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Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 11

Nets’ Nic Claxton gets injury downgrade for Pacers game

It’s officially tanking season for a good chunk of the NBA’s non-competitive teams. Some tanking teams simply want to boost their odds to secure a top-five pick, like the Sacramento Kings are doing.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nets' Nolan Traoré Garners Praise From Coaches, Teammates After Big Performance

Nolan Traoré turned a lot of heads during the Brooklyn Nets' 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, a night in which he made history. Traoré, like many rookies past and present, looked a bit raw when he first came into the league as a 19-year-old kid from France.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 10

Are a teenage European duo Brooklyn Nets future backcourt?

Back when they were drafted and even into the season, there were doubts — a lot of them — about the Nets top two picks: Egor Demin, the 19-year-0ld Russian guard selected with Brooklyn’s first lottery pick in 15 years, and Nolan Traore, an even younger French guard selected with a mid-first round pick.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nets' 21-Year-Old Forward Duo is Perfect for the Modern Era

The little things are important, whether it's for the best team in the NBA or a bottom-five team. The Brooklyn Nets have players who are willing to do the dirty work –– in a pair of 21-year-old forwards specifically.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Nolan Traore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Nets rookie continues breakout with unprecedented performance vs. Bulls

Nolan Traore’s breakout stretch with the Brooklyn Nets is beginning to look like no fluke. The rookie point guard, who has started the last six games, powered the Nets to a 123-115 win over the Bulls on Monday.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 10

Nic Claxton Shines, Nolan Traoré Orchestrates as Nets’ Growth Shows in Win Over Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets have their first winning streak since late December, when the team went 7-4 while boasting the league's best defensive rating. The Nets kicked off their week with a 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, a team that is seemingly intent on running three guards at a time.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

'Nothing to Be Concerned About' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Allays Fears on Michael Porter Jr.’s Nagging Knee Injury

The Brooklyn Nets did not have Michael Porter Jr. during their 123-115 home win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night due to tendonitis in the same right knee in which he had a sprained MCL earlier this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 9

Three Takeaways From The Nets Exciting Win Over The Bulls

Fresh off a dominant win over the Wizards on Saturday, the Brooklyn Nets (15-37) continued their home stand when they hosted the Chicago Bulls (24-30) on Monday night.

Nic Claxton News / Field Level Media / February 9

Nic Claxton sets career high as Nets pull out victory over Bulls

Nic Claxton collected a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets executed in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after losing a 15-point lead in the third and earned a 123-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls Monday night in New York.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 9

Nets' Performances Against Lottery Teams is Hurting Draft Odds

Ethical tanking and building a culture are good things to instill in an NBA team, but it can also be a double-edged sword. The front office and coaching staff should always be working to make the future of their organization brighter.

E.J. Liddell News / NetsDaily / February 9

EJ Liddell, Nate Williams combine for 43 points in front of 6,720 Canadian fans

Playing basketball on Super Bowl Sunday anywhere in the United States would be attendance death but in French-speaking Canada, it made no difference. The Canadian Football League plays its big game, the Grey Club, in late November.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 9

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets are facing off against the Chicago Bulls for the fourth time this season to conclude their season series set. The Nets fell to the Bulls 124-102 on Jan.

Cameron Thomas News / Yardbarker / February 9

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Nets rule Michael Porter Jr., Egor Demin out vs. Bulls after win over Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets are giving two of their top players the night off following a win over the Washington Wizards. Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin were ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 9

LIVE DISCUSSION: Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The Nets won (or lost?) the Tank Bowl against the Wizards on Saturday, taking them down easily on the back of Day’Ron Sharpe’s 19 points and nine rebounds.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Cam Thomas signs with new team after being cut by Nets

Cam Thomas has signed with a new team just days after being cut by the Brooklyn Nets. Thomas has agreed to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, calling it a nice opportunity.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Jordi Fernandez opens up on Nets’ decision to waive Cam Thomas

The Brooklyn Nets abruptly ended their tenuous partnership with Cam Thomas on Thursday, waiving the young guard. Jordi Fernandez was asked on Saturday what led the organization to move on from its leading scorer from the previous two seasons.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Nets score 80 in first half, outclass short-handed Wizards

Michael Porter Jr. scored 20 of his 23 points before halftime as the Brooklyn Nets produced their biggest first half in a little over three years and beat the Washington Wizards 127-113 Saturday afternoon in New York.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Cam Thomas takes a parting shot at the Nets after his exit

Cam Thomas is really happy to be out of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets made the decision to waive their veteran guard Thomas on Thursday. Thomas will now be free (after clearing waivers) to sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / February 5

Reports: Nets waive G Cam Thomas after trade deadline

The Brooklyn Nets ended their sometimes sour relationship with guard Cam Thomas on Thursday by releasing him to allow him to be a free agent, according to multiple reports.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Nets Waive Cam Thomas, Forgotten Wing After Trade Deadline

BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Nets waived one of their top scorers, Cam Thomas, and injured forward Haywood Highsmith, who has yet to make his debut for the franchise.

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Haywood Highsmith Nearing Return, Drawing Interest

Veteran wing Haywood Highsmith is drawing interest from playoff teams after being waived by the Nets to accommodate their three-team deal that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and Ochai Agbaji to Brooklyn, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).