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Nets Predicted to Land Four-Time Defensive Player of the Year for Nic Claxton

The Brooklyn Nets could look to move on from their longest tenured player this offseason. Ideally, the Nets would land some assets that could help them build for the future in any potential deal.

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Brooklyn Nets Meet With Point Guard Prospect Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets are in the thick of their pre-draft process with the big night just two weeks away. With the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, they'll make a franchise-altering decision, which naturally brings a lot of pressure within the organization.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 8

Every NBA Draft Prospect who has Worked Out for the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have picks No. 6, 33 and 43 in the 2026 NBA Draft. They have reportedly worked out several players, most of whom fit the range of late second-round picks or undrafted free agents.

Mitchell Robinson News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 8

Why The Brooklyn Nets Should Pursue Mitchell Robinson This Offseason

The New York Knicks are two wins away from becoming NBA Champions. Backup center Mitchell Robinson is a big and underrated reason why. Robinson is one of the longest-tenured Knicks on the roster, currently in his eighth year with the franchise.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 7

Three-Team Trade Buzz Should Still Involve the Nets This NBA Offseason

The debate of whether or not the Brooklyn Nets need to improve this NBA offseason has been shut down with the draft lottery reform. Rebuilding is no longer 'fun,' and tanking has been eliminated with a system that rewards better teams.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 6

This Low Risk Trade Option Could Fix the Nets Rebounding Issues

Over the last five seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have been ranked dead last in rebounds per game. With an inexperienced roster, second-chance points and limiting opponent possessions are imperative to success.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Former Ohio State standout EJ Liddell heading to Greece

E.J. Liddell is taking his game overseas. Per Eurohoops, the veteran forward has reached a two-year agreement with Aris BC in Greece, at least temporarily closing the door on his NBA career after four seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 6

Two Second-Round Prospects for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft

All of the attention will be on the Brooklyn Nets' 2026 lottery pick. With the sixth overall selection in the NBA Draft, this kickstarts one of the most important offseasons in franchise history.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / June 6

Nets Two-Way Player E.J. Liddell Heading To Europe

Nets two-way player E.J. Liddell is apparently heading overseas to continue his career. Greece’s Aris B.C. has reached a two-year deal with Liddell, with only the official announcement pending, according to Eurohoops’ Johnny Askounis.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 6

Why Darius Acuff Jr. is the Obvious Pick at No. 6 for the Nets Despite Clear Weaknesses

The Brooklyn Nets have the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The first round will begin at 7 p.m. on June 23. The names commonly coinciding with the Nets' first round pick are Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler, Aday Mara and Kingston Flemings.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / June 5

Sources: Brooklyn Nets likely to take Nate Ament. Should they?

Last week, I tweeted this, a white lie… Admittedly, it wasn’t “total” speculation. There were already whispers that the Brooklyn Nets were interested in Nate Ament in the upcoming NBA Draft, whether at #6 overall or after trading down.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 5

Evaluating Keaton Wagler's Fit With The Brooklyn Nets

The top four picks in the 2026 NBA Draft seem to be set. In some order, A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson will most likely be the four players off the board first.

Dylan Harper News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 5

Why the Brooklyn Nets Should've Traded Up to Draft Dylan Harper in 2025

The Brooklyn Nets used all five of their picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, which is an NBA record. The first of those selections was made at the No. 8 spot, which turned into Egor Dëmin.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 5

The Nets Should Monitor This Spurs Guard for an Offseason Trade

Michael Porter Jr. reunited with head coach Jordi Fernández when he was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 offseason. One offseason later, Fernández has another opportunity to reunite with a former player he coached as an assistant in the NBA.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 4

Brooklyn Nets Facing a Dilemma With the No. 6 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets have no shortage of controversial decisions when it comes to the NBA Draft, last year proved that. In 2025, the Nets having a league-record five first-round picks was unique in itself, but the talent they selected ran counter to almost all fans.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 4

Mock Trade Sends Two-Time All-NBA Forward to Nets for Michael Porter Jr., No. 6 Pick

There's been a lot of speculation about what the Brooklyn Nets should do with the No. 6 pick on draft night. Whoever the Nets choose to select at that spot could draw comparisons to some of the most talented players in the league, past or present.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 3

Five Realistic Trade Targets for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are a potential trade suitor for plenty of players this offseason. They have both the cap space and the assets to make deals work for role players and potential stars.

Brooklyn Nets News / The Lead / June 3

Brooklyn Nets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-2026 season went as it was expected to go. Vegas had the team projected to win 19 games, which is exactly the range they finished.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 3

Brooklyn Nets Should Make a Run at All-NBA Star in Free Agency

The Brooklyn Nets' pursuit of flexibility and capital has led to an offseason that could provide sizemic shifts in their roster. It started back in early 2023 when they gutted the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era and slowly shifted into a rebuild.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Analyst predicts Nets’ most likely pick at No. 6 in 2026 NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets will face their biggest draft decision in 16 years on June 23. Despite falling to the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nets will have an opportunity to land a franchise centerpiece.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 3

Latest Reports Link Brooklyn Nets To Elite SEC Forward

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, and the Brooklyn Nets will be under the spotlight once again. For just the second time in the last 15 years, the Nets will be making a lottery pick.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Analyst reveals which Nets draft option is most likely to become All-Star

The Brooklyn Nets will choose from a talented group of prospects with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Among their options are guards such as Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Kinston Flemings, and Brayden Burries, as well as forwards Nate Ament and Karim Lopez, and center Aday Mara.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / May 23

New Jersey governor pushing for Nets return

Brooklyn Nets fans probably don’t need to panic. But yes, there’s officially chatter again about the possibility of the franchise returning to New Jersey.

Brooklyn Nets News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Brooklyn Nets Could Be Eyeing a Return To Old Stomping Grounds

For a certain generation of basketball fans, the word “Nets” still sounds incomplete without “New Jersey” attached to it. Jason Kidd running the break.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / May 22

Report reveals if Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a return to New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill teased during a recent conversation to mark her first 100 days in office that the Brooklyn Nets could soon make a surprising return to playing home games in New Jersey. It remains unclear if Sherrill was being serious or simply having some fun in that moment.

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