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Nets’ Nic Claxton continues career-best start with second triple-double of season

Over a quarter of the way through the Brooklyn Nets’ season, Nic Claxton continues to play the best basketball of his career. Claxton notched a triple-double during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 5-of-9 shooting.

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Michael Porter Jr. is blowing up Nets’ tank job. Will he be a trade candidate?

Michael Porter Jr. is fueling a Brooklyn Nets turnaround while playing the best basketball of his career. The supposedly tanking squad won its third straight game with Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 8

Does it Make More Sense to Trade or Retain These Brooklyn Veterans?

When looking at the NBA's Eastern Conference standings, maybe it's not the most eye-popping team, but the Brooklyn Nets being 13th currently with a 6-17 record was unexpected.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Brooklyn Nets' Recent Success is Hurting Future Draft Odds

It has been a long time since NBA teams first figured out that mediocrity is the worst position to be in. It's how tanking became a legitimate topic of conversation, which led to the league creating new lottery odds for the NBA Draft.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Nets’ Cam Thomas beginning return to play progression following positive MRI

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has taken a significant step towards returning from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week that showed progress in the healing of his hamstring.

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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.

Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Time in Long Island did Wonders for Brooklyn Nets' Ben Saraf

Ben Saraf was taken by the Brooklyn Nets with the 26th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was surprisingly given starting guard duties through the first five games of the season, but that didn't lead to immediate success.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Nets Provide Update on Cam Thomas's Hamstring

The Brooklyn Nets began the season expecting Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas to provide a bulk of their scoring. However, Thomas has missed a majority of the season, giving way for some of the Nets' young players to get some real-time reps on an NBA court.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Porter Continues Hot Streak, Nets Down Pelicans 119-101

Michael Porter Jr. scored over 30 points for the third straight game to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Barclays Center on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club

James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kings guard Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list

In first start, Pat Spencer helps Warriors edge Cavaliers

Michael Porter Jr. has another strong outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Pistons defeat the Bucks behind balanced scoring attack

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Nets’ Nic Claxton joins pulls off rare franchise feat amid dominance vs. Pelicans

Nic Claxton completed a rare franchise feat following his performance in the Brooklyn Nets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday evening.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / December 6

Michael Porter Jr. has another high-scoring outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high tying 35 points and the Brooklyn Nets led virtually the entire way in a 119-101 victory over the NBA-worst New Orleans Pelicans Saturday in New York.

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NBA News / NetsDaily / December 6

LIVE DISCUSSION: New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets, 5:00 PM ET

The Nets would’ve won a third straight… if there were only three quarters. They fell to the Utah Jazz in the second night of a back-to-back. Now, they’re up against the struggling Pelicans — who don’t have their own pick this year.

Cameron Thomas News / Hoops Rumors / December 6

Nets provide injury update on Cam Thomas

Nets guard Cam Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week. The scan showed that his left hamstring strain is healing and he has begun on-court work, but he remains out.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 6

Nets Could Be Facilitating Team During NBA Trade Season

The Brooklyn Nets aren't in the market for a major trade right now. They're rebuilding with a 5-17 record, focused on landing a top draft pick in 2026.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 6

Apron Era Could Impact How Nets Conduct Business

The NBA introduced the first and second aprons during the 2024 offseason, which makes it incredibly difficult for teams that have blown past the luxury tax to make any franchise-altering trades.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Nets seek better fourth quarter vs. last-place Pelicans

While a fourth-quarter collapse leading to a loss may improve draft lottery odds, it did not cure the immediate sting and disappointment Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez and his players felt Thursday night.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 5

'He’s Always Played Like He Belongs' – Brooklyn Nets Coach Sees Bright Future in Rookie Guard Amid Continuous Development

After a sluggish start to his rookie NBA campaign, Egor Demin has emerged as a consistent starter for the Brooklyn Nets. Since the lineup change, the eighth overall pick has averaged 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per contest.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Small gains: Nets (2 wins), Jazz (1) enter clash on best runs of season

In recent weeks, the Brooklyn Nets began making incremental progress by displaying more competitiveness in losses. For the first time this season, their progress has led to a winning streak, and the Nets will attempt to earn a third straight victory on Thursday when they host the Utah Jazz.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / November 30

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo surpasses career milestone vs. Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo already has a legacy that makes him one of the greatest players in NBA history. On Saturday, he further cemented his legendary status by reaching a major career milestone at a historic pace.

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Three teams linked to trade rumors regarding Hornets' LaMelo Ball

Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Timberwolves overcome Jaylen Brown's big game to top Celtics