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Why the Nets Could Be a Trade Partner to Watch for the Celtics

When the Nets moved to Brooklyn, some of their first major offseason moves came while partnering with the Boston Celtics over a decade ago. As the Nets emerge as an ideal landing spot for any team looking to shed some salary, there’s a chance they could be doing business with Boston again.

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Which former player will the Warriors reunite with?

The Golden State Warriors are the only NBA team not to make a free-agent signing or trade this summer. They've got their eye on some familiar faces when they finally do make moves.

Warriors still positioning themselves for Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

Warriors could pursue Steph Curry's brother

Warriors' Stephen Curry believes NBA players are 'underpaid'

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The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

3 Burning Questions For Nets Heading Into 2025-26 Season

Among the teams in the Atlantic Division, there’s only one that’s heading into the 2025-26 without the label of a playoff-contender: the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

The Offseason Move Going Under the Radar for Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have fully bought into the rebuild this offseason after taking five players in the 2025 NBA Draft and trading away Cameron Johnson. Retaining young players was an important value for the Nets' front office after re-signing restricted free agents Ziaire Williams and Day'Ron Sharpe.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Nets' Rookie Receives Heartwarming Honor in His Hometown

NBA players receive a great deal of recognition for their on-court accomplishments throughout their career. But even simply reaching the NBA is a huge

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Brooklyn Nets Land Disappointing Offseason Grade From ESPN

The Brooklyn Nets have undergone major changes this offseason, revamping a good chunk of their roster to align with their rebuild. While they weren't expected to make any improvements, per se, the Nets have attempted to set themselves up for the future in their summer moves.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Why ESPN criticized Nets for ‘underwhelming, confusing’ offseason

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. After making an NBA-record five first-round draft picks, plus two trades and re-signing two of their own players to new contracts, the team’s future looks vastly different from what it did one month ago.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Nets’ Terance Mann Was Once Recruited to Play for Croatia by Ivica Zubac

Four of the Brooklyn Nets' five first-round picks from the 2025 NBA Draft have experience either representing their home country or playing for their national teams.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 28

Brooklyn Nets’ early expectations for Egor Demin underline questions over high NBA Draft pick

When the Brooklyn Nets drafted Egor Demin eighth overall, it was immediately deemed a reach, and early impressions have not changed this view. With the eighth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets picked BYU point guard Egor Demin, which was a bit of a reach.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Ben Saraf acclimating to NBA game and what Nets wants from him

The Brooklyn Nets came away from this summer with a new roster, capped off by the five first round selections they made in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ben Saraf, the 26th pick in the Draft, used NBA Summer League to prepare for the NBA game.

Drew Timme News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Drew Timme, Picks from Nets in LeBron Mega-Deal

The Brooklyn Nets' desire to help facilitate trades and take on bloated contracts in exchange for draft picks this summer was no secret. Brooklyn was constantly assumed to be included in wherever Kevin Durant would ultimately end up, yet it never happened.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Former Nets fan favorite shoots his shot at NBA teams ahead of training camp

It’s been four years since Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s last NBA appearance. With the 2025-26 campaign right around the corner, the former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite is campaigning for another opportunity.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Brooklyn Nets Still Have a Two-Way Contract Available

The Brooklyn Nets still have a two-way contract to give out. As the countdown towards the 2025-26 NBA season rolls on, the Nets need to fill at least one vital roster spot.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Cam Thomas Unfollows Nets on Instagram, Deletes Brooklyn-Related Posts

The Brooklyn Nets and Cam Thomas free agency drama has carried on into the late stages of the NBA offseason as the 23-year-old star remains unsigned. Thomas, a restricted free agency, has been involved in plenty of rumors and reports with his Nets tenure at risk.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Mock Trade Has Nets Landing All-Star Talent in Bold Roster Shakeup

Although the Nets recently traded away Cameron Johnson, who's considered to be one of their two most productive and valuable trade pieces, Brooklyn still has one more player who should carry significant value on the market.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 28

'That’s a Big Number' – Brooklyn Nets’ FA Cam Thomas Viewed as a Bench Player

Guard Cam Thomas believes he’s one of the best offensive talents in the NBA as he continues to be a free agent for the Brooklyn Nets. Thomas reportedly wants a new deal that would allow him to earn between $24 million and $30 million a season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 28

'Training Camp Spot for Myself' – Former Brooklyn Nets Forward Seeks Chance For an NBA Comeback

While the offseason hasn’t been active for a few weeks, a former forward for the Brooklyn Nets is looking to make an NBA comeback. Rondae-Hollis Jefferson posted on X (formerly Twitter) to let the teams know that he is available and is looking to return to the league.

Brooklyn Nets News / The SportsRush / July 28

Kevin Garnett Expands On His Intense 1v1s Against Paul Pierce Before Every Nets Game

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce were teammates for eight seasons in the NBA, winning a championship together with the Boston Celtics in 2008. In 2013, when both were past their prime, they were traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

Tyson Etienne News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 27

'You Can’t Be Soft and Live in New York': Tyson Etienne Brings Homegrown Grit to The Brooklyn Nets

As the Nets move deeper into their rebuild, they've built a roster full of young talent, but they also have some scrappy veterans who bring a level of grit that the younger players could learn from.

D'Angelo Russell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 27

Former Nets Forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Publicly Lobbies for NBA Training Camp Spot

Last season, the Brooklyn Nets reunited with D'Angelo Russell through a midseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Before the 2025-26 season begins, they have the chance to rekindle relations with another member of the fun "Russell Era" of Brooklyn basketball: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / July 26

Rumor: Most NBA Teams View Nets’ Cam Thomas As Bench Player

Most NBA teams view Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent Cam Thomas as a bench player, according to Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com. Thomas and the Nets have made zero progress in contract talks.

Cameron Thomas News / Yardbarker / July 25