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Would the Nets Include Nic Claxton to Help Facilitate a Kevin Durant Trade?

Nearly one year ago, the Brooklyn Nets inked Nic Claxton to a four-year, $97 million extension. Claxton, the longest-tenured Net currently on Brooklyn's roster, saw his production drop in his first season under HC Jordi Fernandez and could be a target for several teams in need of a center.

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Lakers Expected to Make Push for Brooklyn Nets Center

The Los Angeles Lakers' free agency board took a big hit when the Houston Rockets decided to re-sign veteran center Steven Adams, as he was linked to be one of the Lakers' biggest targets this offseason.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 16

Nets Might Shape ‘Most Important Day of the Offseason’

June 25, the first day of the NBA Draft, is set to be the “busiest day of the offseason,” per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps . The Brooklyn Nets can play a crucial role. The Nets are the only team that will have “meaningful space with which to work.” Brooklyn could engage in all sorts of trades as the ‘third team’ involved.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Kenyon Martin on Nets’ Playoff Runs: ‘We Gave Fans Something to Cheer For’

During a recent episode of the Brooklyn Nets “One Night in Brooklyn” YouTube series, Nets legend Kenyon Martin reminisced about the franchise’s deep playoff runs throughout the early 2000’s.

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A player has scored 15 or more points in a single quarter of an NBA Finals game on 36 occasions. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Nets Viewed as Team Most Likely to Make a Draft Day Trade

As the team with the most first-round draft picks and the most projected cap space ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if the Brooklyn Nets make a move on/ahead of draft day.

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20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

This summer has the chance to be one of the wildest ones in recent memory as some of the biggest names in basketball are on the trade market this offseason.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Nets Land Picks, Deal Claxton in Mock Three-Team Durant Deal with Heat and Suns

Momentum is beginning to build behind the Phoenix Suns wanting a starting center in a return package for Kevin Durant. Negotiations with the Miami Heat have picked up, and the Brooklyn Nets remain the likeliest facilitator should Durant be dealt in a three-team deal.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Nets Must Demand First-Round Picks—Not Settle for Seconds in Salary Dump Deals

In Kevin Durant trade negotiations, the Brooklyn Nets hold much more power than one may think. Even two years after Durant departed Brooklyn for the Phoenix Suns, the Nets still have a say in where the future Hall of Famer lands—because they're the team making it happen.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Brooklyn Nets Make Push for No. 2 NBA Draft Pick

The Brooklyn Nets have been rumored all offseason to be a team that will make a big splash either before or during the NBA Draft on June 25, and with the new reports of them being all in on the San Antonio Spurs' No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 15

Nets NBA Draft Notebook: International Season Wrap-up

The 2025 NBA Draft is 10 days away. A pivotal date — one that could be franchise-defining — for the Brooklyn Nets is right around the corner. The team will be picking at Nos.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14

Could the Nets and Celtics Work Out a Trade Ahead of the Draft?

Even though the Nets already have three late first-round picks, one NBA analyst thinks that they could be interested in adding another. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swarz, the Celtics could possibly ship a veteran off to Brooklyn in an attempt to get under the second apron.

D'Angelo Russell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14

Why Brooklyn Nets Should Push to Retain D’Angelo Russell This Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets should fight hard to bring veteran guard D'Angelo Russell back this summer, and no, it's not just because the franchise will be retroing the "Bed-Stuy" era uniforms Russell once sported during his first stint with the Nets seven years ago.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14

Brooklyn Nets Could Eye Noa Essengue After Impressive Combine Measurements

A timely growth spurt could position one of the more intriguing members of the 2025 NBA Draft class to be selected by the Brooklyn Nets inside the lottery.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14

G League Watch: Long Island Nets Home Opener Announced

The Long Island Nets’ next home opener was officially announced for Nov. 7, 2025, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, per the team’s official social media accounts .

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 14

Nets Work Out Former NCAA Tournament Standout Ahead of NBA Draft

With the NBA Draft now less than two weeks away, teams are making their final rounds of workouts as the big day approaches. Brooklyn’s nearly unprecedented four first-round picks are shiny and enticing, but there are also some underrated potential contributors expected to be available late in the draft or in free agency.

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Kevin Durant News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

Brooklyn Nets Could Be Key as Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Odds Surge Dramatically

According to Forbes' Evan Sidery, Kevin Durant's anticipated trade from the Phoenix Suns "appears imminent within the next 72 hours," but it may be to a dark horse candidate.

D'Angelo Russell News / Fadeaway World / June 13

6 Best Destinations For D'Angelo Russell In 2025 Free Agency

It's going to be a busy summer in the NBA, and veteran point guard D'Angelo Russell is expected to be one of many prominent names on the move. He was traded

Kevin Durant News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

NBA Trade Report: Former Nets Star Kevin Durant Could Be Moved This Weekend

The Kevin Durant trade drama is proving just how smart the Brooklyn Nets were in moving him back in 2023. Sure, the Durant-Kyrie Irving experiment was a failure, but the Nets can say that their return far outweighed the benefits of staying competitive.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

Brooklyn Nets Have Inside Track on NBA Offseason Moves Thanks to Unique Cap Position

The Brooklyn Nets' cap management could reap major benefits this summer. While the Nets' available cap space is a direct effect of the team's lack of a superstar, it allows Brooklyn to help facilitate virtually any blockbuster trade.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

Could Brooklyn Nets Make a Deal with Pacers Big Man This Summer?

Although the Indiana Pacers are in the middle of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it does not leave them out of potential trade rumors for the NBA offseason this summer.

Tyus Jones News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

Brooklyn Nets Could Sign Veteran Guard Looking to Prove Himself

Former first-round selection Tyus Jones will be looking to prove he still belongs in the league next season, as he is more than likely headed out of Phoenix with a new head coach taking over.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

2025 NBA Draft: Brooklyn Nets Select Kasparas Jakucionis in Updated Mock

The Athletic’s new 2025 NBA Draft mock has the Brooklyn Nets drafting Kasparas Jakučionis at No. 8. The Illinois guard averaged 15 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 ‘stocks’ in 33 games this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12

Why 2025, 2026 NBA Drafts will be most important in Nets franchise history

The Brooklyn Nets’ descent from title favorite to basement dweller has been yet another gut punch for a downtrodden fan base. However, the next calendar year will present a unique opportunity for the organization.

Cameron Johnson News / Hoops Wire / June 12

Nets’ Cameron Johnson Named Cavaliers’ Ambitious Trade Target

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ambitious trade target. A league source told Hoops Wire that the Cavaliers

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / June 12

Brooklyn Nets Have Options at 2025 NBA Draft

Despite not seeing much luck at the 2025 Draft Lottery, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the draft’s best-positioned teams. The organization owns four first-round selections this year, more importantly have the space and opportunity to take on a bevy of talented prospects.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Nets Loaded With Picks, Cap Space. Now What?

Without a doubt, the Brooklyn Nets are a team to watch this offseason. After all, they’re one of the handful of teams with the ability to absorb salary, sign some serious free agents and even land a few draft picks.