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As Macao games approach, Brooklyn Nets to partner with big Chinese media company on dance team reality show

The buildup to the NBA China Games is underway! The Nets will be leaving for Macao, China’s Las Vegas, shortly after their game with Hapoel Jerusalem at Barclays Center on October 4.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

Why the 2025-26 Season Could Be Cam Thomas’ Last with the Nets

Cam Thomas is back—for now. He's guaranteed to spend the 2025-26 season as a Brooklyn Net. Thomas signed the $6 million qualifying offer, giving him a no-trade clause and allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

What are the Best Bargain Contracts for the Brooklyn Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets roster is currently built around 19 players, 20 pending Ziaire Williams signing his 2-year, $12 million deal. The organization is also the only team under the cap in the NBA.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

How Impactful is Cam Thomas's No-Trade Clause With the Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets have finally brought back star shooting guard Cam Thomas for one more season after a summer full of drama and uncertainty. Many were worrying about the relationship between the Nets and their star player, but he now returns to Brooklyn for at least one more season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 6

Nets’ Big Moves Likely Done After Cam Thomas Decision

Cam Thomas will return to the Brooklyn Nets for at least one more season. The veteran guard’s decision to take on the qualifying offer as a restricted free agent was made earlier this week.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

Where the Acie Law Hire Ranks in the Nets’ Offseason Moves

The Brooklyn Nets had one of the busiest offseasons of any NBA franchise. Whether it be via the NBA Draft—in which the Nets drafted five new players, setting a league record—in free agency or on the trade market, there was no shortage of Brooklyn headlines.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

Which Nets Rookie Will Be the Top Scorer Among the Group?

After drafting an NBA-record five first-round picks in 2025, the Brooklyn Nets front office likely hopes those players will fill a wide range of roles over the next few years as they continue to develop.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 6

Kyrie Irving's Nets Tenure Leaves Stain on Potential Hall of Fame Resume

The Brooklyn Nets have had some big names over the past few years, but one player stands out as the most interesting. Although the Nets had a couple of trips to the NBA Finals in the Jason Kidd days, there is a legitimate argument that the 2021 squad was the franchise’s best.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 5

How Will Cam Thomas Mesh With the Nets' Rookies After Recent Signing?

After an offseason filled with drama, rumors and questions, the Brooklyn Nets are starting to finalize their roster heading into the 2025-26 NBA season.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 5

What to Expect from Day’Ron Sharpe as Nets’ Big Man Enters 2025-26 Season

Day'Ron Sharpe is now officially back with the Brooklyn Nets. On Wednesday, the Nets announced that Sharpe had signed the two-year contract sheet he agreed to on the opening day of NBA free agency.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / September 5

Why teams weren't lining up to sign elite scorer Cam Thomas

The answer lies less in offense and more in a modernization mismatch.

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Nets' Cam Thomas inks rare deal to test free agency in 2026

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Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Nets Still Making Moves Because Of Cam Thomas Deal

BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Nets remain the lone franchise with real cap space. That position has made them central to league business. Last month, they pulled off the NBA’s most recent move, absorbing Haywood Highsmith and a second-round pick from Miami.

Ben Simmons News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 4

A Retrospective With Former Brooklyn Net Ben Simmons Reportedly Considering Retirement

Less than five seasons after being named an All-NBA selection, one former Brooklyn Nets guard is reportedly considering calling it a career before even turning 30 years old.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 4

Did the Nets Make a Mistake Letting Olivier-Maxence Prosper Join Memphis?

A rumored Brooklyn Nets target has been scooped up by an out of conference foe. Despite chatter suggesting the Nets could look into the possibility of acquiring Olivier-Maxence Prosper via some sort of salary dump deal, the former Marquette star is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 4

Why Resigning Cam Thomas is Good News for Brooklyn Nets' Rookie Class

With more than a month left until the NBA season, four restricted free agents still remained unsigned. That list got a little shorter on Thursday, though, when the Nets and Cam Thomas agreed to a qualifying offer that is set to keep the 2021 first-round pick in Brooklyn for one more season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Cam Thomas Bets On Himself, But Nets Bet On Future

This summer, four restricted free agents hoped to get a good offer. But the situation with all of them, while different, showed that restricted free agency can be a huge challenge.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / September 4

Reports: G Cam Thomas stays with Nets on $6M qualifying offer

Guard Cam Thomas is signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple media reports Thursday. As

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 4

3 Brooklyn Nets Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

It has been a rough last two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Nets will now enter the 2025-26 season looking to turn things around, especially after making some key additions to their roster this offseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Cam Thomas Rejected Two Contract Offers From Nets Before Accepting $6 Million Deal With No-Trade Clause

Cam Thomas has decided to bet on himself. The Brooklyn Nets guard, one of the league’s most explosive young scorers, turned down two multi-year offers

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 4

Nets quietly pocket extra cap space after Cam Thomas signs QO

The Nets are walking away from their Cam Thomas negotiations with something to show for it. Namely, extra cap space. By signing his one-year qualifying offer worth just under $6 million, Thomas slashes his cap hit in half.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / September 4

Nets' Cam Thomas inks rare deal to test free agency in 2026

He is banking on a career year to secure a major payday next summer, whether with Brooklyn or elsewhere.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 4

NBA Insider Reveals 2 Key Details in Nets’ Cam Thomas Situation

Cam Thomas will return to the Brooklyn Nets for the 2025-2026 NBA season. While the veteran guard doesn’t get his desired payday, he secures a guarantee for the season, and will have the opportunity to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent next summer to try and cash out big once again.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Cam Thomas Rejects Richer Offers, Bets On Himself

BROOKLYN — Cam Thomas shocked the market. The 23-year-old scorer accepted a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer from the Brooklyn Nets. The deal gives him a full no-trade clause and clears the path for unrestricted free agency in 2026, when more than 10 teams are projected to hold cap space.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 4

Brooklyn Nets Protect Future Flexibility in Free Agency Move

Day’Ron Sharpe contributed to a busy day for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The veteran center re-signed with the team just weeks out from training camp.