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Will Egor Demin be ready for Nets’ regular-season opener amid foot injury?

Egor Demin was penciled in as the Brooklyn Nets’ starting point guard entering the 2025-26 campaign. However, General Manager Sean Marks revealed at media day that Demin is dealing with a plantar fascia tear.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 6

The Brooklyn Nets Playmaking Shift is Already in Full Effect

Last season, the Brooklyn Nets were 24th in the NBA for assists per game with 25.2 a game. In their 123-88 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem, the Nets surpassed that average with 31 assists.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 1

Predicting Where Nolan Traoré Will Play for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets took guard Nolan Traoré with the 19th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft following their selection of Egor Demin in the lottery. They have different skill sets, and the Frenchman may be more difficult to project depending on when he gets comfortable with the NBA's pace.

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 29

Nets' Rookie Egor Demin Responds, Pushes Back on Draft Class Doubters

Ever since the Brooklyn Nets set a new league record by using five first-round picks in June's draft, critics have found plenty of issues with the franchise's decisions.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 25

Jordi Fernandes provides update on rookies’ health

The Brooklyn Nets hope to field a full roster by Opening Night, still nearly a month away. Haywood Highsmith wasn’t expected to be ready vs. the Charlotte Hornets on October 22, following off-season surgery.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Nets player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with an enviable core of young talent. After stockpiling five first-round picks and reshaping the roster in recent years, the franchise finally has a blend of potential stars and rotation-ready prospects.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 23

Nets Rookie Egor Demin Dealing with Plantar Fascia Tear, Timeline Revealed

As the Brooklyn Nets prepare to open up training camp for the 2025-2026 NBA season, their top pick in the recent NBA Draft will be temporarily sidelined.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22

Who Should Run Point for the Nets? Breaking Down the Starting PG Debate

Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf, Kobe Bufkin and Terance Mann all joined the Brooklyn Nets this summer, but only one can start at point for head coach Jordi Fernandez.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22

Egor Demin's Impact for the Nets Will go Beyond the Stat Sheet

Egor Demin is only a 19-year-old, but the Brooklyn Nets need someone to step up as a leader on this young team. Why not the supposed starting facilitator?

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Draft insider reveals why Nets’ controversial Egor Demin pick could be home run

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 11

Brooklyn Nets: Why Egor Demin Will Make an All-Rookie Team This Season

The Brooklyn Nets had a busy NBA Draft, making five selections in the first-round. While many of the picks weren't heralded prospects, the Nets are hoping that they can come in and make a difference this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Nets’ Egor Demin named wild card to win NBA Rookie of the Year

The Brooklyn Nets’ selection of Egor Demin with this year’s No. 8 pick was controversial within NBA draft circles. The Russian floor general will have ample opportunity to prove his value as the team’s starting point guard.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

2026 NBA Draft Prospect Preview: BYU Forward AJ Dybantsa

After seeing Egor Demin go eighth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, BYU can turn and focus on its freshman star, AJ Dybantsa. Per ESPN, Dybantsa is ranked first in his recruiting class and is certainly considered one of the top prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 7

Comparing Brooklyn Nets' Egor Demin to Similar Young Guard

The Brooklyn Nets' 6-foot-9 guard out of BYU brings a unique skill set to the organization. It's hard to make comparisons or projections for Egor Demin since he still has more time for development, but coming out of college, he is reminiscent of the Orlando Magic's Anthony Black.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 4

Where does Nets' Egor Demin Rank Among NBA Atlantic Division Point Guards?

The NBA’s Atlantic Division is home to NBA Championship hopefuls, teams with injury questions, teams with salary cap concerns, and the Brooklyn Nets. There are stars in the Atlantic Division at every single position.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 23

Projecting the Brooklyn Nets’ Starting Lineup

The Brooklyn Nets are sure to look like a completely different team next season, having added a record five first-round draftees, as well as remaining active on the NBA’s trade market.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 22

The Nets’ Rebuild Begins with the Tallest Guard in Combine History

Among their five first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets landed a few rare prospects. While four of the five are backcourt players, each brings an intriguing skill set to the table.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 18

Player Comparisons: Ceilings for Brooklyn Nets Rookies

It came as a shock when the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and each selection that followed brought more questions about how the front office was approaching its rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 16

Nets Rookie Egor Demin Viewed As a 'Long Shot' For Rookie of the Year

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, Dallas Mavericks No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg is already the clear-cut candidate to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

6-Foot-9 Rookie Gets Unfortunate Title As Biggest Reach

CHICAGO – The 2025 NBA Draft offered plenty of twists, but one name popped up for the wrong reasons. According to Jeremy Woo of ESPN, NBA executives branded Egor Demin as the biggest reach of this year’s class.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 23

Egor Demin: A Sleeper for 2026 Rookie of the Year

The NBA's Rookie of the Year award may not always guarantee a successful future, but it's a coveted award that every rookie is gunning for, nonetheless.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 17

Nets’ Egor Demin Continues to Show Off Improved Shot

The Nets didn’t have a particularly heralded draft, taking a record five prospects to create a class that didn’t land favorably in experts eyes. That started with No.

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Grading the top eight draft picks in NBA Summer League

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