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Nets Need Backup Plan if 2026 Draft Lottery Doesn't Go Their Way

The Brooklyn Nets will be tanking next season, but they can’t let their future depend solely on the draft lottery. Last season, the Nets were among the worst teams in the league, but a few bright spots throughout the year kept them from securing good odds in the lottery.

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Holmes: Brooklyn Nets’ ‘Flatbush Five’ Visit Children’s Hospital

The Brooklyn Nets are concentrated on the youth right now, and not just when it comes to roster construction. Earlier this week, their new batch of rookies which we’ve donned the “Flatbush Five” attended the HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion to visit patients and their families.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 19

ESPN: Brooklyn Nets future not looking good despite cap and draft hoards

ESPN’s NBA insiders have come up with their annual look at all 30 NBA franchises — their Future Power Rankings — charting each team’s course over the next three years.

Jalen Wilson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

With Roster Cuts Looming, Can Jalen Wilson Secure His Future in Brooklyn?

The Brooklyn Nets roster still needs some trimming before the regular season starts, which means training camp will involve some position battles between players that are on the chopping block.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Keon Johnson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Why the Nets Should Explore Trades Instead of Waiving Players Like Keon Johnson

Soon, the Brooklyn Nets will be in cut-down mode. They've got a jam-packed roster and are in need of personnel relief. Brooklyn has already begun addressing this issue, waiving both Tosan Evbuomwan and Keon Johnson in the last week.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

How a 2027 Pick Swap Could Shape the Brooklyn Nets’ Future

Back in June, the Brooklyn Nets opted against allocating their investments elsewhere, despite reported attempts to do so. The Nets managed to own five first-round picks before draft night started and essentially had two options: group two or three together and go get another top prospect, or stay pat and break an NBA record.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Full-circle moment in Dallas: Mavericks reunite with former first-round pick

Dallas selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 draft.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

The Nets Three Biggest Trade Chips Entering 2025-26 Season

The Brooklyn Nets are still in the midst of a massive rebuild at the moment. The current roster is young and full of first, second and third-year players who the front office hopes can be the foundation for the next winning team in Brooklyn.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Checking in on Nic Claxton's Status Among Nets' All-Time Stat Leaders

Nic Claxton saw his best NBA season in 2022-23 when he became the full-time starter at center. He boasted the league's best field goal percentage at 70.5% en route to 12.6 points per game.

David Muoka News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Breaking Down the Nets’ Decisions on David Muoka and Dre Davis

Some may be confused by the Brooklyn Nets recent transactions. Both David Muoka and Dre Davis were waived mere hours after the Brooklyn Nets signed them.

Haywood Highsmith News / Fastbreak on SI / September 18

NBA Journeyman on Nets Roster Could Become Valuable Trade Chip

When it comes to the Brooklyn Nets, they aren’t expected to see certain veterans stick around for long. Being in a rebuild, Brooklyn will likely search for future assets in exchange for players who are in win-now mode.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

3 Brooklyn Nets trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a precarious yet intriguing position entering the 2025-26 NBA season. After two years of uncertainty, failed experiments, and retooling, the franchise appears to have finally constructed a foundation worth building on.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Ranking the Brooklyn Nets’ Best Future Assets

On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets were ranked as ESPN’s No. 27 team in its future power rankings, which details three-year outlooks for all 30 teams. The power rankings were created via five factors: players, money, draft, market and management.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 18

'The Upside is Undeniable' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Trade Labeled Underrated by Former Front Office Exec

The Brooklyn Nets were one of the busiest teams this offseason. Among their notable moves is trading Cameron Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr.

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Jordi Fernandez News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 18

Brooklyn Nets Must Give Jordi Fernandez Runway to Succeed

The Brooklyn Nets might have one of the league’s best bench bosses, but they must let him show his skills. Over the past few years, the Nets have been a bit of a mess.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17

Nets' Veterans may Harm Draft Position

NBA teams usually need a high draft pick to rebuild successfully. Maybe one of the Brooklyn Nets' five rookies has superstar potential, but it would be beneficial to have a top-three pick in the 2026 cycle.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade named one of offseason’s most underrated moves

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason. Outside of the draft, their most significant move was a trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Field Level Media / September 17

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Keon Johnson, who started 56 games for them last season, on Wednesday. He was scheduled to play the second season of a two-year, $4.51 million deal he signed with the Nets prior to the 2024-25 season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / September 17

Nets fading into NBA obscurity

Brooklyn is not the center of the NBA universe. In fact, the Nets are an afterthought in their own media market. While James Dolan's Knicks making a strong

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 16

Will the Nets’ Newest Trade Affect Their Rookies?

On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets made the easy decision to add former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to the team’s ranks, trading cash considerations to the Atlanta Hawks.

Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Trade Options the Brooklyn Nets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It has been a rough past two seasons for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue to go through a rebuild. For the Nets, they will enter the new season looking to make a run at a Play-In spot, though they may still be a few pieces away from being a playoff team despite their core of Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton.