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Nets' Egor Dëmin Set for the Vagaries of his Sophomore Season

NBA players entering their second season face plenty of pressure. The terms 'slump' and 'breakout' are often thrown around at leisure. The overreactions coinciding with the sophomore season in the league are already rolling in for the Brooklyn Nets' 2025 draft class.

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Jalen Wilson to Hawks, Ziaire Williams with Lakers as Tyson Etienne, Trevon Scott go overseas

Over the past few days, several players from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 squad have found new homes, specifically forwards Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, two-way guard Tyson Etienne, and Trevon Scott, a forward who had two 10-day contracts with the team to close out the year.

Julius Randle News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 21

Nets' Julius Randle Catches Odd Stray from Hall of Famer

Julius Randle has made a solid name for himself, largely due to his time with the New York Knicks. At first, many Knicks fans weren't sold on parting with Randle to land Karl-Anthony Towns in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it's safe to say the Knicks made the smart move.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hawks sign former Nets draft pick to two-way deal

The Atlanta Hawks continued a busy offseason by bringing in a former Brooklyn Nets draft pick. Jalen Wilson signed a two-way deal with the Hawks on Monday, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto.

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The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

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Jalen Wilson News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Hawks, Jalen Wilson Agree To Two-Way Contract

The Hawks are signing free agent forward Jalen Wilson to a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Wilson earned numerous accolades during his time at Kansas.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Mikel Brown Jr, Joshua Jefferson’s biggest red flags from 2026 Nets Summer League

Summer League highlights can generate headlines. However, they rarely survive close scrutiny. That is precisely why the Brooklyn Nets treated Las Vegas as more than a showcase for their young prospects.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 20

Nets' Star Already Top Trade Target Entering 2026-27 NBA Season

The 'dead period' of the NBA offseason is technically here, although there's nothing dead about what's going on in the market right now. As the world awaits LeBron James' free agency, trade rumors have continued to persist around a few high-profile names, one of whom is Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 20

Nets Should Go All in on All-NBA Center as Free Agency Negotiations Continue

This NBA offseason, so many teams in the Eastern Conference have made major improvements. Whether it be the chase for a championship or an attempt to improve amid the draft lottery reform to eliminate tanking, so many organization have taken strides in becoming competitive in 2026-27.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 20

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 14

Yeah, we’re a little late but there’s a lot to ponder. The end of the Brooklyn Nets two summer leagues, coinciding with the start of free agency, seems like a good time to assess things.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Nets’ Nic Claxton trade provides prime ‘opportunity’ for potential breakout center

Day’Ron Sharpe has been patiently awaiting his opportunity to play a larger role for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets’ three-team trade sending Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls and acquiring Julius Randle will give Sharpe that chance.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 20

Dion Brown Stakes Final Claim at Nets Two-Way Contract

The Brooklyn Nets, entering their final NBA Summer League game, were still evaluating their final open two-way contract. Undrafted free agent Dion Brown delivered one of his strongest all-around performances of the summer to stake his claim.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Mikel Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. lands at No. 6 in rookie rankings following Summer League

Mikel Brown Jr.’s first NBA Summer League is in the books. After a back injury cost him the second half of his freshman season at Louisville, the No. 6 pick impressed during his first action in a Nets uniform.

Egor Demin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Egor Demin’s Summer League performance inspires optimism about Nets’ rebuild outlook

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin at No. 8 in the 2025 NBA Draft was ridiculed. Fast forward a year, and the Russian floor general has the look of a starting-caliber player.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 20

Brooklyn Nets Predicted to Land Two-Time All-Star Forward for Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. faces an uncertain future with the Brooklyn Nets, even if he sounds optimistic about the team's future. The Nets would likely want to add more future assets to their stockpile should they look to move their leading scorer.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / July 19

Nets scrubs outlast OKC’s 108-90, in Summer League closer, finish 5-3 in two leagues

The Brooklyn Nets’ final Summer League game — two leagues in two states, eight total games over 16 days — wasn’t much of a contest as Brooklyn kept all of its eight contract players on the bench in street clothes vs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 19

Winners and Losers from the Nets Summer League Action

After a couple of weeks in Las Vegas, the Brooklyn Nets Summer League slate came to an end on Sunday. Overall, it was a successful stint for the Nets. The scoreboard results don't matter nearly as much as the individual results.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Four second-year players to watch in 2026 NBA season

Let’s examine four NBA sophomores with questions to answer in Year 2.

Jalen Brunson shares warning for Knicks about trying to repeat as NBA champions

LeBron James is holding the entire NBA hostage again

It’s NBA salary cap circumvention … but not as we know it.

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 19

How Brooklyn Nets Could Get 2027 Pick Back from Rockets

The Brooklyn Nets don’t have control of their pick next year, but one trade could change that. Next season is set to be quite an interesting one in Brooklyn, with the Nets effectively being forced out of their rebuild.

Vince Carter News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 19

Who Had The Better Career in a Nets Uniform: Vince Carter or Brook Lopez?

The debate over the Mount Rushmore of Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets players has always featured familiar names. Julius Erving transformed the franchise while in the ABA.

Nic Claxton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Bulls’ Nic Claxton bids farewell to Nets in social media post

Nic Claxton’s Brooklyn Nets tenure came to an abrupt close earlier this offseason. The Nets traded Claxton to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / July 18

Nets, Michael Porter Jr. To Begin Extension Talks Soon?

Speaking to reporters last week, Nets general manager Sean Marks suggested the team wasn’t in a rush to reach an extension with forward Michael Porter Jr., who’s entering the final year of his contract.

Michael Porter Jr. News / AirJordanChronicles / July 18

'Potentially parting ways': Chris Haynes weighs in on Michael Porter Jr.’s future with the Nets

Michael Porter Jr.’s fate with the Brooklyn Nets could be decided as soon as the end of the Summer League. The Shooting Forward is eligible for a contract extension, but according to Chris Haynes, Porter could end up outside Brooklyn in the near future.

Tyson Etienne News / Hoops Rumors / July 16

Paris Basketball Signs Tyson Etienne

Paris Basketball has signed free agent point guard Tyson Etienne, according to an announcement from the EuroLeague team (Twitter link). Etienne, 26, spent all of last season on a two-way contract with the Nets.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Major update emerges on Michael Porter Jr.'s future

Michael Porter Jr. may end up as a one-season wonder in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets are likely to trade away Porter if they cannot agree to a contract extension before the season, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported on Thursday.