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Why Nets have ‘more first-hand information’ on NBA draft class than any other team

The Brooklyn Nets will be among the busiest teams in this year’s NBA Draft. With picks Nos. 8, 19, 26, 27 and 36, the rebuilding squad will be in play to select prospects at every juncture.

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Nets’ Cam Thomas Makes Statement on NBA Future

The Brooklyn Nets are beginning what will be a transformative offseason. Not only do they have the Nos. 8, 19, 26, 27, and 36 picks in the upcoming draft, but they also must decide on Cam Thomas' restricted free agency.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Why Nets are one of 2025 draft’s most ‘desirable’ landing spots

The Brooklyn Nets are uniquely positioned in this year’s NBA draft. Still in the early stages of a rebuild with five selections in the top 36 (8, 19, 26, 27, 36), the team can offer prospects immediate playing time in the league’s top market.

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23

Nets Can Now Begin Exclusive Contract Talks With Thomas, Sharpe and Free Agents

Two days out of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets have gained the ability to begin negotiating with their free agent class. This summer's group is

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Nets free agent predictions as exclusive negotiating period begins

With the Oklahoma City Thunder crowned as the 2024-25 NBA champion on Sunday, the offseason is officially underway. Among the first order of business for the Brooklyn Nets and other teams will be deciding the fates of their free agents.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23

Nets’ Thomas, Russell listed among NBA’s Top 30 Free Agents

This offseason, Nets fans should get a much clearer sense of the direction of the team's rebuild. Brooklyn has established players entering free agency, intriguing trade assets, and four first-round picks in the upcoming draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23

Brooklyn Nets' Salary Cap Situation This NBA Offseason

Don't let the Brooklyn Nets' regular-season record fool you when it comes to the 2025 NBA offseason. Despite having gone 26-56, the Nets will be one of the most talked-about teams this summer, and it starts with the NBA Draft.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23

Should the Brooklyn Nets Call Phoenix About Young Guard?

The Phoenix Suns departed with NBA superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade over the weekend, which sent the young guard Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 23

2025 NBA Draft: Nets Select Khaman Maluach, Will Riley in New Mock

ESPN’s new 2025 NBA Draft mock has the Brooklyn Nets drafting Khaman Maluach with the No. 8 pick. The Duke freshman averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.3 blocks this season.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 22

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

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 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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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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.

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