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Brooklyn Nets' Matchup With Cavaliers Could Set Tone for Season

The Brooklyn Nets are set for a big test in Cleveland, and it could be a matchup that defines their season. Although it might seem insane to think that the second game of the year could define the season for a team, this matchup could be the perfect way to gauge exactly where the Nets are this season.

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BSE Global, Nets unveil finished portion of $100 million Barclays Center renovation

BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, unveiled finished portions of a five-year, $100 million renovation project to Barclays Center.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 23

Should Nets Be Concerned About Cam Thomas' Season-Opening Struggles?

The Brooklyn Nets tipped off their season, and it featured a concerning performance for one of their top players. Entering this season, the Nets didn’t exactly have high hopes for the 82-game slate.

Drake Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Nets’ Drake Powell ruled out for home opener with ankle injury

Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state on Wednesday. The former North Carolina wing played seven minutes during a 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, posting two points and two rebounds while converting his only shot attempt.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Day'Ron Sharpe News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 23

Breaking Down Day'Ron Sharpe's Strange Season Opener for the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets kicked off their 2025-26 season last night with a 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. No one scored over 20 points for the Nets, but six players saw double-digits.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Danny Wolf News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Nets’ Danny Wolf misses season-opener after injuring ankle at shootaround

Wednesday marked the long-awaited NBA debut of the Brooklyn Nets’ historic rookie class. However, one of the team’s record five first-round picks was a surprise scratch.

Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 23

Nets' Egor Demin Makes Franchise History in Loss vs. Hornets

The Brooklyn Nets began their season with a 136-117 loss against the Charlotte Hornets, but it was somewhat expected. The team is not supposed to be winning much as they continue to navigate their rebuild.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez delivers disheartening message after blowout loss to Hornets

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025-26 campaign with historically low expectations. They looked the part of a tanking team during Wednesday’s season-opener.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 22

Brooklyn Nets Stung By Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26 Season Opener

The wait between the end of one season and the start of the next often feels like forever for NBA fans. Rather than a meager five months, it feels like 15.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Hot-shooting Hornets overpower Nets in opener

Brandon Miller's 25 points and LaMelo Ball's 20 points helped carry the Charlotte Hornets to a 136-117 victory against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams' season opener Wednesday night.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 22

Three Takeaways From the Nets Season Opening Loss to the Hornets

The Brooklyn Nets opened up their 2025-26 season with a disappointing 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. On a night filled with rookie debuts and optimism about the new season, Brooklyn's defense didn't make the trip to Charlotte, and the Nets start the new season 0-1.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 22

Nets HC Jordi Fernandez Keeps Quiet on Egor Demin’s Minutes as Rehab Progresses

Tonight, the Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2025-26 season in their opener against the Charlotte Hornets—but there is some uncertainty entering the first contest of the new year.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / October 22

LIVE NBA Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 PM ET

Welcome back! Before we jump into the games, let’s run through some of the offseason real quick. The ping pong balls didn’t fall The Brooklyn Way, but they moved onto the Draft and ultimately launched the franchise into Year Two of the rebuild… with their own draft picks.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 22

Floors and Ceilings: Evaluating the Worst and Best-Case Win Outcomes for the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are supposed to be in rebuild mode this season, but with a healthy mix of young prospects and proven talent, they could outshine their projected win total.