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Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season

Following back-to-back tanking seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have a different objective entering 2026-27. The Nets will look to claw their way out of the NBA’s basement under third-year head coach Jordi Fernandez.

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Dain Danija, Ben Humrichous get Nets training camp invites

The Brooklyn Nets have filled out their NBA roster and are putting the final touches on training camp which begins next Tuesday, adding two new players Wednesday, both of whom could ultimately help their G League affiliate this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 23

Restricted Free Agency Could Benefit Nets in Next Few Years

The Brooklyn Nets are in an interesting spot going into the next few years, but they could use restricted free agency to their advantage. Over the past couple of years, the Nets have been near the bottom of the NBA standings and been among the league’s worst teams.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 23

Which Nets have most to prove as season approaches?

Brian Lewis takes a stab at who on the Brooklyn Nets roster — and in the front office — has the most to prove as 2026-27 approaches. As you’d imagine with a team so young and so inexperienced, the list is long.

Sean Marks News / NetsDaily / September 22

Month to Go! Brooklyn Nets fans can start 2026-27 season countdown today

What marks the first day of autumn on most people’s calendars is just another checkpoint for the Brooklyn Nets, but it’s a key one at that. As of today, September 22nd, the Nets are one month removed from the start of their 2026-27 season, which will tip off in the Barclays Center against the Charlotte Hornets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22

Day'Ron Sharpe Surprisingly Leads Nets in All-Time Stat

The Brooklyn Nets have had an odd history, and that’s on full display when looking at the players who have only ever worn a Nets jersey. The Nets have seen many legends come through New York and New Jersey throughout their history in both the NBA and ABA.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Nets’ Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. land in top-60 of ESPN’s NBA Top 100

The Brooklyn Nets will lean on Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. this season as they attempt to climb out of the NBA’s basement. Randle and Porter enter the season as Brooklyn’s lead offensive duo after both joined the team via surprise trades within the last 15 months.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Brooklyn Nets Can't Expect Perfect Health Next Season

The Brooklyn Nets are set for a new season, and they can’t forget about the impact injuries could have on the upcoming campaign. Going into next season, vibes are good in Brooklyn as the team’s intriguing young core is looking to fully exit the rebuild and compete for a spot in the postseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Three Storylines That Will Define Brooklyn Nets' Training Camp

We're about a week away from training camp, as the Brooklyn Nets hope to make some noise of their own after seeing their crosstown rivals hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy.

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Julius Randle News / Hoops Wire / September 21

NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress

The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon.

Mikel Brown News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20

Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. Given Clutch Praise From Fellow Incoming Rookie

Down the stretch of tight games, it's always nice to have a player who can create their own shot in the most tense moments of the 48-minute affair. Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 20

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 23

Only one more Off-Season Report left! Don’t tell us about this being a quiet off-season! It hasn’t been easy finding a lot to write home about! There was big news like Mikel Brown Jr.‘s debut and Egor Demin’s growth.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / September 20

Michael Porter Jr. Doesn’t Understand How Athletes Blow $100-$200 Million Contracts

Michael Porter Jr. understands how an NBA lifestyle can become very expensive, but the Brooklyn Nets forward still does not understand how professional athletes burn through hundred-million-dollar, two-hundred-million-dollar contracts during their careers.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20

Julius Randle's Performance Could Mirror Nets' Results in 2026-27

The Brooklyn Nets may have a new star leading the way next season, and the team may only go as far as he takes it. The Nets are set for a potentially exciting season in Brooklyn as the team is coming out of its rebuild in hopes of competing for a spot in the postseason.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Comes to Defense of Nets' Julius Randle

Julius Randle has returned to New York after a two-year hiatus, joining the team across the bridge. The former New York Knicks standout will now be representing the Brooklyn Nets after coming over from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-team trade.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Brooklyn Nets Must Prioritize Development Regardless of Next Season's Results

The Brooklyn Nets have plenty of question marks going into next season, but they can’t lose sight of their top priority. Going into next season, the Nets are one of the toughest teams in the league to predict.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 19

About Damn Time Nets honor their history, roots in LI, NJ

Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn! Hello, Brooklyn! That's all long-time Nets fans were force-fed when the franchise relocated to Brooklyn ahead of the 2012-13 season.

Hunter Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / September 19

Former Nuggets Forward Hunter Tyson To Sign With Italian Club

Former Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson has reached a contract agreement with Italy’s Maxima Roma, Sportando relays via Superbasket. Tyson was the odd man out in a salary dump in early February, as the Nuggets dealt him to the Nets in order to duck the luxury tax.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Michael Porter Jr. Reveals What Happened After Asking Nikola Jokic For Dating Advice About Slavic Woman

Michael Porter Jr. has always been an eccentric character, and he’s made headlines over the years for some of his controversial takes. Today, as the leading star of the Brooklyn Nets, much of his antics go unchecked, and it has resulted in a major uptick in notable/memorable quotes.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Nets receive mixed reviews for quiet offseason entering 2026-27 campaign

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving mixed reviews for their quiet offseason. Without control of their 2027 first-round pick after two tanking seasons, many expected the rebuilding squad to get aggressive this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

Michael Porter Jr. gives blunt assessment of Lakers

The Lakers retooled this season. At least one competitor isn't particularly impressed with what they've built.

Michael Porter Jr. recalls a reality check from Klay Thompson

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games

The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season. Nobody can accuse the man of managing expectations. Porter made the prediction during an interview shared by Fullcourtpass, explaining why he believes his partnership with newly acquired Julius Randle can work.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 14

NBA 2K27 reveals special treat for Nets fans

NBA2K27 is chock-full of goodies for fans of all 30 NBA teams. From MyCAREER to MyTEAM to My NBA, there isn't a shortage of features and in-depth game modes. For Nets fans, a first look at rookie Mikel Brown Jr.

Grant Nelson News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Nets To Sign Grant Nelson To Two-Way Contract

Free agent forward Grant Nelson has reached an agreement to sign a two-way contract with the Nets, agent Max Wiepking tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).