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Ben Saraf is unique. First off, he's a part of the rough estimate of about 10% of NBA players who are left-handed. Secondly, he's got International roots spreading far and wide.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 16

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Player Grades: Ben Saraf

The Brooklyn Nets had five picks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. After taking guards with each of their first three picks, the Nets shocked everyone when they took another guard with the 26th selection: Ben Saraf.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 3

Brooklyn Nets Rookie Grades: Ben Saraf

At the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season, Ben Saraf was a projected lottery pick with high praise from scouts and analysts across the league. The 6-foot-6 point guard had the tools and frame to entice teams, coming out of Ratiopharm Ulm.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 12

Ben Saraf a Takeaway As The Nets Drop Season Finale To The Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets (20-62) wrapped up the 2025-26 season with a road trip north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors (46-36). The Nets came into the day having locked up top-three draft lottery odds, with an outside chance to pass the Pacers for the second-worst record in the league.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 8

Ben Saraf's Inconsistent Playmaking a Highlight of Nets' Final Stretch

Whether it's a kid stepping onto a rec league court for the first time or an NBA rookie seeing an increase in playing time, there are bound to be inconsistencies.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 27

Nets' Ben Saraf is Taking Advantage of More Opportunities in Rookie Season

A few months ago, Ben Saraf was becoming an afterthought in the Brooklyn Nets' 2025 NBA Draft class. Out of the five rookies, the No. 26 overall pick was struggling the most, shooting with inefficiency and looking uncomfortable in the team's offense.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 26

Long Island Nets Talent Produces in Brooklyn's Loss to Warriors

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. They had a deep injury report that left multiple players with lofty G League experience this season to help contribute.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26

Nets rookie Ben Saraf puts Draymond Green on poster with clutch dunk

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf continued a breakout stretch on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 point guard posted 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from three with seven assists and four turnovers during a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 24

Nets Rookie Guard Inefficiencies Apparent in Blowout Loss to Trail Blazers

The Brooklyn Nets were put through the wringer in a 134-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Rookie guards Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf struggled mightily from efficiency standpoints.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 24

Brooklyn's Rebounding Concerns a Takeaway As The Nets Lose To The Trail Blazers

The Brooklyn Nets (17-55) continued their West Coast swing on Monday night with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers (36-37). The Nets were coming off a tight loss to the Kings on Sunday and were looking to rebound against a Portland team chasing a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

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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.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Nets rookie continues late-season improvement with career-best performance

The Brooklyn Nets’ rookies are receiving extended minutes during the final stretch of the season following the team’s elimination from postseason contention.

NBA News / The Predictors / March 23

Kings edge Nets 126-122

The Sacramento Kings leaned on a late-game surge from Malik Monk to outlast the Brooklyn Nets 126–122 on Sunday night. Monk delivered a clutch performance, scoring 10 of his game-high 32 points in the final five minutes.

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NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 18

Deni Avdija Has Special Moment With Rookie Ben Saraf

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has enjoyed the best year of his career, and he was able to add another top-notch moment to the list when the team played against the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 16

Ben Saraf One of Key Takeaways From Nets' Lopsided Loss to Trail Blazers

The Brooklyn Nets (17-51) returned to the Barclays Center for a matchup against the Western Conference Portland Trail Blazers (33-36). The Nets would once again find themselves down five players, as the injuries continue to mount for the team.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 15

Ben Saraf Displays Improvement Despite Nets' Loss to 76ers

Saturday's 104-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers featured minimal offense from the Brooklyn Nets. As expected, they failed to produce on that end of the floor, posting 36-35-86 shooting splits while committing 17 turnovers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 28

G League Check-in: How Ben Saraf is Faring in Long Island

The 2025 NBA Draft was headlined by the Brooklyn Nets selecting five players in the first round. Towards the back end at pick No. 26, they dipped into the international pool of prospects by selecting 19-year-old Ben Saraf.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 27

Nets Recall One From G League, Send One to Long Island Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are continuing to move their rookies between the NBA and their G League affiliate in Long Island, as they announced that Ben Saraf was recalled and Drake Powell was sent down for assignment.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 8

NBA Transactions: Johni Broome, Ben Saraf, Devin Carter

Dec. 8, 2025 • The Philadelphia Sixers assigned Johni Broome to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League. • The Washington Wizards assigned AJ Johnson to the Capital City Go-Go of the G League.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Nets’ Ben Saraf separates himself in rookie point guard battle with 11-assist performance

This year’s Brooklyn Nets training camp has featured a steady drumbeat of Ben Saraf praise. While he was the last point guard the team selected in June’s draft, the 19-year-old impressed this offseason with his poise as a lead ball handler.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Nets rookie Ben Saraf impresses while starting at point guard in preseason opener

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf has drawn a considerable amount of hype at training camp. With Egor Demin sidelined by a foot injury, the Israeli floor general is battling with fellow rookie Nolan Traore for Brooklyn’s starting point guard spot.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / October 4

Nets’ Rookie Issues Strong Performance From Starting Lineup

Surprisingly, Ben Saraf was the only of the Brooklyn Nets’ record five first-round prospects to start in the team’s preseason opener. At the 2025 NBA Draft,

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2, 2025

Can Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore Share the Floor Effectively for the Brooklyn Nets?

The quick answer to whether or not rookie point guards Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore can play together is technically yes, but probably not ideal. But who cares?

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27, 2025

Nets’ Ben Saraf reveals motivation behind wearing No. 77 in NBA

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf is one of several rookies entering the NBA with a unique number selection. The No. 26 pick in this year’s draft will be No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2025

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 8, 2025

Mark Padjen and Christian Anderson Jr. Impress at FIBA U19 World Cup

Last summer, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf made headlines with their high level of play in FIBA youth competitions. Saraf captured an MVP, and now both are teammates with the Brooklyn Nets after being selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.