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Following their two-game split in the NBA G League Showcase, the Long Island Nets returned to their normal schedule Sunday afternoon traveling to Atlanta to face the College Park Skyhawks in suburban Atlanta.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 27

Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernandez on Ben Saraf: 'He Will Be a Great NBA Player'

Ben Saraf exploded for 40 points in a recent G-League game, showcasing excellent range on his jump shot and an amazing ability to finish at the rim and set his teammates up for clean looks.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 25

Jordi Fernandez promises Ben Saraf will be ‘great NBA player’

Back before the NBA Draft in June, Jordi Fernandez made it known in scouting meetings that he liked the Israeli point guard Ben Saraf. The Nets head coach, an admirer of European basketball and knowledgeable about FIBA talent — having been the head coach of Team Canada, was a strong advocate of the 6’7” (in shoes) combo guard.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 23

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM ET

Sunday night was a reminder that for the Nets: Anything is possible when they’re locked in collectively on the defensive side of the ball. No matter who’s on the floor.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 22

Ben Saraf explodes for 40 in G League Showcase, earning recall to Brooklyn

This one may very well become known as the “Ben Saraf Coming Out” game. Saraf exploded for a career-high game in a number of aspects Monday afternoon leading his Long Island Nets to a big win in the G League Showcase with a 40-point, six 3-pointer extravaganza in Brooklyn’s 116-97 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Nets’ Drake Powell, Ben Saraf assigned to G League but Danny Wolf remains in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets are taking advantage of an unusual five-day, midseason layoff to get their rookies added reps. After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Nets won’t be back in action until Friday.

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 / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Time in Long Island did Wonders for Brooklyn Nets' Ben Saraf

Ben Saraf was taken by the Brooklyn Nets with the 26th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was surprisingly given starting guard duties through the first five games of the season, but that didn't lead to immediate success.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez non-committal on whether Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf will remain in rotation

Rookie development and draft position are at the top of the Brooklyn Nets’ priorities this season. After rolling with a veteran-heavy rotation early to open the year, the team is giving several rookies an opportunity to earn rotation spots.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 30

Nets Rookie Ben Saraf Puts Up Solid Numbers in Loss vs. Bucks

Saturday night brought another disheartening loss for the Brooklyn Nets, as they fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in a 116-99 road defeat. Early in the rebuild, the Nets have rattled off just three wins to 16 losses, clearly showing they're a bottom-feeder en route to a high draft pick in 2026.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Nets rookie first-round pick nearing return from extended injury absence

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf is nearing a return from a multi-week absence due to an ankle injury. The Nets listed the point guard as questionable for Friday’s home matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Nets rookie dealt multi-week injury blow after G League assignment

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf sprained his left ankle on Saturday while playing in a G League game with the Long Island Nets and will be reevaluated in 10 days, the team announced on Monday.

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Ben Saraf hurt as Long Island falls against Maine, 127-116

The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Saturday night as they faced off with the Maine Celtics. This game served as a rematch from Long Island’s game with Maine the night before.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 10

Rookie Reinforcements Incoming: Nets Recall Saraf and Wolf From G League

After orchestrating their worst start since relocating to Kings County and losing an offensive leader for multiple weeks in Cam Thomas, the Brooklyn Nets may finally be fully embracing the youth movement.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Nets rookie dominates during G League debut after surprise assignment

One game into his G League career, Ben Saraf is already making a strong case to return to the Brooklyn Nets’ rotation. The rookie point guard dominated during his Long Island Nets debut on Friday, leading the team to a 109-102 win over the Capital City Go-Go.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / November 4

Brooklyn assigns three rookies to Long Island with G League opener Friday night

Will the next time we see Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf in a Nets uniform be Friday night at Nassau Coliseum … donning the Long Island Nets red, white and blue?

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 13

Nets' playmaking rookie showcases flashes of Spurs' HOFer

The Nets knocked off the Suns in the second game of the China Games in Macao, 111-109. Cam Thomas led all scorers with 16 points in 26 minutes, but that

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 / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Projecting How Nets Rookie Ben Saraf’s International Stats Could Translate in NBA

Of the Brooklyn Nets' historic 2025 draft haul, the early indication is that Ben Saraf looks to be one of the best picks the franchise made back in June.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2

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

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

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 8

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.