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Brooklyn Nets Open Preseason With Encouraging 3-Point Shooting Performance

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping to get back into the postseason in 2027, and their outside shooting to open the preseason was an encouraging sign. On Tuesday night, the Nets opened their preseason slate with a dominant 124-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

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‘Night and day’ roster shift could be game-changer for Nets this season

Strength and physicality haven’t been the Brooklyn Nets’ calling cards under general manager Sean Marks. That could change following the team’s 2026 offseason.

LeBron James News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 8

How the Nets Could Prepare for LeBron James' Potential Sixers Preseason Debut

The Brooklyn Nets are feeling good after witnessing some great chemistry from their new duo, Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr in their blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 7

Day'Ron Sharpe Impresses in Nets' Preseason Opener as Starting Center

There have been plenty of questions surrounding Brooklyn’s new starting center, but he may have begun to put those to rest in the preseason opener. On Tuesday night, the Nets got their first taste of preseason action with a 124-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 7

Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle Show Great Chemistry in Nets' Preseason Opener

The Brooklyn Nets' 2026-27 season will hinge on how far Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle could take them. Their preseason opener served as a nice appetizer for what could be ahead during the regular season.

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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.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Nets’ Egor Demin carries over impressive Summer League improvement to preseason opener

Egor Demin’s development will be among the top storylines surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ 2026-27 campaign. The former No. 8 pick turned heads at Summer League with his physical development.

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Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / October 6

Brooklyn Nets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Brooklyn Nets will go into the 2026-2027 season with higher expectations than last season. Brooklyn was not expected to be good in 2025-2026. With a fairly young team and no real star, the Nets were clearly rebuilding.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Nets expect rookie Mikel Brown Jr. to play in preseason after missing time with ankle injury

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is nearing a return from an ankle injury that has held him out for the start of training camp. The No. 6 pick won’t play in Brooklyn’s preseason opener on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / October 6

Michael Porter Jr. Nearly Went To Jail As Weed Was Found In His Backpack; Police Suggested Bribing His Way Out

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has become one of the more controversial figures in the basketball world, and it turns out he nearly got himself arrested a couple of years back, too.

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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.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 5

Jordi Fernandez Shouldn't Hesitate to Make Bold Decisions with Nets' Starting Five

The Brooklyn Nets could have some interesting lineup decisions ahead as preseason action tips off. The Nets are just a day away from the start of preseason basketball, set to begin their journey with an exhibition matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

Sean Marks News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 5

Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks on Positional Size: 'It's Certainly a Factor'

When looking up and down the Brooklyn Nets roster, you'll hardly find a guy who's listed under 6-foot-5. That hasn't always been the case, as the Nets have rostered many electrifying guards who were listed well below that size and oftentimes made them the focal point of the offense.

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Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Why Nets free agent signing could be in line for big year under Jordi Fernandez

Keon Ellis pointed to one deciding factor in his decision to join the Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez. The Nets free-agent signing spent his first two NBA seasons alongside Fernandez in Sacramento.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

How Julius Randle knows Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. are ready for Nets challenge

Julius Randle quickly learned he’s “dealing with kids” in Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. That doesn’t mean the pair of Nets lottery picks aren’t up for the arduous task ahead of them.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 5

“Shock the World” — Brooklyn’s new motto at inaugural ‘Nets Fest’

For the first time in Brooklyn Nets history, the franchise held ‘Nets Fest’ at the Major Owens Community Center in Brooklyn. In the past, fans celebrated the upcoming NBA season at ‘Practice In The Park’, but the Nets came up with a new idea for this year: a full on festival.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 4

Pros and Cons of Drafting Nets' Julius Randle in 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball

Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle should be off the board in the middle rounds of many fantasy drafts. Randle has been about as reliable as they come, playing at least 65 regular-season games and averaging 20+ points per game for most seasons this decade.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 4

Brooklyn Nets Have Clear Opportunity to Begin New Chapter of Winning

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the worst teams in the league over the past few seasons, but they’ve got a chance to change that this season. As the preseason inches closer for the Nets, they’ll be ready to begin a new campaign and potentially put away all of the negativity that’s followed the franchise in recent years.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 3

Nets GM Sean Marks Discusses What He Wants to See From Michael Porter Jr. This Season

Michael Porter Jr. faces an uncertain future with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets hope last season was just an appetizer of what Porter could ultimately bring to the franchise, as he averaged nearly 25 points per game on efficient shooting splits.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 1

'Nets Fest' this Sunday will feature appearances by NJ Nets greats

It took 14 seasons in the borough of Brooklyn to honor and acknowledge the Nets history prior to the move, but better late than never. The Nets will

Nolan Traore News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Nolan Traore showed up to Nets camp bigger. Literally.

Nolan Traore showed up for Nets training camp looking different. That’s because he is. The young Brooklyn guard has grown roughly an inch and added about 10 pounds since last season, an encouraging development for one of the youngest players on the roster, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 29

Preseason opener in doubt for Nets' prized rookie

The Brooklyn Nets open the preseason slate on October 6 at the Spectrum Center as they take on the Charlotte Hornets. They'll likely being doing so without

Michael Porter Jr. News / Nets Insider / September 29

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.

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.

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.