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How Haywood Highsmith’s Nets Arrival Could Affect Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Talks

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga's free agent market just shrunk—and it was a result of an under-the-radar trade between two Eastern Conference squads.

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Player Comparisons: Ceilings for Brooklyn Nets Rookies

It came as a shock when the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and each selection that followed brought more questions about how the front office was approaching its rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 18

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. Trains With Trae Young in Offseason Workout

The Brooklyn Nets have been listed as possible destinations for multiple superstars this summer. When the team wasn't caught up in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, some speculated that Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young could be a realistic target.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 18

Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About the Biggest Negative of Being an NBA Player

Playing in the NBA certainly has its perks. Being paid enough to set your family up for generations to come is enough to make anyone envious, but, though many fans aren’t interested in hearing it, there are drawbacks as well.

Khris Middleton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 20 point-per-game NBA seasons leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. calls out lazy NBA players who just ‘chill’ after getting paid

Brooklyn Nets guard Michael Porter Jr. has been very transparent since his trade from the Denver Nuggets. From Porter Jr. defending his brother’s honor amid a gambling scandal to trashing his former team’s practice facility, having only one court compared to the Nets’ extended facility, MPJ has opened up a lot about life in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Fanbo Zeng News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 18

Can This Intriguing International Player Carve Out a Spot on the Nets Roster?

As a rebuilding team prioritizing young talent, the Brooklyn Nets recently added another intriguing player for fans to keep an eye on. After three productive seasons in the Chinese Basketball Association, Brooklyn signed forward Fanbo Zeng on Aug.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / August 17

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 17

Another week, another salary dump, another roster slot filled. It’s one or the other, sometimes both. This week, it was a trade for another solid if not spectacular NBA wing: Haywood Highsmith, a 6’5” 3-and-D wing and another second rounder.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Nets' Rookie Nolan Traoré Switching to Unique Jersey Number

Minor news broke today that Brooklyn Nets rookie Nolan Traoré will be switching his jersey number from No. 19 to No. 88. The number has never been worn in franchise history.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Jersey Swap: Danny Wolf to Wear No. 2 for Brooklyn

Heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season, one Brooklyn Nets rookie will have some big shoes to fill after recently switching his jersey number. According to Etienne Catalan, Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf will be switching from No.18 to No.2, a number most recently worn by former Net Cameron Johnson.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Is Nets' Nic Claxton a Top 5 Center in the Eastern Conference?

The Eastern Conference will look quite different in the 2025-26 season. Injuries, trades and free agency signings have completely reshaped the conference, leaving room for some of last year's underachievers to potentially make more noise than initially thought.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17

Who is Jordi Fernandez? All you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets’ head coach

The Brooklyn Nets need to find a long-term head coach to succeed in the NBA. Over the last few seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have gone from being a title contender to a bottom-feeder in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Why Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams Still Haven’t Signed With the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets continue to make moves, while those that came in the early stages of the 2025 NBA offseason have yet to become official. Once free agency officially opened in late June, Brooklyn renounced its rights on restricted free agents Ziaire Williams and Day'Ron Sharpe.

Michael Porter Jr. News / The SportsRush / August 17

Despite Growing Up With Just $30,000 Income in a Family of 10, Michael Porter Jr. Says He Never Played Basketball for Money

Ever since the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr., he has begun to open up on various topics. Although some of those things are controversial, others come from a vulnerable place.

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The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

Cam Thomas’ Nets Standoff Mirrors Lou Williams’ Undervaluing and Joe Johnson’s Payday

Regardless of the discourse surrounding Cam Thomas, there's a good bet he's back with the Brooklyn Nets in 2025-26. That hasn't been heavily debated. His value, however, has been.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 17

'It’s Been Exciting': Nets Rookie Danny Wolf on His Early NBA Transition

Based on the ages of the players currently listed on the Brooklyn Nets’ roster, their 23.2 average age would have made them the youngest team in the NBA last season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

How Likely Are the Brooklyn Nets to Retain Cam Thomas?

After trading for former Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith, the Brooklyn Nets have continued to supplement their franchise rebuild with solid, experienced players as their younger talent develops.

Haywood Highsmith News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

What’s Next For Brooklyn Nets After Hijacking Haywood Highsmith From Miami Heat, Plus, Cam Thomas News

The Brooklyn Nets completed their third trade of the summer yesterday with the acquisition of Haywood Highsmith from the Miami Heat. The Nets also picked up a 2032 second-round pick from the Heat while sending a 2026 pick back to the Heat.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Dear Cam Thomas: Take the Brooklyn Nets' Qualifying Offer

In two weeks, it will have been two months since Cam Thomas became an unrestricted free agent. With there yet to be any traction between him and the Brooklyn Nets regarding a new deal—as the franchise's roster continues to grow more crowded—it's time for there to be a true solution.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Nets Prospect Watch: Making the Case for Freshmen to Win National Player of the Year

With the 2025-26 college basketball season nearly upon us, hype is already building around which team will take over the regular season and who will take home the National Player of the Year award.

Haywood Highsmith News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Fresh Off Trade, Haywood Highsmith Facing Knee Injury Comeback for Nets

Yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets made a decision to further complicate their current roster situation by sending a—virtually useless—second-round pick to the Miami Heat in exchange for veteran wing Haywood Highsmith.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

The State of the Brooklyn Nets as the 2025 NBA Offseason Slows

The Brooklyn Nets' offseason has been filled with the NBA Draft, signing players to new contracts and compiling assets for the future in general. The majority of the roster will be making less than $5 million this season, with clear intentions of having money to spend come next offseason.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 16

Draymond Green Reacts To Brooklyn Nets Trade

Haywood Highsmith is a productive role player who appeared in 74 games for the Miami Heat during the 2024-25 season. This week, the 28-year-old was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / August 16

Could the Nets Deploy an All-Rookie Starting Lineup?

The Brooklyn Nets fully committed to a roster teardown over the course of the last year, shipping out Mikal Bridges, Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finney-Smith, Cam Johnson and likely more to come.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 15

Heat get financial breathing room, trade wing to Nets

It’s a financially motivated deal for the Heat, who will move under the luxury tax line as a result of the move.

NBA scout serves harsh dose of reality to Heat

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / August 14

Killian Hayes focused on remaining in NBA

Former lottery pick Killian Hayes has drawn interest from teams in Europe this offseason, but is focused on earning another NBA opportunity, according to a report from Gabriel Pantel-Jouve of BeBasket (hat tip to Eurohoops).