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Promising Brooklyn Nets Forward Inks Deal With Philadelphia 76ers

After a breakout season where Watford averaged a career-high 10.2 points per game, the Nets have foregone to re-sign the young forward. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Watford has agreed to a two-year deal worth $5.3 million with the 76ers.

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Nets Intend to Keep Michael Porter Jr. as Excitement Grows Around His Fit in Brooklyn

After swapping Cam Johnson for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, the Brooklyn Nets have no intentions of rerouting their new wing, per senior ESPN writer Ramona Shelburne.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 1

New Brooklyn G Nolan Traoré: Nets 'Really Great Place to Build'

Nolan Traoré, the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, mentioned what he’d add to his new team in his immediate post-draft presser .

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Brooklyn Nets have surprising plans for Michael Porter Jr. after Cam Johnson trade to Denver Nuggets

It appears the Brooklyn Nets have an idea of what they want to do with Michael Porter Jr. after landing him as part of the Cam Johnson trade. As the first day of NBA free agency came and went, there were a lot of major moves.

Trendon Watford News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Trendon Watford joining Sixers on two-year deal

Trendon Watford is leaving the Nets and joining another Atlantic Division team, the Sixers, on a two-year deal worth $5.3MM, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Former Nets All-Star D'Angelo Russell Signs with New Team

After his second stint with the Brooklyn Nets, point guard D’Angelo Russell has found a new home for the 2025–26 NBA season, signing a two‑year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Nets' Key Retentions Signal Commitment to Culture and Continuity in Brooklyn

NBA free agency officially started today, and the Brooklyn Nets have already retained six players. On Saturday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported that Brooklyn exercised team options for Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, Drew Timme and Jalen Wilson.

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Cameron Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Brooklyn Nets Trade Cam Johnson in Blockbuster Deal with Nuggets

As the trades and free agents continue to fall this offseason as teams inch closer to the start of the NBA Summer League in a few weeks, the Brooklyn Nets have finally pulled the trigger on a trade, sending away Cameron Johnson after two and a half seasons with the team.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Mavericks to agree to a two-year contract with former No. 2 pick

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Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Nets Could Pursue Reunion With Dynamic Wing

Caris LeVert enters free agency this summer and may seek a new opportunity. A LeVert and Nets reunion is possible as Brooklyn reshapes its young roster.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Nets to Re-Sign Pair of Unrestricted Free Agents

NBA free agency opens at 6 PM ET, allowing players to begin contract talks with new teams. As eyes have been on the Brooklyn Nets, the team has started making moves.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Nets Improve Salary Cap Situation After Day'Ron Sharpe, Ziaire Williams Contracts

The Brooklyn Nets have begun to make moves as NBA free agency kicks off today, starting off with retaining two of their players. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Nets have re-signed both Ziaire Williams and Day'Ron Sharpe to new contracts after they declined to extend the qualifying offer yesterday to make both unrestricted free agents.

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Report: Day'Ron Sharpe Returning to Nets on Two-Year Deal

Just a day after declining to extend a qualifying offer to one of their pending free agents, the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to an adjusted deal with the player that is expected to give the team some added salary cap flexibility.

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Report: Day’Ron Sharpe to re-sign with Brooklyn Nets

Day’Ron Sharpe, a former late first-round pick, has steadily improved and contributed more over four seasons playing for the Brooklyn Nets. The franchise will now be keeping him around for two more with his reported deal coming in free agency.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Nets retain key big man in free agency with $12 million contract

On the opening day of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets locked down Day’Ron Sharpe on a multi-year contract. Sharpe will return to the Nets on a two-year, $12 million contract, first reported by Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints.

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Cam Johnson Trade Rumors Slowing Down

Trade rumors followed Nets forward Cam Johnson throughout the 2024-25 season. Before the draft, speculation swirled around Brooklyn exploring trade options.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Nets To Re-Sign Day’Ron Sharpe To Two-Year Contract

The Nets and free agent center Day’Ron Sharpe are in agreement on a two-year contract worth $12MM, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 30

Report: Ziaire Williams Returning to Nets on 2-Year, $12M Deal

The Brooklyn Nets made their first move of free agency on Sunday, inking versatile wing Ziaire Williams to a two-year, $12 million deal, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Nets Re-Signing Critical Free Agent: Report

The Brooklyn Nets are re-signing their own critical free agent. After a flurry of moves on Sunday, Brooklyn appeared to have made its offseason priorities with regards to its own incumbent players clear.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Cam Thomas’ Future With the Nets is Clear Ahead of Free Agency

According to reports, Cam Thomas becomes a restricted free agent after the Brooklyn Nets extended a qualifying offer to their guard. Just last week, Thomas reiterated his desire to remain in Brooklyn, and the team appears committed to keeping its leading scorer.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Brooklyn Nets 2025 NBA Draft grade for No. 22 pick Drake Powell

A consistent theme emerged from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft. Aside from the historic volume of picks, the team targeted ball-handlers known for their playmaking ability.

D'Angelo Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28