This story was graciously written for NetsDaily by Elliott Caillot, a French student currently enrolled at Butler University. Though Caillot works for The Playoffs, a French-language sports outlet, he was recently credentialed for a few Brooklyn Nets games and practices during a trip to New York.
When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer in September, he ensured one thing. Flexibility. Thomas is now headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, and Kevin Durant believes the right team could unlock another level.
Nolan Traore played more than 10 minutes in an NBA game for the first time since October in the Brooklyn Nets' 96-81 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes.
The Brooklyn Nets picked up their eighth win of the season on Sunday night, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 96-81. In a low-scoring battle, the Nets managed to win off a late offensive outburst, outscoring the Raptors 29-16 in the fourth quarter.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Nolan Traore spent the last two months awaiting an extended NBA opportunity. Following a breakout stint in the G League, the No. 19 pick received it on Sunday.
Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore got called up from the G-League shortly before the Nets' Sunday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Traore may get an extended look with fellow rookie Drake Powell out of the lineup for an indefinite period of time with a sprained ankle.
Nolan Traore had a decent game all around in the high altitude of Mexico City Saturday, but his five turnovers proved to be costly as Long Island fell to Mexico City, 111-102, at the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando.
Nolan Traore has been the forgotten Brooklyn Nets rookie early this season. While Egor Demin, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf have all played extended NBA minutes, Traore has spent his time in the G League with the Long Island Nets.
Off the backs of Nolan Traore’s 18 points, the Long Island Nets defeated the Westchester Knicks in runaway fashion, 115-95, at the Westchester County Center in Westchester.
Some lessons only show up after you hit a wall. From the moment Brooklyn Nets rookie Nolan Traore saw his first professional action, it became clear that he was the rawest of the Nets’ five first-round picks.
The Long Island Nets returned to their home court on Saturday night as they faced off with the undefeated Toronto Raptors 905. This time, though, the Long Island team would be without Danny Wolf as he was recalled to the big club in Brooklyn and Ben Saraf who’s coming off an ankle injury.
What started as an ugly game all around turned into one of the most dominant wins for Long Island of the season Wednesday night vs. the College Park Skyhawks in suburban Atlanta.
The last time the Long Island Nets played the Greensboro Swarm, two days ago, also on Long Island, the Nets walked away with the win. Monday night, despite Danny Wolf’s strong performance, lightning wouldn’t strike twice.
The Brooklyn Nets are undertaking the unprecedented task of developing five rookie first-round picks this season. While Egor Demin and Drake Powell are enjoying NBA rotation roles early in the year, the team’s other rookies are awaiting their opportunity.
A big concern regarding the Brooklyn Nets this season has been the rookies' lack of playing time. 15 games into the 2025-26 season, they're 3-12, and while that's expected, fans also hoped to see plenty of opportunities given to the youth.
After the 2025 NBA Draft, it seemed like the Brooklyn Nets could not find themselves off any 'biggest losers' list of the night. The basketball world was laughing at them despite having a league-record five first-round picks.
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?
The Brooklyn Nets’ historic rookie class made its Summer League debut on Thursday. While Egor Demin headlined the team’s NBA-record five first-round picks, Nolan Traore stole the show during a 90-81 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.