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Brooklyn Nets Looking for Clear Improvement from Cam Thomas in Contract Year

The Brooklyn Nets don’t have any stars, but they might get some star-level play from a desperate player. This offseason was a rough one for Cam Thomas.

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Jordi Fernandez on what stood out about Fanbo Zeng in Brooklyn Nets practice already

Brooklyn Nets’ surprising signing is already impressing head coach Jordi Fernandez. The Brooklyn Nets will have a plethora of new faces on the roster for the 2025-26 NBA season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Nets Star Cam Thomas Snubbed on ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players

The excitement for the Brooklyn Nets this season is different from most NBA teams. While many are pushing for the postseason and excited to see their stars perform, the Nets are a different story.

Haywood Highsmith News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 25

Haywood Highsmith Provides Injury Update: What to Expect from Him This Season

As an extremely young team heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets will be counting on their few veterans to make some key contributions.

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Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Projecting How Nets Rookie Ben Saraf’s International Stats Could Translate in NBA

Of the Brooklyn Nets' historic 2025 draft haul, the early indication is that Ben Saraf looks to be one of the best picks the franchise made back in June.

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The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.

Noah Clowney News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

What is Noah Clowney's Ceiling as a Brooklyn Net?

The Brooklyn Nets roster is full of young, but unestablished NBA players looking to take that next step forward. One of the great examples of that player is Noah Clowney.

Nic Claxton News / NetsDaily / September 24

The Nic Claxton hype train is now leaving the station

There’s a sucker born every minute. After Brooklyn Nets Media Day and one singular post-practice scrum session, I am 100% committed to the belief that Nic Claxton will be great once again during the 2025-26 season.

Michael Porter Jr. News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Michael Porter Jr. Plots Retirement Amid Ultimatum From Nets Front Office

Back in July 2025, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Michael Porter Jr. by swapping Cam Johnson and a future first-round pick (way out in 2032) to the Denver Nuggets.

Terance Mann News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Terance Mann is Here to Stay, and the Hometown Hero Could See a Breakout Season With the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets acquired Terance Mann in a three-team deal this offseason, including the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics. Although main intentions were likely to get the No.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Kobe Bufkin Saw Nets Trade Coming — and Now Has a Clear Path to Playing Time

Of all the backcourt decisions the Brooklyn Nets made this summer, trading for former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin may have been the one that comes with the lowest risk.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Nets’ Cam Thomas reveals how ‘lies’ fueled Zach Lowe clap-back

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines this offseason for an expletive Twitter rant directed at NBA Analyst Zach Lowe. The posts came after Lowe

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / September 24

27-Year-Old Michael Porter Jr. Admits He Doesn’t Know How Much Longer He Wants To Play Basketball

Michael Porter Jr. is only 27 years old, but he’s already questioning how long he wants to continue playing basketball. The Brooklyn Nets forward, who has battled through multiple back surgeries and years of setbacks, admitted on media day that the grind of simply preparing to play has forced him to take things one year at a time.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Nets' Cam Thomas Fires Back at ESPN Insider Over 'Empty Calories Ball Hog' Criticism

After another disappointing season last year, the Brooklyn Nets are trying to turn things around this season after making multiple additions to their roster.

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Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Nets player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with an enviable core of young talent. After stockpiling five first-round picks and reshaping the roster in recent years, the franchise finally has a blend of potential stars and rotation-ready prospects.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Nets GM Reacts To Michael Porter Jr's Controversial Comments

When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets this offseason, they couldn't have imagined that he was going to stir up so much controversy.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Nets Arrival Doesn’t Know ‘How Much Longer’ He Wants To Play

Brooklyn Nets fans must feel like they’ve lived many lives in one. After relocating from New Jersey, the franchise has made every effort to win a championship, all for each iteration of their contending squad to fail, at times miserably.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Nets Can't Let Expectations Define 2025-26 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be one of the worst teams in the league next season, but they can’t let those expectations define them. Over the next few seasons, the Nets will be looking to complete their rebuild and emerge as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Cam Thomas Explains His Decision To Accept $6 Million Qualifying Offer

Cam Thomas is betting on himself. The Brooklyn Nets guard, known as one of the league’s most explosive young scorers, shocked many this offseason by turning down more lucrative contract offers from the franchise to instead accept a $6 million qualifying offer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 24

'It Was a Good Deal for Me' – Brooklyn Nets’ Cam Thomas Opens Up on Shocking Decision to Sign the Qualifying Offer

Cam Thomas broke his silence on the qualifying offer he signed with the Brooklyn Nets this summer after weeks of speculation. The LSU product admitted that his contract talks with the team were “frustrating,” as he reportedly declined a two-year, $30 million offer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Nets’ Cam Thomas on QO decision: ‘You want to keep the power you have’

xxx Cam Thomas is back with the Nets — at least for now. The high-scoring guard signed his qualifying offer earlier this month, worth just under $6 million, after restricted free agent talks stalled out.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Michael Porter Jr. Cites The Bible To Warn NBA Players About Women Who Can 'Ruin Everything'

Michael Porter Jr. has explored the content creation route with a unique perspective, being an active NBA player and host of a podcast where he’s not afraid to speak his mind.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Nets’ GM Delivers Honest Take on Cam Thomas After Failed Extension Talks

It has been a rough last two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they have failed to win more than 32 games in each of those two years during their rebuild and they will now look to improve as they enter the 2025-26 campaign.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Cam Thomas Breaks Silence on Media Narratives, Speaks Out on Failed Nets Contract Talks

As it was media day for the Brooklyn Nets, the players were in the firing line with a barrage of questions. For 10 minutes straight, Cam Thomas remained calm and spoke his mind.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Warriors still expected to sign string of veteran talents

With only nine players under contract for next season, the Warriors have some work to do.

Warriors should embrace trading former lottery pick

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Jonathan Kuminga's deadline is drawing near

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Nets could have the youngest roster in NBA history

After making history by becoming the first team ever to select five players in the first round of a draft, the Nets will begin the challenge of integrating all those new faces into the program when training camp opens this week, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Hawks trading former first-round pick to Nets

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

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