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Draft analyst calls Nets’ Kobe Bufkin trade ‘home run’

The Brooklyn Nets took a swing on another reclamation project this week, acquiring guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations. Bufkin, the No.

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Nets Could Have Path to Getting 2027 First-Round Pick Back

The Brooklyn Nets have control of all but one of their future first-round picks, but it might be worth paying a steep price to regain it. The Nets showed how much they believe in the power of the NBA Draft when they used five first-round picks in June.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Brooklyn Has Four Rookies Once Mocked as Lottery Picks: Can They Reach Their Potential?

The Brooklyn Nets made history by drafting an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, making a fully bought-in investment by committing to their young talent while rebuilding.

Haywood Highsmith News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

How Long Will Haywood Highsmith Remain a Brooklyn Net?

When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Haywood Highsmith back in August, many fans were scratching their heads. On the Miami Heat's side, the move was a salary dump, which could be justified.

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

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Drew Timme News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Which Long Island Nets Stash Could Be Brooklyn's Next Drew Timme?

The Brooklyn Nets have spent the last few days rebuilding its G League affiliate's roster. Brooklyn's front office has signed David Muoka, Dre Davis and Yuri Collins.

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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 / NBA Analysis Network / September 19

The three most exciting players to watch on the Brooklyn Nets, featuring an intriguing rookie

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of their rebuild and come into the 2025-26 NBA season with low expectations. The Nets were once again in the lottery last season and had five first round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Trade Veteran for Draft Capital

At the moment, the Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season way over the 15-player roster limit. They have nearly 20 players on standard deals, which means they'll need to make cuts, trades, or both between now and the start of the regular season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 19

Holmes: Brooklyn Nets’ ‘Flatbush Five’ Visit Children’s Hospital

The Brooklyn Nets are concentrated on the youth right now, and not just when it comes to roster construction. Earlier this week, their new batch of rookies which we’ve donned the “Flatbush Five” attended the HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion to visit patients and their families.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 19

ESPN: Brooklyn Nets future not looking good despite cap and draft hoards

ESPN’s NBA insiders have come up with their annual look at all 30 NBA franchises — their Future Power Rankings — charting each team’s course over the next three years.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Nets Need Backup Plan if 2026 Draft Lottery Doesn't Go Their Way

The Brooklyn Nets will be tanking next season, but they can’t let their future depend solely on the draft lottery. Last season, the Nets were among the worst teams in the league, but a few bright spots throughout the year kept them from securing good odds in the lottery.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

With Roster Cuts Looming, Can Jalen Wilson Secure His Future in Brooklyn?

The Brooklyn Nets roster still needs some trimming before the regular season starts, which means training camp will involve some position battles between players that are on the chopping block.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Full-circle moment in Dallas: Mavericks reunite with former first-round pick

Dallas selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 draft.

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David Muoka News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Breaking Down the Nets’ Decisions on David Muoka and Dre Davis

Some may be confused by the Brooklyn Nets recent transactions. Both David Muoka and Dre Davis were waived mere hours after the Brooklyn Nets signed them.

Haywood Highsmith News / Fastbreak on SI / September 18

NBA Journeyman on Nets Roster Could Become Valuable Trade Chip

When it comes to the Brooklyn Nets, they aren’t expected to see certain veterans stick around for long. Being in a rebuild, Brooklyn will likely search for future assets in exchange for players who are in win-now mode.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

3 Brooklyn Nets trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a precarious yet intriguing position entering the 2025-26 NBA season. After two years of uncertainty, failed experiments, and retooling, the franchise appears to have finally constructed a foundation worth building on.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Ranking the Brooklyn Nets’ Best Future Assets

On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets were ranked as ESPN’s No. 27 team in its future power rankings, which details three-year outlooks for all 30 teams. The power rankings were created via five factors: players, money, draft, market and management.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 18

'The Upside is Undeniable' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Trade Labeled Underrated by Former Front Office Exec

The Brooklyn Nets were one of the busiest teams this offseason. Among their notable moves is trading Cameron Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr.

Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Brooklyn Nets Must Give Jordi Fernandez Runway to Succeed

The Brooklyn Nets might have one of the league’s best bench bosses, but they must let him show his skills. Over the past few years, the Nets have been a bit of a mess.

Keon Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Who's Next on the Nets' Cut List After Waiving Keon Johnson

Keon Johnson quickly became a fan favorite for Brooklyn Nets fans after joining the team in 2023. Across the last two seasons, the wing averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a steal per game.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade named one of offseason’s most underrated moves

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. Outside of the draft, their most significant move was a trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.

Keon Johnson News / Field Level Media / September 17

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Keon Johnson, who started 56 games for them last season, on Wednesday. He was scheduled to play the second season of a two-year, $4.51 million deal he signed with the Nets prior to the 2024-25 season.

Kobe Bufkin News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 17

Nets fading into NBA obscurity

Brooklyn is not the center of the NBA universe. In fact, the Nets are an afterthought in their own media market. While James Dolan's Knicks making a strong

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Trade Options the Brooklyn Nets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It has been a rough past two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue to go through a rebuild. For the Nets, they will enter the new season looking to make a run at a Play-In spot, though they may still be a few pieces away from being a playoff team despite their core of Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton.