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Nets Grab Two-Way Superstar in Recent Mock Draft

The Nets are positioning themselves to grab a top pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. In a recent mock draft, the odds worked in their favor, landing them the No.

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Brooklyn Nets List Five Players Out Ahead of Bout with Mavericks

The Nets set their sights on the Dallas Mavericks tonight, riding a four-game losing-streak. Given the depth of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nets are seemingly positioning themselves to land one of the top talents, hoping to nab one of top-tier players in Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa or Cameron Boozer.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

Nets' Nic Claxton is Experiencing a Worrisome Defensive Regression

Change is inevitable. In the NBA landscape, players can rapidly regress or improve in various areas. Former Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez went from a traditional center to a floor-stretching five, and former Net Ben Simmons went from a do-it-all player to a shell of himself as a scorer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 24

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Mavericks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, this time at home. The Nets have fallen to the Mavs twice this season.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Nets Coach Jordi Fernández Discusses Blown Fourth Quarter Lead to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets looked well on their way to storming out of the ATL with a much-needed victory after taking an 11-point lead with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Brooklyn Nets Closing in on Best Odds at No. 1 Overall Pick

At 15-41, the Brooklyn Nets are becoming a major cog in the NBA's race to the bottom. Not that this was any surprise, but they've been set on trying to secure the best odds at the No.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Nets’ historic collapse vs. Hawks shines light on Michael Porter Jr.’s late-game shortcomings

There are late-game struggles, and then there are complete meltdowns. The Brooklyn Nets fell in the latter category during Sunday’s 115-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 23

Nic Claxton Shines in Return Despite Nets' Loss to Hawks

There hasn't been a lot to cheer about in Brooklyn with the Nets currently in the NBA's lottery race. The league has been split into tiers, with the final group being full of those attempting to get the best odds at the No.

Ziaire Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Nets forward sidelined for second straight game due to personal reasons

Ziaire Williams will miss his second consecutive game for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Brooklyn ruled Williams out for its matchup with the Atlanta Hawks due to personal reasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Nets’ Nic Claxton returning from two-game absence after surprise ankle injury

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton’s surprise ankle injury won’t keep him sidelined for an extended period. Claxton missed the team’s last two games after injuring his ankle during practice on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 22

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Atlanta Hawks for the second time this season, this time on the road. The Nets fell to the Hawks 117-112 on Oct.

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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.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Evaluating Jalen Wilson in his Third Season With the Nets

Under-the-radar would be an understatement when describing Jalen Wilson's presence with the Brooklyn Nets this season –– it's more like off the map. The former 2023 NBA Summer League MVP hasn't shown enough improvement to be deemed worthy of developmental minutes on a rebuilding team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 21

Nolan Traoré Making a Late All-Rookie Push for the Brooklyn Nets

When the Brooklyn Nets selected five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans mocked them. ESPN's Brian Windhorst even noted the criticism from league personnel during an alternate broadcast of the event.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / February 21

Grant Nelson double-double not enough as Ben Saraf and Josh Minott were non-factors in loss

It was a mixed day Friday, as it often is, in the development game as the Long Island Nets lost at the buzzer to the Squadron in Birmingham, 104-102. With 0.6 seconds remaining Trey Alexander’s game-winner sent the Nets back to Long Island.

Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / February 21

Nolan Traore shows out in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 8

We’re all coming around on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft, so widely mocked that the Phoenix Suns didn’t mind gasping at it on social media. The Nets

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 20

Brooklyn Nets get discarded by Oklahoma City Thunder, lose 105-86

Taking down the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t require much these days. The Oklahoma City Thunder did it tonight without the league MVP, his lead running mate, and the rhythm of recent play.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 20

Three Takeaways From The Nets' Road Defeat To The Thunder

Coming off an embarrassing loss in Cleveland on Thursday, things didn't get any easier for the Brooklyn Nets (15-40), who hit the road for a matchup with the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14) on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs get right back at it, waste no time with Nets

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-84 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. 1. Well, that’s one way to start life after the All-Star break.

Dzanan Musa News / HITC / February 18

Former teammate reveals Kyrie Irving’s strict locker room rules ahead of NBA games

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dzanan Musa has shared details about Kyrie Irving’s strict pre-practice routine that temporarily kept teammates out of the locker room.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

Brooklyn Nets Continue Rebuild with Lead Guard in Recent Mock Draft

Since acquiring superstars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, then having to offload the trio, the Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rut. Brooklyn hasn't reached the postseason since 2022-23, racking up a 58-106 record during the next two seasons.

Tyrese Martin News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Tyrese Martin To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are planning to sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract once they finalize their two-year deal for Jabari Walker, Derek Bodner reports for PHLY_Sports (Twitter link).

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 14

Suns To Sign Haywood Highsmith

The Suns are signing free agent forward Haywood Highsmith to a multiyear contract, agent Jerry Dianis tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, “multiple playoff teams” were pursuing Highsmith before he decided to join Phoenix.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12