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The Brooklyn Nets are beginning to finalize their roster with less than a week before the start of the regular season. As they wind down their preseason with one final matchup against the Toronto Raptors, the Nets will need to have 15 players on standard NBA contracts and three players on two-way deals.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 14

Can This SEC Product Earn A Spot With The Nets?

All eyes are on the Nets’ NBA-record four first-round picks (yes, even without Drake Powell, four is still a record) during the Las Vegas Summer League, but there are other players also aiming to prove themselves during Brooklyn’s run on the West Coast.

Grant Nelson Says Nets’ Belief in His Development Made Brooklyn the Right Fit

Two years ago, then-Alabama forward Grant Nelson was blossoming into a March Madness legend. He scored 24 points while adding 12 rebounds and five blocks in the Crimson Tide's Sweet 16 victory over North Carolina.

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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What Nets Fans Should Know About Grant Nelson Before NBA Summer League

While the NBA Summer League has Brooklyn Nets fans focused on five first-round picks making their debut, there are other prominent names worth mentioning before their games tip off on July 10.

Nets Add Undrafted Free Agent Big Man Grant Nelson

*While the Brooklyn Nets already added a handful of players (5) from the draft, they aren't done adding young talent to their rebuilding roster* According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, Alabama forward Grant Nelson will be joining the Nets for training camp to compete for a two-way spot on the team.

Grant Nelson joining Brooklyn Nets after being undrafted in 2025 NBA Draft

Grant Nelson went from a well-known mid-major prospect to a leading contributor for a power program over five years playing college basketball. Now, with that collegiate career over, Nelson is on his way to the next level after the NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 26

Grant Nelson Joining NBA Team, Will Compete for Two-Way Spot

Former Alabama forward Grant Nelson is signing a two-way deal with the Nets after not being selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 12

Nets Work Out Pair of Big Men Ahead of NBA Draft

If a team has a lottery pick, it makes sense for most of the attention and hope to be centered around that pick. But late in the draft is where smart teams

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 12

Cleveland Cavaliers Work Out Two Intriguing Forwards Before 2025 NBA Draft

With less than two weeks to go until the 2025 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers are leaving no stone unturned in finding high-upside prospects despite only having the No.

Utah Jazz Workout Intriguing Alabama Prospect Ahead of NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz continue their pre-draft motions and workouts during the weeks ahead of the action unfolding in Brooklyn, with their latest reported workout being with a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 14

How Grant Nelson, Mark Sears Performed at NBA Combine Scrimmage

It's always fun when former Alabama standouts face each other in the pros, but perhaps there's another level of excitement when "Bama on Bama Crimes" come during the scrimmage portion of the NBA Combine.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 14

Will the NBA Combine Help Mark Sears and Grant Nelson's Draft Stock? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / May 13

Grant Nelson sets NBA Combine record in shuttle run

Former Alabama forward Grant Nelson is putting on a show at the NBA Draft Combine. On Tuesday, the 6-foot-11 standout recorded an unofficial 2.58-second shuttle run, which, if confirmed, would be a combine record.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Grant Nelson Shares Heartfelt Message Following Elite Eight Loss

Alabama Crimson Tide's men's basketball season is over, as it was walloped by Duke 85-65 in the Elite Eight on Saturday. The loss marked the end of the line for fifth-year senior Grant Nelson, who put up 10 points and seven rebounds in his final game.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29

Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four: How do they measure up?

Either Duke reaches its first Final Four of the post-Mike Krzyzewski era, or Alabama makes its second Final Four in a row.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Grant Nelson Drops the Hammer in Sweet 16

The Alabama Crimson Tide are rolling early in their Sweet 16 matchup against the BYU Cougars and one of their star forwards is once again lighting up the highlight reel.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 23

Alabama Basketball's Defense, Rebounding Stand Out in Win Over Saint Mary's

CLEVELAND— To get past Saint Mary's on Sunday and into the Sweet Sixteen, the Alabama basketball team had a job to do: crash the boards and answer the call on defense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 21

'Put Me In': Injured Grant Nelson Subs in for Alabama to Help Put Robert Morris Away

CLEVELAND –– More often than not, a 2-seed takes its foot slightly off the pedal against a 15-seed and comes out of the game comfortably up top. This was not the case for Alabama men's basketball as the Crimson Tide survived Robert Morris 90-81 in the Round of 64 on Friday in Cleveland.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Will Alabama Be an Early Exit After Surviving Robert Morris?

Alabama has national championship aspirations after such a successful season. However, they didn’t expect to face such a struggle in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 21

Alabama Announces Grant Nelson's Status For First Round Game

The 2-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide take on 15-seeded Robert Morris University today. While the Tide will likely roll over the Colonials with or without injured forward Grant Nelson, they'd probably rather have him and not need him than the reverse.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Grant Nelson's Status For Round One of NCAA Tournament Revealed

Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson suffered a patellar tendon injury in the semifinal round of the SEC Tournament against the Florida Gators. Alabama lost that game 104-82, with Nelson finishing with nine points before exiting the contest.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 18

Alabama HC Nate Oats updates Grant Nelson injury status vs. Robert Morris

Head coach Nate Oats provided an injury update on Alabama Crimson Tide star Grant Nelson ahead of their first-round matchup against the Robert Morris Colonials.

Alabama forward’s injury update a positive sign for team’s NCAA Tournament outlook

On Monday, Alabama received a dose of good news ahead of its 2025 NCAA Tournament run.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1, 2025

Grant Nelson excels as No. 4 Alabama routs Georgia

Grant Nelson had 16 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as one of five Alabama scorers in double figures, leading the No. 4 Crimson Tide to a 90-69 rout of Georgia on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2025

No. 4 Alabama survives road test against Mississippi State

In the game of the night in the college basketball world, No. 4 Alabama outlasted No. 14 Mississippi State.

Maryland continues to add to its resume with another signature win

No. 25 Connecticut uses second-half surge to defeat visiting DePaul

Blue-blood program may miss Big Dance for second time in three seasons

Back with a vengeance, Missouri is a legitimate contender in loaded SEC

Is SEC too deep for its own good?

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 18, 2025

Grant Nelson's 25 points help No. 4 Alabama top No. 8 Kentucky

Grant Nelson scored a season-best 25 points and collected 11 rebounds to help No. 4 Alabama notch a 102-97 victory over No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday afternoon in a high-octane Southeastern Conference contest at Lexington, Ky.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 18, 2024

Back in North Dakota, Grant Nelson lifts No. 6 Alabama to win

Grant Nelson recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots in his homecoming and Mark Sears also scored 23 points as No. 6 Alabama held off North Dakota for a 97-90 victory on Wednesday night at Grand Forks, N.D.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 17, 2024

Grant Nelson Opens Up About Return to North Dakota

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama men's basketball will head back on the road for its next game, but it will be a homecoming for one Alabama player. Forward Grant Nelson grew up less than 100 miles from Grand Forks––the location of the Tide's next game as it'll face North Dakota on Wednesday, Dec.