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Nets’ Claxton Linked to Suns as Phoenix Weighs No. 10 Pick Decision After Durant Trade

Kevin Durant has finally been traded, moving from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in the second blockbuster trade of the 2025 NBA offseason. The Brooklyn Nets were initially expected to be included regardless of Durant's destination, but Phoenix and Houston managed to get the deal done without the inclusion of a third team.

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Cam Thomas reaffirms stance on Nets return ahead of free agency

Cam Thomas’ future will be among the Brooklyn Nets’ top storylines this offseason. Ahead of the first free agency of his career, the 23-year-old reaffirmed his desire to remain with Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 22

Why Eastern Conference Team Is Surprisingly Becoming A Hotbed For Young Prospects

While the Western Conference has gotten a lot of love over the last decade for being the superior conference, the East has held its own. Boston and Milwaukee rank first and third in wins over the last decade, and each has won a title, but neither team is seen as the primed destination for young prospects.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 22

Report: Cam Thomas Could Command $100M Deal, Nets Prioritizing Re-Signing

After months of uncertainty, Cam Thomas' financial value is finally becoming clear. On Friday, NetsDaily revealed that not only is re-signing Thomas incredibly important to the Brooklyn Nets, but that the 23-year-old is set to become one of the 15 highest-paid players at his position.

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The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz

How many of the 31 active NBA players to record a double-double in the NBA Finals can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 22

Guards the Brooklyn Nets Can Add in Free Agency

As the Nets prepare for the 2025-26 season, they will look to add a couple of players through free agency to help them in their competitive rebuild. One position that Brooklyn will be looking to add depth in is their guard room, especially a veteran to help mentor their rising star Cam Thomas.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 22

2025 NBA Draft: Brooklyn Nets ‘Interested’ in Thomas Sorber

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly interested in Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, per NJ Advance Media’s Adam Zagoria . The report claims that Sorber’s range starts at the end of the lottery with the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs at Nos.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Nets Reportedly in the Mix as Hornets Consider Trading Down in Draft for Premier Prospect

With former top-three prospect Ace Bailey now expected to slide in the 2025 NBA Draft after his unconventional approach to the pre-draft process, teams that originally thought he was out of reach are now in the conversation.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Report: Brooklyn Nets Emerging as Top Draft Destination

It’s not hard to see why the Nets are being viewed as a promising young team, despite their lack of success last season. They’re on pace to make NBA history with the most first-round picks ever in a single draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Cam Thomas Talks Brooklyn Nets Free Agency

Shortly after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were traded from the Brooklyn Nets in early 2023, the team was searching for a go-to shot creator to carry most of the offensive load.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Are the Brooklyn Nets Heading for a Combo Guard Backcourt?

The Brooklyn Nets could be heading for a trade-up in this year's NBA Draft on June 25, as they have been linked as a favorite to pursue and draft Rutgers star guard Ace Bailey.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

2025 NBA Draft: Brooklyn Nets Interested in Egor Demin

The Brooklyn Nets hold a “particular interest” in Egor Demin with less than one week to go until the 2025 NBA Draft, per NBA insider Jake Fischer’s report in the latest edition of ‘The Stein Line’ newsletter .

Cameron Thomas News / Hoops Rumors / June 21

Cam Thomas hopes to re-sign with Nets

Appearing on WTKR News 3 in Norfolk, Virginia (Twitter video link via sports director Marc Davis), shooting guard Cam Thomas made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with Nets this summer (hat tip to Brian Lewis of The New York Post).

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 21

Cam Thomas addresses his future situation with the Brooklyn Nets, explains what he ‘definitely’ wants

Cam Thomas has been a consistently promising player for the Brooklyn Nets. He dealt with injuries during the 2024-25 season, but he showed potential as a go-to guy.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Nets Prospect Watch: Is Egor Demin a Legitimate Top-10 Draft Pick?

Outside of Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper going No. 1 and No. 2, this year's NBA Draft order is extremely uncertain. While this year's class is regarded as one of the most talented and deepest in a long time, it seems like most players have a wider range in terms of where they could end up.

Cameron Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 21

Mock Trade: Cameron Johnson Sent to Memphis Grizzlies

As a team with intriguing veteran trade assets, and more salary cap space and first-round picks than any other NBA team, the Brooklyn Nets are much better positioned than their 26–56 record suggests.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 20

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Make Blockbuster Deal for Draft Pick, Former All-Star

With the NBA trade season officially underway amid the early offseason, NBA Draft rumors and reports are starting to flare up with June 25 and 26 right around the corner.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 20

Cam Thomas Says Brooklyn Is Home: Nets Have Advantage in Securing Their Star

For the first time in weeks, the Brooklyn Nets' homegrown star is making headlines. Today, something finally eclipses all of the chatter Nets fans have witnessed since the end of the 2024-25 regular season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / June 22

This NBA Draft prospect makes complete sense for Nets

He’s a bit rough around the edges but has the potential to be a solid foundation for the Nets going forward.

Landing spots for three NBA Draft prospects remain a mystery

Ace Bailey not doing himself any favors heading into NBA Draft

Five teams that could unlock potentially Bailey’s star potential

The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

2025 NBA first round mock draft: Intrigue starts at pick No. 3

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Nets' D'Angelo Russell Sends Recommendation to NBA Peers Ahead of Finals Game 7

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell had a rough final game of the 2024-25 NBA season on April 3, 2025 as he did not score a point in 13 minutes of action.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 20

6-Year Nets Retrospective: Nic Claxton Could Be Trade Chip in Upcoming Deals

Six years ago today, the Brooklyn Nets found a steal at the 2019 NBA Draft in Nic Claxton. With the first pick of the second round, Brooklyn added who would become its primary center just two years later.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 20

D’Angelo Russell Predicted To Leave Nets For Bucks

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and the one-time NBA All-Star has been predicted to leave Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 20

Report: NBA Teams Wondering If Ace Bailey Could Slide to Nets at No. 8

With four first-round picks in this year’s draft, the Nets have been viewed as a strong candidate to use their draft capital to either move up in the lottery or acquire an additional lottery pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 19

Nets Legends Relive the 90’s Era in Web Series

In another episode of the Brooklyn Nets’ “One Night in Brooklyn” web series, Nets legends Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson, Buck Williams, and Kenyon Martin gathered to relive some of their most memorable moments with the franchise and reflect on the legacies they left behind.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 19

Why Nets Should Target 7'2 Wingspan Wings—Recent First-Round Hits Tell the Story

Every NBA franchise has its own criteria it searches for when it goes on the clock at the annual summer draft. Some target intangibles or potential—but a Reddit user may have cracked the code to consistently draft difference-making wings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Rumored dark-horse Nets draft target receives green room invite

The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of directions they can take with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Noa Essengue has been linked to the rebuilding squad amid a recent surge up draft boards.