one is arguably Danny Wolf.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / January 18

Brooklyn Two-Ways notch 60 points in Long Island win

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Sunday evening for a showdown with the Iowa Wolves on the road. While Grant Nelson was inactive for this game due to injury management, the three Brooklyn Nets two-way players — Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, & EJ Liddell — were out in full force as they combined for 60 points.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 18

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Loss to the Bulls

Following a thrilling win at Barclays Center on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets (12-28) hit the road for the Windy City and a rematch with the Chicago Bulls (20-22).

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 18

LIVE Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls, 7:00 PM ET

It’s the second half of a home-and-home. The Nets (12-27) are looking for a rare road win to sweep the mini-series, but the tanking crowd is eyeing those lottery balls.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 18

Nets, Bulls Likely to be Without Stars for Today’s Game

On Sunday evening, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Chicago Bulls again, hoping to leave with a second-straight win. The two teams faced off on Friday, with the Nets earning a three-point win in a down to the wire affair. Brooklyn outlasted a balanced attack from Chicago, as six different players went into double figures.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. resting vs. Bulls right after hitting game-winner against them

The Brooklyn Nets just took care of the Chicago Bulls in their previous game, and it was thanks to Michael Porter Jr. after he hit the winning shot. The Nets have another chance at defeating the Bulls, but this time, they won’t be with Porter as he’s been ruled out due to rest.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 18

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Chicago Bulls for the second consecutive game, this time on the road. The Nets defeated the Bulls 112-109 on Friday, holding off Chicago's late rally to snap a five-game losing streak.

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

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 18

What to Make of Cam Thomas's New Role and His Future With the Nets

Cam Thomas's flaws were well known before the start of the season. He's a unique talent, but at times, that isn't as much of a positive as many believe.

Noah Clowney News / NetsDaily / January 17

Noah Clowney’s extension is a looming question for Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets’ youth movement has been well documented this year. How could it not? In any conversation involving the team, you can’t get more than a minute or two without someone mentioning it.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 17

Drake Powell's Recent Defensive Stretch is Uncharacteristic of a Rookie

The Brooklyn Nets' toughness shone through on Friday night in a clutch win over the Chicago Bulls. Times were tough after a five-game losing streak in which four of the losses were by single digits, but the youngest team in the NBA stayed composed to get back in the win column.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Nets making strides ahead of rematch with Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets edged the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday to stop a five-game skid. On Sunday, the Nets will try to win consecutive games for just the third time this season as they enter a rematch against the Bulls in Chicago.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Warriors continue to be linked to Nets’ Michael Porter Jr.

As the Feb. 5 deadline creeps closer, league executives keep circling the same name, and it is not subtle anymore. Michael Porter Jr. is playing the best basketball of his career, and he is doing it for a Nets team that is clearly pointed toward the future.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 16

Nets survive blown 20-point lead to stop Bulls

Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 points, including the go-ahead layup with 5.4 seconds remaining, as the host Brooklyn Nets eked out a 112-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls after blowing a 20-point lead Friday night.