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Former Nets Wing Signs with Overseas Team

After spending the most recent NBA season in Brooklyn, a former Nets wing has found a new home overseas. According to an X post made by the team, Maxwell Lewis has signed a contract with Tofas S.K., a professional basketball team located in Bursa, Turkey.

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Report: Cam Thomas the Most Likely RFA to Take Qualifying Offer

This free agency period has probably not gone the way Cam Thomas expected. After back-to-back seasons averaging over 20 points per game, the 22-year-old was reportedly seeking a deal in the range of four years and $100 million, $25 million a year.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / 8 hours ago

Brooklyn Nets Rank Dead Last in The Athletic's NBA Summer Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets have a clear direction heading into the 2025-26 season. While expectations are not high, it's better to be at the top or bottom of the league than in the middle.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago

6-Foot-9 Rookie Gets Unfortunate Title As Biggest Reach

CHICAGO – The 2025 NBA Draft offered plenty of twists, but one name popped up for the wrong reasons. According to Jeremy Woo of ESPN, NBA executives branded Egor Demin as the biggest reach of this year’s class.

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Nolan Traore News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / 10 hours ago

Brooklyn Nets: What Should Expectations be For Nolan Traore?

The Brooklyn Nets selected Nolan Traore at No. 19 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Taking a look back at past players in his draft position is a simple way to manage expectations for his rookie year.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Wire / 10 hours ago

Nets Exec Thinks Michael Porter Jr. Could Come ‘Close’ To Winning NBA Scoring Title Next Season

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Brooklyn Nets front office executive who thinks newcomer Michael Porter Jr. could come “close” to winning the scoring title next season. The Nets acquired Porter Jr.

Drew Timme News / Hoops Wire / 9 hours ago

NBA Notes: Biggest 2020s Mistakes, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Drew Timme, Scouts’ Takes

No matter how sharp the front office or how clean the rebuild, every NBA team has made at least one move it would probably like back. That’s the takeaway from ESPN.com’s Zach Kram, who recently dissected the biggest missteps of the 2020s and spotlighted one regrettable decision for each of the league’s 30 teams.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 12 hours ago

Why Egor Demin beat out Yang Hansen for biggest draft reach in ESPN poll

In a survey of 20 anonymous NBA executive and scouts, Brooklyn Nets’ Egor Demin, the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft, received the most votes for prospect with the biggest reach.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / 12 hours ago

Nets’ Drake Powell Playing With a Chip on His Shoulder, Focused on Growth

As a reward for taking on Terance Mann's contract in the Atlanta Hawks' trade for Kristaps Porzingis, the Brooklyn Nets were given the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft—giving them five total first-round selections.

Steve Nash News / The SportsRush / 13 hours ago

'He Even Admitted to Me': Kyrie Irving Explains Why He Did Not Want Steve Nash to Become Nets Head Coach

When the Brooklyn Nets signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back in 2019, they instantly became one of the favorites to win the title. That was even more true when they made two-time MVP Steve Nash their head coach a year later and then traded for James Harden a few months into the season.

Maxwell Lewis News / Athlon Sports / 15 hours ago

Did Maxwell Lewis Do Enough in Summer League to Earn a Roster Spot?

The 2025 NBA Summer League has officially wrapped up, and one player Mavericks fans kept a close eye on was small forward Maxwell Lewis. While he didn’t

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / 18 hours ago

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Grab Star Bet from Pistons

Despite the drafting of five shiny new rookies at the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets still have several win-now players rostered. Some that are coveted league-wide.

Terance Mann News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / 18 hours ago

Brooklyn’s New Glue Guy: How Terance Mann Elevates the Nets’ Young Core

As the Nets enter a new phase of a rebuild that is centered around the development of young players, they’ll also be leaning heavily on their veterans to help keep things on track.

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'He’s One of the Best Scoring Guards in the League' – Anonymous Brooklyn Nets Coach Drops Clear Stance on Cam Thomas

Cam Thomas went viral for snapping at NBA analyst Zach Lowe, who said that the Brooklyn Nets guard is viewed as a ball hog and not a team player. And most recently, one Brooklyn Nets coach sided with Thomas, saying that Lowe’s ridiculous take is far from the truth, as the team “loves” him as a player and a person.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Brooklyn Nets New Acquisition Michael Porter Jr. Impressed with Team Facility

He hasn’t even officially been with the Brooklyn Nets for a month, but one recent acquisition already seems more than happy with his new home. In a vlog from his first day in Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Could Nets' Cam Thomas Be a Fit for This Eastern Conference Rival?

Cam Thomas' contract situation with the Brooklyn Nets has dragged on long enough for rival teams to begin contemplating the possibility of giving the 23-year-old an offer sheet themselves.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Nets ‘Love’ Cam Thomas, But Two Sides Haven’t Spoken Much This Offseason: ‘We’ll See What Happens’

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Brooklyn Nets coach about Cam Thomas, who is a restricted free agent. The Nets coach said the franchise loves Thomas.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Did the Nets Help Denver Pull Off the Smartest Trade of the Offseason?

The Denver Nuggets have been quite busy since they sent Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson. During an offseason that the Nuggets unloaded Porter's contract on the Nets, in addition to Johnson, they've added Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 23

Nets Find Themselves Low in Rebuild Rankings Despite Record Draft Class

Within the last few seasons, the Brooklyn Nets haven't exactly been in the best light according to the majority of NBA fans. After a failed experiment between Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, the Nets quickly fell apart to what is now the early stages of a rebuild.

Egor Demin News / NBA Draft on SI / July 23

Egor Demin: A Sleeper for 2026 Rookie of the Year

The NBA's Rookie of the Year award may not always guarantee a successful future, but it's a coveted award that every rookie is gunning for, nonetheless.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

Kyrie Irving reveals why Nets superteam didn't work out

Kyrie Irving opened up about the Nets’ failed superteam — and while it’s been over two years since it all fell apart, his comments shed new light on what really went wrong between himself, Kevin Durant and James Harden.

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Kyrie Irving reveals why Nets tenure was over before it began

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Brooklyn Nets News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Nets Coach Makes Feelings on Cam Thomas Clear After His Viral Comments

So far, most of the top free agents and trade candidates around the NBA have found their homes for the 2025-26 season this offseason. However, the same cannot be said for Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, who is still available on the market as a restricted free agent.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Nets Expect Newcomer To Be In Scoring Title Conversation

Being traded by a championship-contender doesn’t always look like it’ll benefit the player that was moved. However, in the case of Brooklyn Nets newcomer Michael Porter Jr., that’s precisely what happened.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Zach Lowe responds to profane shot from NBA guard

Zach Lowe clearly isn’t sweating Cam Thomas’ barbs too much. The Ringer analyst Lowe made some comments last week on his self-titled podcast about the Brooklyn Nets guard Thomas, who is a restricted free agent this summer and remains without a new deal.