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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 .
LeBron James, who splits his time between New York and Philadelphia, has been commuting to practice with the 76ers aboard a Fanatics-branded helicopter. The arrangement caught the attention of investigative journalist Pablo Torre, and his interest has made him a target for some of James’ fans. After Torre raised questions about the travel arrangement, an […] The post “This Blatant Racism Is Despicable”: Nets Owner Slams Attack On Pablo Torre For LeBron James, Fanatics Investigation appeared ...
The Hornets have made a series of roster moves affecting the back of their 21-man preseason roster, announcing today that they waived forward Wyatt Fricks and signed guard DaJuan Gordon (Twitter links), then waived Gordon to sign guard Latrell Wrightsell (Twitter links). Gordon, who went undrafted out of UT Arlington in 2024, has spent most […]
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about his transition from the Denver Nuggets, explaining how a change of teams allowed him to prove that he could handle a bigger offensive role. After spending seven years in Denver alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter had become accustomed to playing a supporting role […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reflects on proving himself after leaving Denver appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat continued their preseason with a home game against the Brooklyn Nets. This game marked the unofficial home debut of trade acquisition Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was acquired by the Heat this offseason from the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, Antetokounmpo has gotten some high praise from his new teammate, Miami point guard […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell is just straight-up glazing Giannis Antetokounmpo with GOAT take appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Brooklyn Nets fans got the moment they’ve been waiting for on Wednesday. After missing Brooklyn’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. made his Nets debut during a 144-128 loss to the Miami Heat. The rookie guard didn’t disappoint. Brown scored 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. shows growth in key area during impressive NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. started in the NBA as a reticent prospect. But over the years, he has learned to find his voice. He has become unafraid to speak his truth, even if he might ruffle some feathers. Porter is expected to carry the Nets, who have struggled to garner attention because of […] The post Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nets fans for getting taken over by opposing fans at home games appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets have been among the league’s worst teams for the last three seasons. They have been directionless, have cycled through three coaches, and have not figured out whether any of their seven first-rounders since 2023 will be a part of a winning culture in the future. They traded for Michael Porter Jr. a […]
The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-128 on Wednesday at Kaseya Center, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering an all-around performance to help his team secure its third victory in four preseason games. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in 24 minutes. He shot 8-for-10 from the field and added […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo nears triple-double in Heat win over Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Noah Clowney is among the Brooklyn Nets players with the most at stake this season. The 2023 first-round pick is entering the final year of his rookie contract and hasn’t received an extension. To earn a new deal, he’ll need to prove his worth after two inconsistent seasons as a full-time rotation member. While his […] The post Nets’ Noah Clowney not concerned about contract situation entering final year of rookie deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Another preseason game, another electric Giannis Antetokounmpo outing— as the Miami Heat’s new superstar shows out in limited minutes in a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 144-128. Miami improves to 3-1 in the preseason after the victory, with just one final matchup until the official start of the 2026-27 regular season. Several Heat players played […] The post Heat earn third preseason win versus Nets in near-triple-double Giannis performance appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Miami Heat just hosted the Brooklyn Nets for a final dress rehearsal before the 2026-27 season. For Mikel Brown Jr., it was also a milestone. After sitting out his team’s first three preseason contests with a rolled left ankle, MBJ played his first non-Summer League NBA minutes tonight. Not to make it all about […]
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the Brooklyn Nets in their final home game of the 2026 preseason, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami enters Wednesday’s matchup with a 2-1 preseason record after suffering a narrow 125-124 […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Brooklyn Nets (3-0) @ Miami HEAT (2-1) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Get ready folks: Mikel Brown Jr. will make his Brooklyn Nets preseason debut against the Heat on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick in the 2026 Draft has missed most of contact drills in training camp and the first three games of preseason due to a rolled ankle. GM Sean Marks told reporters the injury wouldn’t […]
Generational fandom, getting fans while they’re young, is not dead. It is alive, well and thriving. That’s one of many ways of looking at what the Brooklyn Nets — and New York Liberty — are doing with the latest expansion of their Brooklyn Basketball training programs. Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the […]
The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets for the 3rd preseason game for both teams. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers in their first game and then beat the 76ers in their second game. The Hornets lost to the Nets in their first game and then beat the Bucks in their second game. The Celtics have one […]
Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building. “We just played a preseason game the other night against […] The post Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Several pressing questions surround the Brooklyn Nets as they enter the 2026-27 campaign. Near the top of that list: Will any of the team’s five 2025 first-round picks become a future building block alongside Egor Demin? Through three preseason games, Nolan Traore looks like the leading candidate. The sophomore point guard has turned heads during […] The post Former Nets first-round pick could emerge as building block during sophomore campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After All-Star Anthony Edwards’ perceived shot at former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, many wondered if the big man’s moody approach last season was a contributing factor to his trade to the Brooklyn Nets over the summer. Others believe Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s subtle jab at Randle came while talking about adding LaMelo Ball as […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Julius Randle taking brunt of blame for ‘moody’ problems, but he’s not only 1 to blame appeared first on Clu...
All signs are pointing to the 34-year-old superstar being available in a mid-season trade.