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Report: Ricky Council IV Won’t Join the Nets; Could This Be a Mistake?

Amid a flurry of moves, the Brooklyn Nets have changed their mind on an athletic young guard. In an X post Sunday afternoon, NetsDaily revealed that Brooklyn had opted against adding Ricky Council IV, who was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on July 25.

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NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 22

It’s not quite over. It isn’t over till it’s over, as Yogi Berra once said, and Media Day is 10:00 a.m. ET at HSS Training Center . That’s when the Brooklyn Nets off-season will be over.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Can Kobe Bufkin Replace Keon Johnson’s Production for the Nets?

The backcourt has been the Brooklyn Nets' primary focus for much of the 2025 offseason. They drafted three facilitators and one combo guard in June's draft, inked Cam Thomas to the one-year, $6 million qualifying offer, waived Keon Johnson and most recently, traded for former first-rounder Kobe Bufkin.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Michael Porter Jr. Facing Make-or-Break Season in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping for a big year from one of their latest additions, and it could be just as important for the player himself. Over the past couple of years, the Nets have descended into a rebuild.

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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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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Nets could have the youngest roster in NBA history

After making history by becoming the first team ever to select five players in the first round of a draft, the Nets will begin the challenge of integrating all those new faces into the program when training camp opens this week, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Hawks trading former first-round pick to Nets

Nets waive ex-starting G Keon Johnson

The 25 best current NBA players under the age of 25

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The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Nets Continue to Earn Praise for Landing Kobe Bufkin via Trade

The word that the Indiana Pacers, among others, per Grant Afseth, were interested in Kobe Bufkin before he was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets was already a good indicator that the move was a smart one.

Yuri Collins News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20

Nets Add G League's Top Passer: Will He Stay in Brooklyn?

After losing several veteran ball handlers last season, the Brooklyn Nets will be looking for a new floor general to emerge as they head into the 2025-2026 NBA season.

NBA News / NetsDaily / September 20

Deadlines and Commitments – Preseason has arrived edition

Since we last left this feature, a month ago, a lot has happened, the biggest being Cam Thomas decision to exercise his qualifying offer of $6.0 million.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

1 Nets player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the more interesting teams to watch as NBA training camps begin. The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, flooding their team with a lot of young talent.

Ziaire Williams News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20

Setting a Baseline for Ziaire Williams in Year 2 With the Brooklyn Nets

Ziaire Williams was acquired by the Brooklyn Nets in the Summer, going into the 2024-25 season. The trade gave the Memphis Grizzlies cap flexibility and the Nets another young chip to use in their rebuild.

Kobe Bufkin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20

Beating the Pacers to Kobe Bufkin Was a Smart Move by the Nets

Before the Brooklyn Nets reunited former Michigan standout Kobe Bufkin with his former head coach and current Brooklyn assistant Juwan Howard, they had some competition by way of last season's title runner-ups.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Brooklyn Has Four Rookies Once Mocked as Lottery Picks: Can They Reach Their Potential?

The Brooklyn Nets made history by drafting an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, making a fully bought-in investment by committing to their young talent while rebuilding.

Haywood Highsmith News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

How Long Will Haywood Highsmith Remain a Brooklyn Net?

When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Haywood Highsmith back in August, many fans were scratching their heads. On the Miami Heat's side, the move was a salary dump, which could be justified.

Drew Timme News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

Which Long Island Nets Stash Could Be Brooklyn's Next Drew Timme?

The Brooklyn Nets have spent the last few days rebuilding its G League affiliate's roster. Brooklyn's front office has signed David Muoka, Dre Davis and Yuri Collins.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / September 19

The three most exciting players to watch on the Brooklyn Nets, featuring an intriguing rookie

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of their rebuild and come into the 2025-26 NBA season with low expectations. The Nets were once again in the lottery last season and had five first round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Trade Veteran for Draft Capital

At the moment, the Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season way over the 15-player roster limit. They have nearly 20 players on standard deals, which means they'll need to make cuts, trades, or both between now and the start of the regular season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 19

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 19

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.

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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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

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 / Hardwood Heroics / September 18