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Nets' Rookie Class Embracing Unique Fit, Chemistry: 'Maybe We’re a Starting Five One Day'

The Brooklyn Nets kick off the NBA2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas today, featuring four of their five first-round picks from the 2025 NBA Draft. Nets fans will see their first glimpse of Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf as Drake Powell nurses knee tendinitis.

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Can D'Andre Davis Prove His Value to Brooklyn Nets in Summer League?

Former Ole Miss wing D'Andre Davis will have an opportunity during the Brooklyn Nets Summer League mini-camp to prove he is worth an NBA contract ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Bill Simmons blasts Nets for ‘one of worst trades of decade’

After over a year of trade speculation, the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Cam Johnson during a busy start to their offseason. The rebuilding squad dealt the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Cam Thomas Likely to Stay with Nets Despite Quiet Market and Contract Uncertainty

If anything, the Brooklyn Nets' negotiations with restricted free agent Cam Thomas have been incredibly vague. That's not exclusive to Thomas, as there doesn't appear to be a real market for any of the marquee restricted free agents.

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What to Expect From Nets Summer League HC Steve Hetzel

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel made headlines earlier this summer when he was linked to the Phoenix Suns head coach vacancy. Now, he’s back

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Nets’ group for 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, revealed

The NBA revealed its groups for the 2025-26 Emirates Cup, also known as the in-season tournament, on Wednesday. There will be no shortage of competition for the Brooklyn Nets during this year’s tournament.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Report: Brooklyn Nets Rank Among NBA's Bottom Tier

Although the Nets have initiated a franchise rebuild, highlighted by an NBA-record five first-round picks and a pair of offseason trades, the national media doesn’t appear to be fully sold on Brooklyn's progress just yet.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

'My Ceiling Had Kind of Plateaued' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Believes He Can Have a Bigger Role With His New Team

Michael Porter Jr. is ready to reach a higher ceiling with a larger role on the Brooklyn Nets after spending the first seven years of his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets.

Michael Porter Jr. News / The SportsRush / July 10

Michael Porter Jr Reveals Nuggets Exec Jon Wallace Made No Mention Of A Nets Trade Speaking To Him Mere 2 Days Prior

As the NBA offseason rages on, the reality of a ‘fresh start’ is beginning to dawn on a litany of players who have been dealt to a different team. One of those cases is role player/star in his role, Michael Porter Jr.

Ben Saraf News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Change of Plans: Nets First Round Pick Ben Saraf Won't Be Participating in EuroBasket

When Israel first released its roster earlier this month for the 2025 EuroBasket preliminary round, Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Ben Saraf was included and expected to participate in August.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 9

Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr: My Ceiling Had Plateaued With Nuggets

It’s the end of the road for Michael Porter Jr. with the Denver Nuggets. And from the sounds of things, Porter is OK with it. After seven years with the Nuggets, Porter was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson at the start of the NBA free agency period.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Brooklyn Nets Draw East Group B for The 2025 NBA Cup

The NBA released the group results for the 2025 NBA Cup, and the Brooklyn Nets seem to have fallen into the toughest pool in the Eastern Conference. The other teams in East Group B are the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.

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Nets Rookies Compare Danny Wolf’s Game to Wembanyama, Jokic: 'Super-Unique'

The Brooklyn Nets have garnered plenty of criticism for their decisions at the 2025 NBA Draft. Not only did they keep and use all five of their first-round picks, they opted to select four guards and just one frontcourt player.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Brooklyn Nets Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Drake Powell to Rookie Deal

Yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets announced the official signing of another member of their 2025 draft class. Due to the pick that was used to draft UNC product Drake Powell being involved in a trade, the process took slightly longer.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Where do first NBA win totals project Nets to finish next season?

Sportsbooks released their NBA win total projections for the 2025-26 season, and they expect the Brooklyn Nets to finish at the bottom of the league. The Nets’ over/under win total opened at 20.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Nets’ Cam Thomas Ranked Among Top Free Agents in NBA

As NBA free agency enters its second week, several notable players have already found new homes, but one Nets player still remains unsigned, despite proving himself as a reliable scorer over the past two seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Summer League: One Thing to Watch From Each of the Nets’ Rookies

The Brooklyn Nets start their 2025 Summer League campaign on July 10 against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nets made history in the 2025 NBA Draft by becoming the first team ever to select five first-rounders.

Cameron Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Brooklyn Nets Officially Issue a Farewell to Cameron Johnson

Following up on the trade originally reported on June 30, the Brooklyn Nets have officially announced the departure of last season’s leading scorer, Cameron Johnson, thanking him for his contributions over two and a half seasons with the team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 9

'Cam Thomas Wants to be Paid' – NBA Insider Hints at Brooklyn Nets Star’s Unikely Payday

The Brooklyn Nets look like they are likely to move on from Cam Thomas this summer. The former LSU star is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and there haven’t been reports about what the Nets are planning for his future.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

The move Brooklyn Nets still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season.

Drake Powell News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Nets sign final first-round pick to rookie scale contract

He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for UNC last season on .483/.379/.648 shooting.

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Mark Padjen and Christian Anderson Jr. Impress at FIBA U19 World Cup

Last summer, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf made headlines with their high level of play in FIBA youth competitions. Saraf captured an MVP, and now both are teammates with the Brooklyn Nets after being selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Terance Mann News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Brooklyn Nets Officially Announce Trade For 6-Year NBA Player

Terance Mann spent the 2024-25 season with the LA Clippers and Atlanta Hawks. The former Florida State star finished the year with averages of 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 67 games.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 7

Brooklyn Nets' Drake Powell: Biggest Steal of the 2025 NBA Draft?

This year, the Brooklyn Nets made five first round picks, meaning they made one in every six picks. With their lone top-ten pick, they took 6-foot-8 point guard Egor Demin No.