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The Brooklyn Nets have looked like one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, going 0-5 in October, but this is how the rebuild should look. There have still been games where the Nets compete while giving plenty of developmental minutes to their young players.

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Nets ranked 27th in ESPN’s future NBA power rankings

Two and a half years removed from the end of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era, the Brooklyn Nets are in the early stages of a rebuild. While the Nets are tanking for a top draft pick this season, they’ll look to take a step forward next year with their first-round pick going to the Houston Rockets.

Noah Clowney News / Hoops Wire / November 1

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney

Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win. Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and 30 seconds of Friday’s 109-108 loss to Boston even though he entered the night with a 20 minute cap.

Noah Clowney News / NetsDaily / November 1

Clowney conumdrum: does he break out this season?

Noah Clowney remains one of the youngest players in the NBA. Just turning 21 this summer, Clowney is younger than half the players taken in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 31

Nets Receive Scary Ranking in Halloween's NBA Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the last winless teams in the NBA after a putrid 0-5 start. It's somewhat expected, considering the team is in a rebuild, but nonetheless still disappointing.

Ben Saraf News / NetsDaily / October 31

Egor Dëmin and Ben Saraf lead Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 1.

Michael Porter Jr. did not take up the mantle of ‘veteran leader’ following the Brooklyn Nets’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, a loss that placed them at 0-5 on the season and in a cage match with the New Orleans Pelicans for worst NBA team of the young season.

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Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. named ‘realistic’ trade target for Eastern Conference foe · Sporting News

Michael Porter Jr. points out big issue with Brooklyn Nets, fall to 0-5 · Sporting News

Nets coach Jordi Fernández urges Egor Demin to attack the paint · Sporting News

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 31

Nets' Forward Ziaire Williams Dealing With 'Very Minor' Back Fracture

Amid a disappointing start defensively, the Brooklyn Nets could be left without one of their top perimeter defenders. After initially being diagnosed with a "contusion" after a scary fall in Brooklyn's loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, Ziaire Williams told reporters on Thursday that the injury is more severe than anticipated.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 31

How Concerning is Nic Claxton's Defensive Regression for the Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets are expectedly one of the worst teams in the NBA to start the 2025-26 season, going 0-5 in October. While the offense is poor, the defense has been its downfall.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 31

Nets Reacts: Do Nets Fans Support Tanking?

Most U.S. professional sports are designed for teams to lose on purpose during bridge years in order to get a better chance at a young prospect. It’s more worrisome for the NBA — a league that’s under scrutiny for it’s lack of integrity.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez delivers urgent message to Egor Demin after 4th-quarter benching

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with their first lottery pick in 15 years was much-maligned. A large portion of that skepticism stemmed from the Russian point guard’s subpar outside shooting at BYU.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 31

Could NBA Cup Be Turning Point for Nets' Season?

The Brooklyn Nets have had a rough start to the season, but there could be a perfect opportunity to turn things around in the near future. While the Nets have been undeniably bad this season, things are still going according to plan in Brooklyn.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 30

Michael Porter Jr. Points to Nets’ Rookie Point Guards Amid 0-5 Start

A lot has contributed to the Brooklyn Nets' lack of success to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Brooklyn remains winless at 0-5, sits toward the bottom of the league in total scoring and has a historically bad defense.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 30

Evaluating Which Pure Scorer is a Better Fit for the Brooklyn Nets' Future

The Brooklyn Nets are 0-5 heading into November. The ethical tank is going according to plan, but Brooklyn should already be looking to the future and that includes its roster construction.

Brooklyn Nets News / Bleacher Report / October 30

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 30

Nets Should Have Leaned Into Youth in Home Loss to Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets are an expected 0-5 to start the NBA season after a 117-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, for better or worse. The goal for the team this season was clear: set itself up for a star in the 2026 NBA Draft, and develop what it already has.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. blames rookie point guard struggles for 0-5 start

The Brooklyn Nets’ 0-5 start to the season has been a reminder of how ugly a rebuild can be. Jordi Fernandez’s squad has looked non-competitive and, at times, embarrassing through its first five appearances.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 30

Brooklyn Nets Clearly Won't Have Issue Tanking This Season

The Brooklyn Nets are in a rough spot, but they’ve shown one clear bright spot this season. Over the first five games of the season, the Nets have been one of the league’s worst teams.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 29

Brooklyn Nets come up short vs Atlanta Hawks in latest comeback effort

The Brooklyn Nets eyed and poked at their first win of the season again tonight, but in the end, sent it back to the kitchen. However, the Nets did find uncharted territory: a double-digit lead, which occurred immediately.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28

'I’ve Been Watching a Lot of His Highlights' – Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Takes Pointers From Hall of Famer to Improve His Game

Michael Porter Jr. has become one of the top scorers for the Brooklyn Nets so far this 2025-26 campaign. The one-time NBA champion averages 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 44.2 percent shooting from the field.

Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Wire / October 27

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Ziaire Williams, Blazers

Rookie VJ Edgecombe is quickly earning respect inside the Sixers locker room, and from Joel Embiid himself. After a 34-point debut, the first-year guard followed it up with 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals in Saturday’s win over Charlotte, as relayed by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 27