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Athleticism and a High IQ Have Made Nets' Drake Powell a Valuable Role Player

Oftentimes, averaging seven points per game in college won't get you drafted into the NBA, let alone as a first-round pick. Drake Powell defied normal trends at North Carolina by doing the little things that contribute to winning.

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RUMOR ROUND-UP: No action yet, just speculation

The first two milestones of trade season have passed. Monday was the first day that the 82 players signed in the summer could be dealt, bringing to 90% the percentage of players in the league trade pool.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 17

Nets' Drake Powell Says Jordi Fernandez's Coaching Approach 'Shows He Cares'

Drake Powell has displayed considerable promise as a two-way wing in the early portion of his career. The North Carolina product has regularly seen around 20 minutes per night for the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 6.3 points and 2.1 assists per game on efficient field goal percentages, shooting 48.8% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Notable update emerges on Michael Porter Jr.'s future

Michael Porter Jr. might be on the move for the second time in a year.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 17

First Egor Demin and Danny Wolf. Now, is it Drake Powell’s turn?

Everyone knew — or should have known — that when the Brooklyn Nets drafted five players in the first round — at Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26 or 27 — back in June that development was going to be different.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Nets riding hot performance into clash with struggling Heat

While the Brooklyn Nets are enjoying their best stretch of the season and seeing promising performances from some of their five rookies, the Miami Heat are enduring their worst stretch following a strong start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Nets Listening to Trade Offers on 2 Key Players Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report

The Brooklyn Nets have been stuck in a rebuild for the last handful of seasons and they have once again had a poor start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Brooklyn currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-18 record as they are likely heading towards another season in which they miss the playoffs.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 17

Nets Expected to Gauge Michael Porter Jr.'s Trade Market

Despite playing for a 7-18 Brooklyn Nets team in the midst of a rebuild, Michael Porter Jr. has stood out as one of the more efficient scorers in the NBA.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Jordi Fernandez has joking response to Nets’ 45-point win during his absence

The Brooklyn Nets made history on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, and they did it without their head coach. With Jordi Fernandez sidelined by an illness, the Nets dominated the Bucks at Barclays Center, 127-82, trying their largest win in franchise history.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 17

Nets' Michael Porter Jr. Garners Significant Praise For Off-ball Scoring

Michael Porter Jr. has been scoring the basketball at an insane level since coming over to the Brooklyn Nets, with head coach Jordi Fernandez optimizing the 6-foot-10 forward for success.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 17

What the Brooklyn Nets Current Winning Ways Mean for the Future

While the bottom three teams in the Western Conference have continued their losing ways, there's a different story for one of the bottom three teams in the Eastern Conference.

Danny Wolf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 16

Nets' Danny Wolf Leading Rookies in Two Major Stat Categories

Danny Wolf has shown incredible potential since getting called up from the G-League in late November, averaging 12.7 points on 45.1% shooting in his last six games while helping the Brooklyn Nets perform above expectations.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 16

Nets Likely to Get an Empty Trade Market for Cam Thomas

Cam Thomas has risen to be one of the NBA's better isolation scorers, and he has the numbers to back it up. 24 points per game last season and 21.4 this season before a hamstring injury is nothing to scoff at.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. receives ‘best in league’ praise as trade buzz grows

Michael Porter Jr. is turning heads across the NBA following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Cast off by the Denver Nuggets as a salary dump this summer, the 27-year-old is playing the best basketball of his career as the Nets’ No.

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The Long Forecast: Burries, Colvin rise as Peat headlines Week 3

Welcome to Week 3 of The Long Forecast on NetsDaily. As each week goes by, more tape on these prospects for the 2026 NBA draft class continues to surface, and they could go down as one of the most talented classes over the past decade.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. becomes first forward in NBA history to accomplish insane feat

Michael Porter Jr. is proving his detractors wrong following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old has turned in a career-best start with the rebuilding squad.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 15

Nets Could Look to Move Cam Thomas Before Deadline

Cam Thomas has been out of the Brooklyn Nets' lineup since Nov. 5 due to a hamstring injury. Because Thomas is on an expiring contract and doesn't seem to fit the Nets' future plans, the team could look to move him ahead of the trade deadline.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 15

Could the Nets Check in on Darius Garland?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are slipping down the standings a season after finishing with the second-best record in the league. The backcourt fit of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell has been a major point of contention since joining forces in 2022.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 15

Bleacher Report Proposes Nets Mock Trade to Depart from Michael Porter Jr.

The Brooklyn Nets are starting to have more of a reason to move on from Michael Porter Jr., despite this being his first season with the team. The 27-year-old has been putting up All-Star-esque numbers for the Nets, but he's helping derail the rebuilding process by leading them to more wins.

Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 15