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Joshua Jefferson, the 6’9” 23-year-old point forward taken at No. 28 in the Draft, has been the forgotten man this summer. Because of NBA regs, he couldn’t join the Nets Summer League team until the first game in Las Vegas. No practice, just a review of the playbook and the results were as expected: some […]
As they do, the Brooklyn Nets declined to offer Noah Clowney an extension Monday, the deadline for such deals. Indeed, only eight players from the 2023 Draft were rewarded. Big names like Scoot Henderson, Anthony Black, Derick Lively II, Bilal Coulibaly and Jaime Jacquez didn’t make the cut either. At this point, Clowney is on […]
You thought the Phoenix Suns were done making moves? You thought wrong! After waiving both Kobe Brea and CJ Huntley earlier today, the Suns have claimed former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme off waivers. Timme is entering his third year in the league, having previously spent time with the Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the Los […]
Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson could make his NBA debut soon. After missing the preseason due to a back ailment, Jefferson practiced fully on Monday, per head coach Jordi Fernandez. The No. 28 pick will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Charlotte Hornets. “[Joshua] will be available, yeah. He just practiced, […] The post Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns have claimed forward Drew Timme off waivers, according to HoopsHype. Timme, a former Gonzaga University standout, joins Phoenix after spending training camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-foot-10 big man has played two NBA seasons, previously appearing for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. Across those two seasons, Timme has averaged […] The post Suns claim Drew Timme off waivers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
There are only so many spots available on any NBA roster. That’s especially true for a young team like the Brooklyn Nets — average age 24.31 years, with rookie contracts accounting for eight of their 15 standard deals. That’s why Summer League, training camp, and the preseason are so valuable for those Exhibit 10 and […]
In 2021, Kyrie Irving went on Instagram Live and told fans, “Don’t believe that I’m retiring,” as his vaccine standoff with the Nets raised questions about his future. Five years later, the Mavericks guard is far more open about the idea. Asked on Monday when he plans to retire, Irving said he’ll use the next […] The post Kyrie Irving Makes Retirement Confession After Voicing Concern About NBA’s ‘Rampant’ Gambling, Social Media Issue appeared first on EssentiallySports .
For the first time in his NBA career, Franz Wagner is entering a season without his brother, Moe, by his side. Following six seasons with the Orlando Magic, Moe signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Franz recently revealed his initial reaction to his brother departing for Brooklyn. “Moe called […] The post Franz Wagner reveals initial reaction to Moe leaving Magic for Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Simmons revealed he could barely move after suffering excruciating back pain around his 2022 trade to Brooklyn.
While NBA pundits and others, including fans of the New York Knicks, either ignore the Brooklyn Nets or alternatively dismiss any chances of success, the players and their coaches legitimately believe they can, as Julius Randle said, “shock the world.” Some might roll their eyes at that prediction or the more specific one that Brooklyn […]
The Washington Wizards have signed Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Beekman, 24, spent four seasons at Virginia before going undrafted in 2024. He spent his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and later the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-3 guard played last season with the Osceola Magic — the Orlando […]
Following the Sixers preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets a little more than a week ago, I wrote about my […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the new star in town, but his fit with the Heat is feeling more natural as the regular season approaches, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in Friday’s preseason finale, but he turned in another dominant performance Wednesday against Brooklyn, finishing with 20 […]
Point guard Reece Beekman will fill the Wizards’ open two-way slot, having had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Beekman, 25, appeared in 36 regular season games in 2024/25 for the Warriors and Nets after going undrafted out of Virginia, then spent last season with the […]
The Brooklyn Nets ranked 30th in both offensive and defensive ratings last season and that was a good thing if you’re tanking to get a high pick. But if you’re trying to win some games in the next stage of the multi-year rebuild, one or the other will have to improve dramatically. So far, based […]
It feels a little different this time, right? The Brooklyn Nets begin their 2026-27 season this week! We’ve got Julius Randle, a bigger Egor Dëmin, a darn good prospect in Mikel Brown Jr., and a whole lot else to be excited about now. In this season preview pod, we share our predictions for the year, […]
The roster fine-tuning has begun for the Phoenix Suns as they prepare for the 2026–27 season, and I have a feeling some of the more analytical members of the fan base aren’t going to be particularly happy with the latest decision. After being claimed off waivers following his release from the Brooklyn Nets last season, […]
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns may be unhappy about not getting an extension during training camp but he’s thrilled with his new backup. Towns has plenty of nice things to say about veteran big man Andre Drummond. “He’s amazing, he’s amazing,” Towns said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “In my opinion, one […]
The Nets’ highest pick since the New Jersey Nets took Derrick Favors in 2010 will not start in Wednesday’s opener vs. Charlotte Hornets. Jordi Fernandez also told reporters at Friday’s practice that Mikel Brown Jr. will be on minutes restriction. Brown Jr. played 18 minutes in the last preseason game two days ago, his only […]
Coach Charles Lee’s Charlotte Hornets have mounting injury concerns as they prepare to open the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday, October 21 at the Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets. Center Naz Reid is showing leadership on a youthful team that cut one of its most well known veterans, Pat Connaughton. The news was revealed […] The post Hornets officially waive Pat Connaughton after 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mikel Brown Jr. will come off the bench with a minutes restriction when the Brooklyn Nets open the regular season on Wednesday. After missing the start of training camp with an ankle sprain, the rookie guard made his NBA debut during the Nets’ preseason finale, playing 18 minutes off the bench. Head coach Jordi Fernandez […] The post Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will come off bench to start season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets recently unveiled their new ABA Classic Edition throwback uniforms and court design, bringing back the bold red, white, and blue look to honor the franchise’s 60th season. It also marks 50 years since the NBA-ABA merger. As expected, the jersey reveal set off an immediate conversation across the NetsDaily comment section. The […]
The Brooklyn Nets' owner Joe Tsai supports Pablo Torre as he faces racist backlash for investigating LeBron James' helicopter deal with Fanatics.
Michael Porter Jr. isn’t the only Brooklyn Nets forward entering his contract year this season, as Noah Clowney is also due for an extension soon. The 22-year-old swingman is in the final year of his rookie deal before he becomes a restricted free agent next offseason. With the Brooklyn Nets acquiring Julius Randle, Clowney is [...]
The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G League. Both were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars. Those deals can provide a bonus if a player is waived and then spends […] The post NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters appeared first on Hoops Wire .