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The Brooklyn Nets are destined for the lottery sitting with a 6-17 record. The Brooklyn Nets had low expectations coming into the season and this was seen as a developmental year for them.

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Michael Porter Jr. Sings Nets Praises, Hopes to Stay With Team

Michael Porter Jr. had a forgettable playoffs last season with the Denver Nuggets, as he was hampered by shoulder issues. With the Nuggets prioritizing keeping their championship window alive with Nikola Jokic in the fold, they decided to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets and attach a 2032 first-round pick in exchange for Cam Johnson.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 12

What to Watch for in Nets vs. Mavericks

On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks, searching for their seventh win on the season. Brooklyn has surprised of late, playing feisty defense under head coach Jordi Fernandez while Michael Porter Jr.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 11

Nets' Noah Clowney Talks About How Easy it is to Play With Michael Porter Jr.

Noah Clowney has come onto the scene this season after struggling with health and consistency in his first two seasons. Clowney's 3-point shot showed considerable

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / December 11

Clippers' Rumored Interest in a Michael Porter Jr. Trade Is a Bad Idea

On December 15, players who signed new deals in the offseason become trade-eligible. This means that there will be plenty of new options on the market and trade buzz will get louder.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 10

Michael Porter Jr. Seems to be Finding Niche with Nets Despite Trade Speculation

When the Brooklyn Nets landed Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets during the offseason, not many fans expected him to stay with the franchise long-term.

Michael Porter Jr. News / BasketballNews.com / December 9

Michael Porter Jr. discovers star path with Nets in a career resurgence

After becoming a champion in Denver, Michael Porter Jr. moves on to Brooklyn for career growth – and the Nets are letting him become who he was projected to be coming out of high school: a full-fledged star in the NBA Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 8

Nets Take Massive Leap on NBA's Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets are climbing out of the abyss, winning three of their last four games. Because of that, the Nets jumped from 29th to 25th in John Schuhmann of NBA.com's weekly power rankings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Michael Porter Jr. is blowing up Nets’ tank job. Will he be a trade candidate?

Michael Porter Jr. is fueling a Brooklyn Nets turnaround while playing the best basketball of his career. The supposedly tanking squad won its third straight game with Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 7

Nets Provide Update on Cam Thomas's Hamstring

The Brooklyn Nets began the season expecting Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas to provide a bulk of their scoring. However, Thomas has missed a majority of the season, giving way for some of the Nets' young players to get some real-time reps on an NBA court.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. makes franchise history with eruption vs. Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets (6-17) seem like a different team when Michael Porter Jr. is on the floor. Brooklyn shook off Thursday’s 123-110 setback against the Utah Jazz and beat the New Orleans Pelicans (3-21) 119-101 at Barclays Center on Saturday, picking up their third straight win in games started by the 27-year-old.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Porter Continues Hot Streak, Nets Down Pelicans 119-101

Michael Porter Jr. scored over 30 points for the third straight game to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Barclays Center on Saturday.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 6

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Blowout Win Over Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off their second home win of the season, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday. The Nets have won three of their last four games, as Michael Porter Jr.

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Michael Porter Jr. has another high-scoring outing as Nets blast Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high tying 35 points and the Brooklyn Nets led virtually the entire way in a 119-101 victory over the NBA-worst New Orleans Pelicans Saturday in New York.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 5

Michael Porter Jr.’s development reminiscent of another Nets success

Back in his first rebuild, Sean Marks found a couple of diamonds in the rough, guys like Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris, made a few smart draft picks after a few smart trades.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. returning, Egor Demin playing through respiratory issue vs. Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans that will have tank implications. After resting during Thursday’s 123-110 loss to the Utah Jazz on a back-to-back, Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 5

Nets Drop to Dead Last in CBS Sports' NBA Power Rankings

The Brooklyn Nets aren't anywhere near the top of the Eastern Conference, but they are one of six NBA teams to have a winning streak on the morning of Dec.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 4

Nets Coach Jordi Fernandez on Michael Porter Jr.: 'He's Taking Those Mature Steps'

Michael Porter Jr. already has seven games of scoring at least 30 points, a feat he's never accomplished during his time with the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have prioritized running most of their offense around three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, limiting Porter Jr.'s touches during his time in the Mile High City.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4