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Mikel Brown Jr. Still Not Cleared For Back-To-Backs As Nets Visit Mavericks

DALLAS — On the back end of a back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets will be without guards Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez explains why Mikel Brown Jr. remains unavailable for back-to-backs

The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s back-to-back against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite being healthy, Brown has not yet been cleared for back-to-backs.

NBA News / NetsDaily / November 7

Nets let another one slip away, fall to Hawks in heartbreaking fashion

Well, that one will sting. For nearly 47 minutes, the Brooklyn Nets controlled the game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night in Georgia. After building a 17-point lead in the first quarter, it wasn’t always pretty, but the Nets didn’t trail until the final two minutes.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 6

Hawks' Defense Should Pose Good Early Career Test for Nets' Mikel Brown Jr.

The Brooklyn Nets will head down South with their heads held high, coming off their first home victory of the season against the Charlotte Hornets. Mikel Brown Jr.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has critical reaction to season-best performance

Mikel Brown Jr. delivered his best NBA performance to date during the Brooklyn Nets’ 114-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick scored a career-high 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting with two rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Final Injury Report for Nets-Pacers: Will Ivica Zubac, Mikel Brown Jr. Play?

The Indiana Pacers are at home Sunday night as they host the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana enters Sunday’s game with a 2-4 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat Friday night.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / November 1

Nets passed on opportunity to acquire former finals MVP

On the latest episode of Nets Fans You Know, I broke down a report from Brian Lewis of the New York Post revealing that the Brooklyn Nets rejected the opportunity to trade for former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in the offseason, and why the organization's reasoning raises some serious questions.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1

Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back

The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. They ruled out the No. 6 pick for the front end of a back-to-back due to back injury management.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 30

NBA Cup Discussion: Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Brooklyn’s loss against Boston had all the highs… and then the low. Mikel Brown Jr. stepped up in the fourth quarter and scored 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting from three, including a game-tying three with .2 left.

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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 / October 29

Will Mikel Brown Jr. enter Nets’ starting lineup after logging 28 minutes during loss to Celtics?

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. played a season-high 28 minutes during Tuesday’s 125-124 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. That’s notable because the No.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 28

Mikel Brown Jr. Sends Message to Nets Fans After Tough Loss in Boston

The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t get their first win of the season, and their rookie point guard had a roller coaster finish. On Tuesday night, the Nets played a thriller in Boston, but ultimately fell to the Celtics 125-124 in overtime.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / October 28

Nets Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. Explains Late-Game Blunder vs. Celtics, Sends Message To Nets Fans

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made the biggest blunder of this 2026-27 NBA season at the end of their 125-124 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Tuesday.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Nets Rookie Nearly Stuns Celtics With Incredible Late-Game Performance

Jayson Tatum nailed the final highlight Tuesday night when his last-second jumper lifted the Boston Celtics past the Brooklyn Nets in overtime. But one of the most fascinating performances in Boston’s 125-124 victory belonged to a rookie playing for the losing team.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 28

Jayson Tatum For The Win!

Former Blue Devil and current Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Basketball Jayson Tatum has had an interesting time of it lately. Boston shockingly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that some people seem to hold Tatum responsible for.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 28

NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls

The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody. Champagnie made eight first-half threes and finished with 26 points in San Antonio’s 130-103 win over the Kings.

NBA News / NetsDaily / October 27

Nets let first win slip away in heartbreaking fashion to Celtics, lose in overtime 125-124

The Brooklyn Nets got about as close you can get to your first win of the season without actually getting it tonight. It was as encouraging and heartbreaking as it sounds.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics

Mikel Brown Jr. has had a bit of a challenging start to his NBA career. The Brooklyn Nets are handling the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft with kid gloves due to ankle troubles, and as a result, Brown is coming off the bench and with minutes restrictions to boot.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / October 26

Why Is Mikel Brown Jr. Coming Off the Bench?

On the latest episode of Nets Fans You Know, sports writer and NetsInsider.com editor Rick Laughland joins Pete to discuss Mikel Brown Jr.’s development, his early-season role off the bench, and what Brooklyn Nets fans should expect from the sixth overall pick during his rookie season.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25