Drake Powell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 19

Defensive Duo Williams, Highsmith Poised to Mentor Nets Rookie Drake Powell

Fact: the Brooklyn Nets' recent addition of Haywood Highsmith could impact incoming UNC product Drake Powell's minutes in his rookie season. Also a fact: the Brooklyn Nets' recent addition of Haywood Highsmith could be the best thing to happen to incoming UNC product Drake Powell in his rookie season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Nets' mishandling of cap space may hurt team's future

In an NBA offseason where very few teams had room under the salary cap, the Brooklyn Nets took on a great deal of unwanted salary — but didn't get a big return.

Miami Heat trade away former NBA Finals piece

NBC start times could be bad news for NBA viewership

NBA schedule is rough on one veteran team

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'Second-most three-pointers by NBA franchise' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 4

Nets' Drake Powell Has All the Traits to Succeed in The NBA

Drake Powell, a former North Carolina Tar Heel, was one of the most athletic players in college basketball during his freshman year. While primarily drafted for his defensive abilities, he also showed promising offensive skills.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 28

Nets' Rookie Receives Heartwarming Honor in His Hometown

NBA players receive a great deal of recognition for their on-court accomplishments throughout their career. But even simply reaching the NBA is a huge

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 26

Brooklyn Nets: Managing Expectations For Drake Powell in Year 1

Drake Powell remains a mystery for Brooklyn Nets fans. He missed NBA Summer League with a minor left knee injury. During Brooklyn's scouting process, Powell received high praise for his intangibles.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 24

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.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 21

Report Card: Grading Brooklyn Nets' Rookies From NBA Summer League

The 2025 NBA Summer League has concluded, and the Charlotte Hornets were crowned champions. The Brooklyn Nets faced challenges in getting touches to all their draftees.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 20

Nets Scout Praises Drake Powell’s Elite Two-Way Potential

While one Nets draft pick may not have wowed scouts with impressive statistics during his college career, his versatility and basketball IQ caught the attention of the team’s decision-makers.

Brooklyn Nets News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 19

A Heartwarming Moment for Drake Powell and His Family

Drake Powell 's dreams of being a player in the NBA are now true. After the Atlanta Hawks' selection of Powell, the making a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, the Pittsboro, North Carolina native will now live far North of where he grew up and played grassroots basketball.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 10

Can D'Andre Davis Prove His Value to Brooklyn Nets in Summer League?

Former Ole Miss wing D'Andre Davis will have an opportunity during the Brooklyn Nets Summer League mini-camp to prove he is worth an NBA contract ahead of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9

Will Drake Powell Win NBA Rookie of the Year?

The way same way Omarion Hampton of North Carolina's football team this past season was chosen with the No. 22 pick in the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers — Drake Powell , a one-and-done was also selected with at No.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest teammates of LeBron's NBA career

LeBron James' NBA career has stretched over more than two decades. That's an uncommon level of longevity, obviously, which means that over the years, LeBron has had a bunch of different teammates.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9

Brooklyn Nets Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Drake Powell to Rookie Deal

Yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets announced the official signing of another member of their 2025 draft class. Due to the pick that was used to draft UNC product Drake Powell being involved in a trade, the process took slightly longer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Tar Heel Blog / July 9

Drake Powell will miss the NBA Summer League due to injury

Sounds like it’s precautionary, but the former Tar Heel will not see the floor this summer. Former Tar Heel and now current Brooklyn Nets player Drake Powell will miss the NBA Summer League as a precautionary measure due to an injury.