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Takeaways From Nets' Tight Home Loss to the Hawks

It's been a difficult start to the new season for the Brooklyn Nets, and Wednesday night was another chapter in a painful book. After a 0-4 start, the Nets came home to Barclays Center looking for their first win against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Jordi Fernandez Blames Nets’ Defensive Struggles on ‘Lack of Experience’

Last season, the Brooklyn Nets finished with a bottom-10 defense. With a second offseason under Head Coach Jordi Fernandez, given his persona and emphasis on effort and toughness, that area seemed primed to improve.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 29

LIVE DISCUSSION: Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The Brooklyn Nets are off to their worst start since the 2015-16 season, seeking its first win after losses to Charlotte, San Antonio, Cleveland and Houston.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 29

Nets Reacts: Are You Pro-Tank or Anti-Tank?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country.

Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 29

Former NBA Player Defends Nets' Cam Thomas Amid Criticism

NBA stars receiving criticism is normal, but it's rare for a team's best player to get that from within their own fanbase. Especially when that player is young and putting on scoring clinics almost every game.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 29

One Skill Each Brooklyn Nets Starter Needs to Improve Upon

Through four winless games this season, the Brooklyn Nets have rolled out the same starting five. We will likely begin to see this lineup change more often as head coach Jordi Fernandez and the coaching staff experiment with different groups.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Carmelo Anthony fires back at Michael Porter Jr.’s ‘hectic’ shooting joke

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is embracing a new role following his trade from the Denver Nuggets. The 6-foot-10 forward enters the 2025-26 campaign as a lead offensive option for the first time in his career.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 29

Can Nets Avoid Becoming NBA's Last Winless Team?

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the NBA’s few remaining winless teams, and time is running out for them to avoid becoming the only team on that list. Over the first four games of the season, the Nets have shown exactly why many projected them to be the worst squad in basketball.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 28

Brooklyn Nets may have one of the worst defenses in NBA history

You’ll notice that the subhead here says “a week of dreadful Nets basketball” and not “a dreadful week of Nets basketball.” Many, including myself, will argue that losing these basketball games as the 0-4 Brooklyn Nets have done so far benefits their long-term goals, which is to say, the tank is off to a terrific start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Nets Assign First-Rounders Danny Wolf and Drake Powell to Long Island

Two members of the Brooklyn Nets' record-breaking 2025 NBA Draft haul will begin the season in the G League. On Monday, Brooklyn assigned both Drake Powell and Danny Wolf to its G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, allowing the duo to gain experience outside of the active roster.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Nets’ defense reaches historic low amid league-worst start to season

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team to start the season, and a historically bad defense has been at the center of their struggles. Through four games, the Nets have allowed 522 points (130.5 per game), the most in franchise history.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Should Day'Ron Sharpe get a Chance to Start for the Brooklyn Nets?

Blowout losses are a frustrating but inevitable reality for rebuilding teams. The Brooklyn Nets moved to 0-4 this season with a 137-109 loss to the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Nets end Drew Timme two-way contract speculation with Lakers G League trade

The Brooklyn Nets parted ways with fan favorite Drew Timme before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, some speculated that the former Gonzaga star could return to fill the team’s final two-way spot.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Nets assign pair of rookie first-round picks to G League amid rotation crunch

The Brooklyn Nets assigned rookies Drake Powell and Danny Wolf to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Monday. Both players are recovering from ankle injuries.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Brooklyn Nets' Lack of Shot Blocking Could Become Serious Problem

The Brooklyn Nets are winless this season with plenty of issues, but their rim protection could be at the top of the list. On Monday night, there were 22 teams in action across the NBA’s 11-game slate.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Nets' Defense Continues to Be a Major Weakness Following Loss to Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets are still winless through four games, losing in brutal fashion to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Nets suffered a beatdown, losing 137-109.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28

'I’ve Been Watching a Lot of His Highlights' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Takes Pointers From Hall of Famer to Improve His Game

Michael Porter Jr. has become one of the top scorers for the Brooklyn Nets so far this 2025-26 campaign. The one-time NBA champion averages 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 44.2 percent shooting from the field.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 27

Brooklyn Nets get smoked by the Houston Rockets, losing 137-109

The Houston Rockets had been struggling to achieve liftoff this season. Despite being among the favorites to win the superior Western Conference, the entered today’s game with the same amount of wins and in the same position as the lottery lusting Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 27

Three Takeaways from Nets Blowout Loss to the Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets finished up their second night of a Texas back-to-back in Houston, looking for their first win of the season. Instead, the Nets got a harsh reality check with a blowout 137-109 loss to the Rockets, dropping to 0-4 on the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Michael Porter Jr says what he’s learning from Carmelo Anthony that he expects to showcase with the Brooklyn Nets

Michael Porter Jr. was traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets, which signalled a fresh new start for the 27-year-old. Michael Porter Jr. won a championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Wire / October 27

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Ziaire Williams, Blazers

Rookie VJ Edgecombe is quickly earning respect inside the Sixers locker room, and from Joel Embiid himself. After a 34-point debut, the first-year guard followed it up with 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals in Saturday’s win over Charlotte, as relayed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 27